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6 Days in Baku: A Journey through Culture and Cuisine

Ural Şeneren

12 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Baku, Azerbaijan, exploring its vibrant culture and indulging in delicious cuisine. Discover modern art at the Museum of Modern Art, enjoy stunning views at Highland Park, and savor mouthwatering dishes at local restaurants like La Bıstro and Big Chefs. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Azerbaijan at the National Museum of History and the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. Experience the beauty of Baku's architecture at Icherisheher and the Heydar Aliyev Centre. Don't miss the chance to visit the Atashgah Fire Temple and explore the natural wonders of Absheron National Park. This itinerary is designed for solo travelers seeking an unforgettable journey.

Trip to Baku

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$45

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$ 1

Marine Inn Hotel Baku

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Yeni Bulvar restorani

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museum of Modern Art

Museum devoted to contemporary Azeri art, along with works by Dalí, Picasso & Chagall.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$6

6 - 8 min

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Dənizkənarı Milli Park

Park & promenade featuring waterfront recreation areas plus museums, restaurants, shopping & more.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

9 - 11 min

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Directions

La Bıstro Restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Highland Park

Elevated terrace reached by stairs or funicular ride, offering dramatic views of the city & sea.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$3

9 - 14 min

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Big Chefs

Big Chefs - Turkish restaurant serving Turkish & global cuisine.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

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$49

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$ 1

Marine Inn Hotel Baku

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Restoran "PORT" (24 saat)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

4 - 6 min

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National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

Large state museum in a 19th-century mansion showcasing diverse historical objects & artifacts.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$9

5 - 8 min

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Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature

Museum of Azeri literature & culture featuring a vast collection of rare books & manuscripts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$6

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Dolma Restaurent

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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Directions

CafeCity

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 3

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$49

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$ 1

Marine Inn Hotel Baku

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Caspian restaurant Four Seasons Hotel Baku'

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

7 - 10 min

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Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Museum with an emphasis on the art of carpet weaving, plus Azeri ceramics & costumes.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

15 - 22 min

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Upland Park

Hilltop park with a war memorial, fountain & viewing deck overlooking the Baku waterfront.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

11 - 16 min

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Otto Colonne

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$9

4 - 5 min

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Azerbaijan State Museum of Art

Established in 1936, this art museum features works by Azeri & international artists.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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Zafferano

Our signature all-day restaurant, the Italian-themed menu highlights delicious specialties from Central Italy. In warmer weather, the restaurant opens to an outdoor terrace at the edge of the new Philharmonic Park.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4

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$36

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$ 1

Marine Inn Hotel Baku

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Altun Restoran

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$7

5 - 6 min

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Heydar Mosque

Huge mosque opened in 2014, featuring domes with Koranic inscriptions, local stonework & 4 minarets.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

24 - 29 min

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Icherisheher

Walled Old City featuring 1100s fortifications & towers, plus iconic, ornate palaces & mosques.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$6

2 - 3 min

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Sultan Inn Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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Nöqtə Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 5

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$56

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$ 1

Marine Inn Hotel Baku

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Manipura Ethic Cafe &Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Restored 15th-century palace complex with a mosque, burial vaults & artifact & relic displays.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$9

14 - 17 min

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Heydar Aliyev Centre

Spacious, modern building housing an auditorium, an art gallery & a Heydar Aliyev museum.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Japanese Garden

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Gunaydin Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 6

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$43

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$ 2

Marine Inn Hotel Baku

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Directions

Retro Shadlıq Sarayı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

15 - 18 min

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Absheron National Park

Big nature preserve on a peninsula with 50+ species of birds & animals, including the Caspian seal.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

53 - 64 min

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Atashgah Fire Temple

Ancient, castle-like temple complex once used as a Hindu & Zoroastrian place of worship.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

25 - 30 min

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By Tike

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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Dədə Qorqud Parkı

Sprawling urban green space, home to ADA University & the country's oldest zoo, founded in 1928.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$1

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Konya Sefasi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $281 In total

Activities & Food:$276

Transport:$5