About city tours
Unlike mountain routes, city tours are measured in hours: a 2-hour walk through the Old City, a bus tour of Baku lit up at night, the Sheki Khan Palace and caravanserais, or a food tour of local cuisine. Most run daily with several start times.
Each tour page lists the stops, time spent at each and whether admission is included, the guide's languages, the meeting point and hotel pickup. Tours are listed by local guides and tour companies registered on Gotabiat.
At a glance
- Duration
- Usually 2–4 hours
- Type
- Walking, bus, food, night
- Guide
- Azerbaijani, English, Russian
- Group
- Shared, small group or private
Walking tours
The Old City, Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and old neighbourhoods are best explored on foot. Tours take 2–3 hours and cover 3–5 km. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water in summer.
Food and night tours
Food tours include tastings at several local spots — plov, qutab, tea and sweets. Night tours cover the Boulevard, the Flame Towers and illuminated buildings. Mention any food allergies in the booking form.
Private and small-group tours
On a private tour the guide goes only with your group and the route can be adjusted. Small-group tours cap the number of participants for more time with the guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a city tour take?+
Most city tours take 2–4 hours. Exact duration and start times are shown on each tour page.
Are museum tickets included?+
It depends on the tour. Each stop on the itinerary shows whether admission is included.
Which languages does the guide speak?+
Guide languages are listed on every tour page — usually Azerbaijani, English and Russian.
Is hotel pickup available?+
On some tours, yes. Those pages show a “Hotel pickup” badge; otherwise the meeting point is shown on the map.
Can I join with children or a wheelchair?+
Tour pages show a wheelchair-accessible badge and a “not suitable for” list. If in doubt, ask the organiser via the inquiry form.
Reading on this topic
Route notes and preparation advice from our guides.
