Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) in Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan

Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)

Outty Ranking 84 4.6 · 436 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $14
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Outty Ranking

84/100

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Traveler rating

4.6/5

Based on 436 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) worth booking?

Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) is a 7-hour experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, from $14 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 436 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
84 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (436)
Duration
7 hours
From
$14 per person

If you are travelling to Baku for a short period, then this is the best activity to join, as we will explore the most popular places of Baku within 8 hours. Tour Program: • We meet You in your hotel • Tour will start from Old City, at 09:30 • Bibiheybat Mosque • Mud Volcanoes • Gobustan National Park • Lunch break before Ateshgah fire temple • Ateshgah Fire Temple • Yanar Dag burning mountain • Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: photo-stop, we will not enter the sight. • Drive back to Old City, drop-off to hotel. Different booking options are available depending on whether you prefer to pay some fees separately, include the Mud Volcanoes off-road transfer in advance, choose an all-inclusive experience, or travel privately with your own guide and vehicle. Please check the inclusions of your selected option before booking.

What you get

    About this experience

    If you are travelling to Baku for a short period, then this is the best activity to join, as we will explore the most popular places of Baku within 8 hours. Tour Program: • We meet You in your hotel • Tour will start from Old City, at 09:30 • Bibiheybat Mosque • Mud Volcanoes • Gobustan National Park • Lunch break before Ateshgah fire temple • Ateshgah Fire Temple • Yanar Dag burning mountain • Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: photo-stop, we will not enter the sight. • Drive back to Old City, drop-off to hotel. Different booking options are available depending on whether you prefer to pay some fees separately, include the Mud Volcanoes off-road transfer in advance, choose an all-inclusive experience, or travel privately with your own guide and vehicle. Please check the inclusions of your selected option before booking.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Professional guide

    Not included

    • Entrance fees
    • Lunch
    • Off-Road drive to Mud Volcanoes

    What you'll see and do

    1. Old City Tours

      Start of the tour.

      5 minutes here

    2. Maiden Tower

      On the way to Gobustan, pass by Maiden Tower Baku in Old City.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Baku Boulevard

      On the way to Gobustan, pass by the National Boulevard Baku

      Pass by without stopping

    4. Azneft Square

      On the way to Gobustan, pass by Azneft Square

      Pass by without stopping

    5. National Flag Square

      On the way to Gobustan, pass by the National Flag Square

      Pass by without stopping

    6. Bibi-Heybat Mosque

      Visit the iconic 13th-century historic mosque and pilgrimage site

      15 minutes here

    7. Mud Volcanoes

      Mud Volcanoes: a whole family of ‘geologically flatulent’ little conical mounds that erupt with thick, cold, grey mud.

      30 minutes here

    8. Gobustan Rock Art

      Gobustan National Park: Cave Paintings exploring the history of times up to 40.000 years.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    9. Park Bulvar Baku

      On the way from Gobustan to Fire Temple pass by Park Bulvar Mall.

      Pass by without stopping

    10. On the way from Gobustan to Fire Temple pass by Trump Tower Baku.

      Pass by without stopping

    11. SOCAR Tower

      On the way from Gobustan to Fire Temple pass by SOCAR Tower.

      Pass by without stopping

    12. Ateshgah - Fire Temple

      Ateshgah: “Fire Temple of Baku”. A castle-like religious temple based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the Zoroastrian place of worship.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    13. Yanar Dag

      Yanardag Burning Mountain is considered as “eternal fire” and fulfills the trip with unique and interesting experience.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    14. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center

      We stop for 20-30 minutes for photo break. Has an amazing design, and one of the symbols of Baku City. There is the "I LOVE BAKU" sign in front of Heydar Aliyev Center, and beatiful city view. Note: we do not enter to the Center.

      30 minutes here

    15. Old City Tours

      End of the tour. Drop-off to hotel.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Baku

    Please google us: type "Old City Tours", then click to "Directions" to see the route :)

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Please google us: type "Old City Tours", then click to "Directions" to see the route :)

    Options you can book

    • Group Tour (Off-road Included)

      Drive to Mud Volcanoe: Off-road drive to Mud Volcanoe is included. Only entrance tickets are paid separately. Pickup included

    • All-Inclusive. But Overpriced

      Everything is included: Tickets, lunch & off-road to mud included. Commission makes it expensive. Choose only if you want zero payments on tour. Pickup included

    • Private Tour

      Duration: 7 hours Pickup included

    • Budget: “Cheap Until Checkout”

      Off-road drive fee is excluded Pickup included

    Before you book

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

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 436 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    436 verified traveler reviews for Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    320
    4 star
    72
    3 star
    25
    2 star
    8
    1 star
    11
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    70alannahs · August 2026

    Around beautiful Baku

    The description of today’s visits led us to expect things that were a bit more interesting or exceptional so we felt a bit disappointed. On the whole the guide and driver were good. Our guide, Samir was very knowledgeable and approachable but he spoke very quickly and we missed a bit of information.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jennifer_I · June 2026

    A Gobustan excursion

    It Was an interesting tour. I learnt a lot at Gobustan stone art, I loved visiting the Zoroastrism temple and museum. It did not particularly like the tour guide, there was an unwilling to help make photos and a disdain for what he deemed "tourist behaviour". Go on this tour if tou really love nature, history and culture, it is not a fancy tour but educative.

    via Viator

    Dominik_M · May 2026

    The tour was okay, little...

    The tour was okay, little bit stressed by the tour guide even if we have enough time. Spots are nice, well planned.

    via Viator

    Aloke_D · January 2026

    Very nice trip from Baku.

    Brilliant tour. Our guide was very knowledgable and kept us entertained throughout the day tour. Highly recommend this trip and operator.

    via Viator

    Lyn_S · October 2025

    Guide was flexible about...

    Guide was flexible about changing Mud Volcano Museum to Mud Volcano visit which was the highlight of the tour despite the rough drive there. Good day out

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $14 to $239
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    153
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Old City Tours LLC, who run 17 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.3.

    See everything Old City Tours LLC runs

    Why this scores 84

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)72
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)23
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private): questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) cost?

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    Prices start at $14 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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) take?

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    Plan for about 7 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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 436 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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)?

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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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)?

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    Around 153 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) 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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; and Professional guide. Not included: Entrance fees; Lunch; and Off-Road drive to Mud Volcanoes. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 857 listed pickup locations in and around Baku. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) offered in?

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    It is offered in Russian, English and Turkish. 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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)?

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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.

    Is Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) 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 Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)?

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    Across 436 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including Group Tour (Off-road Included), All-Inclusive. But Overpriced, Private Tour, Budget: “Cheap Until Checkout”. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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