Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)
At a glance
Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) is a 7h – 8h small-group experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, operated by Old City Tours LLC. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 436 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $14 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide.
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 436 travellers
- Small group of up to 18 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 15 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h – 8h
- Group
- Small group, up to 18 travellers
- Languages
- Russian, English, Turkish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
If you are travelling to Baku for a short period, then this is the best activity to join, as we will explore the most popular places of Baku within 8 hours.
Tour Program:
• We meet You in your hotel
• Tour will start from Old City, at 09:30
• Bibiheybat Mosque
• Mud Volcanoes
• Gobustan National Park
• Lunch break before Ateshgah fire temple
• Ateshgah Fire Temple
• Yanar Dag burning mountain
• Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: photo-stop, we will not enter the sight.
• Drive back to Old City, drop-off to hotel.
Different booking options are available depending on whether you prefer to pay some fees separately, include the Mud Volcanoes off-road transfer in advance, choose an all-inclusive experience, or travel privately with your own guide and vehicle.
Please check the inclusions of your selected option before booking.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
Not included
- All entrance fees: 40 AZN (If you choose ALL INCLUSIVE Option, This fee is FREE)
- 15 AZN per person (vegetarian/vegan options are available)
- Off-Road drive to Mud Volcanoes
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5m
Start of the tour.
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Stop 2
On the way to Gobustan, pass by Maiden Tower Baku in Old City.
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Stop 3
On the way to Gobustan, pass by the National Boulevard Baku
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Stop 4
On the way to Gobustan, pass by Azneft Square
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Stop 5
On the way to Gobustan, pass by the National Flag Square
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Stop 6 · 15m
Visit the iconic 13th-century historic mosque and pilgrimage site
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Stop 7 · 30m
Mud Volcanoes: a whole family of ‘geologically flatulent’ little conical mounds that erupt with thick, cold, grey mud.
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Stop 8 · 1h
Gobustan National Park: Cave Paintings exploring the history of times up to 40.000 years.
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Stop 9
On the way from Gobustan to Fire Temple pass by Park Bulvar Mall.
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Stop 10
On the way from Gobustan to Fire Temple pass by Trump Tower Baku.
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Stop 11
On the way from Gobustan to Fire Temple pass by SOCAR Tower.
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Stop 12 · 1h
Ateshgah: “Fire Temple of Baku”. A castle-like religious temple based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the Zoroastrian place of worship.
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Stop 13 · 30m
Yanardag Burning Mountain is considered as “eternal fire” and fulfills the trip with unique and interesting experience.
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Stop 14 · 30m
We stop for 20-30 minutes for photo break. Has an amazing design, and one of the symbols of Baku City. There is the "I LOVE BAKU" sign in front of Heydar Aliyev Center, and beatiful city view. Note: we do not enter to the Center.
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Stop 15
End of the tour. Drop-off to hotel.
Meeting point
Please google us: type "Old City Tours", then click to "Directions" to see the route :)
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) take?
The experience lasts about 7h – 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $14 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Professional guide.
Where does it start?
Please google us: type "Old City Tours", then click to "Directions" to see the route :)
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English, Turkish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 436 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Baku.
