Baku: Gobustan, Absheron & Baku Heritage Private Tour

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ID: GYG1052663-1755940
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Country: Azerbaijan

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover Azerbaijan’s natural wonders and historical landmarks on a guided full-day private tour from Baku. Visit UNESCO sites, unique geological formations, and cultural monuments.
Begin your day at Baku’s spiritual landmark, the shrine of Ukeyma Khanum. Rebuilt after the Soviet era, the mosque is an important pilgrimage site offering peaceful Caspian Sea views.

Continue to Azerbaijan’s famous mud volcano region—home to nearly 50% of the world’s mud volcanoes. Experience bubbling mud pools and unique lunar-like landscapes perfect for photography.

Visit the modern, interactive Gobustan Museum and learn about prehistoric cultures, ancient tools, and early human life in the region.

Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring more than 6,000 petroglyphs. See carvings of hunters, rituals, boats, animals, and ancient daily life.

Discover the only Roman military inscription found in the Caucasus, carved by soldiers of the 12th Legion Fulminata around the 1st–2nd century AD.

Visit the historic Bibiheybat Oil Field, where the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well was created—an important milestone in global petroleum history.

Explore the 17th–18th-century Zoroastrian and Hindu fire temple. Walk through the stone chambers and learn about ancient fire-worship traditions.
End the day at the famous burning hillside of Yanar Dağ, where natural flames have burned continuously for centuries.

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient rock carvings of Gobustan National Park
  • Visit the Mud Volcanoes, home to half of the world’s mud volcanoes
  • Explore the Gobustan Museum with interactive prehistoric exhibits
  • See the historic Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dağ (Burning Mountain)
  • Enjoy hotel pickup, comfortable transport, and an English-speaking guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring sunscreen and water in summer
All attractions are weather-dependent but normally accessible year-round
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Private, air-conditioned transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel & parking fees
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals & drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips (optional)

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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.