7 Tage in Baku
Icherisheher, Maiden Tower und Palace of the Shirvanshahs an Tag 1, Flame Towers und Heydar Aliyev Center an Tag 2 und ein Ausflug nach Gobustan Petroglyphs an Tag 3. Die übrigen 4 Tage bringen Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area, einen Ausflug nach Gobustan National Park, einen Ausflug nach Ateshgah Fire Temple & Yanar Dag und Baku Boulevard & Seaside Park. Übernachte in Icherisheher (Old City), dem Viertel am nächsten an den Stationen des Plans.
Tag 1: Icherisheher, Maiden Tower und Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The historic, walled heart of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage site of narrow, cobbled lanes and ancient stone buildings.
Morgens
Icherisheher (Old City)
This is where the city began, offering an atmospheric maze of mosques, museums, and traditional tea houses.
Bewertet mit 4,9 von 5 aus 3.272 BewertungenTouren und Tickets für Icherisheher
Vormittags
Maiden Tower
In Icherisheher.
Essen
Traditional & Classic
Traditional restaurants often serve bread ('tendir choreyi') baked in a clay oven; it's customary to tear it by hand, not cut it with a knife.
Wohin: Shah Plov at Firuze Restaurant, Lyulya Kebab at Sehrli Tendir, Dolma at Sumakh Restaurant
Nachmittags
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
In Icherisheher.
Abends
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
A tiny, charming museum in the Old City housing the world's largest collection of miniature books, including incredibly small editions of classic literature.
Tag 2: Flame Towers und Heydar Aliyev Center
Morgens
Flame Towers
For the best photos of the Flame Towers lit up at night, head to the Highland Park (Dagustu Park) or the terrace near the Martyrs' Lane.
Essen
Street Food & Quick Bites
Look for busy stalls where locals queue. A good 'kutab' should be freshly made on a convex griddle ('saj') and served hot.
Wohin: Kutab from stalls in the Old City, Doner Kebab at local 'lavash' houses, Fresh Pomegranate Juice from street vendors
Nachmittags
Heydar Aliyev Center
In Yasamal District.
Abends
Mardakan Fortress (Quadrangular Tower)
A well-preserved 14th-century defensive tower located in the northern suburb of Mardakan, surrounded by a tranquil garden.
Tag 3: Ausflug nach Gobustan Petroglyphs
Tag 4: Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area und Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Morgens
Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area
The bustling, pedestrianized downtown core, known for its elegant 19th-century architecture from the first oil boom. Lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants, it's the city's main shopping and social hub day and night.
Außerdem hier: Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Passage, Philharmonic Fountain Park
Essen
Modern Azerbaijani & Fine Dining
Reservations are recommended for popular fine-dining spots, especially on weekends. Dress is generally smart-casual.
Wohin: Creative tasting menu at Art Club Restaurant, Modern takes on plov at NUR by Four Seasons, Seafood with local twists at Limon
Nachmittags
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
A stunning, reconstructed mosque on the outskirts of Baku, an important pilgrimage site with beautiful blue domes and intricate interior decoration.
Tag 5: Ausflug nach Gobustan National Park
1 hour by car/taxi.
A UNESCO site featuring one of the world's largest collections of ancient rock art. Thousands of petroglyphs dating back 40,000 years depict prehistoric life, alongside fascinating mud volcanoes and gas-stone phenomena.
Höhepunkte: Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, Mud Volcanoes field, Gaval Dash, Gobustan Museum
Tag 6: Ausflug nach Ateshgah Fire Temple & Yanar Dag
30-45 min by car/taxi to each, often combined in one trip.
Journey to the literal source of Azerbaijan's 'Land of Fire' identity. Visit the Zoroastrian fire-worshipper temple built over a natural gas vent, and then see Yanar Dag, a hillside that has been continuously burning for centuries.
Höhepunkte: Ateshgah of Surakhany, Yanar Dag, Learning about Zoroastrian history, The dramatic sight of natural flames
Tag 7: Baku Boulevard & Seaside Park und Villa Petrolea
Morgens
Baku Boulevard & Seaside Park
A sprawling, green ribbon of parks, attractions, and promenades along the Caspian Sea coastline. It's a place for leisure, from casual strolls and bike rides to visiting modern cultural venues and enjoying sea views.
Außerdem hier: Little Venice, Baku Ferris Wheel, Mugam Center, Carpet Museum
Nachmittags
Villa Petrolea (Nobel Brothers' House)
The former estate of the Nobel brothers (of Nobel Prize fame) in the Black City district, now a museum in a peaceful park.
Abends
Taza Bazaar (Green Market)
A large, covered local market where Baku residents do their grocery shopping, filled with fresh produce, spices, nuts, and local delicacies.
Vor der Reise
Vom Flughafen
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 25 km from the city center. The most convenient option is a taxi via Bolt/Uber (approx. 15-25 AZN / €8-13, 30 min). The Airport Express bus (Aeroexpress) runs to 28 May Metro station every 30 mins (1.30 AZN, 45 min).
Unterwegs in der Stadt
The city center, including the Old City, Fountain Square, and much of the Boulevard, is very walkable. Distances between major sights in the core are manageable on foot.
Tipps von Einheimischen
- Buy a Baku Card for unlimited public transport (metro and buses) and free/discounted entry to over 20 museums for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
- When taking a taxi, always use a ride-hailing app like Bolt or Uber to avoid price negotiations and ensure you're charged the local rate.
- Visit the Old City early in the morning (before 10 AM) to have the quiet, atmospheric lanes almost to yourself before the tour groups arrive.
