Overview
Gobustan located about 60 km far from Baku city center. It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments.
The reserve has more than 6,000 rock engravings dating back between 5,000-40,000 years. The site also features the remains of inhabited caves, settlements and burials, all reflecting an intensive human use by the inhabitants of the area during the wet period that followed the last Ice Age, from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.
Over a thousand mud volcanoes are known to exist in the world, and some 400 of those are in the coastal area of Azerbaijan.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Magnetic souvenirs
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
• Recommended to wear sneakers
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
What to expect
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Qobustan
30 min
In the interactive museum of Gobustan, you will follow the stages of human development - from the Stone Age to the present. I will talk about archaeological finds, about the flora and fauna of these places, about ancient cities, the first written language and much more.
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Gobustan Rock Art
30 min
On the road dotted with boulders of bizarre shape, we will go to the rocks. You will examine the numerous petroglyphs and feel like real archaeologists - what if you will be able to decipher the message of ancient artists?
You will hear music by the mysterious stone Gavaldash, visit the caves where people settled in the Stone Age, and you will find traces of bonfires that were kindled 30 thousand years ago. Unlike the French cave of Lascaux, where tourists are not allowed to enter, here you can touch the ancient petroglyphs. -
Mud Volcanoes
30 min
If the weather is fine, we will go to the mud volcanoes. Driving off-road, you will find yourself among alien landscapes: cracked earth and seething hills, on the slopes of which, creating a unique relief, a thick mass of mud stream — breccia — spreads. If you want, you can feel the healing properties of mud.
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Bibi-Heybat Mosque
30 min
On the way back we will visit the Bibi Heybat mosque - an extraordinary beauty! Here are the four descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, and miracles are also fulfilled, and people find healing in their souls and bodies.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Baku).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Historical tour of Baku - Qobustan and Mud Vulcano
Can I cancel Historical tour of Baku - Qobustan and Mud Vulcano for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Magnetic souvenirs
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Qobustan, Gobustan Rock Art, Mud Volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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