Baku Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Temple and Burning Mountain

About this experience

Begin your tour with a pick-up from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement to explore ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. Next, visit the Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan to learn why Azerbaijan has the most mud volcanoes in the world. Then, spend some time at the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a key Islamic monument. Continue to the site of the world's first mechanically drilled oil well from 1846. Stop at Ateshgah Fire Temple to admire the eternal flame. Proceed to Yanardag Reserve and the village of Mammadli for a guided exploration. Conclude with a stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center before returning to your hotel.

Where you'll meet

Where you'll go

1. 1

   Qobustan

   Qaradag Rayonu, Qobustan qNsNbNsi, 60 km South of Baku

   Depart from your Baku hotel and head to Gobustan Settlement. Spend about an hour exploring the ancient rock carvings, some over 20,000 years old. As you walk, delve into the area's rich history.

2. 2

   Baku

   Gobustan National Park

   Head to the renowned Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan. Discover why Azerbaijan has the highest number of mud volcanoes in the world and spend about 45 minutes exploring this unique area.

3. 3

   Baku

   Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque which is now a spiritual center for Muslims in the region and a significant monument of Islamic architecture in Azerbaijan.

4. 4

   Baku

   Enjoy a leisurely lunch for one hour (optional, extra fee).

5. 5

   Baku

   Surakhani

   Visit Ateshgah, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple, and spend an hour exploring this sacred site, admiring the eternal flame, and finding inner peace.

6. 6

   Baku

   Mammadli Village

   Next, head to the Yanardag State Historical, Cultural, and Natural Reserve in the village of Mammadli, spending 45 minutes exploring with your guide.

7. 7

   Baku

   Heydar Aliyev Avenue, 1/1

   Conclude your tour with a 30-minute stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Learn about the rich cultural traditions of the area before returning to your hotel in Baku.

Meet your guide

Guide476B8Verified guide

4 years guiding

Speaks English, Armenian, Georgian, Russian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Hindi

Tranquil Holidays is a travel and tour operator offering unforgettable tours, holiday packages, guided experiences, hotel bookings, and transfers worldwide. We connect travellers with amazing destinations and authentic local experiences, making every journey seamless, memorable, and hassle-free.