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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Azerbaijan

248 tours  ·  from $2

Everything with a guide, a driver or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and paced, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour - Candy Cane Mountains and the first photo stop
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Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour

1.Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,455 reviews · 12 hours · from $5Our pick

Spend 12 hours traveling from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains, Khizi, Guba, and Shahdag Mountain Resort. Guides such as Nabat, Dinara, Ramiz, and Hikmat are praised for friendly, lively commentary. Choose paid rides, lunch, and the optional off-road trip to Laza, then return to Baku.

“Really well organized tour. Pickup was on time, the minibus was comfortable, and the stops along the way were fun. The guide kept us entertained and shared a lot about Azerbaijani culture.”

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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private) - Taking the Soviet SUV to the mud volcanoes
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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

2.BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,254 reviews · from $33Top rated

Spend about seven hours beyond Baku with guides such as Leyla, Mahabat, or Ugur, visiting Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient carvings, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. The route mixes history and unusual geology, with air-conditioned transport, a Soviet SUV ride, and a buffet lunch stop at extra cost.

“Good trip , The tour Guide Aiden was very helpful and gave a good tour explanation of all historical places”

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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive) - Gobustan’s museum and 6,000-year-old-looking silence
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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

3.Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,014 reviews · from $85

Spend 8 to 9 hours beyond Baku visiting Gobustan’s mud volcanoes and petroglyphs, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. The $85 price includes transport, entrance fees, lunch, and an English or Russian-speaking guide. Guides such as Sayid, Zeyneb, and Vusala have earned strong praise, though service can vary.

“Guide name : Nazir Date : 22nd June 24 Extremely bad experience today. Except the powerful AC in the bus, I don't think there was anything good about the tour. Below are issues we faced throughout the day : 1. While the scheduled time for picking us up was 7.50 am in the morning, the bus came at 8.30. This is after the guide, Nazir, confirmed to us at 7.40 that he is on time to pick us up. 2. The guide Nazir was extremely poor in communicating information and during the whole bus journey he didn't give any explanation of the different places. He only kept smoking and talking…”

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Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive) - Juma Mosque and Shamakhi’s old capital
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Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)

4.Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 815 reviews · from $39

Travel from Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala in a small group of up to 16 people. Visit Juma Mosque, Tufandag Mountain Resort, Nohur Lake, and Seven Beauties Waterfall, with lunch, tea, dessert, honey tasting, and a guide included. Expect a very full day, long road stretches, and a cable-car ticket policy worth confirming before departure.

“Guide was professional and she is a true embassadar of Azerbaijan. We really enjoy our trip with her she is very friendly in nature”

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From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour) - Juma Mosque gives the day some historical weight
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From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

5.Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $28

Spend 12 to 14 hours touring Azerbaijan’s countryside from Baku, with stops at Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Nohur Lake, a lavender field and Tufandag Mountain Resort. Guides such as Elshad, Ramiz, Ruzi and Mehri are praised for friendly, multilingual service. Cable cars and other mountain activities cost extra.

“The only good thing about this activity was the tour guide 'Nabat'. She has excellent grip on history and vas very helpful in every matter. Sites were not exciting. Leander fields are absolutely boring. You can replace them back to seven beauties waterfall. If anyone wants to book this tour again, just make sure you get the company of 'Nabat' otherwise you will get bore in first 2 hours”

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Baku: Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall - Five Fingers Mountain and the old Silk Way route
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Baku: Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall

6.Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 506 reviews · from $15

Travel from Baku into northern Azerbaijan with a guide such as Servi, Gani, Solmaz, Adil, or Zeyneb. See Five Fingers and Candy Cane mountains, eat local food, visit Red Jewish Village, and spend time at Shahdag. The Laza Waterfall option adds an off-road mountain ride and a scenic walk.

“We had an amazing experience with Servi as our guide for Guba, Shahdag, and Laza Waterfall. She was incredibly friendly and made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. What really stood out was how she kept the whole group engaged with her stories and fun facts about the places we visited ,it really broke the ice among all the tourists and created such a lively atmosphere. She also went out of her way to take beautiful couple pictures for us, which we’ll always cherish. Overall, Servi turned the trip into not just sightseeing, but a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend her if you’re visiting Azerbaijan!Read more”

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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch - Beshbarmag Mountain gives the morning a sense of place
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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

7.Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 447 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Travel from Baku into northern Azerbaijan with a guide such as Murad, Adil, Sahil, or Narmin. Visit Beshbarmag Mountain, striped Candy Cane Mountain, Gachrash Forest, Red Jewish Village, and Khinalig. Expect a long but varied day, a home-cooked Azerbaijani meal, museum visits, and spectacular mountain roads.

“Gani guide was amazing ! We got amazing informstion and really inspiring stories. One of the best trips we ever had!! I recommend using this guide and this trip.”

