Absheron Peninsula Tour
Absheron peninsula, Baku, Azerbaijan
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3 Hours
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Max People : 100
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Pickup: Any hotel / accommodation within Baku
Description
Absheron Peninsula Tour
Take a half-day cultural journey across the Absheron Peninsula and explore Azerbaijan’s ancient fire-worship traditions and natural gas wonders. This Absheron Peninsula tour from Baku offers a fascinating combination of history, geology, and spirituality — all within a short drive from the city center.
This day trip from Baku is ideal for travelers looking to experience the country's most symbolic and sacred fire-related sites.
📍 Ateshgah Temple (Fire Temple), Surakhani
Begin your Absheron Peninsula tour with a visit to the Ateshgah Fire Temple, located in the Surakhani settlement, about 30 km from Baku. Built during the 17th–18th centuries, the temple stands on the site of eternal flames caused by natural gas seeping through the earth.
The earliest surviving structure of the temple dates back to 1713.
The central altar was built in 1810 by merchant Kanchanagara.
Ateshgah served as a pilgrimage and philosophical center for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs from the Northwestern Indian Subcontinent.
Worshippers honored the four sacred elements: fire (ateshi), air (badi), water (abi), and earth (heki).
In 1883, the temple ceased religious function due to the expansion of petroleum industries in Surakhani.
In 1975, it was officially transformed into a museum, which remains one of the most visited historical sites near Baku.
Whether you're interested in religious history or ancient trade routes like the Grand Trunk Road, the Ateshgah Temple tour from Baku is a must for cultural explorers.
📍 Yanardagh – The Burning Mountain
Next, continue your Absheron tour from Baku with a visit to Yanardagh, meaning “Burning Mountain.” This natural phenomenon is located in Mohammedi village, on the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, and is a truly unique sight.
The flames have burned continuously for centuries, fueled by underground natural gas seepage.
The origin of the fire is unknown, and unlike a volcano, it does not erupt, but instead burns steadily along the mountain slope.
Yanardagh burning mountain tour from Baku is an excellent chance to witness Azerbaijan’s nickname come to life — The Land of Fire.
This site is both mystical and photogenic, attracting those interested in geology, folklore, and natural wonders.
🌐 Customize Your Absheron Peninsula Tour
This Baku day trip can be personalized based on your preferences or combined with other attractions such as the Gobustan Petroglyphs or Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
📞 Book Your Absheron Peninsula Tour Now
Experience the most iconic fire temples and burning hills of Azerbaijan on a guided half-day tour from Baku. Let us take care of all the logistics while you enjoy a seamless and insightful excursion.
📲 Contact via WhatsApp or Call: +994 51 557 77 79
Price Includes
Personal English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Air-Conditioned Comfortable Car
Hotel Pick up & drop off
Price Excludes
Any Meals
Entry fees to Museums
Personal Expenses
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Zeeshan Shah
04/01/2023
Visit with my son
The services provided by Fuad are outstanding, and Turkan’s knowledge is superb and excellent in addition to her friendliness
Rafael P
04/12/2023
My first visito the beautiful country of Azerbaijan.
I want to tell about my experience in my trip to Azerbaijan, which is the first time I am in this nice country. The tours that I took, where really excellent and the profesionalism of my guide Tahir and his brother Arif was really an excellent experience in a private tour. Tahir has the most enjoyable patience to explaine all what we visited with detail. Being my first time to this beautiful country, exotic for us comming from Costa Rica, at the other side of the world, this was an excellent oportunity to have the best tour with very profesional and lovely people.
Safari29177531664
04/02/2024
Best Tour Guide to Book
It was an amazing experience. Our guide Tahir was very friendly and welcoming and helped us throughout our stay at Baku and guided us very well. He knew the city very well and arranged entire day activities for us very smoothly, very much recommended.
Bhawna Rao s
05/02/2024
Best tour guide, Tahir
We were 5 in the group, we were provided with a very comfortable car, the drive was lovely and thanks to Tahir our guide, he was explaining the city while we were traveling. He is extremely aware of the history, explains it really well. He is always smiling and very calm, we fell in love with Baku and a lot of it is to do with how Tahir made it so comfortable for us ♥️♥️♥️
Nikhil S
05/08/2024
Best time in Baku with them.
Best experience in Baku with them. Very professional and the entire 2 days were smooth and so much of fun. My guide Mr Ali had so much of knowledge and very kind person. I enjoyed his company and had a great time. You must use his services when visiting Baku. Kudos to him and his team. Thanks.
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