Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour worth booking?
Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour is a 6-hour experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, from $62 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (8)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $62 per person
Baku City Tour starts with Icheri Sheher (literally “Inner Town”). In actual fact, it is a historical and architectural reserve. The Icheri Sheher is often referred as a fortress, because this island of history is separated from the modern city by thick walls. The Old City territory includes the Shirvanshah Palace,Maiden Tower,bath-houses, Baku Khans’ House and also numerous rich residences of the ХIХ century. Then we will lead to Baku National Boulevard which is the favorite resting place of the Baku residents and capital guests, stretching for a long way along the seashore. The Baku boulevard is picturesquely planted with chestnut, plane trees, and palms. The boulevard abounds with modern cafés and restaurants, cinema theatres and fountains. From there, you will be taken by car to Highland Park (Dagustu Park), which commands a breathtaking panorama of Baku.
What you get
About this experience
Baku City Tour starts with Icheri Sheher (literally “Inner Town”). In actual fact, it is a historical and architectural reserve. The Icheri Sheher is often referred as a fortress, because this island of history is separated from the modern city by thick walls. The Old City territory includes the Shirvanshah Palace,Maiden Tower,bath-houses, Baku Khans’ House and also numerous rich residences of the ХIХ century. Then we will lead to Baku National Boulevard which is the favorite resting place of the Baku residents and capital guests, stretching for a long way along the seashore. The Baku boulevard is picturesquely planted with chestnut, plane trees, and palms. The boulevard abounds with modern cafés and restaurants, cinema theatres and fountains. From there, you will be taken by car to Highland Park (Dagustu Park), which commands a breathtaking panorama of Baku.
What's included
Included
- Tour on a private basis
- Pickup and drop-off from hotel
- Comfortable car with English speaking driver
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (Carpet museum, Heydar Aliyev center)
What you'll see and do
Nizami Street
This is the center of the city and is considered as the heart of the city. Locals love to do shopping in fancy and glamorous brand shops, have dinner in fast food or local/international cuisine restaurant located in Nizami street, finally just walk. And during this walking time take photos. There are quite a lot things that can attract everyone. The most common name of Nizami street among locals is Torgovaya, which means Trade in Russian. The street was named as this during Russian Empire time. The service in the shops and restaurants in this street is higher than in other parts of Baku as well.
60 minutes here
Baku Old City
Icheri Sheher (literally “Inner Town”) – the historical and architectural reserve includes the Shirvanshah Palace, Synyk kala minaret, Maiden Tower, Medieval Market Square, Icheri Sheher Archaeological Museum, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi mausoleum, caravanserais, Mollahana, numerous mosques, madrassahs, bath-houses, Baku Khans’ House, also numerous rich residences of the ХIХ century. Note: The entrance to the Old city is free, but there some museums which require a fee to enter there like Maiden tower and Shirvanshah's palace.
120 minutes here
Baku Boulevard
After walkking in Nizami str and Old town we will contunie our way towards to Baku Boulevard, where we will get close to Caspian sea. The Boulevard along the Caspian is a beautiful, several kilometer long parkway that is a real gem of the city. Baku Boulevard (also known as National Park) is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch. The park is about 3 km and 750 m in size and located in south coast of the Caspian Sea. It starts at the National Flag Square and ends at Freedom Square. According to the Azerbaijan Cabinet of Ministers, the boulevard's size is expected to reach 26 km, which will cover areas including Bibiheybat and Bay of Baku by 2015. The project on expansion of the Baku boulevard aims at creating more comfortable conditions for the residents of the capital city and the guests to have a rest and take sports in more comfortable conditions at the Caspian seashore. Before the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 the boulevard was extended to the National Flag Square.
30 minutes here
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
It is displayed and explained a superb collection of Azerbaijani rugs, this 2014 museum building is itself designed like a stylised roll of carpet.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Little Venice
Inspired by Venice , these canals blend well in the environment and points of interest on Baku Boulevard
15 minutes here
Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers
Flame towers - Completed in 2012, this trio of sinuous blue-glass skyscrapers forms contemporary Baku’s architectural signature. The design was conceived as a set of flames, driven from the ground up one of the main hills of Baku. Fire symbolizes energy and eternity, and also goes back to the ancient worship of this element.
15 minutes here
Highland Park
Baku's Upland Park is the highest point in the Azerbaijani capital, opening a panoramic view of the city and its bay. The city's residents and visitors often come here to see a bird's eye view of Baku, and just have a walk.
30 minutes here
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
Heydar Aliyev center - In 2007, Zaha Hadid was appointed as the design architect of the Center after a competition. The Center houses a conference hall (auditorium), a gallery hall and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Best Baku Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As the tour is held city town, the usage of the car will be less than walking, so kindly asked the guests to wear comfortable clothes
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Stay at Baku
Everything was arranged perfectly, hotel stay and tours were amazing. Mr. Gismat really helped and was approachable.
via Tripadvisor
Very Good
We were in Baku for 3 nights and 4 days... And we managed to cover most of the sights in Baku... Starting from the Airport pick up everything was very well organized and on time... Th hotel they picked for us was in right in the city center so everything was very accessible... It was a reasonably priced tour and the tour guides Mr Kamaran and Mr. Azar were very helpful... Thank u BEST BAKU TOURS
Response from the operator: Dear guest , thank you for the kind feedback! Your satisfaction is very important to us. As a team of Best Baku Tours, we were happy to organize this weekend tour for you :)
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour-Highly Recommended!
Great way to see all the highlights of Baku! This tour is very well organized and planned. Right from the start we received an instant confirmation and right away the company got in touch with us to provided us with information about pickup and who our guide would be. Our guide, Ilkin was a wonderful guide! He is was on time exactly, very informative, professional, friendly and fun! Car is very clean and comfortable which is also so important for a full day tour. We highly recommend this tour-thank you for making our day in Baku special☺️
Response from the operator: Dear Zaina, thank you for the kind feedback! Your satisfaction is very important for us. As a team of Best Baku Tours we were happy to organize a tour for you :)
via Tripadvisor
Good tour
The tour was good and Karim was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was shorter than I expected though and we finished by 1pm even though the pick up was at 9.30am or after. Did not get a chance to go to the loo or eat a proper lunch
Response from the operator: Thank you for the kind feedback! Your satisfaction is our achievement. As a team of Best Baku Tours we were happy to have a tour with you ;)
via Viator
Perfect day with perfect guide!
Me and my friend took a Baku City tour from this company, the tour was arranged in excellent way, and the guide, Azar was perfect, he was so accommodating, informative during the day, we even invited him for the dinner and he took us to very beautiful national restaurant. We highly recommend Best Baku Tours, specially Azar ;) Thanks Azar for everything.
Response from the operator: Good day Ms Kelly, Thank you for the kind feedback! Your satisfaction is our achievement. As a team of Best Baku Tours we were happy to have a tour with you ;)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $125
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Best Baku Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.4.
See everything Best Baku Tours runsWhy this scores 66
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Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Baku.
How much does Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $62 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Baku usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Baku is not rushed.
Is Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Baku, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Baku can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Baku and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Baku within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Baku?
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On Outty we rank every Baku experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gobustan and Absheron tour, BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private), Shahdag, Quba, Candy Cane - Azerbaijan's Alpine Odyssey Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Baku?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Baku?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour?
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Included: Tour on a private basis; Pickup and drop-off from hotel; and Comfortable car with English speaking driver. Not included: Food and drinks; and Entrance fees (Carpet museum, Heydar Aliyev center). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 187 listed pickup locations in and around Baku. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Baku. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Baku Modern City & Old Town Private Tour?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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