Unforgettable Gobustan & Absheron: Fire & Mud Wonders
Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through Azerbaijan's rich history and natural wonders. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Baku City Tours office, this 7-8 hour tour begins with a visit to the Bibi-Heybat region, home to the world's first industrial oil well and the iconic Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Next, explore Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient petroglyphs from the Stone Age. Nearby, experience the fascinating mud volcanoes, with Azerbaijan hosting the world's largest concentration of these natural phenomena. The adventure continues to the Absheron Peninsula, where you'll marvel at Burning Mountain a natural fire burning for centuries, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient site of fire worship. This captivating tour combines history, culture, and nature, offering an unforgettable glimpse into Azerbaijan's treasures. Note: Guests choosing the tour without tickets must bring cash for entry fees at the sites.
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lilybS4847UB, 10/24/2025 12:01:25 PM
Eljan is the best tour guide I have ever been on a trip with. He is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the history, culture and all things related to Azerbaijan. He also have information regarding the relationship and history between Azerbaijan and other countries such as Turkey. He was open to answering questions about what I had observed in Baku and was willing to explain with pride about the safety and cleanliness of Baku. Eljan was amazing at making this trip not only factual and educational but also lots of fun!! I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to gain an in-depth insight into this region.
Itir_A, 10/22/2025 12:07:32 PM
This tour includes unique places one must see when in Baku. Also, the tour was very well organized and the guide was very nice.
Julian N, 10/20/2025 5:09:10 PM
our guide took us on a detailed tour of some of the best sights near Baku. He was kind and helpful, its always nice as sometimes us foreigners can feel lost in a country away from home. Great opportunities for picture and to enjoy what Azerbaijan has to offer!
Abdullah M, 10/20/2025 5:41:53 AM
I had a gr8 experience yesterday with the Gobuston Absherom tour. My tour guide, Eljan, was extremely friendly, helpful, and informative. We did the whole trip from being picked up from our hotel to being dropped off in approx. 10 hours. Visited the Gobustan rock carvings, mud volcanoes, Bibi Heybat Mosque, first oil well in the world, the burning mountain, and Ateshgah temple. Had an open buffet lunch in between. I will recommend this trip to anyone who wants to do Baku tourist attractions in a day!
Kathryn T, 10/20/2025 5:35:01 AM
The guide was very pleasant and informative. Felt things got a little bit rushed towards the end of the tour. However difficult when you have a variety of people and there was a small child on the tour. Not really suitable for under 10 years old.
V9915ZJnicolan, 10/19/2025 11:59:41 AM
A long day but very interesting sites. Guide Eljan very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Ride in 50 year old Lada to mud volcanos terrifying!
mishi_deleon, 10/18/2025 4:08:19 PM
We enjoyed our Azerbaijan trip, thanks to our kind tourist guide Mahabat who gave us fascinating background for each place we visited. He explained well in English which can be easily understand. Everything was smooth pick up to drop off happened on time, the route was well planned but flexible.
Dan_N, 10/18/2025 11:51:56 AM
Great guide and tour ,.. Saw a lot in a very short period of time, very helpful guide and great personality
bhargavasai_N, 10/17/2025 5:06:30 PM
The pick up was delayed and few places were missed in the itenary. The guide was very rude when confronted
565shekm, 10/17/2025 9:12:19 AM
We had such a great day exploring Baku and outskirts with our guide! He took us to the Fire Temple and the Mud Volcanoes, both were really special, but the mud volcanoes were definitely our favorite. He was super friendly, patient, and shared so many interesting stories about the places we visited. You can tell he truly loves his country and job, and that made us appreciate Baku even more. Highly recommend him if you want a fun and memorable experience!
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- depending to weather condition, mud volcanoes can be excluded from the tour
Departure point
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.Return details
Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through Azerbaijan's rich history and natural wonders. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Baku City Tours office, this 7-8 hour tour begins with a visit to the Bibi-Heybat region, home to the world's first industrial oil well and the iconic Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Next, explore Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing ancient petroglyphs from the Stone Age. Nearby, experience the fascinating mud volcanoes, with Azerbaijan hosting the world's largest concentration of these natural phenomena. The adventure continues to the Absheron Peninsula, where you'll marvel at Burning Mountain a natural fire burning for centuries, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient site of fire worship. This captivating tour combines history, culture, and nature, offering an unforgettable glimpse into Azerbaijan's treasures. Note: Guests choosing the tour without tickets must bring cash for entry fees at the sites.Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time. Guests that stay close to the old city or Fountain square must be at our meeting point at 8:45 AM24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund











