Double Gates of Old City
Meeting point. The tour starts here.
5 minutes • Tour start point
Sheki Tour from Baku
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Azerbaijan's Silk Road Gem
Sheki is one of Azerbaijan’s most historic and atmospheric travel destinations, located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. This full-day Sheki tour from Baku combines history, mountain scenery, Silk Road heritage, and local food culture in one long but rewarding journey.
The route includes Shamakhi Juma Mosque, one of the most important historic mosques in the Caucasus region, followed by the beautiful city of Sheki, famous for the Palace of Sheki Khans, traditional caravanserais, colorful shebeke windows, local sweets, and the old village of Kish. The Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making this tour one of the most culturally valuable day trips from Baku.
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace
- See the first mosque of the Caucasus: Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
- Discover Kish village and its ancient Albanian church heritage
- Taste local Sheki sweets and traditional Azerbaijani dishes
- Walk around the old caravanserai area and feel the Silk Road atmosphere of Sheki
Departure & Return
🚩 Meeting point
"Old City Tours" office at 07:50 Google Map
🚌 Pickup details
We pickup from all hotels in Baku.
🏁 End
Drop-off to hotel. The activity ends back at the original meeting point at around 22:00.
Activity schedule
Juma Mosque
The first mosque in all Caucasus and in Azerbaijan
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sheki city center
Arrive to Sheki. From the Silk Road to the modern day, the delightful northern Azerbaijan city Sheki has been a remarkable travel destination.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Know Before You Book:
- This is a long full-day tour from Baku and usually takes around 14–15 hours.
- The tour is available as a group tour, private tour, or driver-only tour.
- Group tours follow a fixed schedule and shared itinerary.
- Private tours offer more comfort and flexibility, depending on timing and attraction opening hours.
- Driver-only tours include transportation only and do not include guide service.
- Children under 3 years old may join free of charge, but must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Tour language may vary depending on the selected option and availability. English and Russian are commonly available for guided options.
- Vegetarian lunch options are available; please inform us at the time of booking if required.
Know Before You Go:
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking.
- Bring water and light snacks, as the road from Baku to Sheki is long.
- Lunch is usually arranged at a local restaurant in Sheki or on the route.
- Weather conditions may affect the timing of some stops.
- Return to Baku is usually late in the evening.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheki group tour
Where does Sheki group tour start?
The tour starts at 8 am from the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).
You'll meet your guide at your Baku accommodation. We'll send You the pickup (meeting) time one day before the tour date through WhatsApp or email. Usually the pickup from your accommodation is 30 minutes before the departure.
Where does Sheki group tour end?
Once we arrive to Baku, the tour car will drop-off You to your Baku accommodation place. The ending point is the start point: Double Gates of Old City Baku.
I'm travelling alone, can I join Sheki group tour?
Yes! Absolutely! Around 60% of our guests are solo travellers, so you are very welcome to join this, or any other of our tours!
What is the transportation unit for Sheki group tour?
If the group size is 12-16 persons, the car will be Mercedes Sprinter.
If the group size is 7-12 persons, the car will be Toyota Hiace minivans.
We use Mercedes Vito minivans if the group size is 6 or lesser people.
How much is the Entrance fees and Lunch for Sheki tour?
In total the entrance fees will be 9 AZN (5.30 USD): Sheki Khans Palace 5 AZN, Albanian Church 4 AZN.
Lunch is served in a local restaurant. The prizes are very cheap in Sheki. Approximate cost of a lunch menu for one person is 15 AZN (approx. 9 USD)
Is there much walking in Sheki tour?
Not much walking is involved in this tour, as we drive right to the activity points. In waterfall area there will be moderate walking.
Though, this tour is not wheelchair (baby stroller) accessible. We recommend to our guests to take a private tour if there is a person with wheelchair or baby stroller.