The heart of Karabakh in one day: Khankendi, the Khojaly memorial and the old streets of Shusha. We arrange your entry permit — just send your passport details two days before.
A group day trip from Baku to Shusha and Khankendi — the heart of Karabakh in one day, about 14 hours, ₼120 a person. Entry to Karabakh is by permit, and we take care of it: send your passport details at least two days before the trip and the paperwork is ours.
Baku to Shusha: the distance and the road
Shusha is about 360 km from Baku, four and a half to five hours each way — across the plains of central Azerbaijan and up into the Karabakh mountains. You set off early, so the long stretch is behind you by the time the sightseeing starts, and the guide uses the road to tell the story of the places ahead.
The Karabakh permit: what you need
Visitors enter Karabakh with a permit issued against their passport. You do not apply for it — we do. Book at least two days ahead, send your passport details when we ask, and bring the same passport on the day.
Khankendi
The first stops are in Khankendi: the Nana Baba monument and the Parliament building as the road passes through the centre, and then the memorial to the victims of Khojaly, where the guide tells the history of February 1992.
Shusha tour: what you will see
Most of the day belongs to Shusha, Azerbaijan's cultural capital, built on a rock high above the valleys.
The fortress walls that gave the town its reputation.
Three bronze busts — the poet Natavan, the singer Bulbul and the composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli — still pitted with bullet marks.
Yukhari Govhar Agha mosque, nineteenth-century, with its two minarets.
Natavan's house museum and the spring that carries her name.
Jidir plain, the flat meadow at the cliff edge, and the gorge below it.
The mausoleum of Molla Panah Vagif, the eighteenth-century poet and vizier.
What the ₼120 covers
The entry permit, arranged for you
Air-conditioned transport there and back
A guide speaking English and Russian
Entrance fees at the stops on the route
Meals are not in the price: you pay for food on the way yourself, along with any souvenirs.
Booking, meeting and cancelling
The tour runs every day in a group of up to 18. It starts and ends in central Baku; the exact meeting point and time are sent to you after booking. You can cancel without charge until 24 hours before you leave. Bring the passport you booked with, comfortable shoes for Shusha's stone streets and a warm layer — the town sits high in the mountains and the air is fresher than in Baku.
Duration
About 14 hours
Max Group Size
Group of up to 18
Language
English, Russian
Pickup
Central Baku — the exact meeting point is sent after booking
Itinerary
Leave central Baku
Early start from the meeting point sent with your booking; west on the main highway.
Khankendi
The Nana Baba monument and the Parliament building on the way through the centre.
Khojaly memorial
A stop at the memorial to the victims of Khojaly, with the guide's account of 1992.
Shusha fortress
The walls on the approach to the old town.
The three busts
Natavan, Bulbul and Uzeyir Hajibeyli in bronze, bullet marks and all.
Yukhari Govhar Agha mosque
The town's best-known mosque, built in the nineteenth century.
Natavan's house and spring
The poet's family house, now a museum, and the spring below it.
Jidir plain
The open meadow on the edge of the cliff, with the gorge underneath.
Vagif mausoleum
The tomb of Molla Panah Vagif, poet and vizier of the Karabakh khans.
Back to Baku
The drive home, arriving in central Baku in the late evening.
Meeting point
📍Central Baku — the exact meeting point is sent after booking
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to visit Karabakh?
Yes. Visitors enter with a permit issued against their passport. We arrange it — send your passport details when asked, at least two days before the trip, and bring the same passport.
How far is Shusha from Baku?
About 360 km — four and a half to five hours by road each way.
Is Shusha worth visiting?
Yes. Shusha is Azerbaijan's cultural capital: the old fortress town of poets and musicians, with Jidir plain at its edge, Natavan's house and the busts of Bulbul and Uzeyir Hajibeyli in its streets.
Can I book it for tomorrow?
No — bookings close two days before the date, so there is time to arrange your permit.
How long is the day?
About 14 hours, from the start to the return in central Baku.
What is included in ₼120?
The permit arrangement, air-conditioned transport, a guide who speaks English and Russian, and the entrance fees at the stops. Food and anything you buy are on you.
Where does it start?
In central Baku. The exact meeting point and time are sent after you book.
Can I cancel?
Yes — without charge until 24 hours before you leave.
How long does the Shusha tour take?
The tour takes approximately 14 hours.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from Central Baku — the exact meeting point is sent after booking.
What languages is the tour available in?
The tour is available in English, Russian.
How much does the tour cost?
Pricing starts at ₼ 120 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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