All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku City Tour: Ferris Wheel, Wine Tasting & Heritage SitesBest value | US$ 10 p.p. | US$ 10 | 2h–3h | 4.78★ · 78 | free | — |
| Baku Old City Tour with Wine Tasting & Funicular RideTop rated | US$ 10 p.p. | US$ 10 | 3h 15m | 4.93★ · 54 | free | — |
| Baku to Gabala & Shamakhi: Mountain Cable Car & Waterfall Day TripOur pick | US$ 25 p.p. | US$ 25 | 12h–13h | 4.83★ · 1,065 | free | +US$ 13 on site |
| Gabala day trip from Baku: Cable car, lake, mosque, waterfall | US$ 40 p.p. | US$ 40 | 12h–13h | 4.84★ · 79 | free | — |
| Gabala & Shamakhi Day Trip from Baku with Lake & Cable Car | US$ 41 p.p. | US$ 41 | 12h | 4.79★ · 80 | free | — |
| Shamakhi & Gabala Day Trip: Cable Car, Waterfall & Lavender | US$ 47 p.p. | US$ 47 | 11h–12h | 4.78★ · 201 | free | — |
| Gabala & Shamakhi Day Trip: Cable Car, Lake & Waterfalls | US$ 59 p.p. | US$ 59 | 10h–11h | 4.79★ · 207 | free | — |
| Shamakhi & Gabala Day Trip: Cable Car, Waterfall & Mosque | US$ 65 p.p. | US$ 65 | 12h | 4.82★ · 116 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 10–US$ 65 (median US$ 40). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 8. With 100+ reviews: 4 of 8.
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Baku City Tour: Ferris Wheel, Wine Tasting & Heritage SitesA guided city tour of Baku covering the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum and Baku Ferris Wheel, with wine and baklava tasting included. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours with a professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and other languages; bottled water, photography service and free entry to Highland Park are included. Little Venice and Shirvansahlar Palace are available as add-on options at checkout.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you want the full route and a guide without the cost of a private vehicle; choose the private option if you're traveling with family or a group and prefer your own pace and timing. Little Venice and Shirvansahlar Palace are worth adding if you have the extra time and want to see beyond the inner city landmarks.
Baku Old City Tour with Wine Tasting & Funicular RideA 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.Is it for me?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.
Baku to Gabala & Shamakhi: Mountain Cable Car & Waterfall Day TripYou travel 250 kilometers from Baku into the Caucasus, visiting the 8th-century Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, riding a cable car to 2,000 meters at Tufandag, crossing a mountain suspension bridge, and hiking to a seven-tiered waterfall. Lunch in a forest restaurant and tea with local sweets are included. The tour operates three days a week and returns you to Baku by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Azerbaijan's range—coast to mountain, medieval history to modern resort—in one day without arranging transport, guides, meals, or cable car tickets separately. The fixed schedule and included stops are what make 250 kilometers feel like a coherent journey instead of a list.
Gabala & Shamakhi Day Trip: Cable Car, Lake & WaterfallsYou’ll ride from Baku into the green hills of Gabala & Shamakhi with a local guide—exploring ancient mosques, sharing lunch by Nohur Lake, floating above forests by cable car at Tufandag Resort, then bouncing off-road in a classic Lada to hidden waterfalls. Expect laughter, good food, and quiet moments that linger after you’re home.
Shamakhi & Gabala Day Trip: Cable Car, Waterfall & LavenderYou’ll leave Baku behind for mountain air in Shamakhi & Gabala: touch ancient stone at Diri Baba Mausoleum, breathe deep in blooming lavender fields, taste local food over lunch, and ride a cable car high above forests and waterfalls—all with pickup and a guide who knows every story.
Shamakhi & Gabala Day Trip: Cable Car, Waterfall & MosqueYou’ll cross swaying bridges in Ismailli, climb misty steps beside Gabala’s waterfall, glide above forests by cable car at Tufandag, and pause in Shamakhi’s historic Juma Mosque. With local stories over lunch and hotel pickup included, expect a day full of small surprises and big views.
Gabala & Shamakhi Day Trip from Baku with Lake & Cable CarYou’ll start your Gabala & Shamakhi day trip early from Baku with hotel pickup, visit the ancient Juma Mosque with a local guide, pause for lunch at a traditional spot (own expense), breathe in mountain air by Nohur Lake, and ride the Tufandag cable car if you want extra views. Expect real moments—quiet lakeside air, laughter over tea—and come home feeling changed.
Gabala day trip from Baku: Cable car, lake, mosque, waterfallA full-day guided tour from Baku to Gabala covers five major stops: the 1,200-year-old Juma Mosque in Shamakhi, Nohur Lake at 700 meters elevation with boat and catamaran rides, the Tufandag cable car complex with over 5 kilometers of mountain walking trails and four stations, and Seven Beauties Waterfall. The tour departs around 8 a.m., includes hotel pickup in Baku, a professional English or Russian-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport; lunch and cable car tickets are booked separately.Is it for me?Choose the group tour if you want to meet other travelers and share costs; book the private trip if you prefer your own pace and flexibility at each stop. Either way, the 12-to-13-hour day is built to fit all the major sights without rushing between them, and the guide handles the route so you only navigate where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Baku to Gabala & Shamakhi: Mountain Cable Car & Waterfall Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.83 out of 5 across 1,065 reviews.
