Baku night tour: Haydar Aliyev Centre, Old City, Highland Park

Baku's ancient walls and modern towers lit against the night sky

A private night tour of Baku picks you up from your hotel and moves through three distinct parts of the city: the modern avenue lined with the Heydar Aliyev Center and Olympic Stadium; the Old City (Icheri Sheher), where a guide explains the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace and caravanserais; and Highland Park, the high point where you see the boulevard, Caspian Sea and city lights spread below. A professional guide speaks English or Russian throughout, and you receive a magnetic souvenir at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Baku Old City1h
2. Heydar Aliyev Center30m
3. Baku Boulevard30m

Explore Baku city at night

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive through Haydar Aliyev avenue
• Stop at Haydar Aliyev Center for photos
• Visit Baku Old City with guide
• See Highland Park viewpoint
• View National Boulevard and landmarks
• Drop off at accommodation or restaurant

The experience

The tour starts at your accommodation and heads straight to Haydar Aliyev avenue, where you'll see the contrast between Baku's old and new in a single stretch: the Heydar Aliyev Center, National Gymnastic Arena, and Baku Olympic Stadium stand among newer towers, all lit up after dark. A 30-minute drive through the city takes you past the illuminated streets before you stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center to photograph it.

The Old City (Icheri Sheher) is where the guide's knowledge becomes the main event. You'll walk through the ancient city walls and learn the history of the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, hammams and caravanserais: structures that have stood for centuries and take on a different character at night. The guide speaks English or Russian and covers the layers of this UNESCO-listed site without rushing.

Highland Park is the final stop, positioned high enough to show you the full sweep of Baku at night: the National Boulevard curving along the Caspian, the Carpet Museum, and the lights of the city reflected across the water. You'll finish at your hotel or at a restaurant if you'd rather eat out. The tour runs about four hours total, and you take home a magnetic souvenir.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (or to a restaurant if you prefer).
• professional guide in English or Russian.
• driver.
• fuel surcharge.
• magnetic souvenir.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Azerbaijanguide.az

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Baku's contrasts in a single evening (the modern avenue, the ancient walled city, and the panoramic view from above) all explained by a guide who knows the history. The private format means no fixed group departure time, so you choose when to start from your hotel.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What is the Maiden Tower and why is it important in Baku's Old City?

The Maiden Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in Icheri Sheher, the ancient Old City. Your guide will explain its history and significance as part of the walled city's defensive and cultural heritage, which dates back centuries.

Can I see the Caspian Sea on this tour?

Yes. Highland Park sits at a high point where you can see the Caspian Sea, the National Boulevard running along its edge, and the city lights reflected across the water. This is the main vantage point for viewing Baku's nighttime landscape.

What happens if I want to eat after the tour instead of going straight to my hotel?

The driver will drop you at a restaurant of your choice instead of returning to your accommodation, so you can extend the evening without arranging separate transport.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You're welcome to eat at a restaurant afterward, and the driver can take you there as part of the drop-off.

How much time do you spend in the Old City?

The itinerary covers the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, city walls, hammams and caravanserais with your guide's commentary, though the exact time spent depends on your pace and questions. The full tour runs approximately four hours from pickup to drop-off.