Location: Baku
Top Things to do in Baku
What to do and see in Baku, Absheron Region: The Best Food Tours
The historical center of Baku reveals its tumultuous past, from its roots as a Persian capital, through its oil boom to its Soviet occupation. The old city is a maze of alleys, mosques, historic buildings and remnants of fortification, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower, now listed among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Much more than a historic site, the city hosts vibrant arts and cultural activities, as well as a bustling modern business sector.
Restaurants in Baku
1. Homemade food from Azerbaijani granny
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour will start at 6 pm. Spend an evening with a local Azerbaijani family and sample some of the local cuisine during this 3-hour experience. Sit down together and enjoy the delicious meal, homemade drinks and desserts and have an authentic Azerbaijani experience. Spend an evening learning about Azerbaijani cuisine with a local family Learn to make traditional dishes such as dolma, pilaf, and qutab Sit down to a delicious meal, including drinks and desserts, with the family Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your Baku hotel
Inclusions: Amazing Local Dinner (national cuisine), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Dinner
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - We can get it from supermarket on our way
Reviewed By davidgV3357TX
Save your money and either do a free walking tour or buy a guidebook at see the sights on your own. The tour operator was one of the worst I have ever dealt with and I have been traveling for over 30 years to 104 countries with countless tour companies. My complaints include not being advised that this was a walking trip (on a hot sunny August day we trekked over 7 miles in the heat). When I complained DeLuxe told me it was in the description (it wasn't) followed by Viator had recently removed it (I booked 5 months ago and they hand't) followed by telling me that the comments show a lot of walking (this isn't a part of the tour description). Second complaint was lunch which was suppose to be included. I was taken to the food court of a local mall and only after complaining was I taken to a table service restaurant. I was told the food was Azerbaijani, but the menu said it was Iranian. I asked for chicken and was given lamb. Of course that place was still inside the mall (as opposed to old town) but at least the view was nice. The biggest complaint was the tour company constantly referring to "their costs" as the reason for my problems. Their costs can't begin to equal the price of $175 a person and have zero bearing on what they advertised the tour to be. The tour I had booked the next day (which was cancelled at my request) was a four hour driving tour to a temple outside of Baku costing only $77 so I fail to see how the 5 hour walking tour was more expensive even if the entrance fees to the museums and lunch were included. One final point is that the guide was a very sweet and helpful college student who ended up getting in the middle of all this. During our lunch she was summoned to meet the tour company owner. I advised the tour owner that my complaints were not with her but with his company's representation of the tour. I only hope she kept her job. My advise, take a pass on this trip and avoid the tour company at all costs (yours and apparently theirs).
2. Express Azerbaijani Food Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you're looking for diverse and unique culinary holidays, then Azerbaijan is definitely the place for you. Our country takes pride in its mouthwatering national cuisine! The price is for one day tour for one person. The price will be changed according to the number & the wants of the guests
Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Beverages, Dinner(s), Lunche(s), Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Gabriela K
The provided tour to the outskirts of Baku and inside Baku was up to high level of standard. I loved the flexibility of the tour guide. She was a well educated young lady with deep knowledge of history and political situation. She patiently explained our questions and she dealt very friendly. Shahnaz as her name was, took us to nice spots and gave us satisfactory background information about the places we visited.
3. Baku Street Food Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour will show you the best spots where you can taste Baku’s famous street food. You will get to experience the wide array of snacks both local and foreign that are cooked and loved by locals. What is the national dish of Azerbaijan? What is Baku’s gastronomy known for? Is Baku’s food healthy? How expensive is the food in Baku? Gaze at spots where you can taste pilaf or Azerbaijan rice meal with spices and dried fruit. You can also go for kebabs or barbecue as well as ghuru kingal also known as deconstructed meat dumpling. You will also be able to see the best coffee and tea spots and experience local street food traditions. The tour also includes complimentary snacks for the group members.
Inclusions: Snacks
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4. Baku, Rock Drawings & Mud Volcano
Each country has special places that they are famous for. These places that we offer are as a identification card of Azerbaijan, which in a short time will help you to acquaint with some of the attractions of this country. The Old City of Baku is one of the historical heritage that is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Cities. This is the place where you can feel yourself in the Middle Ages. The Gobustan area, is the place with rock drawings was made thousands of years ago has rare resemblance in the world. Finally, Mud Volcanoes look like original volcanoes, but sometimes spew mud and gas instead of fiery lava.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By muralidharm2014
Very nice Resort with Spacious Rooms and very good staff. Apart from the Ski and Experience of snow and cable car, it also offers good ambiance for all kinds of groups. There is nothing near this resort so be sure to take whatever you need. Especially small medications if you need. Otherwise the Resort is Excellent and the Staff is also very good. This can be a sure stop for all visitors.
5. Ultimate Culinary & Wine Tour Azerbaijan (4 nights 5 days)
If you want to taste best national dishes from Azerbaijani cuisine and taste best wines of Azerbaijan from best wineries of the country, then no need to look further. This package covers your transport, accommodation, all lunch and dinner, wine tastings with snacks. All you need to do is to book and relax your time in Azerbaijan, the rest we will take care. The journey you will never forget.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Guide services, Wine tasting – 4-6 type of wines at each winery + at Azgranata – Pomegranate wine, Snacks , Entrance to 4 wineries and wine museum, entrance to Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahlar Palace, Accommodation at hotels for 4 nights. Hotels depend on availability., Full Transportation According to the group size by private sedan, minivan or minibus, Transfer from airport to hotel in Baku + from the hotel to Airport
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Reviewed By Jessica L
What a fantastic day! It started with a great ride in a clean, comfortable van out of the city with excellent conversation and information from Nasimi. We first stopped by the vineyard, where not only did we walk through the vineyards and try the different grapes, but we also watched harvest picking and met some of the locals working. From there, we went to the plant, where we were able to try all the wines and spirits, even at different stages of fermentation. The wines were delicious, with many unexpected varieties (not just pomegranate), and the spirits were also super tasty. All of this, followed by a wonderful lunch at an overlook before a much-need nap on the way home :) I have travelled quite a bit and have done many wine tours, and this was honestly one of my favorites. The hospitality can't be beat, and there really is so much flexibility to make the tour what you want. We will absolutely arrange more trips of other vineyards in the near future. FYI for COVID - masks were worn and hand sanitizer was always available, as well as bathrooms at each stop to wash your hands.
6. Express Azerbaijani Food Tour(Culinary Tour)
This offers you an opportunity to enjoy the famous examples of Azerbaijani cuisine in just 3 days. It also covers almost all famous sightseeings of the country at the same time.
Inclusions: Professional Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
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