The 15 Best Shamakhi Tours from Baku

1.Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 815 reviews · from $39Our pick

Review of the $39 Shamakhi and Gabala tour from Baku, covering mosques, mountains, waterfalls, lunch, transport, timing, and value.

“Really disappointing. A very long ride from 8:30am to 11pm. Alot of milage for very few uninteresting stops. The stops a old metal platform unsafe, to take pictures. The Mosque was nice, lunch was decent, the falls was a 30 min in and out experience. And then the lake, a old soviet run downed park, where it was more a people watching experience. And the lift ride, just ok. And lastly the driver. There is only one way to describe.. Unsafe...on cell, watching soap opera on tv while driving, dangerous manoeuvers following too close, slamming on breaks for a car behind, following too close a hazardous material truck to pass.…”

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2.Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $28

Review of the $28 Gabala and Shamakhi day tour from Baku, covering mosques, waterfalls, lavender fields, Nohur Lake, and Tufandag.

“The trip was great clean car great staff our guide Pervin was so helpful and sweet 100% recommended”

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3.Gabala + Shamakhi tour (by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $59

Review of Old City Tours’ Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku, with mosque, lake, cable car, waterfall, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“I enjoyed a nice lunch with the others on my tour and we took a cable car ride into the mountains of Azerbaijan. My guide was knowledgeable, easy-going and very friendly.”

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4.Gabala & Shamakhi Nature Tour (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $59

Review the Gabala and Shamakhi tour from Baku, with mountain scenery, lunch, Lake Nohur, Tufandag, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This trip is a must do in Baku specially in winter. Our guide was Shah, explained everything for us. The road trip journey is the most tiring thing though, takes few hours to get there You will find many places for unforgettable pictures Go to the summit in gabala”

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5.Shamakhi, Ismailli, Gabala and Sheki Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 112 reviews · 14 hours · from $59

Review of the 14-hour Baku to Sheki day tour, with Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Gabala, mountain scenery, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The guide was perfect, but this country discriminates against disabled people. I paid the same price as someone without disabilities at every attraction and in every museum, and I was yelled at! People are ruthless with disabled people. Frankly, if you have health problems, don't go to Azerbaijan”

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6.Gabala and Shamakhi Trip (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $45

Review of the Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku, with mosque, lake, cable car, waterfall, lunch advice, price, and practical tips.

“The 7 hour promised trip took 14. The roads are awful - all under construction, no proper signs, very unsafe. The night driving coming back was frightening with many unmarked turns and holes. We hadn’t been warn. It was very exhausting and not worthy of our time not money”

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7.Gabala & Shamakhi Trip ( Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $41

Review of the Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku, with ancient mosques, Lake Nohur, Tufandag cable cars, lunch tips, and value advice.

“Qabala is a nice place, away from the city with nice cool temperatures - it was fun. The lunch by Nahur lake was breathtaking and also very filling. The only problem is - the trip is long Almost an 9 hour journey to stay there for 4 hours. And a 6 seater van where seats face eRead more”

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8.Baku-Gabala-Shamakhi-Tufandag -Nohur lake – Lavender fields

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · 11 hours - 690 minutes · from $40

Review of Azerbaijan’s 11-hour Baku to Gabala tour, with Shamakhi Mosque, waterfalls, Nohur Lake, lavender fields, and Tufandag cable cars.

“My trip to Gabala was amazing! The stunning landscapes and rich culture were brought to life by fantastic guide (Ruslan), who was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend Brilliant Travel for anyone visiting Baku—they made everything seamless and enjoyable!”

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9.Gabala and Shamakhi Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 510 minutes - 12 hours · from $69

Travel from Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala for a mosque, mountain cable car, Nohur Lake, waterfall, and Azerbaijani food.

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10.Shamakhi-Gabala Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $40

Review of the Shamakhi-Gabala day tour from Baku, with mountain scenery, historic sites, lunch, cable-car views, and practical booking advice.

“Recently, we visited Azerbaijan for 5 Days. We booked a Day trip with ATI Company to "Shamakhi and Gabala". We enjoyed Gabala Day Tour with Beautiful sceneries. But time given in "Tufandag Winter Summer Tourism Holiday Complex" is too short i.e. 1 hour including cable car. Ideally, we should get more time (minimum of 2 hours) This tour is a must whenever you visit Azerbaijan”

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11.2 days 1 Night Shamakhi – Gabala – Lahij – Sheki Tour ( Northern Route)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $216

Review of a two-day Northern Azerbaijan tour from Baku to Sheki, with Lahij, Gabala, Nohur Lake, historic mosques, and hotel stay.

“It was extremely difficult to connect with our guide, even though the fee of U.S. $240.00 for one had already appeared in my credit card statement. No contact until the morning the man appeared. We were perplexed, the same tours were advertised at the hotel at half price. Read more”

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12.Shamakhi-Gabala-Sheki Group Tour (2 Days / 1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $200

Explore Shamakhi, Gabala, Nohur Lake, and Sheki on a two-day Azerbaijan tour with meals, lodging, entry fees, and a small group.

“Rather than rush through the incredible Sheki in a day tour , I strongly recommend an overnight stay to appreciate the proud legacy of Azerbaijan.”

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13.Shamakhi and Gabala Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 12 hours · from $25Best value

Review of the $25 Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala tour, with Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Lake Nohur, and Tufandag cable car.

“Kamaal was the kind of tour guide who transformed our entire trip from a simple tour into an unforgettable journey; his profound knowledge was matched only by his genuine warmth, as he didn't just recite facts but brought history to life with captivating stories and a palpable passion for his culture. He possessed an innate ability to read the group, effortlessly ensuring everyone felt included, safe, and cared for—whether he was noticing someone needed a break, securing a perfect local dining spot, or patiently answering every question with a cheerful demeanor. It was his kindness, his proactive approach to solving problems before they arose, and his willingness to share hidden…”

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14.Gabala,Shamakhi, Caucasus mountains Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $53

Review of a 12-hour Gabala and Shamakhi tour from Baku, with a historic mosque, lake boat ride, waterfall, cable car, and mountain views.

“It was a very interesting tour, I had a great time, Everything on the tour was very well planned. The guide explained every place in detail, Gabala tour is the best choice for those who love nature and beautiful scenery.”

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15.Shamakhi & Lahij Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $130

Review of the private Shamakhi and Lahij tour from Baku, with historic mosques, mausoleums, mountain roads, crafts, price, and practical tips.

“El and Nazir were a wonderful team of guide and driver. I thoroughly enjoyed their company as well as getting acquainted with this area of Azerbaijan.”

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