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The 15 Best Gobustan and Mud Volcano Tours from Baku

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The petroglyph reserve and the mud volcano field are an hour south with no public transport reaching either. These 15 differ on whether the mud is actually included, what vehicle does the last rough kilometres, and what the reserve entry costs on top.

Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry - Bibiheybat Mosque begins the cultural story
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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

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

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

Travel from Baku to Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Guides such as Yashar, Nabat, Islam, Rza, and Mehri are praised for clear storytelling. The day ends with photos at the Heydar Aliyev Centre and I Love Baku sign.

“It was well organised, although I originally from Azerbaijan, my family learned so much and saw amazing places.”

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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private) - Bibi-Heybat Mosque begins the route
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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

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

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

Spend about seven hours beyond Baku with a guide such as Leyla, Mahabat, or Ugur, visiting Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Expect long drives, a bumpy Soviet Lada ride, and an optional buffet lunch.

“Our trip had people doing both the full day and half day trip - which was annoying as we had to sit in traffic for at least an hour to drive back into the centre of Baku to drop of the half day people. It should be EITHER a full day OR a half day - and the company should not try to cram both groups together. In the event we decided to leave the trip half way through so as to not be stuck in traffic for another hour leaving the city after lunch, and another hour coming back. The guide said traffic was worse because of a driving…”

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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive) - Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the Caspian edge
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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

3.Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,014 reviews · from $85

Spend 8 to 9 hours beyond Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide, visiting Gobustan’s mud volcanoes and petroglyphs, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. Expect a small group of up to 17, an off-road ride, lunch, entrance fees, and a full day of contrasts.

“From the beginning, pick up and communications were perfect. Comfortable transportation, clean & good drivers. Locations we explored were well worth seeing and many great pictures/videos were taken. But it was not only about viewing, our guide Vusala added so many stars to the day. From her happy nature, to her knowledge of all locations, presentation and her love for her country. This is a must tour whilst in Baku, and strongly recommend this company, and hope you are lucky enough to have the same guide.”

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Baku: Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip - Bibi-Heybat and the first oil well
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Baku: Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip

4.Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip

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

Leave Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Sayed, Mahabat, Leyla, or Elcan. See an early industrial oil well, Stone Age rock art, erupting mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. Pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included when you select the ticket option.

“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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Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) - Mud volcanoes: Azerbaijan’s strangest stop
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Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)

5.Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $10

Travel from Baku to Gobustan, its ancient rock carvings, and cold mud volcanoes, then visit Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Guides such as Samir and Amir explain Azerbaijan’s past and traditions. Hotel pickup, transport, and a group size of up to 17 are offered.

“Mr Samir is a great tour guide- very knowledgable and entertaining. Great eclectic music taste too! 🤗”

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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included - Mud volcanoes and the Lada ride
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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

6.Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 329 reviews · from $6

Join Baku Khan Tours for a full-day trip from Baku to Gobustan, the mud volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the first oil wells, Ateshgah, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Guides such as Murad, Gani, and Adil add history, humor, and practical help along the way.

“Fantastic trip. Gobustan, mud volcanoes, Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag were all amazing! Our guide Murat was the best,super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day really fun. Highly recommend asking for him!”

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Gobustan-Mud Volcan-Fire Temple and Mountain Tour/Entrance inc - The off-road trip is part of the Gobustan story
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Gobustan-Mud Volcan-Fire Temple and Mountain Tour/Entrance inc

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

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s petroglyphs and mud volcanoes, Ateshgah, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Hotel pickup, transport, water, guides, and selected entrance tickets are included, while the off-road mud-volcano ride is part of the group tour.

“We paid for the private tour. We receive very little information and the driver spoke no English. There was no available water. And we had to pay the entrance fee for every site. At some places we were given a private guide but not in every place. We felt for the charge of $100 Read more”

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Baku:Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Temple & Entry tickets included - Gobustan’s prehistoric carvings and museum
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Baku:Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Temple & Entry tickets included

8.Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Temple & Entry tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 178 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $9

Spend a full day outside Baku with guides such as Murad, Sona, Seymur, or Javid, visiting Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan petroglyphs, active mud volcanoes, Atashgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Transportation and hotel pickup are included, while tickets, lunch, and the 4x4 volcano transfer depend on the option you choose.

