13 Historical Tours in Azerbaijan Worth the Drive

Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

/ August 6, 2026

1.Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 3h 30m · from $33Our pick

210-minute small-group walk through Baku’s UNESCO Old City, Maiden Tower, Philharmonic Garden, Boulevard, and Highland Park views.

“I throughly explored the old city. It narrow streets told me their own story and with safe hands with my guide Ashraf the tour was further took a different favour on it. This is because of his excellence knowledge of the city and it history. His pleasant manner and attitude and his fluent in the English language made me understand better the history of the city and it's modern nchanges. Thank you Ashraf for the wonderful time.”

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Baku Oil Heritage & Old Town Walking Tour

/ August 6, 2026

2.Baku Oil Heritage & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $70Top rated

A 2.5-hour Baku walk through Icherisheher UNESCO sites and oil-era streets, led by a top guide, with bottled water for $70.

“The guide has told us a lot of interesting stories about Baku,the tour was a perfect way to get to know the city. After the tour guide provided us with some useful recommendations about food,Azerbaijani phrases and things to see next”

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Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

/ August 6, 2026

3.Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

4-hour Baku tour with Highland Park, funicular to Blue Mosque, UNESCO Old City, Carpet Museum and Flame Towers, Nizami St and waterfront. $27.

“Overall, it was a good tour. It turned out to be a private tour, as there was no one else who had booked it for the same day. However, the downside was, I had to wait for an hour, without any proper communication from the company. I reached the pick up point 30mins before, as I wasn’t informed the pickup time and then after multiple follow-ups, someone from the company came to pick me up. Then I had to wait another 30mins at their office, cos looks like the company had not informed the guide. But once Ali, the guide came, it all went smooth and we spent the day…”

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Baku: Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour)

/ August 6, 2026

4.Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $22

Walk Old City UNESCO lanes, see oil-boom architecture, ride the funicular, and grab panoramic views from Upland Park on a short Baku guided tour.

“This tour is very well planned. Our guide, Nihad, was the best! He is very knowledgebale about the places, History and traditions of the country what makes this tour really interesting. I definetly recommend. 🏆🥇”

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Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

/ August 6, 2026

5.Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $24

Baku city highlights in 2 to 3 hours, with a great guide, bottled water, photo help, and included Highland Park entry, plus affordable add-on tickets.

“Everything was memorable. We were pleased with our guide, he explained the country’s history etc He also provided bottle water So all in all he did an excellent job I will definitely recommend this tour”

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Baku Historical and modern tour in 2-3 hours+FREE Night tour

/ August 6, 2026

6.Baku Historical and modern tour in 2-3 hours+FREE Night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $24

3-hour Baku tour blending Flame Towers, UNESCO Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, miniature book museum, optional Mini Venice and funicular, plus free night tour.

“Azerbaijan is the 65th country I have traveled to, and I truly loved it. I booked this tour to explore Baku, and I can confidently say that Gaya is an excellent guide. It is absolutely worth meeting his he explains everything in a very engaging and interesting way. This tour is ideal for discovering and getting to know Baku.”

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Guba Shahdag Scenic Mountains and Cultural Tour

/ August 6, 2026

7.Guba Shahdag Scenic Mountains and Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $45

Baku to Quba and Shahdag day tour with a pro guide, WiFi van, forest break, and 5 hours at Shahdag for snow sports or alpine views.

“Thanks Alov travel also Vahid trip was perfect we go all places it's was wonderfully and views beautifully if I come again to Baku my choice will be Alov travel thanks”

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Full day Individual & Historical Baku tour (Private & Group)

/ August 6, 2026

8.Full day Individual & Historical Baku tour (Private & Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $99

A 4 to 6 hour private or small-group Baku tour mixing old city sights, oil history, and modern architecture with local food stops.

“Had an amazing trip made even better with a 2 day road trip with Khayal to Sheki - we were two women on holiday and he made us feel safe, informed and kept us thoroughly entertained! Highly recommended if you need a local guide to share the love & knowledge of his cRead more”

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Discover Gobustan and Absheron History, Mud Volcanoes and Nature

/ August 6, 2026

9.Discover Gobustan and Absheron History, Mud Volcanoes and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $49

One day in Baku mixing UNESCO petroglyphs, bubbling mud volcanoes, and centuries-old flames, with small-group transport and a guide.

“I wouldn't recommend using their service. It's not a scam but it's close.”

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Historic Walking tour in Baku Old City

/ August 11, 2026

10.Historic Walking tour in Baku Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $19

Guided Baku Old City walk to Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, mosques, oil boom streets, ending with traditional tea.

“Our tour was memorable. We enjoyed very much. Our tour guide Elmin is very friendly and has good knowledge of Baku and very good guide.”

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Sheki Cultural and Historical Shared Tour

/ August 11, 2026

11.Sheki Cultural and Historical Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $89

Shared Sheki day trip from Baku: caravanserai, Kish church, Khans Palace and fortress, plus Xanland ziplining time, $89.

“Sheki tour was absolutely superb.I fell in love with the village .We walked around the cobbled street with breathtaking scenery. Went to Sheki khans palace Rozi again marvelled us with his knowledge on history and took us around the town and we had lunch at a beautiful rRead more”

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