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Unless you’re an archaeologist, you probably won’t know the impressive history that lies just outside of Baku. This group tour takes you to several natural sites in just one day, with a guide who uncovers layers of ancient history dating back more than a thousand years. Explore the "Land of Fire" in a rugged Soviet-era off-road vehicle, or opt for a private tour that allows you to stay as long as you like at each site.

With a private vehicle to whisk you between sites and activities, you can cover Baku’s key sites in one day of sightseeing—and still have time left over for a traditional Azerbaijani lunch. Visit Highland Park, Seaside Boulevard, the Palace of Happiness, Maiden Tower, and the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, pausing for guided walks and private tours that explore thousands of years of history.

The ideal tour for travelers short on time, this half-day excursion to Gobustan National Park covers Azerbaijan’s iconic mud volcanoes in just a few hours. Listen to live onboard commentary as you travel comfortably from Baku in an air-conditioned minivan, with round-trip hotel transfers included. You’ll also get a peek at top sights in the capital, including Maiden and Tower Bibi-Heybat Mosque.

Immerse yourself in the history and future of Baku on this 5-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit Ichari Shahar and other highlights to learn about the evolution of the city from the 5th century through the Soviet era and on to independence. Morning or afternoon tour options available.

Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Azerbaijan on this immersive two-day tour through Shamakhi, Gabala, and Sheki. Highlights include the Juma Mosque, the scenic Agsu Pass, and the serene Nohur Lake, along with cultural treasures like the Palace of Shaki Khans and the Church of Kish. Enjoy authentic Azerbaijani cuisine, a 5-star stay at Sheki Palace Hotel, and included admissions to all attractions, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

An opportunity to see up to 20.000 years old unique rock carvings, mud volcanos full of minerals from depths of earth, Zoroastrian temple that built 17-18 centuries and eternal fire never extinguish flaming over 10.000 years

Explore Baku and the surrounding area on this customizable full-day tour. In the company of a guide, depart from your hotel in a private vehicle and head out into Baku. Travel to Gobustan to visit the Gobustan Museum and admire the ancient rock carvings. Make stops at a mud volcano, the Fire Temple, Bibiheybet Mosque, and the Fire Mountain.

Experience the landscapes of Azerbaijan and what life is like outside the capital on this day trip from Baku. Travel through rugged mountain landscapes to reach the small city of Quba, rich with culture and Jewish heritage. Continue higher into the Caucasus Mountains than you can alone, to the ancient village of Khinalug for lunch at a local home to try traditional regional food. Choose between a group trip or a private tour.

When exploring a new city, it’s hard enough planning your visits and day without having to worry about how much things cost at each stop, too. Save yourself the headache and book this full-day tour to Shamakhi and Gabala. Relax with round-trip transport from Baku and see Juma Mosque, Diri Baba Mausoleum, and other area highlights with your guide.

Embark on a journey through Azerbaijan's cultural and historical legacy with our guided tour to Sheki. Our expert guide will share stories about the city's past while showcasing key inheritances such as the Albanian Church, Sheki Khan Palace, and Sheki Caravanserai. Enjoy exciting activities like ziplining under our guide's supervision, and savor the taste of traditional Sheki food to complete this enriching experience.

Cover the highlights of Baku on this after-hours evening tour, which shows you the glittering lights of the city after dark. Explore a mix of old and new, getting an in-depth introduction to both modern and traditional sides of the city. Highlights include a look at Flame Towers all lit-up, and a visit to seaside-facing Flag Square, one of the tallest flagpoles in the world.

Explore forested valleys and historic cities on a full-day tour of Shamakhi and Gabala that includes an Azerbaijani lunch served at a local restaurant. From Diri Baba Mausoleum to Ismayilli and beautiful Nohur Lake, you'll see top destinations in the mountains around Baku. Limited public transit and mountain roads mean it can be challenging to cover this much ground on your own; round-trip transport from Baku makes it a breeze.

