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The 15 Best Absheron Peninsula Tours

37 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $2

The peninsula north and east of Baku holds the fire temple at Surakhani, the burning hillside at Yanardag and a shoreline of oil derricks. These 15 tours pair them in different orders, and about half also take in Gobustan on the same day.

BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private) - Bibi-Heybat Mosque: a calm start before the mud and fire
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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,254 reviews · from $33Our pick

Seven-hour Gobustan and Absheron day from Baku: mud volcanoes, UNESCO rock art, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag Burning Mountain.

“This was a very comprehensive tour and a lovely way to see the diversity of Azerbaijan’s past. The timing and pick-up were mildly disrupted by the Azerbaijan GP set up for Formula 1 but the tour guide was dedicated to ensuring we still got as much out of the tour as possible.”

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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive) - Gobustan National Reserve: museum first, then petroglyphs
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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

2.Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

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

Full-day Gobustan and Absheron from Baku: mud volcanoes, rock art, Fire Temple, Yanardag flames, Bibi Heybat Mosque, lunch and tickets.

“Good: I got to see the mud volcanos [primary purpose of this trip]. The other attractions were gravy. Petroglyphs cool, fire on mountain ok, temple eh. BaD: A guide makes or breaks a trip. Our guide was young, inexperienced, and while he certainly knew SOME information- Read more”

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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included - Pickup, pace, and what you need to pay before you go
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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

3.Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 329 reviews · from $6

A one-day Absheron adventure from Gobustan rock art and mud volcanoes to the Fire Temple, Yanar Dag flames, and the Heydar Aliyev Center.

“This tour was amazing. We had a blast from start to finish. Our day was filled with fire, stories, outfit changes, fast car, food and loads of memories that will not be forgotten. We learned so many amazing facts from our tour guide Serví who was absolutely amazing. This young lady educated us about the her country Azerbaijan, I was wowed by her vast knowledge. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about the Azerbaijan well, this is the tour and the guide for you.”

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Baku: Gobustan-Absheron Tour with Hotel PICK UP and DROP OFF - What to bring, what to watch for, and how to enjoy the full-day pace
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Baku: Gobustan-Absheron Tour with Hotel PICK UP and DROP OFF

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · from $6

Full-day Baku Gobustan and Absheron tour with hotel pickup, petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, fire temples, Yanar Dag, and Heydar Aliyev Centre.

“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 - Pickup, coach ride, and how the timing usually feels
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Baku: Gobustan/Absheron guided tour with lunch and tickets

Gobustan and Absheron peninsula ( Group or Private ) TOUR ( All inclusive ) - Getting around smoothly: pickup, timing, and how to prepare
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Gobustan and Absheron peninsula ( Group or Private ) TOUR ( All inclusive )

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

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

All inclusive Gobustan and Absheron day trip from Baku with Gobustan rock art, mud volcanoes, Fire Temple, and Burning Mountain, plus lunch.

“We booked a group tour and got a private one, which was nice. The places were also amazing! Although that part was great, the guide seemed uninterested and bored. He was very sweet, but there was also a lack of information regarding historical or archeological facts.”

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Baku : Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included - Gobustan Rock Art: UNESCO Caves and 20,000-Year-Old Creations
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Baku : Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included

7.Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included

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

Guided day trip from Baku to Gobustan and Absheron with UNESCO rock art, mud volcanoes, fire temple flames, and lunch included.

“Had only one day and decided to take the tour and a good decision. The experience was fantastic thanks to the lovely, friendly and cheerful guide - Agil. It was all laughter and banter, with a mixed international crowd. His knowledge and relevant briefings were perfect for a first timer to Baku. He was more than happy to personally help everyone with customised drop points etc. full marks to this company for the wonderful experience. Thank you Agil!”

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Gobustan-Absheron Tour - Stop 1: The World’s First Oil Well and working pumpjacks
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Gobustan-Absheron Tour

8.Absheron Tour

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

Small-group day trip from Baku to Gobustan mud volcanoes, prehistoric rock art, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag, plus guided history.

“I was very satisfied with this one day tour. I could see Mud Volcano, Gobustan Rock art etc. But it was sad for lunch. The service was pretty slow.”

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Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private) - Price and logistics: what you get for about $30
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Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private)

Baku Gobustan and Absheron guided tour + Free Airport Transfer - Getting picked up, then settling into a small-group day
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Baku Gobustan and Absheron guided tour + Free Airport Transfer

Baku: Gobustan and Absheron Adventure Tour - Yanar Dag: the burning hillside that ties it all together
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Baku: Gobustan and Absheron Adventure Tour

11.Gobustan and Absheron Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · from $9

Half-day adventure from Baku to Gobustan petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah fire temple, and Yanar Dag flames with pickup and guide.

“the guide was really good, he explained everything very nice in English. The whole tour was amazing. I highly recommend this tour to everybody.”

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Full Day Trip in Baku (Gobustan & Absheron) - Price and what you really get for $180
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Full Day Trip in Baku (Gobustan & Absheron)

12.Full Day Trip in Baku (Gobustan & Absheron)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $180

Gobustan rock carvings, mud volcanoes, and Baku area fire sites, with hotel pickup and a friendly guide in a private vehicle.

“This was an excellent tour of some of the more unusual sites of the Baku area. As a fan of geothermal phenomena, I loved the mini mud volcanoes (adorable--really!), as well as the fire temple and the fire mountain. Our guide, Fuad, was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and adaptable to our requests. This was great fun!”

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Azerbaijan Tour Package for 3 days(Baku & Absheron & Gobustan & Gabala Tours) - Day 1 in Baku: Nizami Street, Old City walls, and a real mix of eras
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Azerbaijan Tour Package for 3 days(Baku & Absheron & Gobustan & Gabala Tours)

Gobustan,Mud Volcanoes & Absheron Peninsula full day tour - Stop 1: Mud Volcanoes and the off-road swap you will feel
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Gobustan,Mud Volcanoes & Absheron Peninsula full day tour

14.Gobustan,Mud Volcanoes & Absheron Peninsula full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $102

7-hour Baku tour to mud volcanoes, Gobustan rock art, Yanar Dag, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, and Ateshgah fire temple, with pickup.

“We had private tour for my family and we got a driver cum tour guide. Tour started at 10:30am. He was polite and good driver but his knowledge on the tour was very disappointing. Very brief explanation on each sites and most of the time he Read more”

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Gobustan+Absheron Day Trip - Price and logistics: what you really get for $60
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Gobustan+Absheron Day Trip

15.Gobustan+Absheron Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $60

A 6 to 8 hour Baku day trip to Gobustan rock art, mud volcanoes, Yanar Dag flames, and Ateshgah fire temple, with pickup and tickets.

“Ottimo tour ben organizzato , si comincia con i vulcani di fango con il simpatico trasporto finale su delle vecchie auto Lada.Poi si va nel museo delle pitture rupestri vicino ai veri e più interessanti disegni.Compreso nel biglietto un essenziale pranzo .Nel pomeriggio il tempio del fuoco e per finire le rocce che bruciano.”

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