Best walking routes in Baku

23 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.2 scoreHills 1/108.1 kmBest May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Baku: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.8 km1 h 15 min~395 m stairs

2.8 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops6stops+100 mgain~395 mstairs
7.1 sights6.4 efficiency1.7 hills6.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 2 h 5 min insides+100 m climb along route
  1. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  2. Juma Mosque in Baku
  3. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  4. Baku Boulevard
  5. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  6. Baku Funicular
-28–77 m

Photo: ViewpointTurkanlıCC BY-SA 4.0

6.2/10
#2
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Baku

Walking tour

11 stops6.7 km2 h 35 min~463 m stairs

6.7 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+148 mgain~463 mstairs
6.1 sights6.9 efficiency2.5 hills5.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+148 m climb along route
  1. Nizami Cinema
  2. National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
  3. Taza Pir Mosque
  4. Ismailiyya building
  5. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  6. Juma Mosque in Baku
  7. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  8. Baku Boulevard
  9. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  10. Martyrs' Lane
  11. Baku Funicular
-28–79 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego DelsoCC BY-SA 4.0

5.8/10
#3
Viewpoint

Old Town of Baku in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops4.6 km1 h 55 min~140 m stairs

4.6 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops8stops+90 mgain~140 mstairs
5.8 sights6.6 efficiency1.5 hills6.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 30 min insides+90 m climb along route
  1. Gulustan Palace
  2. Martyrs' Lane
  3. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  4. Muhammad Mosque
  5. Juma Mosque in Baku
  6. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  7. Fountains Square, Baku
  8. Taza Pir Mosque
-20–79 m

Photo: ViewpointEmin BashirovCC BY-SA 4.0

5.7/10
#4
Viewpoint

Baku in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

22 stops13.4 km5 h~213 m stairs

Inside visits push a full day to ~6 h 45 min.

Inside: Palace of the Shirvanshahs (~45 min) + Azerbaijan Carpet Museum (~1 h). Estimates only.

13.4 kmdistance5 hwith stops22stops~6 h 45 minfull day+66 mgain~213 mstairs
4.7 sights7.1 efficiency1.1 hills6.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h+ up to 6 h 15 min insides+66 m climb along route
  1. Alley of Honor
  2. Martyrs' Lane
  3. Baku Funicular
  4. Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
  5. Baku Museum of Miniature Books
  6. Palace of Happiness
  7. Taza Pir Mosque
  8. Statue of a Liberated Woman
  9. Heydar Aliyev Palace
  10. Nizami Cinema
  11. National Library of Azerbaijan
  12. National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
  13. Fountains Square, Baku
  14. Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature
  15. Ismailiyya building
  16. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO (inside ~45 min)
  17. Muhammad Mosque
  18. Juma Mosque in Baku
  19. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  20. Baku Boulevard
  21. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum (inside ~1 h)
  22. National Flag Square
-28–96 m

Photo: ViewpointDerek Jones, uploaded by Jacobolus 09:16, 17 Jan 2005 (UTC)CC BY-SA 2.0

5.2/10
#5
Viewpoint

Baku Museum Walk

Museums

6 stops2.8 km1 h 5 min

2.8 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops6stops+21 mgain
3.9 sights6.9 efficiency0.4 hills8.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+21 m climb along route
  1. National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
  2. Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature
  3. Baku Museum of Miniature Books
  4. National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
  5. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  6. Art exhibition
-26–8 m

Photo: ViewpointUrek MeniashviliCC BY-SA 3.0

4.9/10
#6
Viewpoint

Towers of Baku Walk

Towers

5 stops5.0 km1 h 30 min~442 m stairs

5.0 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops5stops+23 mgain~442 mstairs
4.2 sights6.9 efficiency0.4 hills5.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+23 m climb along route
  1. Baku TV Tower
  2. Baku Funicular
  3. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  4. Tetragonal tower
  5. Nizami Cinema
-21–154 m

Photo: ViewpointLudvig14CC BY-SA 4.0

4.7/10
#7
Viewpoint

Baku Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

13 stops8.3 km3 h 5 min~461 m stairs

8.3 kmdistance3 h 5 minwith stops13stops+150 mgain~461 mstairs
4.9 sights7.3 efficiency2.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+150 m climb along route
  1. Abu Park
  2. Nizami Cinema
  3. Fountains Square, Baku
  4. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  5. Juma Mosque in Baku
  6. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  7. Baku Boulevard
  8. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  9. Martyrs' Lane
  10. Baku Funicular
  11. Panorama of Baku
  12. Şəlalə Parkı
  13. Taza Pir Mosque
-28–79 m

