Baku Highlights, Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan Petroglyphs — Auto & Walking Tour

Explore the best of Old and Modern Baku, its unique architecture, legends, and centuries-old traditions on this auto-walking tour. You will stroll through iconic streets, discover stories of oil barons and European architects, and learn how ancient customs shaped the life of Baku. From the Seaside Boulevard and Carpet Museum to Highland Park, the Flame Towers, Black City district, and the Heydar

Aliyev Center — the city’s most famous landmarks await you.

After exploring Baku, you will continue to one of Azerbaijan’s greatest natural and historical wonders — Gobustan National Park (UNESCO). Here you will see thousands of ancient petroglyphs, mysterious caves, and unique geological formations. The tour also includes a visit to the world-famous mud volcanoes, a phenomenon found almost nowhere else on Earth, as well as the legendary first oil well, wooden extraction mechanisms, and sites connected to WWII oil history.

This tour blends architecture, archaeology, geology, and urban history — from medieval Baku to the oil boom and prehistoric Gobustan. A perfect choice for travelers who want to understand Azerbaijan in all its depth: from city panoramas to volcanic craters, from

ancient carvings to modern skyscrapers.

Additional Highlights of the Tour

Along with Baku’s main landmarks, you will also see:
Heroes’ Pantheon, National Flag Square, Victory Arch, Baku Crystal Hall, Parachute Tower, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the Catholic Church, Government House, the Sea Terminal and more.
These stops complete your experience of Baku’s history, architecture, and panoramic views.

Important Information

Meeting point — arranged individually.

The tour price may vary if the route changes due to road closures or extended distance.

Transfer is included for up to 4 guests.

For groups of more than 4, a minivan can be arranged (from €55 per vehicle).

Special Bonuses

Book one tour and receive a complimentary gift: olive jam or Sheki pahlava.

Book two tours, and enjoy a free guided visit to an oriental bazaar — with tea, caviar tastings, pomegranate wine and traditional sweets.

Included:

Transportation
Guide services

Not included:

Entrance tickets
Personal expenses

Starting point:

Baku

Transportation:

Two vehicles