4-Hour Gobustan Tour from Baku with Rock Carvings, Mud Volcanoes and Bibi Heybat Mosque
Highlights
Baku
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore the ancient wonders of Azerbaijan on a 4-hour guided tour from Baku to Gobustan. Visit the Gobustan Museum and uncover the stories behind prehistoric rock carvings dating back over 40,000 years. Walk through UNESCO-listed rock shelters, witness the fascinating Gobustan mud volcanoes, and stop at the iconic Bibi Heybat Mosque on your return.
Itinerary
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4-Hour Gobustan Tour Itinerary
Meeting Point & Departure
Meet at the designated location in Baku.
Begin a scenic drive (approximately 1 hour) to Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
Stop 1: Gobustan Museum (40 minutes)
Visit the Gobustan National Park Museum.
Explore exhibitions of prehistoric petroglyphs, tools, and artifacts.
Guided explanation about the ancient rock art and the lifestyle of early inhabitants.
Stop 2: Gobustan Rock Shelters (40 minutes)
Short 3-minute drive to the Gobustan rock shelters and petroglyph site.
Walk among ancient rock carvings dating back over 40,000 years.
Learn about the significance of the archaeological site and its UNESCO status.
Stop 3: Gobustan Mud Volcanoes (30 minutes)
Drive 20 minutes to the famous mud volcanoes.
Observe the bubbling, otherworldly landscape formed by natural gas and mud eruptions.
Enjoy time for photography and geological insights from your guide.
Stop 4: Bibi Heybat Mosque (15 minutes)
Drive 1 hour back toward Baku, stopping en route at the historic Bibi Heybat Mosque.
Discover the significance of this spiritual site, reconstructed in traditional Islamic architecture.
Tour Conclusion
Drive 10 minutes to the final drop-off point near Baku City Centre.
End of tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 6 | /person |
| 7 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 16 | /person |
| 17 to 25 | /person |
| 26 to 50 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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