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Baku

Capital of Azerbaijan · Absheron Peninsula · Caspian Sea coast

45
Tours
200+
Hotels
30+
Attractions
4.8
Avg rating
Baku Philharmonic Garden fountain

The ornate fountain at Baku's Philharmonic Garden

About Baku

Azerbaijan's dazzling capital blends 12th-century walled city, Soviet-era boulevards, and 21st-century architectural spectacle. The Flame Towers dominate the skyline, while Icherisheher — the UNESCO Old City — preserves centuries of Persian, Ottoman, and Russian layers.

Architecture tourism lovers will find Baku one of the Caucasus's most rewarding cities. Planning Baku travel, Baku holidays, or a Baku vacation in 2026–2027? We are a licensed Baku tour operator offering the best Baku tours available from a local ground team. Our services include Baku day tours to Gobustan and Absheron, a full Baku old city tour, Baku airport transfers, Baku luxury hotels (Four Seasons, Fairmont Flame Towers, InterContinental), Baku boutique hotels in and around the Old City, and a complete Baku travel guide covering all places to visit in Baku. Every private tour Baku booking is handled by our own team — no subcontractors, no hidden agency margin.

Baku sits on the Absheron Peninsula jutting into the Caspian Sea — the world's largest enclosed body of water. It is the cultural, economic, and historic heart of Azerbaijan, and the starting point for virtually every journey through the country.

Recommended stay: 2–3 nights minimum
Best time: April–June and September–October
Top things to do in Baku
Maiden Tower
Historic · UNESCO
Heydar Aliyev Center
Architecture · Museum
Carpet Museum
Culture · Art
Palace of Shirvanshahs
Historic · UNESCO
Fountains Square
Public space
Caspian Boulevard
Waterfront · Leisure
Old City bazaar
Shopping · Culture
Flame Towers view
Views · Landmark
Top hotels in Baku
Four Seasons Baku
★★★★★
From $250/night
Fairmont Baku
★★★★★
From $220/night
Intourist Hotel
★★★★
From $95/night
Shah Palace Hotel
★★★★
From $80/night
Baku weather by season
Spring
12–22°C
Warm · Best time
Summer
28–35°C
Hot & dry · Start early
Autumn
14–24°C
Ideal · Low crowds
Winter
2–10°C
Cool · Quiet season
Nearby day trips from Baku
Gobustan
65 km · 1 hr
Absheron
30 km · 40 min
Lahij
150 km · 2.5 hr
Ismayilli
170 km · 2.5 hr
Nohur Lake
80 km · 1.5 hr
Shahdag
185 km · 3 hr
Baku tours starting from
$25
per person · walking tours, day excursions & multi-day packages
Licensed local operator
24/7 support in Baku
English, Arabic, Russian guides
Baku quick facts
AirportHeydar Aliyev Int'l
CurrencyManat (AZN)
LanguageAzerbaijani
Time zoneUTC+4
Best stay2–3 nights
Avg hotel$70–250/night
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