7 Days in Baku: Unveiling the Secrets of the Land of Fire

Kannan Jayachandran

30 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Baku, where ancient wonders meet modern marvels. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delectable cuisine, and discover the hidden gems of this captivating city.

Trip to Baku

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Architectural Marvels and Breathtaking Views

$113

$ 4

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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Grand Prix racing track with spectator stalls & restaurants, in view of government buildings.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$31

Day 2Nature's Oasis and Sacred Flames

$69

$ 5

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Over 6-miles long, this peaceful, shallow lake ringed by green space offers a striking skyline view.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

38 - 46 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

49 - 59 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 3A Cultural Extravaganza and Serene Mosques

$132

$ 5

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Vast Ferris wheel-style attraction that's lit up at night, with panoramas of the city & Caspian Sea.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

6 - 8 min

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Constructed in the early 1900s, this landmark mosque offers ornate architecture & prayer services.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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5 - 6 min

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Monumental walkway lined by imposing buildings, with fountains & a statue of an Azerbaijani poet.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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20 - 29 min

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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Day 4Monuments of Remembrance and Artistic Inspiration

$75

$ 6

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Cemetery & memorial for those killed by the Soviet Army in Black January & the Nagorno-Karabakh War.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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11 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$31

Day 5Unveiling the Pages of History and Literary Treasures

$94

$ 3

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

12 - 18 min

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The stone walls of Baku Fortress edge the landscaped park, with an ornate fountain & a pavilion.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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22 - 33 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Exploring the Ancient Heart of Baku

$44

$ 3

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

8 - 11 min

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11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Gardens of Tranquility and Majestic Palaces

$69

$ 5

ibis Baku City

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Family gardens centered on a contemporary fountain, with a playground, food stops & shisha bars.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

16 - 23 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$44

27 - 33 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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15 - 18 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $623 In total

Activities & Food:$594

Transport:$29