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The 15 Best Gobustan and Mud Volcano Tours

55 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Gobustan is an hour south of Baku and the mud volcano field is a rough track beyond it, so the vehicle matters as much as the guide. These 15 compare what is included, whether the reserve entry is in the price, and which ones add the fire sites on the way back.

Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry - Gobustan’s petroglyphs are the cultural high point
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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 petroglyphs and mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, and the Heydar Aliyev Centre. Expect a full day of striking contrasts, off-road driving, and historical storytelling from guides such as Yashar, Nabat, Islam, Rza, and Mehri. Entry tickets vary by booking option.

“It was a great tour and Nabat made it more memorable for us tourist for being so friendly, informative and giving above and beyond hospitality.”

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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private) - The Soviet Lada ride to the mud volcanoes
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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

Travel beyond Baku to Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings, and its mud volcanoes, reached by Soviet-era Lada SUV. Continue to Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag, with guides such as Leyla, Mahabat, and Elchin bringing local history and stories to life. Expect about seven hours, lots of driving, and a buffet lunch available for roughly $8 to $12.

“In just few hours you can see everything important just few kilometres from Baku! Mahabat as guide was amazing and very nice with lot of informations and always smiling! One negative experience was lunch, overpriced and not good…”

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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive) - The mud volcano ride is the day’s wild card
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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 exploring Azerbaijan’s strangest sights from Baku. Ride old Russian cars to Gobustan’s mud volcanoes, see ancient petroglyphs, visit Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, and eat a set Azerbaijani lunch. Groups are capped at 17, with English and Russian guiding, entry fees, and transport included.

“Worth a day trip while in Baku, Gobustan especially if one is interested in petrographs. Absheron for old silk route stories and restored caravansary fire temple.”

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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

Travel from Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide to Gobustan, an old industrial oil well, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. The $29 tour lasts 6 to 8 hours, includes hotel pickup, transport, and guiding, with lunch purchased separately for about $8 to $12. Small-group and private options are available.

“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) - Leaving Baku through its modern and historic landmarks
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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

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Baku with a guide and transport, visiting Gobustan’s ancient carvings, cold mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. Guides such as Samir, Amir, and Yacob are praised for lively storytelling. Expect a small group of up to 17, extra fees for some tickets, and lunch at your own cost.

“Good tour, Yacob was a great tour guide, funny, very helpful and attentive. It was a whole day trip but it wasn't tiring and I felt each stop was spent with enough time without feeling like we were there too long. My only complaint is that despite being picked up from my hotel in the morning, I was not returned there at the end of the day.”

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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included - Gobustan: prehistoric life carved into stone
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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

6.Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 329 reviews · from $6

From Baku, visit Gobustan’s prehistoric carvings, ride a rugged Lada to mud volcanoes, see Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the first oil wells, then explore Ateshgah, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Guides such as Murad and Gani are praised for clear English, humor, and careful group support. Lunch and entry tickets depend on your selected option.

“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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Gobustan-Mud Volcan-Fire Temple and Mountain Tour/Entrance inc - Bibi-Heybat Mosque starts the day beside the Caspian Sea
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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 touring Baku’s striking outskirts and cultural sites, from Gobustan petroglyphs and mud volcanoes to Ateshgah and Yanar Dag. Hotel pickup, transport, water, guide, photos, and selected entrance tickets are included. Guides may speak English, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, or Turkish.

“Such a fun day out to Gobustan! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Azerbaijan. The tour guide Elshad is fun, informative, and entertaining. You wouldn't want to miss this tour!”

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Baku:Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Temple & Entry tickets included - Bibiheybat Mosque, a quiet and meaningful opening
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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 with an English, Turkish or Russian-speaking guide visiting Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan rock art, active mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dag. Guides such as Murad, Sona and Seymur have led this route. Expect long drives, a traditional lunch option, and an extra 4x4 charge for the volcanoes.

