Tour for gourmets and connoisseurs of history: the treasures of Azerbaijani cuisine and the magic of the fiery land!

The national cuisine of Azerbaijan is rich in flavors, aromas, each dish has its own history and dozens of variations. If you like to dine tastefully, are interested in cooking or just want to get to know the country better, be sure to go on this tour! You will visit all the iconic establishments of Baku, visit a real oriental bazaar, appreciate the culinary imagination and skill of Azerbaijani chefs. Try the most delicious homemade dishes, world-famous hot cakes and breathtaking homemade wine - there is no such thing anywhere else!

Who is this tour for?

Historical and gastronomic tour is just a gift for discerning gourmets and connoisseurs of history, as well as for all lovers of tasty food. In addition, the tour will be interesting to everyone who wants to plunge into the culture and national characteristics of the country. Acquaintance with folk traditions through cooking is an excellent solution, because culinary preferences are formed along with the mentality, they reflect historical facts, customs, traditions and beliefs of the people. Nice bonus! During the tour, you will learn almost all the most inexpensive and “delicious” places in Baku and will be able to use your knowledge in practice. You no longer have to spend money in expensive and crowded tourist places or randomly choose a place for lunch.

What awaits you?

The obligatory program includes breakfast in the heart of old Baku, a visit to a real oriental bazaar, lunch in a fish restaurant and dinner in the main square. The best national cafes with a pleasant authentic atmosphere and real Azerbaijani cuisine are waiting for you.

Breakfast at home in the Old Town.

Before breakfast, you need to boost your appetite, so the tour will begin with a tour of the historical sights of the old city of Icheri Sheher.

You will hear legends intertwined with historical events that once took place near these dusty stone walls. Admire the blue-eyed mosques and majestic palaces, hold your hand on the walls of medieval baths, take pictures against the background of fortress walls and caravanserais. Ancient walls remember the old days, but are still strong and majestic. Unsurprisingly, some of the buildings are still in use – for example, one of the ancient caravanserais houses a wonderful national café. This is where you will stop for breakfast.

Traditional Azerbaijani breakfast is a simple, tasty and hearty food that energizes the whole day: hot fragrant tortillas straight from the tandoor, homemade butter, delicious cheese from farm milk, thick amber honey, hot tea with herbs and strong coffee - black or cream.

While you are tasting simple appetizing dishes, the guide will tell you what dishes the Azerbaijanis preferred in ancient times and how their diet has changed now.

Walk through the eastern bazaar and tasting sweets.

After a hearty and delicious breakfast in the Old Town, you will go to the largest bazaar in Baku. For a real Azerbaijani, going to the bazaar is an important and responsible occupation that takes a lot of time. And no wonder: you need not only to buy food, but also to bargain, discuss all the city news and see friends. However, you will understand why it takes so much time to go to the bazaar - smiling sellers meet each buyer as a native, offer to try everything, touch and try it on. Even if you did not intend to buy anything at first, you are unlikely to leave without shopping. And how to resist, when at every step you are offered to taste the freshest honey ("yesterday my grandfather chased!"), placed on the counter jars of herbs and spices and directly in the hand give a scrap of scarlet watermelon flowing out of juice. The Oriental Bazaar is an extremely picturesque spectacle, it delights all the senses at once. These are mountains of blood-red pomegranates, emerald-green watermelons, and fragrant stacks of melons, and decays of vegetables on picturesque shelves, and rows of potted jars with jams of all varieties. And Baku sweets! Their names sound like a wonderful song: honey baklava, nut halva, girmabadam, peshvenk ...

Caspian Sea gifts for lunch.

After a walk through the bazaar, you will travel to the vicinity of Baku. It is here that for hundreds of years hardworking farmers grow the same cucumbers, tomatoes, figs and grapes, which then fall on the shelves.

You will see the most interesting local attractions. Among them is a real Zoroastrian temple and a burning mountain. Did you know that many people in Baku still honor pagan traditions? You will find out why and how this happens while walking.

In the market, you've only teased your appetite, so it's time for lunch! Lunch will be held in one fishing village from fish dishes, which are highly appreciated by all gourmets of Baku.

The main trump cards of this place are fish kebabs with spices and dishes in pomegranate and kizyl sauce with barberry with tomatoes from the gifts of the Caspian Sea - the best Caspian fish (bersh, omul, sturgeon, beluga, mullet). The chef says that he uses several dozen spices in the marinade and keeps this unique formula in the strictest secret.

Dinner: lamb and real Azerbaijani pilaf.

After lunch, you will return to the city to make a small promenade through interesting places covered with urban legends. The streets of the center of the capital are always picturesque, backgammon lovers gather in the yards in the evenings and the evening sun so wonderfully falls on the walls of cozy houses. After strolling through the streets of Baku and hearing a few more fascinating stories about people and events, you will go for dinner at the national restaurant.

Local chefs are specialists in traditional Azerbaijani cuisine. They masterfully prepare dishes from lamb and almost a dozen types of pilaf - from giyme plov to brocade dosheme. Try what you like, but make sure to leave room for dessert. The sweetness here is above all praise!

• guide services,
• transportation.

Not included in the price:

• personalization

What to bring with you:

• camera;
• money to pay for orders and purchase souvenirs;
• Great mood and good appetite!