Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 552 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) worth booking?
Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) is a 4-hour experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, from $29 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 552 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (552)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $29 per person
During this specially organized tour, guests will feel on time travelling. Tour will start from the main entrance of the old city and continue showing architecture from the 12th century. Your guide will show you around the old city built during the Oil boom that happened in the 19th century. Guests will visit the Upland Park by Famous Baku Funicular where you can see the panoramic view of the city, For the Private option guests will be picked up by car from Upland Park to visit Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center which is considered one of the most modern building.
What you get
About this experience
During this specially organized tour, guests will feel on time travelling. Tour will start from the main entrance of the old city and continue showing architecture from the 12th century. Your guide will show you around the old city built during the Oil boom that happened in the 19th century. Guests will visit the Upland Park by Famous Baku Funicular where you can see the panoramic view of the city, For the Private option guests will be picked up by car from Upland Park to visit Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center which is considered one of the most modern building.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Funicular
Not included
- Tips and gratitutes
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Gosha Gala Tower
The tour will start from entrance of Double Gates which is also called Gosha Gala Gapisi. Your guide will be waiting for you there with the sign of Baku City Tours. First you will get short historical information about Baku city from Stone Age period
15 minutes here
Baku Old City
Guests will walk through the streets in Old City and witness Medival age's heritages of Baku
60 minutes here
Maiden Tower
The Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III. It is one of Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems, and is thus featured on Azeri currency notes and official letterheads
Pass by without stopping
Juma Mosque
visit Juma mosque which was built at 15th century
10 minutes here
Muhammad Mosque
see muhammad mosque of siniq qala which has special historical facts
10 minutes here
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
visit the only museum of miniature books in the world, settled in the old part of Baku
15 minutes here · Admission included
see the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Ismailiyya Palace
The Ismailiyya Palace is a historical building that currently serves as the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. It is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku.
15 minutes here
Fountain Square
see fountain square
Pass by without stopping
Philharmonic Fountain
see Filarmoniya Bağı, sometimes called Gubernator's or Governor's Park, is a park in Baku, Azerbaijan, next to Baku fortress. The park was established beginning in 1830.
Pass by without stopping
Martyrs' Lane
visit uppland park and see best panoramic view of the city
45 minutes here
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods. It has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. It moved to a new building on the Baku's seafront park during 2014 from its former location on Neftchiler Avenue.
Pass by without stopping
Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers
Visit Flame towers when the led lights turned on
30 minutes here
Highland Park
Highland Park, located in the heart of Baku and one of the favorite leisure places of the local residents, is regarded as one of the most beautiful parks of the capital city for a long time.İt is the highest Point of the city where you can see the best panoramic view of the Baku. Another commonly known name of the park among people is Viewing Square. In Soviet era, this park was named after Sergei Kirov. The one particular reason that makes the Highland Park unique is that it has a panorama looking over the city, Baku bay, Seaside National Park stretching along the bay. That explains the reason the park was called “Highland”. Back in 30s of XX century when the general layout of Baku was in progress, this very fact was assumed as a basis and it was taken into account that the Highland Park built in this area would play an important role in general architectural composition. The park was built in the place of the old graveyard based on the design of architect Ilyin using the rich variety of limestone of the quarries of Baku. By the way, another old name of the park – the English park - is related to this graveyard. It is said that in 1920s, English soldiers who came to Baku after the Russian Emperor dethroned were buried here along with the victims of March events of 1918.
30 minutes here
Baku Boulevard
Baku Boulevard 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.
Pass by without stopping
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
This Place is included only for PRIVATE OPTION
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Baku
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.
Options you can book
Private Tour
start time is flexible Private experience Pick up is included on Private Haydar Aliyev Center: During the Private option guests will be visited to Haydar Aliyev Center by car.
GROUP TOUR
Time
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Baku City Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 551 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
551 verified traveler reviews for Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Baku old city tour
It was a good experience and our guide Ramil was very helpful, courteous and well informed.
via Tripadvisor
The best way to experience Baku
Fantastic tour! We booked a private tour with Ayshen. She was extremely knowledgeable and had an infectious passion for the history and modern culture and architecture of Baku. She met us at our hotel and went above and beyond in helping us find restaurants and stores catering to our specific wants after the tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you! We’re delighted Ayshen made your Baku experience special!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour of Baku
We had a wonderful city tour of Baku with our guide, Elcan! He took us through both the Old City and the newer parts of Baku, giving us a great perspective on the city’s history, culture, and transformation. Elcan spoke excellent English and explained everything clearly, making the history and stories easy and interesting to understand. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer all of our questions. We really enjoyed learning about Baku from someone who knows the city so well.
Response from the operator: Thank you! We’re delighted Elcan made exploring Baku special!
via Tripadvisor
Marvellous
Our guide was a knowledgable, friendly and affable girl. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Full marks to Aynur
Response from the operator: Thank you! We’re glad Aynur made your Baku tour enjoyable!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Excellent tour. Excellent guide. Very flexible and provided good info about history and culture. Enjoyed thoroughly
Response from the operator: Thank you! We’re happy you enjoyed the tour and learned about Baku’s history and culture!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $29 to $126
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 193
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Baku City Tours, who run 8 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 78.2 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Baku.
How much does Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) cost?
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Prices start at $29 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 Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 552 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Baku, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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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 Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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Around 193 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) 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 Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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Included: Professional guide; and Funicular. Not included: Tips and gratitutes; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) offered in?
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It is offered in Russian and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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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 Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) 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 Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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Across 552 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Tour, GROUP TOUR. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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