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Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR
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At a glance
Duration
5 hours
Price from
$79 / person
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 12 reviews
Languages
RU, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Bag Baku Tour
Description
Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes tour will take you to the distant past of Azerbaijan. Here you will learn how the history was born and who were the first inhabitants in this region.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 18+)
$79
Youth (ages 11–17)
$59
Child (ages 1–10)
$52
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $138.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Guided tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Gobustan Rock Art
Admission not included120 min
Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes tour usually starts at 9:30 AM with picking guests up from their location within Baku.
The interactive museum.
Here you can learn more about a large number of petroglyphs, natural environment of Gobustan, population, cultural development and archaeological expeditions in this area.
Thanks to touch screens and special 3D panoramas, within the walls of the museum you can see how people lived 5000-20000 years ago. In the rooms of the museum you will find a wide variety of historical exhibits dating from about IV—II millennium BC.
The Museum under the open sky.
Thereafter our guide will take you to Gobustan rocks, where you will be able to see more than 6000 rock drawings and caves with your own eyes. Petroglyphs from different eras, discovered by scientists in the 30s of the 20th century, will help you get more information about ancient people, about their worldview, customs and traditions.
Mud Volcanoes
Admission not included60 min
Mud Volcanoes.
Mud volcanoes appeared on the territory of the present Azerbaijan Republic 25 million years ago. For the present Azerbaijan ranks first in the world in the number of mud volcanoes (350 of the 800 volcanoes of the world are in the Azerbaijani Republic). The eruptions of volcanoes are used as raw material in the chemical and construction industries as well as in pharmacology. Moreover, nowadays volcanic clay and mud are used in the treatment of diseases related nervous system, skin and rheumatism.
Our guide will take you to the active mud volcanoes, that you can climb and view craters up close.
At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at your location in Baku
What's included
Included
Accredited tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Gobustan Museum and Rock art
Mud volcanoes Museum
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from from any hotel situated in the center of Baku.
Please contact us for pick up details
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
12 reviews
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How it compares in Baku
Starting price $79 is 12% below the typical $90 for tours of similar length in Baku
Excurgo comparison of 782 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR take?
Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR cost?
Prices start at $79 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 $138. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
How much does Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR cost for children?
Children aged 1–10 pay from $52, adults from $79.
Can I cancel Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up from from any hotel situated in the center of Baku.
Please contact us for pick up details Pickup points include Sky Hotel, Guest House Inn & Hostel.
What languages is Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Gobustan and Mud volcanoes PRIVATE TOUR worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bag Baku Tour.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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149leightont
December 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic private tour of the mud volcanoes, Gobustan petroglyphs, Fire Temple & Burning Mountain
My wife and I took a private tour of the mud volcanoes, the Gobustan petroglyphs, the Fire Temple (Ateshgah) and Burning Mountain (Yanar Dag). Our guide Rajab and a driver picked us up from our apartment and safely took us from point to point providing detailed historic overviews of everything along the way. Rajab spoke very good English, was patient in letting us take our time and was super organised in making phone calls ahead of time to make sure that everything ran like clockwork. The sights themselves are spectacular and this private tour is surely so much better than being led around in a group. More time and more info tailored to our interests, a big thank you to Bag Baku!
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lounad613
November 19, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great :)
We loved our tour guide Shahriyar. He was kind, knowledgeable and fun. We felt safe and cared for. His taxi colleagues were also kind and welcoming. The gobustan petroglyphs visit was a bit crowded in some parts but very nice nonetheless. We enjoyed the back country drive to the mud volcanoes as well. Great tour! Thank you Shahriyar.
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GrandTour17928813283
August 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Bag Tours is the way to go!
Can’t go wrong with Bag tours. Aga was exceptional in every way - he took great care of us, explained the history of Gobustan very well. Highly recommended!
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henn0c
March 4, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
The best you can deal with in Baku
Bag Baku delivered an exceptional travel experience from start to finish. Their meticulous planning, attention to detail, and commitment to responsible tourism ensured a seamless and enriching journey. From personalized itineraries to meaningful community engagement, they exceeded all expectations, making them a top choice for any adventure seeker.
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AwayWithTheSteiners
June 23, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great day trip highly recommend.
Thank you so much BagBakuTours. Walid was our tour guide for the day we had a great day very informative tour. Loved the museums great for our boys very interactive, I would recommend as a great day trip.
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harold21phil
April 19, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Nature trip at Gobustan
Wow. Great nature trip with history. Best experience and great photo scenes. You will never run out of nature backdrop.
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AussieKyles
October 14, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great guide with great knowledge.
I've been using Bag Baku for almost 5 years now to do both group tours and the occasional private tour. Services and tours have always been really well-managed and the destinations awesome. My friends and I booked a half-day tour with Bag Baku this month to see the petroglyphs at Gobustan and the mud volcanoes. Our guide for the day, Valeh, picked us up from our accommodation very punctually. We were really lucky to have Valeh as our guide this time, as he's an archeologist and very passionate and knowledgable about the sites we visited that day. We spent of lot of time in the museum at Gobustan, which is really well put together, before heading up to the petroglyphs. Visiting the museum first adds a lot to your visit to the petroglyphs and gives them a lot more meaning. We learned a lot on this trip, enjoyed the sights and had a great lunch. The only thing that was disappointing was that the car provided was really small and too small for us to even sit comfortably across the back and there was the usual issue of having to have the driver pull over and pull down the back seats to get access to the seat belts.
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ahluette
October 6, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Very nice trip
Loved it, very nice guide❤️ He is very knowlishable and made our trip special - enjoyed the lunchbreak very much.
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Michael C
July 28, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome informative tour
First of all I came across Bag Baku only the night before the tour starts and I was so glad that the staff helped me book the tour at 11pm!
The tour was very informative, and the pace was reasonable. The coach was also very comfortable and everything was well arranged. It was a great touring and learning experience. I highly recommend joining this tour!
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JuninhoLyon88
July 23, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Half day in Gobustan
Absolutely recommended half-day tour that in 45 minutes drive takes you to see the gobustan region between petroglyphs (you enter to visit a reserve, ticket aside) and mud volcanoes.
Payment only in cash, pick up with driver and guide directly to the hotel.
Recommended