Baku 3-Day Itinerary

An intensive plan for a first visit: the Old City and its main historic landmarks, then downtown and Fountains Square, and finally the Flame Towers, H

An intensive plan for a first visit: the Old City and its main historic landmarks, then downtown and Fountains Square, and finally the Flame Towers, Highland Park, and modern Baku — all within the Sabail district, grouped geographically to minimize travel.

Day 1
10:00
Palace of the Shirvanshahs (60 min)
Check weekend hours before visiting; some sources note an earlier closing.
🚶 5-minute walk
🚶 10-minute walk out of the Old City walls
12:15
Qaynana Restaurant (60 min)
Local lunch inside the Old City near the Double Gate.
🚶 10-minute walk along the Boulevard
13:30
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum (75 min)
Closed on Mondays per our sources — check before planning a Monday visit specifically.
🚶 5-minute walk
15:00
Baku Boulevard (National Seaside Park) (90 min)
A walk along the Baku Boulevard seafront; winds can be strong, an extra light layer is recommended.
🚶 10-minute walk
16:45
Çay Bağı 145 (45 min)
A traditional tea and pakhlava break inside the Old City.
🚶 Taxi/walk, 10 minutes
19:00
Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant (120 min)
A heritage-experience dinner with live music; advance reservation is recommended, especially in the evening.
Day 2
09:30
Fountains Square (60 min)
🚶 10-minute walk
11:00
Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature (75 min)
Closed on Mondays per our sources.
🚶 10-minute walk
12:30
Firuze Restaurant (60 min)
A popular Azerbaijani and Arabic lunch spot open since 1986.
🚶 Short walk or taxi, 10 minutes
14:00
Park Bulvar (90 min)
Everyday central shopping near the Government House.
🚶 10-minute walk
15:45
Nargiz Café (45 min)
A tea/coffee break with a lively outdoor seating area.
🚶 Taxi/walk, 10 minutes
19:00
Dolma Restaurant (90 min)
A family dolma-specialist dinner, with genuine vegetarian options.
Day 3
10:00
Baku Funicular (20 min)
Usually opens at 10:00 with a midday lunch pause per one source — check before visiting.
🚶 Within the same location
10:30
Flame Towers (60 min)
Exterior viewing and photos from Highland Park; winds can be strong at the top.
🚶 Taxi, 15 minutes
11:45
United Coffee Beans (Khagani Branch) (45 min)
A quiet specialty coffee break.
🚶 Taxi, 15 minutes
13:00
Deniz Mall (150 min)
Food-court lunch and shopping at the largest mall in the Caucasus, with a sea view.
🚶 10-minute walk along the Boulevard
16:00
Mirvari Cafe (60 min)
Evening tea in a distinctive domed building on the Boulevard.
🚶 Taxi, 15 minutes
19:00
Nergiz Restaurant (75 min)
A practical traditional Azerbaijani dinner near Fountains Square.
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