Discover two main historic, ancient places – Yanar Dag and mystic Ateshgah on this 4 -hour tour from Baku. Learn the stories and historical facts from your local tour guide in ancient areas of Baku.

PRICE: $66
per person

 

After meeting at the arranged pick-up point in Baku at 10:00 AM, the tour begins with a 30-minute drive toward the Absheron Peninsula, moving through the evolving landscapes that connect the capital with one of the region’s most historically significant fire sites. The journey leads directly to the Ateshgah-Fire Temple, where guests spend about 1 hour exploring the 17th-century complex built atop natural gas vents that once guided Zoroastrian, Hindu and Sikh pilgrims. The visit outlines the temple’s architectural depth, its trading-route importance and the cultural rituals shaped by its ever-burning flames.
The tour continues with a 30-40-minute drive to Yanar Dag, the famed Burning Mountain fueled by natural gas rising through sandstone layers. Guests spend around 40 minutes at this open flame site as the guide explains the geological processes and cultural symbolism that earned Azerbaijan its title as the “Land of Fire.” The steady natural flame creates a striking backdrop for photos and storytelling about Absheron’s rare fire phenomena.
Following Yanar Dag, the route returns toward Baku on a 30-minute drive to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center for an exterior visit. Guests spend 30 minutes photographing the flowing architecture, walking the expansive grounds and viewing the surrounding modern landscape that includes the nearby Convention Center. The stop highlights the contrast between ancient fire heritage and Baku’s contemporary design identity.
The tour concludes with a smooth transfer to the hotel or selected drop-off point in central Baku, completing a four-hour journey across the signature fire landmarks and architectural icons of the Absheron Peninsula.

Tour Highlights:

Explore the Ateshgah Fire Temple, sacred 17th-century site on natural gas vents
Marvel at Yanar Dag, the eternal flames of the legendary Burning Mountain
Drive through Absheron’s unique landscapes, bridging history and geology
Photograph the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, an icon of modern architecture

Includes:

Professional English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Entry/Admission – Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Est. combo ticket price is 9 USD per person

 

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