Explore Azerbaijan beyond Baku on a full-day tour of Gobustan and the Absheron Peninsula, all in one day with hotel pick-up and drop-off. Start at Gobustan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where thousands of rock carvings tell the story of people who lived here more than 10,000 years ago. Then switch to a 4x4 and ride off-road to the famous Mud Volcanoes – Azerbaijan has almost half of all mud volcanoes in the world, and you can see the bubbling, cool mud up close. In the afternoon, continue to the Absheron Peninsula to discover why Azerbaijan is called the "Land of Fire". Visit Ateshgah, the ancient Fire Temple once used by Zoroastrian and Hindu pilgrims from the Silk Road, and finish at Yanar Dag, the "Burning Mountain", where natural gas has kept flames burning for centuries. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a friendly local guide speaking English, Russian or Turkish, and enjoy a small-group atmosphere of up to 14 travelers.

See a gorgeous, remote area of Azerbaijan—and possibly some eagles and wild horses, too—on an intimate small-group tour to Guba and Khinalug from Baku. This full-day tour takes you to panoramic viewpoints, small villages with ancient architecture, off-road through the Gudiolchay Gorge, and to the surprisingly colored Khizi Candy Mountains. Refuel at a local restaurant with a substantial lunch (own expense) of lamb, lula, pilaf, and more.

Check out the best of Absheron on this private, guided tour that lasts just a half day. You’ll visit the Fire Temple (Ateshgah), the Burning Mountain (Yanardag), and Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, learning all about each place from your guide. Feel free to go at your own pace, since this is a private tour just for you and your group.

Explore the mountainous Guba region of Azerbaijan during this full-day tour. Drive through the countryside of Azerbaijan and stop at Beshbarmag Dag—the ‘Five-Fingered Mountain—and a few remote villages on the way to Guba. Then, visit one of Europe’s highest villages, Khinalug, set atop the Lesser Caucasus mountains at 2,335 meters. Take in the beautiful scenery and learn a bit about the history of the region before heading back to Baku.

See the diverse sights of Baku, both ancient and modern, lit up at night during this 3-hour nocturnal walking tour. Follow your guide on foot as you explore sights like the city’s 12th-century walls, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Maiden Tower, State Philharmonic Hall and the striking, sky-high Flame Towers. You’ll cap off your evening adventure with an Azerbaijani local beer (own expense) at the city’s Tosca restaurant. This Baku evening walking tour includes a guide and bottled water.

Spend a day discovering some of Azerbaijan’s most popular attractions on this full-day tour from Baku. Join a small group and head to the Gobustan Rock Art Museum where you can see the prehistoric rock engravings as well as the bubbling mud volcanoes nearby. Then, learn about the Zorastrian religion when you visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple before ending at the fiery natural gas fires of Yanar Dag.

Explore Baku's rich history and lively culture on a private guided tour tailored to your interests. Relax with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off while your expert guide takes you to highlights like Highland Park for breathtaking views, the UNESCO-listed Shirvanshahs' Palace, and the charming Old City. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned car as you soak in all the beauty this vibrant city has to offer.

Discover ancient cultures and geological features on this half-day tour from Baku. Join a small group and head to the semi-desert of Azerbaijan, home to the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape. See more than 6,000 carvings that are over 40,000 years old left by humans of the Upper Paleolithic era. Then, see the unique mud volcanoes that dot the countryside and learn about their creation.

This group tour covers most of the top sightseeing spots in Northern Azerbaijan in just two days—more than you could cover on your own. You start and finish in Baku with hotel pickup for ease, visiting Sheki and Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Lahij village, Nohur Lake in Gabala, and more. You sleep in a five-star hotel, and most admission fees are included.

Join this group tour to Gobustan and Absheron, where your driver will take you to several of the most important sites in town, like the mud volcanoes, Ramana Castle, and more, plus treat you to a buffet lunch. All admission fees are included, so no need to pay anything on the spot. Plus you’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour.

Explore Baku's historic highlights, without the pressure of planning your own sightseeing route, with this group walking tour. After meeting your guide in a central location, let them lead the way as you discover the city’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the city's 12th-Century walls, and more.

On this 3.5-hour walking tour, an experienced local guide takes you through the heart of Baku, and shows you the most magnificent and historical buildings which will increase your love to this city. We published most photos of buildings which we will see and talk about. We will provide pick-up and drop off service from and to your hotel. Our English speaking professional guide will wait for you at the meeting point.