6 Days in Baku: A Journey Through History and Culture

shashank balasaria

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through the vibrant city of Baku, Azerbaijan. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in rich cultural heritage, and experience the warmth of Azerbaijani hospitality. Join me as I explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Baku

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Breathtaking Views

$50

$ 4

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 2Unveiling Azerbaijan's Historical Tapestry

$60

$ 2

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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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$35

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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$25

Day 3A Tapestry of Art and Nature

$80

$ 2

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$40

20 - 29 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 4Journey into the Heart of Baku's Old Town

$30

$ 3

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

22 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 5Architectural Wonders and Cultural Icons

$85

$ 3

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$35

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 6Nature's Serenade and Sacred Sites

$50

$ 4

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Depart from your stay 🏨

67 - 81 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

53 - 64 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

27 - 33 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $373 In total

Activities & Food:$355

Transport:$18