40,000 Years of History in Half a Day

Travel back to the dawn of human history on this Gobustan tour from Baku. Just south of the city, the UNESCO-listed Gobustan reserve preserves thousands of prehistoric rock carvings — and nearby, the earth bubbles and burps at one of the world's largest concentrations of mud volcanoes. Comfortable, air-conditioned car and a guide in English, Russian or Turkish.

Gobustan Museum

We start at the modern, interactive Gobustan Museum, which brings the prehistory of the region to life with engaging displays — the perfect introduction before we head out to the rocks.

The Petroglyph Reserve

At the open-air rock-art reserve you'll see carvings up to 40,000 years old: hunters, dancers, boats and animals etched into the stone by the people who lived here. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a genuinely moving place.

The Mud Volcanoes

Finally we visit the surreal mud volcanoes, where cold grey mud bubbles up from deep underground. Azerbaijan has more of these than anywhere on earth — strange, fun and very photogenic.

What's Included

  • Comfortable vehicle: Modern, air-conditioned car for your group.
  • Professional guide: Live commentary in English, Russian and Turkish.
  • All driving & stops at Gobustan and the mud volcanoes.

Good to Know

  • Duration: Approximately 5 hours (half day).
  • Departure point: Azerbaijan Avenue 1, Baku.
  • Not included: Museum entrance and the off-road transfer to the mud volcanoes (small local fee).

Plan Your Trip

Enjoy the gobustan tour with convenient hotel pickup in central Baku, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and an expert English- and Russian-speaking guide. Small groups keep the experience personal, and private departures are available on request. It pairs perfectly with the rest of our catalogue — browse all tours in Azerbaijan or more day trips from Baku. Have a question about the itinerary or pickup time? Our team is happy to help before you book your gobustan tour.