This is a quick tour of the older, historic section of Baku. It can be done as a standalone run, or combined with our longer Parks and Sites route or Waterfront Route. We recommend running in the Old City early, before its narrow streets and alleys get crowded.
Philarmonia Garden, with view to Old City wall
A good place to start is at the Icherisheher subway stop. Do a loop around the Philarmonia Garden, which is surrounded by the stone walls of the Baku Fortress. Cross the busy Azneft Square to do a short loop around the touristy but green ‘Mini Venice‘. From there, head east through the park paralleling Neftchilar Avenue for 0.7 km, turning LEFT at the Puppet Theatre to cross Neftchilar Ave. into the old city. Take a jaunt up to Fountains Square, and then create your own route around the narrow, cobbled streets of the walled Old City (Icherisheher), which sits between Icherisheher St. & Neftchilar Ave. Kichik Qala is a good anchor street following the perimeter of the Old City. The Palace of The Shirvanshahs and several historic mosques are among the highlights.
Add-Ons: Combine this with some or all of our Baku Central City & Parks tour, which you can access from Fountains Square. And/or, extend with the waterfront paths or run up the hill to the Baku Viewpoint & Highland Park.
This is a quick tour of the older, historic section of Baku. It can be done as a standalone run, or combined with our longer Parks and Sites route or Waterfront Route. We recommend running in the Old City early, before its narrow streets and alleys get crowded.
Philarmonia Garden, with view to Old City wall
A good place to start is at the Icherisheher subway stop. Do a loop around the Philarmonia Garden, which is surrounded by the stone walls of the Baku Fortress. Cross the busy Azneft Square to do a short loop around the touristy but green ‘Mini Venice‘. From there, head east through the park paralleling Neftchilar Avenue for 0.7 km, turning LEFT at the Puppet Theatre to cross Neftchilar Ave. into the old city. Take a jaunt up to Fountains Square, and then create your own route around the narrow, cobbled streets of the walled Old City (Icherisheher), which sits between Icherisheher St. & Neftchilar Ave. Kichik Qala is a good anchor street following the perimeter of the Old City. The Palace of The Shirvanshahs and several historic mosques are among the highlights.
Add-Ons: Combine this with some or all of our Baku Central City & Parks tour, which you can access from Fountains Square. And/or, extend with the waterfront paths or run up the hill to the Baku Viewpoint & Highland Park.
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4.3 km (2.6 miles) loop as a guideline. Good add-on options
There's nearly 16 of continuous, wide open seafront paths in Baku, with great views the Caspian Sea. This route extends south/west from the center to Baku Crystal Hall and Memorial Park. Great water views! Can be combined with our north/east route.
There's nearly 16 of continuous, wide open seafront paths in Baku, with great views the Caspian Sea. This route extends north/east from the center to the Marriott, through Dənizkənarı Milli Park & Ağ Şəhər Bulvarı Park. Great water views and numerous sites.
A hilly run, rewarded with great views! It's 80m over 1.5 km to Highland Park, which features great views of the city and the Flame Towers. From there, it's another 80m climb over 1.5 km to the TV Tower, where there are some additional hilly paths for running.
A 'runseeing' tour of central Baku, taking in major sites, fountains, and parks such as Zorge Park, Füzuli Park, & Mərkəzi Park. Full route is 13 km, but can be shortened.
Several km of running in the eastern part of Baku incorporating New City Park, Hərbi Qənimətlər Parkı and the outdoor Army Museum, and the waterside Ağ Şəhər Bulvarı Park. Add with our waterfront route headed west toward central Baku.
In the northeastern part of Baku, stitch together a few km around the Heydar Aliyev Centre, Congress Center, and Convention Park. There are wide open plazas, green spaces, & water features. Just west is a running track.
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Essentials
4.3 km (2.6 miles) loop as a guideline. Good add-on options
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