Food Tasting Tour – Baku Free Tours

Tour Overview

Discover Azerbaijan’s rich culture and mountainous beauty on this full-day tour to Shamakhi and Lahij. Visit historical mosques, stroll cobbled artisan streets, and sample organic wines from a local winery — all in one curated journey. Includes transportation, lunch, and English-speaking guide.

Attractions covered:

Juma Mosque of Shamakhy (the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan), Soviet-era Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory in Pirqulu, Wine Tasting at Meyseri Winery and Sightseeing in Lahij Village.

Tour Highlights

✅ Air-Conditioned Transport
🍷 Wine Tasting at Meysari Winery
🕌 Juma Mosque of Shamakhi
🏔️ Scenic Mountain Drive
🛠️ Copper Artisan Workshops
🍽️ Traditional Azerbaijani Lunch in Lahij
👨‍🏫 English-speaking Local Guide

Full Itinerary (H2)

📍 Approximate timings — subject to adjustment based on group size & season

08:00–10:30 – Pick-up from Baku hotel and drive to Shamakhy
10:30–11:00 – Explore Juma Mosque, one of the oldest in the Caucasus
11:00–11:30 – Drive to Observatory and visit Soviet-Era Telescope Dome
12:00-14:00 – Scenic drive to Lahij village and walking tour of cobbled alleys, metalwork & carpet shops
14:00-15:00 – Traditional Azerbaijani lunch at local restaurant
15:00-16:30 – Scenic drive (another route) to Meyseri Winery back in Shamakhy
17:00 – Wine tasting: 3 local wines + snacks (cheese, bread, nuts)
18:00 – Drive back to Baku
20:30 – Drop-off at hotel

TOUR INCLUDES

Full-day private tour
Pick up and drop off
Round-trip transportation from Baku
Entrance tickets to sights
Organic wine tasting with local snacks
Tour at the Observatory
English-speaking guide
Full lunch with soft drinks

PRICE per GROUP:

Group Size	Price per Group (AZN)
1 pax	600
2 pax	650
3 pax	750
4 pax	850
5 pax	950
6 pax	1050

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OVERVIEW

Experience Baku through its food, and drink on a walking tour across both medieval and trendy streets meanwhile enjoying sights, flavours, and tastes of Azerbaijan cuisine and culinary culture, and conclude the tour with a wine tasting. During the 4.5-hour your guide will lead in your private group to the top cafes and restaurants, a tea house, a candy shop, and a wine bar in Downtown Baku. Come on the hungry side; samples are generous and a shared meal is included. This tour is ideal for food enthusiasts who like to have an overview of Azerbaijani cuisine over a 4.5-hour private dining experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn about local cuisine and how locals eat and drink
Tasting must-have foods and drinks of local cuisine
Visiting top café and restaurants
Shared meals and specialties at spots
Tea and wine tasting
Guided walking tour
Insider’s guide to Baku dining
Private group experience and flexibility

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Meet your local guide with your private group in Fountains Square, A central location in Baku. Then, your guide will take you to the top traditional restaurants and cafes of Baku to taste a selection of Azerbaijani food as a speciality of the visited spot, wine tasting at local wine and street food from street vendors. Meanwhile hear about Azerbaijani cuisine, food, and wine tasting culture. Also, interact with your sommelier and guide about Azerbaijani society in general. Taste generous samples of local food at each restaurant. Finish the tour by visiting a pastry and sweet shop for the best Azerbaijani desserts. At the end of your experience, leave the central location with new insight into Azerbaijani culinary history, and tips for the rest of your trip.

PRICE

Group size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Price per Group (AZN)	250	300	400	490	560	600	660

IMPORTANT INFO

The time slots are 14:30-18:30 & 17:30-21:30
The duration of the tour varies
The tour is subject to availability

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