“I can confidently say that this can be one of the most loved tours worldwide featuring delicious local cuisine, rich historical facts, the first human settlements, the Burning Mountain, and unique mud volcanoes”

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Baku: Gobustan-Absheron Tour with Hotel PICK UP and DROP OFF - The Heydar Aliyev Centre changes the mood
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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 to Bibihaybat Mosque, Gobustan rock carvings, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, and the Heydar Aliyev Centre. Guides including Bagirpur, Mehri, Azay, Yashar, and Elshad are praised for clear history and friendly help. Expect walking, extra entrance fees, and an optional-style off-road ride included in the route.

“Our guide was very friendly & knowledgeable. We loved the entire trip to Gobustan.”

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Baku: Gobustan/Absheron guided tour with lunch and tickets - Bibi-Heybat Mosque, an early cultural stop
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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

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring Gobustan’s ancient carvings, bubbling mud volcanoes, the First Oil Well, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Yanar Dag, and Ateshgah Fire Temple. An English or Russian-speaking guide such as Murad, Mahabat, or Javid leads the day. Lunch, tickets, transport, and pickup depend on the option you choose.

“Murad is a brilliant, professional guid Wide knowledge of history and geography Highly recommend”

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Baku: Half-Day Gobustan and Mud Volcanoes Tour with Entry - Bibiheybat Mosque and the first oil well
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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

This 4 to 5-hour morning tour links Bibiheybat Mosque, a historic oil well, Gobustan’s petroglyphs, and Azerbaijan’s bubbling mud volcanoes. Hotel pickup, transport, guide, and entry can be included. Guides such as Leyla, Elcan, Solmaz, and Narmin have been praised for clear explanations and warm service. Expect a fast pace and a bumpy Soviet SUV ride to the volcanoes.

“The guide was amazing, the experience was fun and nice”

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Gobustan and Absheron peninsula ( Group or Private ) TOUR ( All inclusive ) - The first oil well near Bibi-Eybat
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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 exploring Azerbaijan’s ancient rock art, bubbling mud volcanoes, sacred fire sites, and oil heritage. Choose a shared group of up to 18 people or a private tour. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, guides, and entry fees are included, with guides such as Riad, Reza, Hafis, Famil, and Samir leading recent departures.

“Overall, the trip was fantastic. From the tour guide to the various sights we got to see, it was awesome. There were a few minor things that made it an inconvenience for the whole trip but most were out of anyone’s controls. Our guide did a great job to roll with the puncheRead more”

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Baku : Gobustan, Absheron Sights Guided Day Trip Lunch included - Mud volcanoes and the extra fee you should expect
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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 outside Baku with guides such as Murad, Laman, Agil, or Adil, visiting ancient rock art, 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, but several entry fees are extra.

“One word- Fantastic! I really enjoyed the rish cultrire and history of Azerbaijan (P.S cuisine was my favorite part). Overall I enjoyed how our guide was providing all the necessary information, and his punctuality also one of the important factors which I have to mention. Highly reccomended!”

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Gobustan-Absheron Tour - The first oil well and Azerbaijan’s oil story
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Gobustan-Absheron Tour

14.Absheron Tour

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

Travel from Baku to mud volcanoes, ancient petroglyphs, the first oil well, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Your English or Russian-speaking guide, possibly Naz, Nazef, Emir, or Mishfig, explains the sites across a 9 to 11-hour day. Lunch details should be confirmed, since the tour information gives conflicting answers.

“This was a great day trip! We were picked up exactly on time at our hotel by our guide and driver. The tour was supposed to be up to 14 people but we were the only people so it ended up being a private tour! thank you for still running the tour and that is a credit to the tour Read more”

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Gobustan and Absheron trip (Group or Private) - The mud volcano ride near Gobustan
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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 ancient carvings and mud volcanoes, then Absheron’s Fire Temple, Burning Mountain, and Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Small groups can be as few as two or five people, though lunch, entry fees, and some site costs are extra.

“The tour was really nice, the visit to the mud volcanoes in the olds Lada 4x4 car through the oil fields was funny. The guide Nazif was very professional and well prepared. He explained the history related to the places we visited.”

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