4 Baku Volcano Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,246 reviews · from $6Our pick

Spend a full day beyond Baku with stops at Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan’s rock art and mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Guides such as Nabat, Yashar, Islam, Rza, and Mehri are praised for clear storytelling. Entrance fees are optional, and lunch costs extra.

“Started off abit shaky as because of the F1 blockage, tour guide couldnt pick us up but they booked taxi for us and paid for it which was nice. They also compensated with free city tour which was even better. Ali- our driver did his best to make sure we enjoy as he made sure we were all comfortable. Our tour guide (cant remember his name) was the most knowledgeable ive seen, he knew exactly what information to give out and when to give out. Overall, i want to thank the operator on the phone for giving out clear instructions, our tour guide who was the best, and our driver…”

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2.BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,254 reviews · from $33Top rated

Travel from Baku to Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient rock art, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Expect about seven hours, a small group of up to 18 people, an air-conditioned minivan, and a bumpy Soviet SUV ride to the volcanoes.

“Fun and unique experience, many different stops offer plenty of interesting things to see from petroglyphs, to mud volcanos, to Zoroastrian temples, to burning earth, and the world’s first industrial oil well. The drive to the mud volcanos is an experience on its own as Read more”

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3.Baku: Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 433 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Follow an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Sayed, Leyla, or Elcan from Baku to Gobustan’s petroglyphs, Soviet-era mud-volcano transport, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. This 6 to 8-hour small-group trip includes pickup, transport, and admissions when selected, with lunch extra.

“The tour covered the main highlights around Baku. Our guide Asaf impressed with his language skills and broad knowledge, always adding interesting extra insights.”

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4.Gobustan-Mud Volcan-Fire Temple and Mountain Tour/Entrance inc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $30

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Baku’s strangest sights, from bubbling Gobustan mud volcanoes and ancient rock art to Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag. Hotel pickup, transport, water, guide, and selected entrance tickets are included. Guides may include Elshad, Rosi, or Dinara.

“Such a fun day out to Gobustan! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Azerbaijan. The tour guide Elshad is fun, informative, and entertaining. You wouldn't want to miss this tour!”

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