“Super interesting tour Baku and its surroundings are amazing”

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Baku: Gobustan-Absheron Tour with Hotel PICK UP and DROP OFF - Guides can shape the quality of the day
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Baku: Gobustan-Absheron Tour with Hotel PICK UP and DROP OFF

9.Gobustan-Absheron Tour with Hotel PICK UP and DROP OFF

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · from $6

Travel from Baku with hotel pickup, a live guide, and air-conditioned transport to Bibihaybat Mosque, Gobustan, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah, Yanar Dag, and the Heydar Aliyev Centre. Guides such as Azay, Elshad, Mehri, and Bagirpur are praised for clear history and friendly help.

“Really wonderful . We saw and learn alot about the history of this country and the tour guide was especially helpful . His name was Mr. Bagirpur, he helped me communicate with a personal issue by translating and helping me out. Also he was really smart and informed us on many of the history of this country. Thank you for this amazing trip!”

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Baku: Gobustan/Absheron guided tour with lunch and tickets - The First Oil Well explains Baku’s modern story
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Baku: Gobustan/Absheron guided tour with lunch and tickets

10.Gobustan/Absheron guided tour with lunch and tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 158 reviews · 7h 30m · from $2Best value

Join Azvibe for a 450-minute Baku outing led in English or Russian by guides such as Murad, Mahabat, Javid, or Seymur, depending on the day. You will visit Gobustan’s ancient carvings, ride a special vehicle to the mud volcanoes, see oil and fire sites, and eat Azerbaijani food.

“excellent tour company and tour guides. good value. I think the mud volcano is skippable but it’s included anyway”

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Baku: Half-Day Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour with Entry - Bibiheybat Mosque and the spiritual side of the route
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Baku: Half-Day Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour with Entry

11.Half-Day Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · from $22

Spend four to five hours with an English, Russian, or Turkish-speaking guide such as Leyla, Solmaz, or Elcan. Visit Bibiheybat Mosque, an early industrial oil well, Gobustan’s petroglyphs, and mud volcanoes reached by old Soviet SUV.

“Tour is well organized and our tour leader is full of energy ! thank you Leyla!”

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Gobustan and Absheron peninsula ( Group or Private ) TOUR ( All inclusive ) - Bibi-Heybat Mosque and Azerbaijan’s Islamic tradition
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Gobustan and Absheron peninsula ( Group or Private ) TOUR ( All inclusive )

12.Gobustan and Absheron peninsula ( Group or Private ) TOUR ( All inclusive )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $34

Spend about nine hours beyond Baku visiting the claimed first oil well, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient carvings, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Hotel pickup, lunch, entry fees, and a professional guide are included. Choose a shared group of up to 18 or a private outing.

“Great tour to the key sites around Baku, also my tours are the most economical package offered. Hafis is as well an awesome tour guide.”

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Baku : Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included - Mud volcanoes and the required off-road ride
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Baku : Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included

13.Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $16

Spend about eight hours beyond Baku with guides such as Murad, Laman, Agil, and Aydin. See ancient Gobustan carvings, bubbling mud volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Atashgah Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, and the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Lunch, pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“The arrangement of the tour to Gobustan and other places was good. Our guide Agil did a good job providing good information and helpful.”

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Gobustan-Absheron Tour - The first oil well and Absheron’s working past
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Gobustan-Absheron Tour

14.Absheron Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $29

Spend 9 to 11 hours exploring Azerbaijan’s mud volcanoes, prehistoric rock art, first oil well, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. An English or Russian-speaking guide leads the small group, with a maximum of 18 people. Confirm lunch and ticket costs before booking.

“Tour was very well arranged. Guide was nice and provided good information. Locations are not far. Had a nice surprise when old 4wheel cars took us to the mud volcano.”

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Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private) - Gobustan’s 40,000 years of rock art
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Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private)

15.Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $30

Spend about eight hours beyond Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide, visiting Gobustan’s 40,000-year-old carvings, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, and Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Small groups, hotel pickup, and a local Azerbaijani lunch make this a practical introduction to the region.

“Awesome, perfekt trip around the Baku with professional guide! I can just recomend!! Beautiful trip!”

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