BAKU · AZERBAIJAN
Baku Tour: Old City, Gobustan & Fire Temples – 3 Nights / 4 Days
From $549 per person
- Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
- Stay: Baku 3N · 4★ hotel
- Meals: Daily breakfast
- Group: Guided tour · private transfers
- Guide: Guide: English, Turkish
- Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days
Tour Overview
3-Night Baku Tour: Old City, Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan & the Fire Temples
This 3-night, 4-day Baku tour starts at Heydar Aliyev Airport, where our representative meets you and takes you by private transfer to your hotel. It shows you the Caspian capital in a relaxed order: an evening drive on day one, the city on day two and a full excursion day on day three.
On day two you walk through the Old City (Icherisheher) to the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, look over the skyline from Highland Park and visit Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Center. Day three heads south to the Gobustan rock carvings and mud volcanoes, then to the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, a hillside where natural gas flames burn continuously.
The tour suits couples, culture lovers and first-time visitors to Azerbaijan who want a guided programme with nothing to organise. It includes three nights in a 4★ hotel (or similar) with daily breakfast, airport meet and greet with transfers, an English-Turkish speaking guide and vehicle for the sightseeing; international flights are not included and museum entrances are paid on site. Planning a longer trip? See our 6-night Baku and Tbilisi tour or all Caucasus and Russia tour packages.
Highlights
- Old City, Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs’ Palace
- Flame Towers by night, Highland Park views
- Heydar Aliyev Center architecture
- Gobustan rock art and mud volcanoes
- Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag flames
- Free last morning at the Green Bazaar
Quick facts
- Best time to visit: late spring to early autumn; the Caspian coast is windy, so pack a light jacket.
- Visa requirements depend on your nationality; we provide the invitation / support documents where required.
- First time abroad? Read our first-time travel abroad guide before you fly.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1Arrival in Baku & Evening Drive Along the Caspian
On arrival at Heydar Aliyev Airport our representative greets you with a meet and greet and drives you privately to your 4★ hotel, a transfer of about half an hour. After check-in, join a relaxed panoramic drive along the Caspian Boulevard to see the Flame Towers glowing at night, then take a short walk on Nizami Street, the lively pedestrian street known as Torgovaya, to feel the pulse of the city. Dinner is at your own pace. Time is left to rest from the journey and prepare for tomorrow.
Overnight: Baku — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Private airport transfer ~30 min; evening driveTour: Guided tour (English-Turkish guide + vehicle for sightseeing)Entrances: none -
Day 2Old City, Highland Park & Heydar Aliyev Center
After breakfast start with the Old City (Icherisheher), where you visit the historic Maiden Tower and the intricate Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Then drive to Highland Park for wide views over the skyline of Baku and the bay. After a lunch break (not included) you reach the Heydar Aliyev Center, whose fluid, gravity-defying architecture is one of the city’s icons. The day ends with a taste of local tea culture in a traditional garden, before you return to the hotel. Your guide explains the history and architecture at each stop.
Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Baku — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Vehicle for sightseeing in the cityTour: Guided tour (English-Turkish guide + vehicle for sightseeing)Entrances: payable on-site -
Day 3Gobustan, Absheron Peninsula & Yanardag
After breakfast head south to Gobustan, a UNESCO site home to ancient petroglyphs and fascinating mud volcanoes. After seeing the prehistoric carvings, continue to the Absheron Peninsula and explore the Ateshgah Fire Temple, once a sanctuary for Zoroastrians. You finish the day at Yanardag, the Burning Mountain, where natural gas burns continuously in a wall of flame along the hillside. Return to Baku for your third night. In Gobustan your guide explains the story of the rock art.
Meals: BreakfastOvernight: Baku — 4★ hotel (or similar)Transport: Vehicle for sightseeing, ~1 h to GobustanTour: Guided tour (English-Turkish guide + vehicle for sightseeing)Entrances: payable on-site -
Day 4Free Morning at the Green Bazaar & Departure
After breakfast the morning is free. Visit the “Yashil Bazar” (Green Market) for Azerbaijani saffron, spices and dried fruit, or do some last-minute shopping on Nizami Street. Check-out is followed by a private transfer to Heydar Aliyev Airport for your flight home, with the time of departure planned around your flight. Our services end at the airport, and we hope this short stay shows you why Baku is called the Land of Fire. The free morning lets you shop without rushing.
Meals: BreakfastOvernight: —Transport: Private airport transfer ~30 minTour: Guided tour (English-Turkish guide + vehicle for sightseeing)Entrances: none
Places Along the Route
Flame Towers
Three curved glass towers covered in LED screens turn the Baku skyline into a moving flame after dark. They stand on a hill above the bay and can be seen from almost every part of the city.
Icherisheher (Old City)
The walled medieval core of Baku, listed by UNESCO, is a maze of stone lanes, small mosques, caravanserais and courtyards. It is the best place to feel the older layer of the city before the modern districts.
Gobustan
A UNESCO-listed reserve south of Baku where thousands of rock engravings show hunters, animals and boats. Nearby, small mud volcanoes push up cold grey mud, a landscape quite unlike the city.
Ateshgah Fire Temple
A pentagonal temple built like a caravanserai around a central altar, visited in past centuries by Zoroastrian and Hindu worshippers. A flame still burns in the courtyard, and the cells around it hold small exhibits.
Yanardag (Burning Mountain)
A hillside on the Absheron Peninsula where natural gas escapes through the rock and burns in a low wall of flame all year. It is a simple, striking reminder of why Azerbaijan is called the Land of Fire.
