Absheron, Azerbaijan

Baku

Baku's walled Old City holds the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, beside a seafront boulevard and the Flame Towers.

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The city on foot

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and the largest city on the Caspian Sea.

The Old City, Icherisheher, is compact and walkable, and the seafront boulevard stretches for kilometres.

What makes Baku distinctive

  • The Old City
  • Maiden Tower
  • Flame Towers
  • Caspian boulevard

Walking tours in Baku

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Icherisheher

    The Old City.

  • Fountain Square

    The centre.

  • Seaside

    The boulevard.

Free self-guided walk

The Old City and the boulevard

A free self-guided walk in Baku, from the Double Gates through the Old City to the Maiden Tower and the seafront boulevard.

2.9 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Old City

    Inside the walls.

  2. Boulevard

    Along the Caspian.

  3. Upland Park

    Views of the bay.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Hilly in the Old City.

  • Wind

    Strong winds.

  • Distances

    Compact centre.

When to visit

  • Spring and autumn

    Best.

  • Summer

    Hot.

  • Winter

    Windy.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Heydar Aliyev Airport is about 30 minutes away.

Local transport

  • Metro

    Cheap.

  • Funicular

    To Upland Park.

Questions travellers ask about Baku

Do I need a visa?

Most visitors need an e-visa.

How many days do I need?

Two or three days.

What are the Flame Towers?

Three skyscrapers shaped like flames.

Baku: Night Baku Tour
Country overview

Azerbaijan

A walled old city on the Caspian

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.