Baku Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple and Burning Mountain
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Begin your tour with a pickup from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan for 45 minutes to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend 15 minutes at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple for an hour to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for 45 minutes of guided exploration. Conclude with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.
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What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- If option Not selected
- Gobustan entry ticket (15 AZN)
- Atesgah Fire Temple and Burning Mountain combo ticket (25 AZN) (If Option not Selected)
- Car to Mud Volcanoes (30 AZN) Mandatory Charge to be paid at the start of the tour
Itinerary
- 1
Depart from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement. Spend about an hour exploring the ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. As you walk, delve into the area's rich history.
- 2
Head to the renowned Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan. Discover why Azerbaijan has the highest number of mud volcanoes in the world and spend about 45 minutes exploring this unique area.
- 3
Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque which is now a spiritual center for Muslims in the region and a significant monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.
- 4
Enjoy a leisurely lunch for one hour (optional, extra fee).
- 5
Visit Ateshgah, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and spend an hour exploring this sacred site, admiring the eternal flame, and finding inner peace.
- 6
Next, head to the Yanardag State Historical, Cultural, and Natural Reserve in the village of Mammadli, spending 45 minutes exploring with your guide.
- 7
Conclude your tour with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Learn about the rich cultural traditions of the area before returning to your hotel in Baku.
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Travel time is already included to the total tour duration.
- Approx. 6 Hours Drive time is included to the total tour duration.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Sahil metrosu
- Address
- Baku Baku, AZ
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 40.37162, 49.84411
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Sahil metrosu, Baku Baku, AZ.
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