Embark on a private tour to Gobustan and Absheron to explore UNESCO-listed rock carvings, mesmerizing mud volcanoes, the legendary Fire Mountain, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple.
Embark on a private tour to Gobustan and Absheron to explore UNESCO-listed rock carvings, mesmerizing mud volcanoes, the legendary Fire Mountain, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple.
- Gosha Gala Tower - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Baku. The tour begins around 9 a.m. at the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).
- Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum - Drive past the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum.
- National Flag Square - Drive past National Flag Square.
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque -…
- Gosha Gala Tower - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation in Baku. The tour begins around 9 a.m. at the Double Gates of Old City Baku (Gosha Gala Gapisi).
- Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum - Drive past the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum.
- National Flag Square - Drive past National Flag Square.
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque - Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, constructed between 1267-1300. This mosque is notable for its beauty and historical significance. It houses the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of Muhammad, and serves as a spiritual center for Muslims in the region. It is also a significant monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan, locally known as “the mosque of Fatima.”
- Mud Volcanoes - Guests will switch to a Soviet SUV Lada to visit the Mud Volcanoes.
- Gobustan Rock Art - The tour includes a visit to the Gobustan local indoor and open-air museum, showcasing unique exhibits from thousands of years of history. Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape features over 6,000 rock engravings, reflecting 40,000 years of rock art. The site includes remains of caves, settlements, and burials, illustrating human activity from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Gobustan is valued for its rock art engravings, evidence of prehistoric life, and cultural continuity.
- Gobustan Rock Art - After visiting the Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Reserve, guests will explore a modern interactive museum complex with over 100,000 archaeological materials. Visitors are greeted by petroglyphs resembling the Azerbaijani Yalli dance. The museum’s information center offers detailed information in various languages about the reserve and museum structure, divided into thematic sections. Unique artifacts and tools from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, along with animated presentations and videos, provide insights into natural changes, human settlements, and ancient cultures.
- World’s First Oil Well - The world’s first mechanically drilled oil well, located in the Bibi-Heybat settlement 10 kilometers west of Baku, has been restored. It produced its first oil in 1846 and was 21 meters deep.
- Surakhany - Stop for a buffet lunch.
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple - After lunch, visit Ateshgah, also known as the Temple of Fire, an ancient Zoroastrian temple. Located on the Absheron Peninsula near Surakhani village, 30 km from Baku, it served as a shrine for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs. The 17th-century complex features a pentagonal layout with an open courtyard and a temple altar, once a pilgrimage site for Indian fire-worshippers. Today, it functions as a museum.
- Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Visit Azerbaijan’s iconic “Burning Mountain” Yanardag, located 23 km north of Baku. The main attraction is a hill with a constantly burning wall of flames, fueled by natural gas leaks from tectonic shifts and volcanic material. Marco Polo mentioned these flames during his travels, and they have likely burned for many years. Declared a historical, cultural, and natural reserve in 2007, Yanardag offers a memorable experience of the “Land of Lights.”
- Gosha Gala Tower - Return to the starting point.

- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation (in Baku only) and Free WIFI
- Professional Tour guide service – English, Arabic, Russian, Japanese or Russian-speaking
- Entry/Admission - “Ateshgah “Fire Temple
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Entry/Admission Fee for Gobustan Rock Art and National museums
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- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation (in Baku only) and Free WIFI
- Professional Tour guide service – English, Arabic, Russian, Japanese or Russian-speaking
- Entry/Admission - “Ateshgah “Fire Temple
- Entry/Admission Fee for Gobustan Rock Art and National museums
- Entry/Admission - “Yanardag” Burning Mountain
- Taxi price: Soviet SUV car for going up to Mud Volcanoes
- Lunch
- Any personal expenses
- Lunch
- Any personal expenses
Explore the UNESCO-listed rock carvings and mud volcanoes in the Gobustan region, where you can marvel at the natural wonders of mud volcanoes. Spend time at the captivating “Fire Mountain” and the Ateshgah Fire Temple.
- Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Gobustan
- Includes entrance tickets and onboard Wi-Fi
- Benefit from round-trip transfers…
Explore the UNESCO-listed rock carvings and mud volcanoes in the Gobustan region, where you can marvel at the natural wonders of mud volcanoes. Spend time at the captivating “Fire Mountain” and the Ateshgah Fire Temple.
- Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Gobustan
- Includes entrance tickets and onboard Wi-Fi
- Benefit from round-trip transfers from your Baku hotel
- Enjoy a private tour for personalized attention from your guide and greater flexibility during your visit
- Depending to weather condition, Mud volcanoes can be excluded from the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.