Photograph of İçərişəhər — Baku Old City — to be added
İçərişəhər — Baku Old City
The walled medieval core of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site enclosing the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
Included in 4 tours
Baku
Baku Eye
The seafront observation wheel at Flag Square, with enclosed cabins over the bay.
Photograph of Baku Eye — to be added
The Baku Eye is an observation wheel on the Boulevard near Flag Square, with fully enclosed, climate-controlled cabins. A full rotation takes around half an hour.
It is a short, easy stop rather than a destination, and it works particularly well for families and for anyone who wants the view without the walk up to Highland Park.
The ride
Cabins are enclosed and air-conditioned, which matters in a city that is both very hot in summer and persistently windy year-round. The rotation is slow and steady.
The view takes in the sweep of the bay, the Boulevard below, the Flame Towers on the ridge, and — on a clear day — a long way out over the Caspian.
At dusk it is at its best, catching the last light on the water as the Flame Towers begin their display.
Fitting it in
It sits within a few minutes' walk of Mini Venice, Flag Square, Dəniz Mall and the Carpet Museum, so it slots into a Boulevard walk without any detour.
Compared with Highland Park it offers a lower, more central perspective. The two are complementary rather than alternatives, though Highland Park has the better overall panorama.
Highlights
- Enclosed, climate-controlled cabins
- A half-hour rotation over the Caspian seafront
- Views to the Flame Towers and across the bay
- Beside Flag Square, minutes from Mini Venice
Tours that visit Baku Eye
Not included: Entry tickets to all attractions, museums, cable cars and activity venues · Hotel / accommodation · Meals & drinks. Entry tickets are set by government authorities or venue operators and are payable directly on-site.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Baku Eye ride?
A full rotation takes around half an hour in an enclosed, climate-controlled cabin.
Is the Baku Eye better than Highland Park for views?
They are different. Highland Park has the wider panorama from the ridge; the Baku Eye gives a lower, more central perspective over the seafront. Most visitors on a full city tour see both.
More to see in Baku
Photograph of Maiden Tower — to be added
Maiden Tower
The enigmatic stone tower at the edge of the Old City — Baku's oldest and least explained monument.
Included in 3 tours
Photograph of Palace of the Shirvanshahs — to be added
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The 15th-century seat of the Shirvan rulers, and the largest surviving monument of the Shirvan-Absheron architectural school.
Included in 3 tours
Photograph of Flame Towers — to be added
Flame Towers
Three flame-shaped towers above the city, screened with LEDs that turn the skyline into a fire display after dark.
Included in 3 tours
Photograph of Highland Park & Martyrs' Lane — to be added
Highland Park & Martyrs' Lane
The hilltop terrace with the best panorama over Baku bay, reached by funicular.
Included in 1 tour
Photograph of Baku Boulevard & Mini Venice — to be added
Baku Boulevard & Mini Venice
The Caspian seafront promenade — parkland, canals, Flag Square and the Baku Eye.
Included in 1 tour
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