Top Baku Attractions & Museums

Cover thousands of years of Azerbaijani history on this guided visit to two of the country’s most unique attractions, Gobustan National Park and the UNESCO-listed Mud Volcanos. Follow in the footsteps of ancient cavemen, getting a close-up peek at ancient animal paintings and archaeological excavations. Then, tour the squelchy natural attractions in a vintage Lada car, with the option to bring home a bag of souvenir mud.

Known for its rock carvings and mud volcanoes, Gobustan National Park is a must-see, but getting there isn’t easy, with public transport stopping short of the petroglyphs and the mud volcanoes situated off-road. Take the stress out of travel with a private excursion that includes museum entry, a tour of the petroglyphs and the mud volcanoes, and brief stop-offs at Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the Heydar Aliyev Center.

Visit Gobustan National Park and mud volcanos from Baku on a private tour that coordinates transport, admission tickets, and guided visits. With the logistics taken care of, you can focus on a day that blends ancient human history with volcanic power: the park’s thousands of rock engravings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the bubbling mud volcanos are an otherworldly natural phenomenon.

Discover all that Baku and its surroundings have to offer on this full-day tour. See the prehistoric petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park, learn about the mud volcanoes and their healing properties, visit the Zoroastrian fire temple of Ateshgah, explore the fire mountain of Yanardag, and admire the architecture of Baku's modern city center. A tour guide and transportation to all of the sights from your hotel are included.

Travel into the Azerbaijan mountains from Baku on a full-day tour that explores Shamakhi and Qabala. Without your own transport reaching the two remote destinations from Baku would be a challenge, but pre-booking a cost-effective group adventure takes the hassle out of the journey; less time spent on logistics buys you more time to discover Azerbaijani food, walk by a mountain lake, and check out alpine scenery.

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.

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.

Visit Quba and the remote mountain village of Khinalig on this group tour from Baku. Introducing you to the surreal landscapes of the Khizi region in northeastern Azerbaijan, the tour starts with a drive through the mountains past the city of Sumgait on your way to Quba city. Refuel with a traditional lunch in the forests, then head high into the hills to visit mysterious Khinalig, which is said to be the highest inhabited village in the Caucasus region.

Simplify getting to multiple off-road sites across the Absheron peninsula and Gobustan National Park during this group tour. Leave the navigation to your driver, as you relax in a comfortable vehicle on your way across both regions's key attractions. Enjoy an itinerary that includes mud volcanoes, Bibi Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Temple, and the Yanar Dag.

Explore two historic, ancient places — Yanar Dag and Mystic Atesghag — on this 3-hour tour from Baku. Learn about the history, facts, and legends from your guide. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from a central meeting point in Baku included.

See what Baku is like at night, in places that highlight its scenery, and without you getting lost on this private city tour. Travel around Baku with your guide as they take you to attractions that look even more impressive illuminated at night such as the Heydar Mosque and Fairmont Baku Flame Towers, and take in panoramic views of the city from Highland Park.