Baku is along the Caspian Sea coastline and popular for its fresh beaches, green forests, backstreets, and architectural beauty. The best time to visit Baku for vacation is spring and fall. We, trekhops, will guide you through Baku tourism.
Start your Baku trip with Icherisheher. Take a look around the winding, narrow streets and explore ancient landmarks like the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Baku's rich history and culture are on display in the Old City, a living museum.
Next, visit one of the most popular Baku attractions, Baku Towers. These skyscrapers represent the city's long association with natural gas and fire. Plan your visit in the evening, and witness the towers lit up in a stunning light show that can be seen from miles away.
Your Baku tour from USA is incomplete without visiting the Heydar Aliyev Center. It is a beauty of contemporary architecture made by Zaha Hadid. It is known for its museum, auditorium along with exhibition halls that are housed within the building's fluid and wave-like design.
Other things to do in Baku include visit to Baku Boulevard, Mud volcanoes, Gobustan National Park, Carpet Museum, Baku Ferris Wheel, Nizami Street and Ateshgah Fire Temple. Alternatively, if you are a shutterbug, do not forget to uncover the beauty of Baku Boulevard, a stunning beachfront by the Caspian Sea. Baku Boulevard is the ideal location for a leisurely bike ride and strolling due to its lush gardens, lively streets and fountains. Enjoy your Baku adventure tour here with a boat cruise to the middle of the sea.
Apart from this you can watch the muddy volcanoes here, which are famous for their bubbly views oozing out from the scenery. Next, go to Gobustan to see its geological formations, rocks, and petroglyphs. These trace back to pre-historic times when human lives didn't exist. For some lively mood, take a ride to its Ferris wheel. It gives you views of Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea followed by Nizami Street which is heaven for street shopping lovers.
Give a calm and peaceful end to your trip and plan a small visit to the Ateshgah Fire Temple. It is a place of prayer and meditation for both Hindus and Zoroastrians. It has an eternal flame that people worship.
