Gobustan Rock Art, Mud Volcanoes and Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Meeting Point & Departure
Meet at the designated location in Baku.
Begin a scenic drive of approximately 1 hour to the 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.
Enjoy a guided explanation about the ancient rock art and the lifestyle of the area's early inhabitants.
Stop 2: Gobustan Rock Shelters (40 minutes)
Take a short 3-minute drive to the Gobustan rock shelters and petroglyph site.
Walk among ancient rock carvings dating back more than 40,000 years.
Learn about the significance of this 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.
