Shamakhi and Gabala tour: 12 hours, four landmarks

The suspension bridge trembles under your footsteps and plays with the wind.

A 12-hour guided tour of Shamakhi and Gabala takes you through four landmarks: the Juma Mosque, a suspension bridge in Ismailli, a multi-tiered waterfall with observation platforms, and the Tufandag ski resort peaks by cable car. A professional guide in English or Russian, lunch, hotel pickup and entry tickets are included. Choose between a group or private tour at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore landmarks and mountain views

• Visit Juma Mosque
• Walk suspension bridge in Ismailli
• Climb waterfall observation platforms
• Ride cable car at Tufandag ski resort

The experience

The day runs 12 hours from hotel pickup, moving through two regions with a professional guide who speaks English or Russian. You start at the Juma Mosque, one of Azerbaijan's largest places of worship, where you can spend time absorbing its historical and religious significance without rushing. The guide handles the route and the timing. You handle the pace inside each stop.

The suspension bridge in Ismailli comes next: a path stretched between the mountains that trembles under footsteps and moves with the wind. From its height you see landscapes where mountains merge with clouds and the river below stretches endlessly. After that, you reach a waterfall with observation platforms built at different heights. Steep stairs lead upward, and the higher you climb, the steeper they get. You choose how far to go. The staircase rises to the fourth cascade, and beyond that point the climb is at your own risk. Then you take a cable car up to the peaks of Tufandag, one of Azerbaijan's highest mountains, where the view opens out across the region.

Lunch is included and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout. Hotel pickup covers selected hotels only, so confirm your accommodation when you book. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, though the waterfall stairs have a real climb to them. You set your own stopping point. Specialized infant seats are available if you need them.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Russian.
• lunch.
• hotel pickup from selected hotels.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry tickets to all four landmarks.
• local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group TOURUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Russian · 09:00Mercedes vehicles (Viano or Sprinter). Pickup is included.

Private TOURUp to 7 people · Guide in English or Russian · 09:00 and 22:00Lasts 12 hours. Vehicles: Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Prado, minibus or van. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 22:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Youth (6 to 11 years) · Child (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with back problems

Operated by myTOUR Baku

Is this one for you?Book the group tour if you're comfortable with a shared schedule and want to meet other travelers. Book the private tour if you'd rather move at your own pace or have specific interests the guide can focus on. Either way, you're not on a lesson. The guide is there to add knowledge while you set the rhythm at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 11 years); Child (under 6): 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.

Can I choose how high I climb on the waterfall stairs?

Yes. The observation platforms are built at different heights, and you decide where to stop. The staircase reaches the fourth cascade, and beyond that point the climb is at your own risk: nobody pushes you higher than you want to go.

What's the difference between the group tour and the private tour?

The group tour runs on a fixed schedule with other travelers. The private tour is just your party and the guide. Both include the same four stops, the same guide, lunch and hotel pickup. Pick the group option for a shared experience or private if you want the day built around your pace and interests.

Is the cable car ride to Tufandag included in the price?

Yes. The cable car up to the Tufandag ski resort peaks is part of the tour, along with entry to all four landmarks, lunch and the guide.

What happens if my hotel isn't on the pickup list?

Hotel pickup covers selected hotels only. When you book, you'll see which hotels are included. If yours isn't listed, contact the operator to arrange an alternative meeting point in Shamakhi.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You walk at each of the four stops: around the Juma Mosque, across the suspension bridge, up and down the waterfall stairs (as high as you choose), and around the Tufandag peaks. The waterfall stairs are the most demanding part, with steep climbs between platforms. The tour suits all fitness levels because you control how far you go at each site.