Overview
By purchasing this tour you get night tour of Baku for free!
The tour brings together all the most famous sights of Azerbaijan. This is a kind of city tour and a journey through time from the primitive caves of the stone period to the perfection of modern architecture - the Heydar Aliyev Center, which was recognized as the most beautiful building in the world in 2014.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Drop off (Old City)
Fortress and Beach tour for free
Discount card of Sheker Bura shop
Comfortable vehicle
Entrance tickets to Fire temple and Fire Mountain (15 AZN totally)
Professional guide
Entrance tickets for Qobustan (10 AZN)
Free Night Baku Tour (with prior reservation)
Lunch
Entrance tickets to Mud Volcanoes (15 AZN)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Double Gates of Old City. Exit from Old City to Nizami street
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Gobustan Rock Art
1 hour 30 min
State Historical and Artistic Reserve. One of the three places in Azerbaijan protected by UNESCO (2007). There are two museums inside the reserve. The first is open-air museum. Here we will walk through the caves, see the rock paintings, see the ancient cuisine, plunge into the life of primitive people. And the second museum - a modern, interactive one - was built in 2011.
Gobustan is a fusion of antiquity and new technologies. -
Mud Volcanoes
40 min
There are about 800 mud volcanoes all over the world. 354 of them are located on the territory of Azerbaijan, which is about 40%. Guests who have visited the volcanoes say that they have been on Mars, because their surface resembles space films. You can shoot a new episode of Star Wars :)
The mud is very useful for skin, joint and bones. -
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
30 min
Mosque Bibi-Heybat is definitely one of the most gorgeous temples you have ever been to! Here locates tomb of relatives of Prophet Muhammad (s.v.s).
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Baku Old City
1 hour
Before moving on we will stop at a local restaurant. Azerbaijani cuisine has never left anyone dissatisfied! A wide range of dishes for every taste!
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Ateshgah - Fire Temple
50 min
And now let's see what was worshiped in Absheron before Islam. Our ancestors many centuries ago considered fire to be holy, The religion of fire-worship was so sacredly revered that the religious holiday Novruz turned into a national one and, having survived through the centuries, is still celebrated. Temple of Fire Ateshgah is the place of confluence of three religions, Fire-worship, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism. On our tour you will understand what these three teachings have in common.
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Yanar Dag
30 min
Next, let's go to the origins of this religion. Eternal Lights which were mentioned in the annals of Atilla - the Great Hun Emperor, Marco Polo and many others. Scientists date the age of the "holy hearth" 4-5 thousand years.
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Ramana Castle
40 min
Photostop at Heydar Aliyev Center.
We finish the tour with a walk around the majestic building in the form of former president signature. The Heydar Aliyev Center is a unique building designed by Zaha Hadid.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Qobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Fire temple, Fire Mountain tour and Ramana fortress
Can I cancel Qobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Fire temple, Fire Mountain tour and Ramana fortress for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–9 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Double Gates of Old City. Exit from Old City to Nizami street Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Drop off (Old City)
- Fortress and Beach tour for free
- Discount card of Sheker Bura shop
- Comfortable vehicle
- Entrance tickets to Fire temple and Fire Mountain (15 AZN totally)
- Professional guide
- Entrance tickets for Qobustan (10 AZN)
- Free Night Baku Tour (with prior reservation)
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to Mud Volcanoes (15 AZN)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Gobustan Rock Art, Mud Volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Baku Old City, Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, Ramana Castle.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English, Turkish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Smile Azerbaijan Tour
