Double Gates of Old City
Meeting point. The tour starts here.
5 minutes • Tour start point
Sheki group tour
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Overview
Sheki is located 675 m above sea level in the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus about 370 km away from Baku. The region around the city is a real natural wonder with beautiful landscapes, mineral water springs, forests and rivers. The majestic Palace of Sheki Khans is considered as one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of medieval Azerbaijan.
Highlights
- A full-day tour to Sheki and its architectural monuments
- See the first mosque of the Caucasus: Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
- Explore historical Albanian Church in Kish village
- Taste specific local foods and sweets of Sheki region
- Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel
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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Additional info
Know Before You Book:
- Children under the age 3 are free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
- Tours may be conducted in English and Russian; please advise your language preference during booking.
- Vegetarian lunch options are available; please inform us at the time of booking if required.
Know Before You Go:
- Dress code: comfortable, casual clothing suitable for walking and weather conditions.
- In case of rain, suitable footwear for outdoor locations is recommended.
- The tour involves minimal walking and is suitable for most travelers.
- Guests are advised to bring water and light snacks, as there may be a delay before reaching the restaurant for lunch.
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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.