Azerbaijan travel guide
What to see in Baku
The capital on the Caspian, with a walled old city and flame-shaped skyscrapers.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from September to June
Baku highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Old City (Icherisheher)
A World Heritage Site.
- Maiden’s Tower
The symbol of the city.
- Flame Towers
Lit up at night.
- Heydar Aliyev Center
By Zaha Hadid.
- Baku Boulevard
A walk by the sea.
Day trips from Baku
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Baku
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Baku are from September to June.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- July, August
Intense heat
In July and August it’s very hot in Baku and on the plains; the mountains are more pleasant.
What to do: Spring and autumn are ideal for touring the country.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a chaikhana (teahouse) or a traditional restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Azerbaijan guide.
Frequently asked questions about Baku
What to see in Baku?
Old City (Icherisheher), Maiden’s Tower, Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center and Baku Boulevard.
What to see in Baku in one day?
Don’t miss Old City (Icherisheher), Maiden’s Tower, Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center and Baku Boulevard. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Baku?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Baku are from September to June.
What day trips can you take from Baku?
Gobustan and the mud volcanoes.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.