Baku city tour: Old City, Haydar Aliyev Centre, Carpet Museum
A full day across Baku's layers: medieval fortress, Soviet-era architecture, and the crafts that built the city
A full-day guided tour of Baku covers the Old City's Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah's Palace, a panoramic stop at Highland Park, the Haydar Aliyev Centre with its museums of Azerbaijani history and art, and the National Carpet Museum. Private transport, lunch and all museum entries are included. The guide speaks English.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Baku city highlights
- Visit Old City and historical sites
- Enjoy panoramic view at Highland Park
- Tour Haydar Aliyev Centre museums
- Explore Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
- Baku Old City 2h
- Heydar Aliyev Center Entry included 1h
- Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Private transportation between all stops.
- lunch during the day.
- entry to the Haydar Aliyev Centre museums.
- entry to the National Carpet Museum.
- fridge magnets as a keepsake.
Times
- Tuesday to Sunday 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Azerbaijanguide.az
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The experience
Seven hours takes you through most of Baku's centre in sequence. You start in the Old City (Icheri Sheher), the walled medieval quarter where the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah's Palace sit among narrow streets. The guide walks you through the historical layers and points out the ABAD handmade store tucked into the old walls. From there the route climbs to Highland Park, the highest point in the city, where the view opens across the whole urban sprawl and the Caspian beyond.
The Haydar Aliyev Centre comes next. The curved white building that has become Baku's symbol since it opened in 2012. Your ticket is included, so you move straight into the exhibitions and museums inside, which trace Azerbaijan's history and art. The National Carpet Museum follows, displaying Azerbaijani carpets and rugs from different periods and weaving techniques. Entry is included here too. Lunch breaks the day somewhere in the middle, and private transport moves you between each stop without waiting for a shared van to fill.
The guide is live and speaks English throughout. Wheelchair access runs through all the sites and surfaces, and the transport itself is wheelchair accessible. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and prams or strollers are welcome. You leave with fridge magnets as a small keepsake.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Baku's main sights in a single day without arranging your own transport between stops: the fixed route and private van mean you move through the Old City, Highland Park, and both museums without waiting or planning transfers.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is inside the Haydar Aliyev Centre that I'll have time to see?
The Haydar Aliyev Centre holds exhibitions and museums focused on Azerbaijan's history and art. Your entry ticket is included in the tour, so you walk in without a separate purchase or queue.
Does the tour go inside the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah's Palace in the Old City?
The tour takes you to both the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah's Palace in the Old City and walks through the historical parts around them. The guide provides information about these landmarks as you move through the old streets.
Is lunch included, and where do we eat?
Lunch is included in the tour price. The operator arranges it as part of the day's schedule, though the specific restaurant or location is not detailed in advance.
What does Highland Park offer that makes it worth the stop?
Highland Park sits at the highest point in Baku and gives a panoramic view across the entire city and toward the Caspian Sea.
Can I visit the Carpet Museum if I'm not interested in carpets?
The National Carpet Museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rugs from various periods and weaving techniques. Entry is included, so you have the option to explore it as part of the full-day itinerary.
Baku city tour: Old City, Haydar Aliyev Centre, Carpet Museum
7h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 125 per person
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