4-Day Baku Tour: Airport Pickup, Old City & Mud Volcanoes

See Baku's highlights and the "Land of Fire" in four days without arranging transport

This 4-day tour of Baku includes airport transfers both ways, four separate guided tours, and entry to all major sites: the Old City, Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan cave paintings, Ateshgah fire temple, Yanardag burning mountain, and Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, plus a night tour of Baku's lights. A professional guide leads each excursion in English, Russian or Turkish, and hotel pickup is included for every tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Airport transfer and Baku tours

• Meet at airport
• Transfer to hotel
• Explore Baku Old City
• Join Baku Lights night tour

Day 2: Day Trip Baku tour

• Pickup from hotel
• Join Day Trip Baku tour

Day 3: Gabala and Shamakhi tour

• Pickup from hotel
• Join Gabala and Shamakhi tour

Day 4: Transfer to airport

• Pickup from hotel
• Transfer to airport

The experience

The tour opens with airport pickup on arrival, then moves straight into the Old City walking tour and a night tour of Baku's illuminated landmarks the same evening. From there, the itinerary splits into two full-day excursions: one covering the natural wonders south of the city (Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan's ancient cave paintings, the Ateshgah fire temple, and Yanardag burning mountain) plus the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center on the return. The other heading north to Gabala and Shamakhi. The fourth day ends with transfer back to the airport.

Hotel pickup and drop-off happen for each tour, and all entrance fees are covered. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide who speaks English, Russian or Turkish. The itinerary is built for travelers new to Azerbaijan who want the essential sites without the logistics of renting a car or booking separate guides. Everything is arranged, and the guide handles the route and the timing.

What’s included

• Airport transfers both ways.
• hotel pickup and drop-off for each excursion.
• professional guide in English, Russian or Turkish.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• all entrance fees to the Old City, Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan cave paintings, Ateshgah fire temple, Yanardag burning mountain, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, and Gabala and Shamakhi sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Old City Tours LLC

Is this one for you?If you're arriving at Baku airport without a rental car or local transport arranged, this tour handles the pickup and every day's logistics, so you step off the plane and into a guided itinerary that covers the essential sites. The four-day length gives you time for both the Old City and the natural wonders outside it without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is included in the 4-day tour?

The tour includes airport transfers both ways, hotel pickup and drop-off for each excursion, all entrance fees to the Old City, Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan cave paintings, Ateshgah fire temple, Yanardag burning mountain, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, and the sites in Gabala and Shamakhi. A professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle are provided for all tours.

Do I need to book a hotel separately, or is accommodation included?

Hotel accommodation is not included in this tour. You book your own hotel, and the operator arranges pickup from there each morning and drop-off each evening.

What are the Mud Volcanoes and Gobustan cave paintings actually like?

Mud Volcanoes are natural formations where gas and mud bubble up from underground, creating a landscape unlike anywhere else. Gobustan is an ancient site with rock carvings dating back thousands of years. Both are included in the Day Trip Baku tour on day two.

Will I have time to see everything in four days?

Yes. The tour covers the Old City, Baku's night lights, the natural sites south of the city (Mud Volcanoes, Gobustan, Ateshgah, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center), and the northern towns of Gabala and Shamakhi: all the major attractions for a first visit to Azerbaijan.