TASTES AND AROMAS OF AZERBAIJAN CUISINE

Spend a day like a real Baku People and try the best dishes in authentic restaurants

Type: Private Tour

Duration: up to 10 hours

Participants: Up to 8 people

Children: Possible with children

Cost: (on request)

The maximum number of participants is 8 people.

What awaits you:

• Your acquaintance with the gastronomic culture of Azerbaijan in the Old City will begin with a traditional breakfast consisting of village butter, cheese, honey, hot cakes freshly baked in the tandoor, fragrant tea or coffee.
• You will visit one of the oldest bazaars in Baku, where I will tell you about the specifics of Azerbaijani cuisine, its main ingredients and characteristic spices, national and regional dishes. At the market you can penetrate deeper into the world of oriental cuisine, as well as taste and purchase all kinds of spices, dried fruits, the freshest Caspian black caviar, exclusive varieties of Azerbaijani tea and much more.
• Then we will proceed to the northern coast of Absheron: on the way you will see the Temple of Fire-worshipers and the burning mountain of Yanardag, you will learn about the ancient religion of Azerbaijan and the cult of fire. After a short walk along the Caspian Sea, we will stop for lunch in one of the fishing restaurants where you will taste barbecue from freshly caught sturgeon and other sea fish, as well as other delicious dishes with seasonings of Azerbaijani cuisine.
• After lunch, we will return to Baku and take a little walk around the iconic sights of the Old City, stopping for tea or wine tasting along the way. In the evening, dinner will be waiting for you at the national restaurant, which perfectly cooks rack of lamb, shah-pilaf and other traditional Azerbaijani dishes. Get ready to taste the world's most delicious lamb cooked according to an ancient recipe from local chefs.

Organizational Details

• The cost of food and drink are not included in the price of the tour and are paid separately. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, we will choose authentic places where Azerbaijanis go: the prices here are usually an order of magnitude lower than in tourist restaurants in Baku.
• Transport is included in the price of the tour.
• If you have your own gastronomic preferences, be sure to tell me about it: depending on what interests you, we can focus on excursions to traditional or modern Azerbaijani cuisine, spices, meat, etc.

This tour will open for you the world of the richest Azerbaijani cuisine and introduce you to its main components. You will find a rich gastronomic journey through the Old City, the colorful Baku bazaar and the coast of the Caspian Sea. In one day you will discover new shades of flavors and aromas, try local delicacies, the world's most delicious lamb and sturgeon, aromatic wines, countless spices and dried fruits. And as a result, get acquainted with the original culture of Azerbaijan through its national cuisine!

• Breakfast in the Old Town
• Azerbaijani flavor in the eastern bazaar
• Fisherman's restaurant by the Caspian Sea
• Authentic dishes and secret recipes