Journey out on a day tour to Gobustan and Absheron Peninsula to discover the remains of the Stone Age. Learn about the ancient history of Zoroastrianism at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Gobustan and see the burning mountain on Absheron Peninsula.

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Duration 6 - 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Russian
Pickup optional: Meet your guide at the lobby of the hotel. The local partner will reach out to you a day before the tour to confirm the pickup time
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Visit the first industrialized oil well in the world
Marvel at the ancient rock drawings and petroglyphs in Gobustan
Watch the eruption of mud volcanoes
Taste a variety of Azerbaijani dishes at lunch
Visit the fire temple and burning mountain

Full description

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Baku, head in direction of Gobustan. Make a stop to visit an industrialized oil well close to the Bibi-Heybat Mosque. The journey continues to the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, an indoor and outdoor museum located approximately 70 kilometers from Baku. Marvel at prehistoric rock drawings and petroglyphs which were carved by primitive men on walls of caves and on rocks, reflecting the culture, economy, and world outlook of the ancient Azeri people. Then, head to the coastal area of Azerbaijan, home to 400 mud volcanoes. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant savoring delicious Azerbaijani dishes. After lunch, visit the ancient Zoroastrian Ateshgah Temple, a former holy place for fire-worshippers. Round off the day with a visit to Yanardag, a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Museum tickets and entrance fees
Professional guide
Lunch
Beverages

Tips and gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Important information

Know before you go

On rainy days the tour to the mud volcanoes will be skipped for safety reasons

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 30 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4/5

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Great tour in the desert to see the petroglyphs and mud volcanoes. In summer it is essential to drink enough, wear a sun hat and long clothes, the sun is very hot. After a delicious lunch we went to the eternal fires on the Absheron Peninsula, visiting a very interesting Zoroastrian temple. Finally, a visit to the architecturally outstanding Heydar Aliev Center. Very worthwhile!

August 4, 2022

Tour was extremely well planned. Our tour guide Arif is very professional, knowledgeable and energetic. Overall all expectations were met. Its also we hard to find group tours in Baku but this company is one of the tour operator that got groups for mentioned areas. Mud volcanoes part was very unique experience we had.

November 23, 2019

Very professional company and staff is very kind. We had a small group tour to Gobustan National Park. it was fun to switch our minivan to old soviet Lada and crazy drive to Mud volcanoes. Drivers are very professional. This tour is highly recommended on your visit to Baku. Thanks to our guide Arif. He is definitely the best guide.

October 29, 2019

From Baku: Full-Day Gobustan and Absheron All-Inclusive Tour

From Baku: Full-Day Gobustan and Absheron All-Inclusive Tour

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