The country of Azerbaijan lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and therefore, it has influences from each region with regards to cuisine, religion, culture. The Old City of Baku reveals traces of Sasanian, Arabic, Zoroastrian, Persian, Ottoman, Russian and Shirvani presence in cultural continuity, making it one of the most culturally fascinating places in the region. Baku is a city place where East meets West, where Asia and Europe are both present but do not dominate, where religion is prevalent, but most people don’t define themselves by it.

The extremely beautiful and artful city is surrounded by fortressed walls, adding to its character. A walk around the charming Old City will lead you through the cobblestone streets, narrow winding alleys, boutique houses, and tons of local shops, cafes & restaurants. With a beautiful view of the boulevard, picturesque moments of merchants playing chess or backgammon, old men with canes sitting in town squares gazing at passers-by , Old babushkas with their backs bent and heads covered with scarves wandering past with groceries, interesting trinkets capturing the essence of the old city being sold at every nook and corner – you won’t get tired even after hours of exploring.

Since GoMosafer loves to travel to places that are yet to become commercial tourist destinations, our tour packages from Doha have always tried to stop by this glorious city that is truly a testament to cultural preservation over time!

Baku is a modern city steeped in oil money with a recently built subway, fast Wi-Fi, and tons of Parisian-style and futuristic buildings. The pristine alleyways are now bustling with hipster cafes and international restaurants.

If you like architecture, Baku is a wonderland for you!  The best attractions of Baku are such a unique mix of old and new, architectural styles from all over the world. Majestic buildings and wide avenues from its Soviet heritage, Dubai-like skyscrapers, medieval streets mixed with mosques and palaces with the most amazing mosaic decorations. The oil industry of the Caspian Sea has made the country rich and its effects can be seen all over Baku.

From almost anywhere in the city you can see the Flame Towers, which dominate the new skyline. The magic happens during the night when they get dressed in colours of the Azerbaijan flag and flames.  The towers represent the country’s wealth and their ability to build contemporary structures that require modern thinking, liberty and money. The three ideologies are glimpses of the future that to which is headed.  

GoMosafer’s holiday packages have never been designed to admire only the obvious and the known but rather we curate it to include gems such as Baku, which are off the beaten paths.

Baku is the perfect walkable city with a sense of tranquillity emanating from the friendly locals. Definitively the most widespread folk art, among the residents of Baku, is carpet weaving. It was a part of everyday life of Azerbaijanis and has since turned into a national symbol. In every corner of the city, you are bound to find locals are selling handicrafts and souvenirs and the colourful carpet decors give the city the touch of colour needed to make it an Instagram paradise.

Baku’s architecture, fashion, people and food are a perfect blend of East and West. Turkish and Arabic influences together with European and Russian traits are most visible in the markets, restaurants and bazaars.

Our tour packages also focus on experimenting and experiencing new cuisines. The food specifically in Baku is a wonderful mix of East and West, with Turkish, Mediterranean, Persian and even Indian elements all blended into a fantastic array of recipes. Some of the most typical Azeri dishes like kebab or tea can also be found elsewhere but here they seem to taste better.