Baku 5-Day Itinerary

Extends the 3-day plan with two extra days: a day in the Nasimi district for the local market, central shopping, and a different international dining

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Baku 5-Day Itinerary

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Extends the 3-day plan with two extra days: a day in the Nasimi district for the local market, central shopping, and a different international dining experience, and a full family day between Baku Zoo, Ganjlik Mall, and the historic Bibi-Heybat Mosque on the coast.

Day 1

10:00

Palace of the Shirvanshahs (60 min)

Check weekend hours before visiting; some sources note an earlier closing.

🚶 5-minute walk

11:15

Maiden's Tower (Qız Qalası) (45 min)

🚶 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.

Day 4

09:00

Taza Bazar (60 min)

Best visited in the morning before the crowds.

🚶 Taxi, 10 minutes

10:30

28 Mall (120 min)

One of Baku's largest and oldest malls, adjacent to the central train station.

🚶 10-minute walk

13:00

Gazelli Café (75 min)

European lunch and coffee in an elegant, calm setting.

🚶 Taxi, 10 minutes

19:00

Tribeca Restaurant & Bar (90 min)

A modern American-Californian dinner, a complete change from Azerbaijani cuisine; reservation recommended.

Day 5

10:00

Baku Zoo (120 min)

Azerbaijan's oldest zoo, fully renovated in 2021.

🚶 Taxi, 15 minutes

12:30

Ganjlik Mall (150 min)

Food-court lunch, with an optional family cinema or bowling session.

🚶 Taxi, 20 minutes (a longer transfer toward the southern coast)

16:00

Bibi-Heybat Mosque (45 min)

A historic mosque with a sea view over Baku Bay; it's best to avoid the five daily prayer times for a tourist visit.

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