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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore Gobustan museum, ancient petroglyphs and mud volcanoes on a private 4-hour tour with a local guide. Gobustan National Park is one of Azerbaijan’s most popular sights attracting thousands of tourists annually. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The stone carvings found in this area date back to between 5,000 and 20,000 years ago. One of the most exhilarating images is the ritualistic dance of early humans. There are a lot of similarities between Gobustan stone carvings and images found in other parts of the world. The boat motif is a typical example of Bronze Age art.
Throughout this journey, you will be guided by a professional and local English speaking tour guide. After the visit to Gobustan, you will also get direct experience with mud volcanoes (no worries, these volcanoes are actually cold!).
Our guide will also share useful information about the country, its culture and life in general to make your stay in Baku much more interesting and exciting!
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0.5 lt bottled water
A free exclusive souvenir postcard
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local friendly guide
Entrance tickets
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
9RCV+GH5, Baku, Azerbaijan
If you don't need a pickup, then you will meet your guide at the exit of Sahil metro station.
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Baku. Please mention your location during or after checkout, so we can confirm.
Return Details
9RCV+GH5, Baku, Azerbaijan
If you don't need a pickup, then you will meet your guide at the exit of Sahil metro station.
Gobustan Rock Art, Qobustan, Azerbaijan We will utilize a private car/private minibus (depending on the number of people joining the tour) to reach Gobustan National Reserve. At Gobustan Museum you will get a broad information from your tour guide and explore life of Gobustan's ancient inhabitants through interactive screens and expositions.
After visiting Gobustan museum, you will advance to the mountain in order to see real rock paintings in the open air museum. The petroglyphs (stone carvings) located in Gobustan are as significant as Chauvet Caves, and were left untouched for milleniums until discovered in the 1930s. You will have a chance to witness those prehistoric engravings, including images of old inhabitants that seem to be dancing a tribal dance! 120 minutes
Mud Volcanoes, Qobustan, Azerbaijan Later on, the tour will proceed to the mud volcanoes area which is 20 mins away from Gobustan National Museum. Azerbaijan keeps the first place in the world for the number of mud volcanoes. About 300 mud volcanoes are to be found in Azerbaijan – at the shore, in the sea and on islands. During this trip you will get a great chance to see these rare and active volcanoes from very close distance. Some people swear by the mud's medical benefits, so it might be worth to try it on your skin!
Important Note:
On wet seasons/rainy weather conditions, the Mud Volcanoes can be very muddy and impossible to reach by car. Therefore, in case of rainy weather/bad road conditions the trip to mud volcanoes will be substituted with a visit to Bibiheybat Mosque on the way back to the city center. 20 minutes
Sahil Park, Baku, Azerbaijan Your tour will end at Sahil Park, one of the central parks of Baku. We can also drop you off at your accommodation, if you prefer so.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Paul_E
06 Jan 2023
Amazing archeological site! Easy access to stroll amongst the boulders and a well put together museum display. Our guide was great.Very enjoyable experience.
Verenaverena
11 Oct 2022
Very well organised, friendly, funny, respectful and lots of knowledge. I was a female solo traveller and felt very good and safe!
sarcastic_lock
21 Jun 2022
Heydar was my tour guide and he did an amazing job at guiding me through the sights and explaining the history and the culture behind various exhibits and attractions. He was a good companion and was very relatable and he also described life in Azerbaijan. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history and local geographical marvels.
This tour in
Azerbaijan
is organized by
Baku Explorer
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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