Baku Old City Tour with Wine Tasting & Funicular Ride
Walk the Old City's hidden corners, taste local wine, then ride above the modern skyline
A three-hour guided tour of Baku's Old City (Icherisheher) and modern landmarks, with wine tasting, baklava, and a funicular ride to Highland Park included. You meet at the Double Gates, explore the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower with a licensed guide, visit the Miniature Book Museum, stroll Baku Boulevard, see the Flame Towers, and finish with panoramic views from Highland Park. Available as a private or group tour in English, Russian or Turkish; children from age 1 are welcome.
3h 15m
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Old and Modern Baku
- Meet guide at Old City Double Gates
- Tour Icherisheher landmarks with guide
- Taste local wine, tea, and baklava
- Visit Palace of the Shirvanshahs
- Climb Maiden Tower for views
- Explore Miniature Book Museum
- Walk Baku Boulevard and see Little Venice
- View Flame Towers from promenade
- Ride funicular to Highland Park
- Enjoy panoramic city and sea views
The Experience
The tour starts at the Double Gates of the Old City, where you meet your guide and begin exploring Icherisheher on foot. The cobbled streets open onto hidden courtyards, secret passages, and architectural details most visitors miss—the guide points out the stories woven into stone carvings and the everyday life that still moves through these lanes. You'll stand inside the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its intricate courtyards and ancient halls, then climb the Maiden Tower to see the Old City spread below and the Caspian Sea beyond.
Midway through, you taste authentic Azerbaijani wine and baklava in the Old City, a pause that grounds the history in flavor. The Miniature Book Museum comes next—a collection of tiny books from around the world, each one a small marvel of craft. Then the tour shifts to the modern side: you walk Baku Boulevard, the seaside promenade with its street art and the charming "Little Venice," and pass the Carpet Museum. The Flame Towers rise above the city, their distinctive silhouette marking the skyline.
The funicular ride to Highland Park is included, and it lifts you above the city for sweeping views—the Flame Towers from above, the Caspian stretching out, the whole of Baku laid out for photographs. The vantage point makes the scale of the city clear in a way walking through it cannot.
What’s included
- Wine tasting and baklava in the Old City.
- entry to the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower.
- visit to the Miniature Book Museum.
- funicular ride to Highland Park.
- a licensed local guide in English, Russian or Turkish.
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Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and a flexible pace through the Old City's hidden corners; pick the group tour to meet other travelers and share the cost while following the same route, stops and tastings.
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Top questions
What's inside the Palace of the Shirvanshahs that I'll actually see?
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a centuries-old royal residence with historic courtyards, intricate stone carvings, and ancient halls. Your guide walks you through the site, explaining the architecture and the history embedded in each space.
Can I climb the Maiden Tower, or just look at it from outside?
You climb to the top of the Maiden Tower, one of Baku's most famous landmarks. From there you get panoramic views of the Old City and the Caspian Sea, and the guide shares the legends and stories tied to this ancient fortress.
Is the wine tasting a full glass or just a taste?
The tour includes a traditional tasting of local Azerbaijani wine and baklava in the Old City, paired with Azerbaijani tea. It's part of the experience of the Old City itself, not a separate visit to a winery.
How does the funicular ride work—is it included or do I pay extra?
The funicular ride to Highland Park is included in your tour. You hop on as part of the day, and it takes you up to see the Flame Towers and the Caspian Sea from above, with time to take photos and take in the views.
What's the difference between the private and group tour options?
The private tour is just you and your guide; the group tour shares the guide with other travelers. Both follow the same route through the Old City, Boulevard, and Highland Park, and both include wine tasting, baklava, and the funicular ride.
Is there time to shop or eat lunch on this tour?
The tour includes wine and baklava tasting in the Old City, and you have time to relax and stroll along Baku Boulevard. Lunch is not part of the tour, so you can choose to eat on your own during the Boulevard section or afterward.
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