We use cookies to improve your website experience and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy. Please read our Cookie Policy for more information on how we use cookies and how you can disable them.
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is fast becoming a popular tourist destination for travellers from around the world, thanks to the unique and wonderful experiences that Baku sightseeing offers. To learn more about Baku, often called the City of Winds, keep reading!
If you are intrigued and want to learn more about things to do in Baku, we are your people! Give us a call, browse through the Baku holiday packages on our website or drop into your nearest SOTC branch and we will help you turn your travel dreams into a reality.
The performing arts are central to the culture of Baku and the city is home to many important theatres. The important ones are Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Baku Puppet Theatre, Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall and Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre. Whether you decide to attend a performance or not, visiting at least one of these theatres is one of the most important things to do in Baku.
The Old City of Baku is the heart of the capital’s history and is one of the top things to do in Baku. This area is home to many of the important attractions in Baku sightseeing, including the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Today, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the foremost things to do in Baku as a tourist.
One of the best ways to understand a culture is to indulge in its authentic cuisine – and eating local Azerbaijani dishes is one of the best things to do in Baku. Must-try dishes include dolma (rice mixed with lamb wrapped in a cabbage leaf), plov (saffron rice with meat, vegetables and spices) and baliq (fresh, skewered fish with plum sauce).
