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Ancient Rock Carvings: Explore 20,000-Year History
4.7
84 Ratings
Qobustan
Get a chance to witness the one-of-a-kind rock carvings as old as 20,000 years, mud volcanoes brimming with minerals from the earth’s depths, a Zoroastrian temple constructed in the 17-18th centuries, and the eternal flame that has been burning for over 10,000 years.
Get a chance to witness the one-of-a-kind rock carvings as old as 20,000 years, mud volcanoes brimming with minerals from the earth’s depths, a Zoroastrian temple constructed in the 17-18th centuries, and the eternal flame that has been burning for over 10,000 years.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gobustan Rock Art - Discover one of the oldest human settlements and caves, featuring rock art that dates back up to 20,000 years. This site is listed as a World Heritage site.
- Mud Volcanoes - Witness the continuously erupting mud volcanoes, found in only a few countries worldwide. These are beneficial for the skin, so remember to bring an…
- Gobustan Rock Art - Discover one of the oldest human settlements and caves, featuring rock art that dates back up to 20,000 years. This site is listed as a World Heritage site.
- Mud Volcanoes - Witness the continuously erupting mud volcanoes, found in only a few countries worldwide. These are beneficial for the skin, so remember to bring an empty bottle to collect some for free.
- Bibi-Heybat Mosque - This mosque serves as a spiritual center for Muslims in the region and is a significant monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.
- Aquatic Palace - Visit the first oil-producing park.
- Deniz Mall - Known for its unique architecture, Deniz Mall is the largest shopping center in Baku.
- Azerbaijan House of Government - This building is considered one of the most magnificent structures in Baku.
- Ateshgah - Fire Temple - According to Persian and Indian inscriptions, this temple was a place of worship for Hindus, Sikhs, and Zoroastrians, built during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Learn about the natural gas fires that burn continuously, even in rain and snow, and are odorless. These flames have been burning for over 10,000 years.
- Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Designed by architect Zaha Hadid, this building was named the most beautiful in 2015. It operates as a museum, and you can stop to take pictures and learn more about the site.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Haydar Aliyev Center ticket (if option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Customer support
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Haydar Aliyev Center ticket (if option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Customer support
What's Not Included
- Entry ticket to Gobustan park 10 AZN per person ( optional )
- Entry ticket to Fire Temple and Burning mountain combo ticket per person 15 AZN ( optional )
- Mud volcano off road car 30 AZN cash mandatory Fee that must be paid upfront before the tour begins
- Entry ticket to Gobustan park 10 AZN per person ( optional )
- Entry ticket to Fire Temple and Burning mountain combo ticket per person 15 AZN ( optional )
- Mud volcano off road car 30 AZN cash mandatory Fee that must be paid upfront before the tour begins
Additional Information
- The total duration includes a 1 Hour break and the rest will be travel time
- The total duration includes a 1 Hour break and the rest will be travel time
Location
Gobustan Rock Art
Gobustan Settlement - Garadagh District, 60 km South of Baku
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(84 Ratings)
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I2019jjpeterw
Jul 10, 2025
Great day of sights - Excellent tour overall with enthusiastic guide. Timing of sights was good and we learnt a lot. One suggestion is to avoid lunch at the restaurant as food was overpriced and very bland. Otherwise a top day.
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Bleslyan2022
May 9, 2025
Gobustan with Murad - Amazing Gobustan! Great History! Kudos! To our guide for our wonderful day. Highly recommending Mr. Murad and Sky up travel
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Britphil
May 6, 2025
Gobustan absheron trip - Murad is professional, wey knowledgeable of the history , Azerbaijani culture & traditions. It was an amazing experience to join the tour & highly recommended.
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453sedefk
May 5, 2025
Baku tour - I joined the tour with my 8-year-old son.It was a pleasant, comfortable trip. Thank you to Mr Murad. She was very attentive and patient with detail. Thanks to Mr. Murad, my son learned by listening and sightseeing. I recommend Recommendations for those who want to come to Baku to take a tour and you’ll be pleased. I wish to see you again.
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Goplaces62159222756
May 5, 2025
Amazing tour - This was an informative tour that was enjoyable, different and meaningful in every aspect. I am happy to have participated in this event. There are beautiful places to see.
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316_zlemz
May 4, 2025
Gobustan tour - We had a full range. The solmaz lady was very friendly and attentive. The staff at the restaurant they chose for dining was also very attentive and helpful. Thank you so much for this beautiful experience.
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Khaoula1212
May 3, 2025
Very good - Mr. Murat was very helpful and kind…….
It was a full day and f activities and nice attractions. Thank you so !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gokce_mt
May 3, 2025
Gobustan tour - Murad gave us detailed information and attention throughout the tour. We're very happy with Recommendation. The other contributors were good too. They gave the photo time.
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Roksanag885
May 3, 2025
Excelent guide! - Murad is an excellent guide, really high knowledge and interesting facts. The tour was full of knowledge! Highly recommend!
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Matearpad_g
Jun 10, 2025
Don't book this tour. - Unfortunately, the tour was not good. The only positive aspect was our guide, Gani, who remained informative throughout. But now the negatives:
The meeting point is fixed – there’s no hotel pickup, despite what might be assumed. This information is only sent via WhatsApp the evening before the tour.
Since not everyone has WhatsApp or internet access while abroad, we had to wait 30 minutes for passengers who didn’t receive the message.
The bus is so small that even the tightest budget airline seat feels spacious in comparison. I had to sit sideways the entire time because there simply wasn’t enough legroom. This was also true for my girlfriend. Several passengers ended up leaving halfway through the tour.
For the off-road part with the Ladas, they crammed 3 people into the back, with a total of 4 passengers plus the driver per car, for 30 AZN per person. The back seat was especially uncomfortable.
At the mud volcanoes, we weren’t taken to the official visitor center but to a remote area where there were some small volcanoes, but nothing as impressive as at the actual site.
Lunch was arranged at a typical tourist trap – the most expensive and worst meal we had in all of Azerbaijan, with a hidden 15% service charge not shown on the menu. Expect to pay 35–40 AZN per person at this 3.5-star restaurant.
Although the tour description states that the Heydar Aliyev Center entrance ticket is not included, it doesn’t really matter — the group arrives after closing time anyway.
I do not recommend this tour with SkyUp Travel to anyone. Those who lose the most are the ones who buy the "All-In" package with entrance fees included — they end up paying far more than those who choose the basic $10 option and pay for the tickets separately.
If I could, I’d give zero stars. Gani, the guide, really was good — but everything else was a disaster.
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