A transfer out of the city, an hour riding open hills with an instructor, and a picnic with samovar tea at the end.
Half day (about 3 hours, 1 hour riding)
Max 18
English, Russian, Turkish
⏱DurationHalf day (about 3 hours, 1 hour riding)
🗣Live tour guideEnglish, Russian, Turkish
👥GroupGroup of up to 18
Highlights
Meet at 1 Azerbaijan Avenue
Transfer out of the city
Meet your horse
An hour in the saddle
Picnic and samovar tea
Back into Baku
Overview
Most people who book this have never ridden, and the morning is built on that assumption: nobody is handed a horse and pointed at the horizon. You meet the animal first, an instructor shows you how to sit and how to stop, and you go out at a walk with him beside you.
If you have ridden before, say so when you book. The pace changes and there is open ground for it.
What the three hours are
About three hours from the meeting point and back, and it is worth being precise about how they divide, because "half a day of horse riding" is not what this is. There is a transfer out of the city at each end, twenty minutes of preparation, an hour in the saddle, and then the part most people end up talking about afterwards — the picnic.
The riding
Open, dry, low hills with long sightlines and no traffic: ground where a horse can walk on a loose rein and a beginner is never more than a few metres from the instructor. In spring it is briefly green; the rest of the year it is the colour of the hills around Baku, which photographs better than it sounds.
The picnic and the samovar
The ride ends at a table rather than at a car park. Tea comes from a samovar, which is the ordinary way to drink it here and not a performance for visitors, and it is drunk sitting down with the hills in front of you and the horses somewhere behind. It is the reason the trip is three hours instead of ninety minutes, and it is the part nobody expects to remember.
What is included
A guide who speaks English, Russian or Turkish, air-conditioned transport from the meeting point and back, and an experienced riding instructor.
Who it is not for
We would rather say this here than at the mounting block. It is an outdoor activity with an animal that has its own opinions; if large animals make you nervous, an hour will not fix that, and the day is not built around a spectator. Tell us before you book and we will be honest about it.
The group forms at 1 Azerbaijan Avenue, in central Baku.
Transfer out of the city
Air-conditioned, and short. The country starts sooner than most people expect.
Meet your horse
Boots, helmet, and the animal you will be riding. Nobody is allocated a horse without meeting it first.
1 hour
An hour in the saddle
At a walk on open hills, instructor alongside. Experienced riders get more than a walk — tell us in advance.
Picnic and samovar tea
Sitting down, with the hills in front and the horses behind. The part people describe afterwards.
Back into Baku
The same transfer in reverse, into the city with the afternoon still ahead of you.
What the price covers
A guide who speaks English, Russian or Turkish
Air-conditioned transport from the meeting point and back
An experienced riding instructor
The picnic and samovar tea after the ride
Meeting point
📍1 Azerbaijan Avenue, Baku (parking)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any riding experience?
None. An instructor covers the basics first and the ride goes out at a walk with him beside you. Tell us if you have ridden before and the pace changes.
Where does the riding take place?
On open country a short drive outside Baku. We do not publish the address of the stables — it is the operator's own yard — and the group meets at 1 Azerbaijan Avenue, where the transfer out to the yard starts.
How long am I actually on the horse?
An hour. The three hours run from the meeting point and back — transfer each way, preparation, the hour of riding, and the picnic afterwards.
What is included in the price?
A guide, air-conditioned transport from the meeting point and back, and a riding instructor.
What is the picnic?
A sit-down stop after the riding with tea from a samovar. It is why the trip runs three hours rather than ninety minutes.
What should I wear?
Trousers that cover the leg, and shoes that close. A small heel helps and is not required; the stables hand out the rest.
Can we book it privately?
Ask us. We do not publish a fixed private rate for this one, and we would rather quote you than print a number we cannot stand behind.
How long does the Baku tour take?
The tour takes approximately Half day (about 3 hours, 1 hour riding).
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from 1 Azerbaijan Avenue, Baku (parking).
What languages is the tour available in?
The tour is available in English, Russian, Turkish.
How much does the tour cost?
Pricing starts at ₼ 50 per person. The final price depends on your group size and the date you choose.
How do I book this tour?
You can book directly on this page — choose your date and number of travellers and confirm. Our team will then reach out to confirm the details.
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