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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) - Starting at the Double Gates and Gosha Gala Tower
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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

8.Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $29

Walk Baku’s Old City with a professional guide, seeing the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, mosques, Fountain Square, and more. Then take in the city from Upland Park and see the Flame Towers lit at night. The private option adds transport to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Guides may include Nihad, Aysu, Emil, Mahmood, or Sam.

“The tour guide had a amazing knowledge of History and made this tour very professional providing over and above information about any monument, place or event in the city and even beyond. I am sorry I can't remenber his name. The tour was at 5 pm, on Friday 16 Feb 2024.”

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Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku - Mud volcanoes on the road to Gobustan
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Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

9.Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 388 reviews · from $60

Spend about nine hours visiting Baku’s nearby highlights with a guide such as Reza, Riad, Riyadh, or Rza. You’ll see Gobustan’s ancient carvings, bubbling mud volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the claimed first oil well, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, and the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Very nice trip. Greetings for perfect guide Ryiadh :) Small group, good organization, beautiful spots.”

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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included - Gobustan’s stone carvings and prehistoric scenes
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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

10.Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 329 reviews · from $6

Spend a full day beyond Baku with hotel pickup, a guide such as Murad or Gani, and transport to Gobustan, its petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the first oil wells, Ateshgah, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Lunch and entrance tickets depend on the option you select.

“Fantastic trip. Gobustan, mud volcanoes, Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag were all amazing! Our guide Murat was the best,super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day really fun. Highly recommend asking for him!”

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Sheki - Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan - Starting at Baku Old City and Khirdalan
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Sheki – Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan

11.Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · from $75

Set out from Baku at 8am for a small-group journey through Shamakhi, Ismailli, Gabala, and Sheki. You’ll see the Juma Mosque, a hanging bridge, Nokhur Lake, Khal-Khal Waterfall, Sheki Khan Palace, and a historic caravanserai. Guides such as Sayeed, Tabriz, Natiq, and Behbud have earned praise, but expect 13 to 14 hours on the road.

“I had an amazing time, so much history and natural beauty getting to experience different aspects of Azerbaijan. Our guide Tabriz, amazing. He speaks 4 languages and carefully explains to everyone, very knowledgeable guy. I appreciate all his efforts and kindness.”

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Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City - Icherisheher, Baku’s walled historic core
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Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

12.Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 3h 30m · from $33

Join guide Ashraf, also called Ash, for a 210-minute small-group tour through Baku’s Old City and modern waterfront. You’ll see Maiden Tower, the Miniature Books Museum, Philharmonic Hall, Highland Park, the Carpet Museum, and Mini-Venice. Expect plenty of walking, photo stops, city views, and local stories. Entry tickets, food, and drinks cost extra.

“This was a great tour. Ashraf was very engaging and knowledgeable of Azerbaijan history. He showed great places and shared interesting stories, from history, to cultural tales. He was as well very mindful about the needs of the group.”

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Gobustan-Mud Volcan-Fire Temple and Mountain Tour/Entrance inc - Gobustan’s mud volcanoes are strange, rough, and memorable
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13.Mud Volcan-Fire Temple and Mountain Tour/Entrance inc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $30

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan rock art, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center from Baku. Small groups, hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, multilingual guides, and selected entrance tickets are included. Guides such as Elshad, Rosi, and Dinara have earned praise for their friendly approach.

“Such a fun day out to Gobustan! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Azerbaijan. The tour guide Elshad is fun, informative, and entertaining. You wouldn't want to miss this tour!”

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Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch - Khizi’s red rocks bring color to the route
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Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch

14.Guba and Khinaliq Village Tour including Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · from $75

Travel from Baku to Quba and remote Khinalig on a 10-hour small-group outing for up to 13 people. Expect red rock views at Khizi, tea and sweets, Qechresh forest, mountain roads, and a homemade Azerbaijani meal. Guides have included Ruslan, Narmin, Said, Alex, Ali, and Farid. Weather can change the route.

“We had a wonderful time. The fresh breeze from the mountains was all we needed. The hospitality of the people was great. Simply wonderful”

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Baku Oil Heritage & Old Town Walking Tour - Inside Icherisheher, Baku’s walled Old City
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Baku Oil Heritage & Old Town Walking Tour

15.Baku Oil Heritage & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $70

Walk from Fountain Square through Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City and oil-boom boulevards with a personal guide. Expect stories about oil barons, Soviet influence, Muslim women’s education, architecture, and daily life. Guides such as Gani and Lina use historic photos and answer questions well, but the tour does not include entry to Maiden Tower or Shirvanshahs’ Palace.

“We recently enjoyed a wonderful walking tour of Baku old city. Our guide, Gani, really brought the tour to life with his fantastic historical perspective and deep knowledge of Baku and Azerbaijan. This tour is a superb introduction to Baku anRead more”

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