Tourist places in Azamgarh District in Uttar Pradesh are of great historical significance. These places reflect the rich past associated with the district. People across the country come and explore these places of interest.

Some of the prominent tourist places of Azamgarh District are as follows:-
Azamgarh City: The principal town of the district also gives its name to the district headquarter and forms a tehsil of the name Sadar. The city was founded around 1665 by Azam Khan, son of Vikramajit. The old fort of Azam Shah is situated on the bank of Tons River in east of city. This city reflects the rich history that is associated with it.

Nizamabad: A local tradition ascribes its nomenclature to Sheikh Nizam-ud-din, a Sufi saint. The famous Gurudwara of this place possesses a pair of wooden slippers and a dagger said to be of Guru Nanak who once visited the place.

Maharajganj: The place is said to have derived its nomenclature from one of the rajas of Azamgarh, after whom the place came to known as Maharajganj. An old shrine dedicated to Bhiron Baba also known as Deotari, is by one tradition the spot where Parvati is said to have exhumed herself. Yet another tradition describes it as being a gate of the ancient city of Ayodhya.

Mubarakpur: Mubarakpur is situated in the north-east of the district headquarter. Its original nomenclature is said to have been Qasimabad, and it was resettled, in the name of Raja Mubarak, a Sufi of Manikpur Karaa. The place is famous for the manufacture of Banarasi Saree, which are very popular throughout the world. Among some old buildings the temple of Thakurji and mosque of Raja Sahib is situated there.

Mehnagar: It is situated 36 kilometers from the district headquarter in east-south. This place is popular for its ancient monuments.

Durvasa: This place is famous for the Ashram of Durvasa Rishi where a famous fair is held every year on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.

Dattatreya: This place is situated on the Sangam of Tons River and Kunwar River. There is an ancient Ashram of Dattatreya Rishi. Here huge fairs are organised on the occasion of Shivaratri.

Govindsahab and Avantikapuri are other important tourist places of Azamgarh District.