The 8 Best Lahij Village Tours from Baku

1.2 days 1 Night Shamakhi – Gabala – Lahij – Sheki Tour ( Northern Route)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $215Our pick

Travel from Baku through Shamakhi, Lahij, Gabala, and Sheki in a small group of up to 18. You’ll see mosques, mausoleums, mountain scenery, Nohur Lake, Sheki Palace, and a caravanserai, with a five-star hotel night and breakfast. Guides may include Rustam, Vahid, or Senan.

“I have to dedicate this trip to Mr Rustam, because for the 2 days , he was our guide, driver and local support for any help... This trip was great, incase you want to see the region outside Baku, which itself was so beautiful with varied terrain like arid land, green forest to high Read more”

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2.Shamakhi & Lahij Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $130Top rated

Travel from Baku to Shamakhi and Lahij in a private vehicle with guide El and driver Nazir. Visit Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbaz, Diri Baba Mausoleum, a canyon, Zernava Bridge, and Lahij’s copper workshops. The full-day outing lasts about 10 to 11 hours.

“El and Nazir were a wonderful team of guide and driver. I thoroughly enjoyed their company as well as getting acquainted with this area of Azerbaijan.”

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3.Private Tour to Shemakhi & Lahij From Baku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Leave Baku early with a private English, Russian, or Azerbaijani-speaking guide and visit Diri Baba, Shamakhi, and Lahij. See mosques, mausoleums, stone lanes, craft workshops, and the Girdimanchay River area. Driver Rafael has earned praise for helpful service, but some advertised stops may be skipped.

“We did not visit any mausoleum or burial place or the Suspension bridge mentioned in the description. We only went to Shemakhi and Lahij which was okay as those were the key highlights for me, but the description of the tour should be updated.”

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4.Independent tour to Shamakhi & Lahij

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $98Best value

This 10 to 11 hour private trip from Baku takes you to the Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, and the historic craft village of Lahij. You get hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and time to explore independently. Lunch and a tour guide are not included.

“Our trip was one for the ages. Elmar, our exceptional tour guide let us see spectacular places and sceneries we never expected to be this wonderful. He made sure that all of us is well taken care of and our safety is top most important . WitRead more”

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5.Azerbaijan tour in 2 days/Sheki+Lahij+Gabala up to Georgia Border

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $260

Travel privately from Baku through Shamakhi, Lahij, Ismayilli, Gabala, and Sheki in two long days. You will see a rock-cut mausoleum, old mosques, mountain villages, Nohur Lake, Sheki’s palace and caravanserais, then finish at the Georgia border. Transport and water are included, while meals, lodging, and entrance fees are extra.

“Had a wonderful two days of going into a tour with SkyUp travel. Never seen anything like that: nature is awesome, so calm and beautiful. Lots of interesting places and sights. If you want to experience happiness - this is a must have tour!”

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6.Baku to Shamakhi and Lahij Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel from Baku with a private driver-guide to the Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s ancient Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbaz, and Lahij. Ferhad may guide your day, with local insight, bottled water, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and room for up to three people at one flat price.

“Excellent guide, fascinating sites. Ferhad was so knowledgeable and able to answer every question. 5 star experience.”

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7.village of masters

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Join JinTravel for a private-style day trip from Baku to Lahij, an ancient mountain village known for cobbled lanes, copperware, blacksmiths, pottery, and wood carving. Guides Anar and Habib have led the route, which takes about 10 to 12 hours and includes pickup.

“I came to Azerbaijan for 5 days and decided to take a trip to Lahij. The way to village was dangerous but it is worth to see Lahij. It’s place, old streets, bath make the village attractive. Especially if you have a guide who knows his job and has a good sense of humor. Our guide Anar did not let us to get bored till the end of trip ))”

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8.Private Shamakhi – Lahij tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Travel from Baku with a private English-speaking guide and driver to Diri Baba, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, the Seven Domes, and Lahij. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, flexible pacing, and time to see traditional coppersmith work in the old village.

“It was a very beautiful tour as we visited several spots. The Lahic village is a bit far but it's worth the trip and we could see a coppersmith working. The Juma mosque, the Shirvanshas Tombs and the Diri Baba mausoleum are very interesting. A big thank you to our professional and nice guide Aylan.”

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