From Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes & Mosque Private Tour
ID: GYG84762-119961
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 5-hour excursion to Gobustan designed for visitors interested in the Stone Age period as well as the ancient history of this region.
Visit the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, about 70 kilometers from Baku, to see prehistoric rock drawings, or petroglyphs.
On this 5-hour tour you’ll see one of the largest collections in Gobustan, at the Baku State Reserve of History, Ethnography, and Arts. The most significant are the petroglyphs carved by primitive men on walls of caves and on rocks, reflecting the culture, economy, and world outlook of the ancient Azeri people.
Continue to the Bibi-Heybat Mosque. The existing structure is a modern recreation of the mosque built in the 13th century and destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936. The mosque is today the spiritual center for the region’s Muslims.
Highlights
- Visit Gobustan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See Bibi Heybet Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Baku
- Marvel at the eruptions of mud volcanoes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• During the winter, the road to the mud volcanoes may not be accessible
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
