Top Baku Layover Tours

Travel into the Azerbaijan mountains from Baku on a full-day tour that explores Shamakhi and Qabala. Without your own transport reaching the two remote destinations from Baku would be a challenge, but pre-booking a cost-effective group adventure takes the hassle out of the journey; less time spent on logistics buys you more time to discover Azerbaijani food, walk by a mountain lake, and check out alpine scenery.

Immerse yourself in the history and future of Baku on this 5-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit Ichari Shahar and other highlights to learn about the evolution of the city from the 5th century through the Soviet era and on to independence. Morning or afternoon tour options available.

Explore Gobustan National Park, mud volcanos, and Ateshgah (Fire Temple) on a full-day tour from Baku that blends ancient human history with natural wonders. Without a pricey private car and driver, reaching all three sites in a single day would be a daunting challenge; this cost-effective group tour takes care of logistics so you can focus on magnificent rock carvings, eruptions of thick mud, and a fiery religious pilgrimage place.

Leave Baku with a private guide and visit Gobustan National Park and the sights of Absheron Peninsula. The half-day express tour checks off all the natural landmarks and must-visit sites that lie just outside the city, making it a good option for those who want to see more of Azerbaijan. You’ll walk amid UNESCO-listed rock carvings and mud volcanoes in the Gobustan region, discover the historical center of Gala village, and spend time at the “fire mountain” of Yanar Dag and the Ateshgah Fire Temple.

Visit Quba and the remote mountain village of Khinalig on this group tour from Baku. Introducing you to the surreal landscapes of the Khizi region in northeastern Azerbaijan, the tour starts with a drive through the mountains past the city of Sumgait on your way to Quba city. Refuel with a traditional lunch in the forests, then head high into the hills to visit mysterious Khinalig, which is said to be the highest inhabited village in the Caucasus region.

• Experience the ride in a soviet cars and see the bubbling Mud volcanoes • Go back to thousand years and learn the history of petroglyphs and the lifestyle of prehistoric people

Get to know Baku through its cuisine on this food tour in the Old City. You'll learn about Azerbaijani dishes and influences from Arabic and Mediterranean cultures as you enjoy tastings at select local eateries. Select your preferred departure time when booking.

Explore the mountainous Guba region of Azerbaijan during this full-day tour. Drive through the countryside of Azerbaijan and stop at Beshbarmag Dag—the ‘Five-Fingered Mountain—and a few remote villages on the way to Guba. Then, visit one of Europe’s highest villages, Khinalug, set atop the Lesser Caucasus mountains at 2,335 meters. Take in the beautiful scenery and learn a bit about the history of the region before heading back to Baku.

• Experience the ride in a soviet cars and see the bubbling Mud volcanoes • Go back to thousand years and learn the history of petroglyphs and the lifestyle of prehistoric people • Learn about Zoroastrians in Azerbaijan who lived here for around 300 years • See a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku

Discover all that Baku and its surroundings have to offer on this full-day tour. See the prehistoric petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park, learn about the mud volcanoes and their healing properties, visit the Zoroastrian fire temple of Ateshgah, explore the fire mountain of Yanardag, and admire the architecture of Baku's modern city center. A tour guide and transportation to all of the sights from your hotel are included.

This tour is an excellent option if your time in the capital is limited and you want to see as much as possible in one day, or for visitors looking to get oriented in the city. You will see many of the modern and historic highlights of Baku, with tours, a short cruise, and a ride in the funicular to see a sweeping view of the city by night.

Shaki has unique nature, forest, mountain,clean weather and lake also Shaki building church and Shaki Khan palace included Unesco world heritage list.