All Baku Tours & Excursions in 2026

I chose the private (with pickup) option for this tour, as I was travelling with my senior parent, and I wanted her to be comfortable with the pace. We were picked up promptly at our hotel, and were joined by our tour guide shortly thereafter. Because it was cold (early March), our tour started at the Heydar Aliyev Centre, and we proceeded to through all the highlights of the city in sequence. I have been on a lot of tours, and most of the guides are always kind, considerate, well informed, and welcoming. This guide, Elcan, went above and beyond. A young, sprightly, enthusiastic person, he put up with two older ladies traipsing along at their own pace without complaint. He didn't hurry us through the tour (even though he could easily have), and took the time to explain each attraction to us in detail. He even helped my mother over slightly trickier terrain, and he absolutely did not have to do that. It was much appreciated though. A word of appreciation for the tour company as well; they were communicative, prompt and mostly quite flexible. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.

What a great day! Leyla was a star: fun, knowledgeable, accommodating to everyone’s needs, trying (and succeeding) to make us all feel good and enjoy the trip. The itinerary was great, with enough time for photos, and flexibility as well, great communication and experience. The lunch was superb, 3-course meal, all very delicious. Everything was perfect and I highly recommend it.

We had a great time on this tour and would definitely recommend it, especially thanks to our guide, Said, who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Said explained the history of Azerbaijan in a very engaging way and shared many interesting anecdotes about the country and about Baku, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. His preparation was outstanding, particularly when talking about the Ateshgah Fire Temple: his explanations about its history, religious significance, and cultural background were clear, detailed, and fascinating. Unfortunately, on January 1st the Gobustan National Park was closed, which was disappointing, but fortunately we were able to request and receive a refund without any problems. Overall, we really enjoyed the tour. The guide’s deep knowledge of Azerbaijani history and culture made a big difference, and it was a fun and enriching experience.