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
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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Syed A
11/12/2019
Historic Tour
The temple and fire mountain both for leisude and learning since you get to know how it was built and its historical significance to the country. Fire mountain was the unique part of the city. recommended to any tourist!
imeyson d
15/12/2019
4Hours tour to Absheron
We had anopther beautiful day with guide Emin and driver Cavid. We followed upo the program and visited to Fire Temple. The experience of the Zoroastrian sacred temple which spread along with glimpses of Hinduism in the earlier centuries. Gas/Fire it was not orginal. But don't try to touch :) Fire Mountain, it was surprising to see the Yanardag and to know the relatity about this phenomenon.
burhan a
15/12/2019
Great time and tour
Very interesting place to visit for knowing the ancient culture of Azerbaijan with fire worship. Very convenient visit and beautiful knowledge by our guide Murad. My family loved the place and after learned the all history from Murad. Fire mountain is far away from temple around 30 minutes with a car. All the way we saw lots of gate production shops. Fire mountain was warmly and nice place, especially in winter time.
Helmut T
16/12/2019
Unique fire mountain with great guide
We had another tour with Guided Azerbaijan. We went to Fire temple and Fire mountain. Me and my wife mostly admired by fire mountain. It is best place to feel the warm in windy weather. On our way back to city we stopped in Haydar Aliyev Center. We took 20 minutes to walk around and for nice pictures front of amazing building. Highly recommended!!
Sarah W
23/12/2019
Great day
We visited fire temple and fire mountain in our 3rd day. We got information from guide for each rooms inside of the temple about Hinduism and zoroastrianism. Then we went to fire mountain. In entrance you can see the new museum about fire temple,fire mountain and etc. It is good to observe the with pictures. Highly recommended!
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