Day Trip in Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan

Day Trip in Baku

Outty Ranking 60 5.0 · 6 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $115
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60/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

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Is Day Trip in Baku worth booking?

Day Trip in Baku is a 6-hour experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, from $115 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
60 / 100
Rating
5/5 (6)
Duration
6 hours
From
$115 per person

With booking Private Full Day Trip Baku you will be able to visit all major historical sites around Baku such as Gobustan Rock Carvings, Mud Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Handicrafts of people in Gobustan area from the Paleolithic era will take you to that date. Discover the Absheron Peninsula, where the vast majority of mud volcanoes in the world are, you will collect unforgettable memories in your life. You will not be able to escape the magic of these places, which combines the ancient nuances of history

What you get

    About this experience

    With booking Private Full Day Trip Baku you will be able to visit all major historical sites around Baku such as Gobustan Rock Carvings, Mud Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Handicrafts of people in Gobustan area from the Paleolithic era will take you to that date. Discover the Absheron Peninsula, where the vast majority of mud volcanoes in the world are, you will collect unforgettable memories in your life. You will not be able to escape the magic of these places, which combines the ancient nuances of history

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • Experienced English Speaking Guide
    • Professional Driver service

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Personal Expenses
    • Entrance fees to museums - Ateshgah, Yanardag və Qobustan National Museum
    • Taxi fees to Mud Vulcanos

    What you'll see and do

    1. Gobustan Rock Art

      The trip will be opened with visiting historical Gobustan. Exploring natural and architectural sights in Gobustan Rock Art, you will gain invaluable information about Azerbaijan’s history. The Cultural Landscape covers three an area of 537 ha and three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of rock art. Gobustan is a semi-desert region which includes five hills well known for rock art sites: Kichik Dash, Boyuk Dash, Jinghirdag-Yazily tepe, Shongardag, Shikhgaya. Gobustan rock art seems to have clutched connections with the Western European Upper Palaeolithic open air rock art.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Mud Volcanoes

      Azerbaijan is a unique and classic area where mud volcanism is developing on our planet. Over 350 types of mud volcanoes (active, extinct, buried, oil-producing, underwater, island volcanoes) are found in the dry part of eastern Azerbaijan and in the Caspian Sea adjacent to it. Due to the number, variety and activity of these nature monuments, there is no place in the world like Azerbaijan. Our country is considered a homeland of mud volcanoes.

      90 minutes here

    3. Bibi-Heybat Mosque

      The magnificent Bibiheybat Mosque, built in a classic oriental style, is perfectly designed with white marble and dome-colored glass. Here, in a mosaic made of glass, Surat al-Nisa of the Qur'an is written. The mosque, which is 5 meters high, can accommodate about 3,000 people at the same time.

      20 minutes here

    4. Yanar Dag

      We will continue our trip by visiting most famous fire Fire Mountain (Yanardag), which has a ten meters long wall of fire, that never extinguishes and is burning continuously alongside the edge of the hill. The volcano, which has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage, has been burning for hundreds of years. With the natural gas coming to the surface, the skirt of the burning mountain is flooded with visitors day and night. Before the 7th century, the Volcano was used as the temple of the Mecus, and the buildings around it were destroyed and the fire continued to burn.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Ateshgah - Fire Temple

      Ateshgah in the Suraxani district of Baku is one of the three Mecusi temples in the world. According to Zoroastrianism, this place is as sacred as Mecca. There are 3 shrines in Iran, India and Azerbaijan. Every tourist who enters the cellars can feel the wonders of this place. For example, as you enter 12 cells, you will see a very strange sight as you look at the flames burning in the dome of the four-storey building in the yard of Ateshgah. At this point, it seems to you that you are standing on a step of the flame. Or when you get to the 18th cell and stop there for a while, you hear strange sounds. It seems to someone that they are talking. Mixed voices are clearly heard, but they do not understand what they are saying.

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center

      Our last short photo stop will be in Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. The park of the Heydar Aliyev Center is one of the most beautiful places in the city to relax and have fun. Everyone here can relax, go for a walk, look at the various outdoor exhibitions in the park and, of course, perpetuate their beautiful moments in photos and videos. Visitors are able to get acquainted with the art composition "I Love Baku" in the park of the Heydar Aliyev Center.

      15 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ar, ru, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Private Tours Baku

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Children Below 6 are Free

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Small groups

    4 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip in Baku. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    sublimes2024 · February 2024

    Best trip in Baku

    Had booked a private city tour, our guide Tahir was an excellent guide . He knows his city well. Five starts from us !!!!!!

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    Premnagda · November 2023

    Good Tour of Baku by PRIVATE TOUR BAKU

    Had a amazing day trip by Private tour Baku. The taxi person and local guide provided by them was very good. They covered many places of interest. Gave good details of that place. Also the guide who was with us helped us to take good pictures. If anyone going to Baku I recommend to book local tour with PRIVATE TOUR BAKU.

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    AngelaneEng · February 2023

    Brilliant

    We had a knowledgeable and experienced guide and driver for the tour. Both were accommodative and friendly. We loved the tour itinerary and the since it was a private tour ; it’s flexible. If you want to know about the history of Azerbijan this is a must do .

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    burntoshine · March 2020

    Fanatics day tour from Baku

    We had an awesome day tour of the Absheron Peninsula. The Gobustan mud volcanos and national park and the fire temple were super unique. Baku private tours made our trip easy and comfortable. They were flexible to adjust so that we could be at the mid volcanoes at sunset. I highly recommend the tour and the company to anyone coming to Baku.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind review & time. Happy to hear that you loved the everything by us. Hope to see you again in Azerbaijan soon! Kind Regards, Fuad

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    286kateu · December 2019

    Exactly as expected!

    This tour was such a delight, made so especially by my our guide Fuad. With his friendly personality and enthusiasm for what he does, he helped us to appreciate the tour at a deeper level. Enjoyed the marvellous Rock carvings, Mud volcanoes and Flame mountain.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind review & time. Happy to hear that you loved the everything by us. Hope to see you again in Azerbaijan! Kind Regards, Fuad

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $115 to $190
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Private Tours Baku, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.6.

    See everything Private Tours Baku runs

    Why this scores 60

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)33
    Booking momentum (14% weight)23
    Value for money (12% weight)34
    Listing quality (10% weight)76
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Day Trip in Baku: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Baku.

    How much does Day Trip in Baku cost?

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    Prices start at $115 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Baku usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Day Trip in Baku take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Baku is not rushed.

    Is Day Trip in Baku worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Baku, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip in Baku?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Day Trip in Baku suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Day Trip in Baku?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Baku can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Baku and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Day Trip in Baku start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Baku within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Baku?

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    On Outty we rank every Baku experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gobustan and Absheron tour, BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private), Shahdag, Quba, Candy Cane - Azerbaijan's Alpine Odyssey Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Baku?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Baku?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Day Trip in Baku?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Experienced English Speaking Guide; and Professional Driver service. Not included: Food and drinks; Personal Expenses; Entrance fees to museums - Ateshgah, Yanardag və Qobustan National Museum; and Taxi fees to Mud Vulcanos. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Day Trip in Baku include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Baku. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Day Trip in Baku offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic, Russian and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day Trip in Baku?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Day Trip in Baku if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Baku. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Day Trip in Baku?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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