5 Days in Baku: Exploring the Vibrant Capital of Azerbaijan

fawas riyaz

14 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Baku, Azerbaijan's dynamic capital. Discover modern art, ancient mosques, fiery mountains, and delicious cuisine in this captivating city.

Trip to Baku

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$78

$ 5

BAKÜ İNN HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

27 - 33 min

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Set on a hillside, this rare, natural gas fire blazes nonstop, with flames going 9+ ft. in the air.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

20 - 24 min

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

14 - 21 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Day 2

$107

$ 4

BAKÜ İNN HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

25 - 30 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

8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 3

$81

$ 4

BAKÜ İNN HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Government-run zoo since 1928, with around 160 different species displayed across several acres.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$35

8 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

Day 4

$87

$ 3

BAKÜ İNN HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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22 - 33 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 5

$88

$ 2

BAKÜ İNN HOTEL

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Çay Bağı 145 the biggest restaurant in Ichari shahar situated in historical place. You can rest with the whole family, and your children will play on Play Station. The terrace with good view in Ichari shahar waits its guests 24 hours in a day.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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If you are looking for a place to dine, drink and socialise with a mesmerising sea and city view, delicious National and European cuisines, along with very extra-ordinary background music, feel free to make a reservation and visit Café de la musique.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$35

Budget breakdown: $459 In total

Activities & Food:$441

Transport:$18