Photo: ViewpointUrek MeniashviliCC BY-SA 3.0

4.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Monuments & Memorials of Baku

Monuments Memorials

6 stops5.4 km1 h 30 min

5.4 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops6stops+108 mgain
3.4 sights7.6 efficiency1.8 hills4.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+108 m climb along route
  1. Mehdi Huseynzade Monument
  2. Statue of a Liberated Woman
  3. Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Baku
  4. Divankhana
  5. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  6. Martyrs' Lane
-20–79 m

Photo: ViewpointGulustanCC BY-SA 3.0

4.5/10
#9
Viewpoint

Nasimi Raion, Baku: Walking Route

DistrictNasimi Raion

8 stops3.5 km1 h 35 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops8stops+48 mgain
2.3 sights7.0 efficiency0.8 hills10.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+48 m climb along route
  1. Azadliq Square
  2. Skobelev Brothers' Mill
  3. Church of the Saviour
  4. Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
  5. Nizami Cinema
  6. Heydar Aliyev Palace
  7. Baku State Circus
  8. Ajdarbey Mosque
-25–23 m

Photo: ViewpointSefer azeriCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#10
Viewpoint

Baku Loop Walk from Maiden Tower

Loop

28 stops5.2 km3 h 55 min~192 m stairs

5.2 kmdistance3 h 55 minwith stops28stops+63 mgain~192 mstairs
2.6 sights6.5 efficiency1.0 hills8.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 5 h 50 min insides+63 m climb along route
  1. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  2. Baba Kukhy Baku mosque
  3. Bazaar Square
  4. Multani Caravanserai
  5. Bukhara Caravanserai
  6. Cell-madrasa
  7. Hajji Gayyib bathhouse
  8. Madrasah-mosque
  9. Gasim-bek Caravanserai
  10. Juma Mosque in Baku
  11. Muhammad Mosque
  12. Khidir mosque
  13. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  14. Divankhana
  15. Baku Museum of Miniature Books
  16. Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
  17. National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
  18. Ismailiyya building
  19. Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Baku
  20. Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature
  21. Fountains Square, Baku
  22. St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
  23. Myrzhy Ahmad’s mosque
  24. Takiya
  25. Baku Khans' Palace
  26. Salyan Gates and Shemakha Gates
  27. Underground Bath of Baku
  28. Baku Puppet Theatre
-21–10 m

Photo: Viewpointداود مجتهدیPublic domain

4.3/10
#11
Viewpoint

Palaces of Baku Walk

Palaces

6 stops4.9 km1 h 35 min

4.9 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops6stops+83 mgain
3.3 sights6.6 efficiency1.4 hills6.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 4 h 30 min insides+83 m climb along route
  1. Heydar Aliyev Palace
  2. Baku Khans' Palace
  3. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  4. Gulustan Palace
  5. Palace of Happiness
  6. Gulustan Palace
-21–36 m

Photo: ViewpointBruno GirinCC BY-SA 2.0

4.3/10
#12
Viewpoint

Baku Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops8.2 km3 h~203 m stairs

8.2 kmdistance3 hwith stops11stops+160 mgain~203 mstairs
4.4 sights6.6 efficiency2.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 3 h 35 min insides+160 m climb along route
  1. Azadliq Square
  2. Church of the Saviour
  3. Heydar Aliyev Palace
  4. Taza Pir Mosque
  5. St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
  6. Fountains Square, Baku
  7. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  8. Juma Mosque in Baku
  9. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  10. Gulustan Palace
  11. Martyrs' Lane
-25–79 m

Photo: ViewpointEmin BashirovCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#13
Viewpoint

Churches of Baku in 2 Hours

Churches

5 stops2.6 km1 h 20 min

2.6 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+24 mgain
2.0 sights7.8 efficiency0.4 hills7.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Church of the Saviour
  2. Nizami Cinema
  3. St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
  4. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  5. Church of Michael the Archangel
-21–9 m

Photo: ViewpointUrek MeniashviliCC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#14
Viewpoint

