Full-Day Azerbaijan History and Culture Tour with Museums and Gobustan Rock Art

Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve

Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography

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Highlights

Explore the Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex, an expansive open-air museum

Discover the rich tradition of Azerbaijani carpet weaving at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

Visit the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography showcasing artifacts from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages

Experience the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, featuring ancient rock engravings

Baku

archaeological, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Embark on a full-day cultural tour in Azerbaijan, discovering the nation's rich history and heritage. Visit the Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Reserve, where you will explore ancient Bronze Age and medieval town exhibits, a restored castle, and museums showcasing antiques and art made from recycled materials. Continue to the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum to admire exquisite carpets and Azerbaijani craftsmanship. Explore the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography for a deeper understanding of the nation's past. Conclude your tour with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, home to thousands of prehistoric petroglyphs.

Itinerary

Full-Day Itinerary: Exploring Azerbaijan's History and Culture
- Pick up from your address or meeting point in Baku.
- Explore the Bronze Age and Medieval Town Exhibits at the Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex.
- Tour the Castle Museum and uncover excavated bread ovens, iron tools, and underground passages.
- Visit the Gala Antiques Museum.
- Admire the exhibits at the From Waste to Art Museum.
- Marvel at the Carpet Collection at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum.
- Explore the Textiles & Costumes section.
- Discover the Applied Arts section.
- Admire the museum's unique architecture, designed like a rolled-up carpet.
- Discover the Archaeology Section with artifacts from the Stone Age to the late Middle Ages at the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography.
- Examine the Ethnography Section with items reflecting Azerbaijani traditions and daily life.
- Study the Ancient Rock Engravings at Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, over 6,000 prehistoric drawings.
- Examine the Petroglyphs depicting hunting, ritual, and daily activities at Gobustan Rock Shelters.
- Explore the Archaeological Significance of the area.
- Return to Baku.

What's Included

Pick-up from your hotel and drop-off back to your hotel

English-speaking tour guide

Comfortable transportation

Entrance fees to: Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum and Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape

What's Excluded

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know Before You Go

Guests must be ready at the arranged meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

General tour duration is 7 hours, but it can take 8 to 9 hours to ensure an unforgettable experience along the way.

Meeting Point

Nizami metro stansiyası, Baku, Azerbaijan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

Price

Adult
1 to 1	/person
2 to 3	/person
4 to 6	/person
7 to 10	/person
11 to 15	/person
16 to 25	/person
26 to 50	/person
Child
1 to 1	/person
2 to 3	/person
4 to 6	/person
7 to 10	/person
This is a private tour