• Gobustan National Park Museum - The tour begins at the designated meeting point and heads to Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, a 50-minute drive from Baku. The initial stop is the Gobustan Museum, situated next to the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape. This contemporary museum offers an introduction to the area’s ancient history, showcasing over 6,000 Stone Age rock carvings that depict hunting scenes, rituals, animals, and everyday life. Visitors explore the museum with their private guide for 40 minutes before proceeding to the nearby Gobustan Rock Shelters, just a 3-minute drive away.
• Gobustan Rock Art - At the Rock Shelters, visitors discover one of Azerbaijan’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The site features prehistoric petroglyphs dating back up to 40,000 years, along with natural caves that served as homes and gathering places for early human communities. Guests spend 40 minutes here as their guide discusses the archaeological importance, ancient lifestyles, and geological features of the site.
• Gobustan Mud Volcano - The tour then moves on to the renowned Gobustan Mud Volcanoes, located 20 minutes from the Rock Shelters. Azerbaijan is home to more than half of the world’s mud volcanoes, with Gobustan hosting around 50 of them. The landscape includes active mud vents, cones, and bubbling pools formed by natural gas pushing mud to the surface. This unique environment provides a rare geological experience and excellent photo opportunities. Guests spend 30 minutes here, gaining insights from their private guide.
• Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Departing from Gobustan, the tour returns towards Baku with a final cultural stop at Bibi-Heybat Mosque. The journey from the Mud Volcanoes to the mosque takes 60 minutes. This landmark, reconstructed on the site of a 13th-century shrine, is one of the region’s most significant religious monuments. Guests spend 15 minutes exploring the mosque and learning about its historical importance from their private guide.
  After visiting the mosque, the tour includes a brief stop at the historic Oil Well nearby, one of the earliest oil extraction sites in the Absheron region. This location offers insight into Azerbaijan’s industrial history and its role as one of the world’s first petroleum production centers. Guests can observe the traditional oil pump machinery and understand how early drilling influenced the nation’s economic growth.
  The tour concludes with a short 10-minute transfer to the drop-off point in Baku City Centre, marking the end of the journey.

• Expert Tour Guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

This half-day tour of Gobustan showcases Azerbaijan’s rich ancient history through its rock art, archaeological sites, and breathtaking geological formations. Participants will explore a renowned museum that houses thousands of Stone Age engravings. The tour also includes access to UNESCO-listed rock shelters that preserve evidence of prehistoric human activity. A visit to the world-famous Mud Volcanoes offers a unique glimpse into active natural formations. The itinerary continues with a visit to the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a significant landmark of spiritual heritage. The tour concludes with a stop at a historic oil well, highlighting the region’s pivotal role in the early history of petroleum.

• General tour duration is 4 hours, but can take 5 hours in order to give you an unforgettable experience along the way.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.