Begin your journey with a visit to the world’s first industrial oil well, a historic site marking the origins of Azerbaijan’s oil industry. Continue to the Bibiheybat Mosque, a 13th-century architectural gem and major religious site. Next, head to the vibrant Pink Lake, known for its striking pink hues caused by minerals and algae—a perfect spot for memorable photos. Visit Besh Barmag (Five Finger) Mountain, a sacred place offering panoramic views after a short uphill walk. Enjoy a lunch break at a local fish restaurant before exploring the Candy Cane Mountains, famous for their red-and-white striped hills. This full-day guided tour from Baku offers a mix of history, nature, and culture across some of Azerbaijan’s most unique landscapes.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $329.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
The first oil well in the world, where you’ll learn about the historical significance of Azerbaijan's oil industry, which shaped the country’s economy.
Visit to the iconic 13th-century mosque and pilgrimage site. A stunning example of architecture and an important religious site.
The vibrant Pink Lake near Baku, where the striking colors of the water create a one-of-a-kind natural wonder and provide a fantastic photo opportunity.
Afterward, we will explore the surroundings of Besh Barmag Mountain, a sacred site offering panoramic views of the area. We will walk up to the top of the mountain with the maintained steps among the rocks.
The breathtaking Candy Cane Mountains, where the uniquely striped rock formations provide a perfect photo opportunity. The striking landscapes of these colorful mountains are a must-see for nature lovers.
We pickup from all hotels and apartments. Please contact us to inform your hotel name.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag, Bibiheybat Mosque lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $64 per person for this Baku experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $329. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 3–6 pay from $30, adults from $64. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pickup from all hotels and apartments. Please contact us to inform your hotel name. Pickup points include Tagovi Hotel Baku.
The experience is available in RU, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 113 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Old City Tours LLC.
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Samir and Vogar were wonderful. The pink lake was not pink this time of year. they said it is seasonal. Ensure you bring cash for the man who lives at the top of five finger mountain. He will give you tea and other small snacks. Also, pack toilet paper. It was not in any restroom on the tour.
The gyide and the car are good but the highlights are the ones that are dissapointing. Pink lake barely can been seen becasue its next to a cliff, the mountain is the only one that is breathtaking
Good for solo travellers. Lovely nature and on time. Enjoyed the experience! Recommend this overall.
It's an excellent tour. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Baku who is short on time. The supplier of this activity is top notch!
Excellent tour! The guide, Samir, was great. I highly recommend this company to anyone planning to visit Baku.
Tour guide was knowledgeable and spoke both English and Russian. The sites were really nice. Be prepared to be gone all day.
Our guide and driver were excellent. They were friendly, good fun and very professional. The driving was safe and sensible. The tour is a long day but definitely worth doing. The reason I have given only 4 stars is that after I had booked and paid for the tour I received a message saying that we needed to bring cash to pay for the the 4X4 to get up Besh Barmeg. This was not mentioned prior to booking and appears to be a way to make the trip appear cheaper than it actually is. While it is only £5 per person, that is not the point. When I questioned it with the company I was told that I could wait in the van instead of going up the mountain, which I clearly wasn't going to do. I'm very disappointed that the company is behaving in this way, which I view as dishonest. On another note, if you use the restaurant at lunchtime don't order the lamb kebab, I got three very small bits of bone and fat with tiny pieces of tough meat on them. Everything that other people ordered seemed a be better value.
It was okay. You can really skip the Five Finger Mountain. Especially when considering the bumpy path. Otherwise, the tour was good.
Our guide Ali was great. He did a good job explaining things. For me Candy Cane mountain was the highlight. Due to the weather we were unable to go to Besh Barmag mountain.
Well organised tour, comfortable van and driving, pickup from hotel on time. The guide was knowledgable and welcoming. Interesting locations to visit.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag, Bibiheybat Mosque | 8 hours | 4.7 (113) | $64 | |
 3-hour Candy Mountains Small Group Trip (with Pink Lake option) | 3h 30min | 4.5 (19) | $87 | View |
 Baku: Guba Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entry Included | 10–11 hours | 4.8 (326) | $29 | View |
 Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours) | 12 hours | 4.7 (215) | $79 | View |
 Shahdag Sightseeing and Candy Cane mountain Tour Lunch Included | 9–10 hours | 4.9 (174) | $30 | View |
 Baku to Khinaliq Village & Candy Cane Mountains Guided Day Trip | 11–12 hours | 5.0 (35) | $35 | View |
 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) | 7–8 hours | 4.6 (436) | $14 | View |