Baku Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple and Burning Mountain
Baku8 hours
- Free cancellation
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
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- British English, Arabic, Russian
- Start times
- 09:00
Know before you go
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Cancel within 24h of the start time: 100% charge.
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