Baku: Gobustan/Absheron guided tour with lunch and tickets

About this experience

Discover the ancient rock carvings at Gobustan National Park on a guided tour. Visit the Mud Volcanoes, the First Oil Well, the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, and the Ateshgah Fire Temple.

Explore the Gobustan National Historical and Artistic Reserve, the Mud Volcanoes, and the First Oil Well on a full-day tour from Baku. Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, enjoy a traditional lunch, and see the Yanar Dag and the Ateshgah Fire Temple. Begin your journey with a trip to the Gobustan National Historical and Artistic Reserve, an open-air museum known for its ancient rock carvings and petroglyphs. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will take you back thousands of years to witness the traces of early human civilization. Afterward, the tour continues to one of nature's fascinating phenomena — the Mud Volcanoes. Azerbaijan is home to nearly half of the world's mud volcanoes, and watching these bubbling eruptions amidst the desert landscape is truly a unique experience. Next, visit the First Oil Well, a historic site marking the start of the world's oil industry. Learn about the rich oil history of Azerbaijan and how it transformed the region. Then, visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, an impressive reconstruction of a 13th-century mosque, offering a blend of traditional Islamic architecture and modern design. This mosque is not only a place of worship but also a significant cultural and historical landmark. After exploring these remarkable sites, stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Azerbaijani cuisine and recharge for the second part of the tour. The journey continues to the mystical Yanar Dag, also known as the "Burning Mountain." This natural gas fire has been continuously burning for thousands of years, offering a mesmerizing and otherworldly sight. Finally, visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, a place of ancient worship for Zoroastrians. The temple is renowned for its eternal flame, which has attracted pilgrims for centuries. This sacred site provides insight into the fire-worshipping practices of ancient cultures.

Highlights

• ✓Discover the ancient rock carvings and petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park
• ✓Learn about the history of the oil industry at the First Oil Well
• ✓Visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque, a blend of traditional and modern Islamic design
• ✓Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and taste authentic Azerbaijani cuisine
• ✓See the natural gas fire at the Yanar Dag, also known as the "Burning Mountain"