Old City, Baku: Walking Route

DistrictOld City

11 stops1.4 km1 h 20 min

1.4 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops11stops+19 mgain
3.7 sights6.2 efficiency0.3 hills4.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 2 h 50 min insides+19 m climb along route
  1. Underground Bath of Baku
  2. Baku Khans' Palace
  3. Multani Caravanserai
  4. Bukhara Caravanserai
  5. Hajji Gayyib bathhouse
  6. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  7. Juma Mosque in Baku
  8. Muhammad Mosque
  9. Baku Museum of Miniature Books
  10. Divankhana
  11. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
-16–10 m

Photo: ViewpointLudvig14CC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#15
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Baku in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.7 km2 h 5 min

5.7 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops8stops+38 mgain
2.6 sights7.4 efficiency0.6 hills3.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 1 h insides+38 m climb along route
  1. Central Park, Baku
  2. Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre
  3. National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
  4. Divankhana
  5. Baku Puppet Theatre
  6. St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
  7. Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
  8. National Library of Azerbaijan
-21–35 m

Photo: ViewpointShikhlinskiPublic domain

3.8/10
#16
Viewpoint

Mosques of Baku Walk

Mosques

11 stops5.9 km3 h 10 min~111 m stairs

5.9 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops11stops+133 mgain~111 mstairs
2.3 sights6.8 efficiency2.2 hills3.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 3 h 40 min insides+133 m climb along route
  1. Ajdarbey Mosque
  2. Taza Pir Mosque
  3. Hadji Bani (Hajji) mosque
  4. “Chin” mosque
  5. Myrzhy Ahmad’s mosque
  6. Baba Kukhy Baku mosque
  7. Madrasah-mosque
  8. Juma Mosque in Baku
  9. Muhammad Mosque
  10. Seyed Yahya mosque
  11. Mosque of the Martyrs
-16–79 m

Photo: ViewpointSefer azeriCC BY-SA 4.0

3.5/10
#17

Best Viewpoints in Baku: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops4.8 km1 h 30 min

4.8 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops5stops+170 mgain
0.7 sights7.0 efficiency2.8 hills6.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+170 m climb along route
  1. Tetragonal tower
  2. Şəlalə Parkı
  3. Panorama of Baku
  4. Baku TV Tower
  5. Mənzərə nöqtəsi / Bayıl
0–154 m
3.4/10
#18
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Baku: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops11.3 km3 h 40 min

11.3 kmdistance3 h 40 minwith stops11stops+104 mgain
2.1 sights8.3 efficiency1.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+ up to 2 h 5 min insides+104 m climb along route
  1. Victory Park (Baku)
  2. Azadliq Square
  3. Church of the Saviour
  4. Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
  5. National Library of Azerbaijan
  6. St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
  7. Baku Puppet Theatre
  8. Sabayil Castle
  9. National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
  10. Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre
  11. Mehdi Huseynzade Monument
-31–34 m

Photo: ViewpointInterfaseCC BY-SA 4.0

3.3/10
#19
Viewpoint

2 Days in Baku: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days60 stops30.4 km

15.2 kmdistance6 h 45 minwith stops34stops+105 mgain~420 mstairs
3.0 sights6.8 efficiency1.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 25 min+ up to 8 h 20 min insides+105 m climb along route
  1. II Alley of Honor
  2. Alley of Honor
  3. Martyrs' Lane
  4. Baku Funicular
  5. Mosque of the Martyrs
  6. Gulustan Palace
  7. National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
  8. Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
  9. Gasim-bek bath
  10. Agha Mikayil bathhouse
  11. Baku Museum of Miniature Books
  12. Hadji Bani (Hajji) mosque
  13. “Chin” mosque
  14. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  15. Divankhana
  16. Khidir mosque
  17. Muhammad Mosque
  18. Juma Mosque in Baku
  19. Small Caravansaray
  20. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  21. Multani Caravanserai
  22. Bukhara Caravanserai
  23. Hajji Gayyib bathhouse
  24. Myrzhy Ahmad’s mosque
  25. Baku Khans' Palace
  26. Underground Bath of Baku
  27. Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy
  28. National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
  29. Azadliq Square
  30. Baku Puppet Theatre
  31. Baku Boulevard
  32. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  33. Sabayil Castle
  34. National Flag Square
-30–124 m

Photo: ViewpointXonchaCC BY-SA 4.0

3.2/10
#20
Viewpoint

Yasamal Raion, Baku: Walking Route

DistrictYasamal Raion

8 stops5.1 km2 h 10 min

5.1 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops8stops+40 mgain
1.8 sights5.7 efficiency0.7 hills5.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+40 m climb along route
  1. Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral
  2. Mehdi Huseynzade Monument
  3. Statue of a Liberated Woman
  4. Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre
  5. Church of Michael the Archangel
  6. Taza Pir Mosque
  7. Taza Pir Mosque
  8. Central Park, Baku
-9–73 m

Photo: ViewpointM. PINARCICC BY-SA 3.0

3.2/10
#21
Viewpoint

3 Days in Baku on Foot

Multi-day

3 days89 stops40.3 km

7.2 kmdistance6 h 30 minwith stops45stops+108 mgain~228 mstairs
2.0 sights6.8 efficiency1.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 9 h 35 min insides+108 m climb along route
  1. St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
  2. Fountains Square, Baku
  3. Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature
  4. Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Baku
  5. Gulustan Palace
  6. Ismailiyya building
  7. Tetragonal tower
  8. Haji Eybata Mosque
  9. “Chin” mosque
  10. Divankhana
  11. Palace of the ShirvanshahsUNESCO
  12. Beyler Mosque
  13. Hadji Bani (Hajji) mosque
  14. Underground constructions, water reservoir
  15. Baku Museum of Miniature Books
  16. Gileyli mosque
  17. Agha Mikayil bathhouse
  18. Gasim-bek bath
  19. Sultan oglu Sultan Sheikh Ibrahim mosque
  20. Seyed Yahya mosque
  21. Khidir mosque
  22. Panorama of Baku
  23. Muhammad Mosque
  24. Juma Mosque in Baku
  25. Lezgi mosque / Ashur Mosque
  26. Small Caravansaray
  27. Gasim-bek Caravanserai
  28. Madrasah-mosque
  29. Khanlarov mosque
  30. Maiden TowerUNESCO
  31. Baba Kukhy Baku mosque
  32. Multani Caravanserai
  33. Bazaar Square
  34. Bukhara Caravanserai
  35. Cell-madrasa
  36. Hajji Gayyib bathhouse
  37. Portal of a residential building
  38. Takiya
  39. Myrzhy Ahmad’s mosque
  40. Salyan Gates and Shemakha Gates
  41. Baku Khans' Palace
  42. Underground Bath of Baku
  43. Baku Puppet Theatre
  44. Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy
  45. National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
-21–50 m

Photo: ViewpointGulustanCC BY-SA 3.0

3.0/10
#22

Madrasas & Caravanserais of Baku

Signature Madrasas Caravanserais

5 stops0.2 km30 min

0.2 kmdistance30 minwith stops5stops+9 mgain
1.0 sights9.6 efficiency0.2 hills0.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 0 min+ up to 20 min insides+9 m climb along route
  1. Gasim-bek Caravanserai
  2. Madrasah-mosque
  3. Multani Caravanserai
  4. Bukhara Caravanserai
  5. Cell-madrasa
-16–-7 m
3.0/10
#23
Viewpoint

Historic Heritage Walk in Baku

Heritage Walk

6 stops7.7 km2 h 30 min

7.7 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops6stops+28 mgain
1.3 sights6.4 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 40 min insides+28 m climb along route
  1. Heydar Aliyev Center
  2. Baku Zoo
  3. Abu Park
  4. Nizami (Torgovaya) St
  5. Khanlarov mosque
  6. Lezgi mosque / Ashur Mosque
-20–27 m

Photo: ViewpointRzv RaufCC BY-SA 4.0

2.3/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Baku walking stats

From the 26 rated routes349 stops total92 unique places.

Most climb3 Days in Baku on Foot — Day 3+173 m along route
Most stops / kmMadrasas & Caravanserais of Baku32.8 stops per km
Least climbMadrasas & Caravanserais of Baku+9 m along route
Most stairsSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Baku~463 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest17.7 km0.2 km3 Days in Baku on Foot — Day 3 / Madrasas & Caravanserais of Baku
Places on routes92unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Baku FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Baku: A Short Walk (2.8 km, 1 h 15 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Baku?
May, Jun, Sep, Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Madrasas & Caravanserais of Baku0.2 km, walking 0 min.
One hour in Baku?
One Hour in Baku: A Short Walk: walking 35 min, with stops 1 h 15 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Baku in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 22 stops, ~5 h on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 6 h 45 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.