Maiden Tower
A cylindrical stone tower from around the 12th century that rises above the Old City walls. Its origins are still debated and several legends are told about it; the upper floors give a view over the rooftops and the bay.
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
A 15th-century complex of the Shirvan rulers, with a palace, mausoleum, mosque and bathhouse set around quiet courtyards. The pale limestone façades carry fine carved details and show the medieval court architecture of the region.
Highland Park
A hilltop park above the city centre that serves as a viewpoint over the whole bay. From the terrace the Flame Towers, the harbour and the rooftops spread out below in a single frame.
Heydar Aliyev Center
Zaha Hadid’s cultural centre, opened in 2012, rises from the plaza in one white curve with no visible corners. Inside, exhibition halls and an auditorium carry the same fluid lines through the building.
Green Bazaar
A busy city market piled with saffron, spices, dried fruit, nuts and sweets. A good place for last-minute gifts and for tasting what Azerbaijani kitchens use every day, with sellers usually happy to let you sample.
Why Choose This Baku Tour?
This short Baku stay fits the city, Gobustan and the fire sites of the Absheron Peninsula into three nights with one hotel, so you unpack once and still see the Old City, the Heydar Aliyev Center and Yanardag.
- One hotel for three nights — You sleep three nights in the same 4★ hotel (or similar) with daily breakfast, so there are no bag changes between the evening drive, the city day and the Gobustan excursion.
- Two sightseeing days with a guide — Day two covers the UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher), Highland Park and the Heydar Aliyev Center; day three adds Gobustan, the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, all with a licensed English-Turkish speaking guide.
- Airport meet and greet — Our representative meets you at Heydar Aliyev Airport, and the return transfer on day four is included, with a free last morning at the Green Bazaar planned around your flight time.
- Entrances paid on site — The package covers hotel, transfers, guide and vehicle. Museum and historical site entrance fees are paid locally, and international flights are not included.
- Support documents where required — Visa rules depend on your nationality, and TourQuaz provides the invitation / support documents where they are required for your booking.
- Licensed local agency — TÜRSAB A-group licence #18154, Istanbul-based, rated 5.0 on Google (15 reviews), free cancellation up to 7 days before the start date.
Your Hotels on This Tour
These are the hotels we use on this tour, so you know where you’ll stay and can explore them before you book. Your final hotel is confirmed with your booking; if a listed hotel is unavailable on your dates, we reserve another hotel of the same category (or similar).
4★ hotel in Baku area
Hotel confirmed with your booking (or similar)
Breakfast included
Tour Price & Booking
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
Optional Upgrades
Private guide, hotel upgrades and extra nights available on request — ask us on WhatsApp.
Good to Know
Currency and Cash
Azerbaijan uses the manat (AZN). Exchange a small amount on arrival for the Green Bazaar, snacks and tips; entrance fees are paid on site.
Visa
Visa rules depend on your nationality; we provide support documents where required.
Weather and Shoes
The Caspian coast is windy, so take a light jacket. Comfortable walking shoes suit the stone lanes of the Old City and the rocky ground at Gobustan.
Pick-up Times
Your exact pick-up time is confirmed with you the day before each tour.
Hotel Check-in & Check-out
Standard hotel check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out depends on availability; ask us and we will request it.
Dietary Requirements
Halal and vegetarian options are available. Please tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel up to 7 days before the start date.
- If you cancel less than 7 days before, the amount paid is non-refundable.
- Changes made less than 7 days before the start date cannot be accepted.
- If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Payment
Reserve now, pay later (no credit card required). A 30% deposit secures your booking after we confirm availability; the balance is due 15 days before the start date.
What guests say about TourQuaz
"Super und zuverlässige Organisation unseres Fimenausflugs. Zuverlässige Abholungen zu vereinbarten Zeiten und hilfreiche Tips beim Programm vor Ort.
Vielen Dank an das ganze Team. Jeder Zeit wieder!"
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Special thanks to Mr. Emre for amazing efforts and support during all visit in istany"
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Frequently Asked Questions
The price starts at $549 per person. It covers 3 nights in a 4★ hotel (or similar) with daily breakfast, airport meet and greet with return transfers, an English-Turkish speaking guide and the vehicle for the city and Gobustan–Absheron sightseeing. International flights, visa, entrance fees, lunches, dinners and drinks are not included.
The tour lasts 3 nights / 4 days. It starts at Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku, where our representative meets you, and ends on day 4 with a private transfer back to the airport, planned around your flight time. Day 2 is the city, day 3 is Gobustan and the Absheron Peninsula, and day 4 begins with a free morning.
No. Entrance fees to museums and historical sites are paid locally, for example at the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan and the Ateshgah Fire Temple. Walking the Old City lanes, Highland Park and the Flame Towers costs nothing.
It depends on your nationality. We provide support documents where they are required for your booking; the visa itself is not included in the price.
Day 3 begins with a drive of about one hour south to Gobustan, a UNESCO-listed site with ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes. You then continue to the Absheron Peninsula for the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, a hillside where natural gas burns continuously, and return to Baku for your third night.
Children aged 0–2 travel free; children aged 3–7 get a 30% discount when sharing the room with adults. The program includes walking in the Old City and at Gobustan, so please tell us the children’s ages when you book.
Azerbaijan uses the manat (AZN). Exchange a small amount on arrival for the Green Bazaar, snacks, tips and the entrance fees you pay on site.
Free cancellation: cancel up to 7 days before the start date for a full refund. Reserve now, pay later (no credit card required). A 30% deposit secures your booking after we confirm availability; the balance is due 15 days before the start date.
