Private Tour
Qobustan rock arts, Mud Volcanoes, Fire temple Ateshgah, Yanardag
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
If you are visiting Azerbaijan for a short time, then this excursion is just for you. You will get information about the ancient people who lived in this territory, the world's first mono-ethnic religion Zoroastrianism, and find the answer to the question why Azerbaijan was called the land of fire. You will explore Gobustan museum, ancient petroglyphs and mud volcanoes in a tour with a local guide. Gobustan National Park is one of Azerbaijan’s most popular sights attracting thousands of tourists annually. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. During the tour you will be guided by a local and professional tour guide. You will learn about the history of ancient humans and petroglyphs found in this area and also get useful information to make your stay in Baku much more interesting and full of memorable activities.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional & multilingual guide
Lunch
tickets to museums ( total for one person coast 15 USD)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
The Temple of Eternal Fire - Ateshgah - is an authentic Azerbaijani exotic. It is well-known practically all over the world.This territory is known for such unique natural phenomenon as burning natural gas outlets (underground gas coming onto surface contacts oxygen and lights up). The temple in its present state was constructed in the 17th-18th centuries. It was built by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. However, the history of the Temple is even longer. From times immemorial this was the holy place of Zoroastrians- fire worshippers (approximately beginning of our era). They attributed mystical significance to the inextinguishable fire and came there to worship the relic.
Yanar Dag
One of the most famous and popular tourist places of the "eternal flame” in Azerbaijan is the mountain of Yanar Dag. In times of old, Azerbaijan was a country of fire-worshipers, followers of the Zoroastrian cult. People believed that fire sources were the manifestation of divine power, they worshiped them, building altars and temples.
Options
Qobustan & Absheron Tour
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice trip.
Hendrik F,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice trip. Seen all the highlights. Was very quiet everywhere today. So we could look at everything. Only point could be the rather small sedan car for my son and I both 1.93 m not very spacious. Brand new though and drove nicely.
An unforgettable trip to the Yanar Dagh Historical and Cultural Reserve
bakiabseronrti,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The area of the reserve spans 64,55 ha. The main attraction of Yanardag, which literally means “burning mountain”, is a spectacular hill with a constantly burning wall of flames. Thanks to tectonic shifts and volcanic material below the earth’s surface, natural gas leaks from the rocks. The Italian trader and traveler Marco Polo even mentioned the flames during his travels to Baku and its surroundings, but most probably the fire has been burning for over more years at Yanardag. On the opposite side of "Yanardag" another hill used to burn for thousands of years, but as its natural gas leakage moved on due to tectonic shifts the three flames ceased to burn a few hundred years ago. Nevertheless, this fire is believed to have inspired the symbol of Baku which features three flames and the sea. Around the Absheron Peninsula more of these burning rocks used to exist and were used as sacred places by Zoroastrians in ancient times. The larger Yanardag reserve offers more heritage sites such as an active mud volcano, a natural sulfur spring, the Girmaki valley and others which can be visited with one of our tourist guides.
Highly recommended tour !!!
Trail52322248549,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Lots of interesting sights. But most important was the great service of the company: good driver (Eldar), well experienced, historical knowledge, good english. All in all a fantastic day. Thanks Eldar
Family tour
210sameerm,
May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well managed tour thanks to Mr Yusid and team who looked after us and drove us around. El , Sabir and Hamid . Keep it up 👍
differnt type of attractions
Voyager13320517153,
Nov 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00mud volcanoes and yanardag is differnt and uniqe tourist spot.one should not miss both attracions if visiting baku
Well organized short trip....We had an amazing experience...
prameelt,
Nov 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are Indians living in Dubai and wanted to spend few days in Baku relaxing. Since my trip was not pre-planned, I decided to take an airport taxi to my hotel and plan my itinerary while I am at Baku. Mr. Tarlan and Panorma Travel was recommended by one of my friends who visited Baku few years ago to try and see if we like his service. To our surprise, right from Airport till dropping us back at the end of our trip, we had an amazing experience. We were two families and our guide Mr. Tarlan made us as comfortable as we were in a very familiar place. I whole heartedly recommend Panorama Travel for your next planning to Baku/Azerbaijan. Things to know; - Choose your hotel and inform them. They will most likely get you a price cheaper than booking.com - Give your preferences and let Panorama travel get the best accommodation that suits your needs - You will feel the advantage incase of any cancellations or change of plan even after reaching the hotel. - They were with us in every place we went. Literally every place like window shopping, suggesting cheap bazars for shopping, suggesting best restaurants, suggesting what to eat and what not to. Joined us along on night walking, street sopping etc.. You name it we enjoyed it like a local. - Driving in Baku/Azerbaijan can be hectic as no one respects basic traffic rules and chances of a police stopping you is absolutely guaranteed, at least 3 times a day. Since he drove us around, we saw may tourists stopped by police on road but we were safe. - Mr. Tarlan suggested cheap and best shopping spots known only to locals and saved us from lot of hassle, especially from counterfeit products... - My best experience in Azerbaijan was on food. Without Tarlan this wouldn't have been possible For those who plan to visit Azerbaijan, I stongly recommend this agency, especially Mr. Tarlan
Highly recommend
divijk2016,
Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic service great cars and guides we had a great time with Yusuf and his team of people, we recommend them highly
Rare, unique and unusual.
MadanGopalM,
Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning petroglyphs reserve, UNESCO heritage site is the place that took us to the unique world of ancient humans. The stone engravings, scattered on huge boulders, strange landscapes, a mystery to be unraveled. There is an admission ticket to this area and one needs to hire a taxi from Baku to reach this place. The Museum, a 3 km from the area is also a must to understand and appreciate the incredible history of this civilisation. From there, a journey to rare Mud Volcanoes reveals the wonderful geological formations, natural and mesmerizing. The way the little Mud Volcanoes make sounds gurgle and ooze is something seen to be believed. A must to see these rare unusual sights.
Great 2 days tour
kri j nisl2023,
Jun 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to thank Panorama travel for very qualitative services, provided to our family during the 2 days of traveling in mountain regions of Azerbaijan: Gabala, Sheki, Kish etc. We did appreciate the quality of driving and contact with driver Fuad - very careful driving, through long hours, showing all top sights and good listening to client's wishes. I can really recommend his services to others. Kind regards, Janis Leja, General manager of Servier Latvia
Holiday in Azerbaijan
334rasheeds,
Aug 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful and amazing trip to Azerbaijan with my wife and children during last week, special thanks to Yousif and Eldor who provided excellent tour guide with a Mercedes Benz. 6 night of stay in Baku and one night of stay in Gabala was a memorable experience and day trip to Cuba, Qubstan museum, Fire Temple, Fire mountain, etc. were really amazing experience. Once again thanks to Yousif and Eldor for the Support and assistance.
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