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Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
Baku, Azerbaijan
$55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the iconic fire landmarks of the Absheron Peninsula on this private half-day tour from Baku. Visit the historic Ateshgah Fire Temple, a 17th-century sanctuary built atop natural gas vents. See Yanar Dag, the famous Burning Mountain, with its continuous natural flames and geological marvels. Capture stunning photos at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a modern architectural masterpiece. Walk the exterior grounds and view the nearby Convention Center, combining design and open-air scenery. This four-hour private tour delivers a unique blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions near Baku.
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Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- English speaking tour guide
- Comfortable private vehicle and driver for airport pick-up, drop-off, and all scheduled tours
- In situ and remote assistance during the tour
- Entry/Admission - Fire Temple and Fire Mountain. Est. combo ticket price is 9 USD per person
- Food and Drinks
Meeting point
Travelers who do not require pickup can mention this in the "Special Requirements" section while booking the tour. Our tour operator will contact the Lead traveler to confirm and discuss the details.
Return details
Travelers who do not require pickup can mention this in the "Special Requirements" section while booking the tour. Our tour operator will contact the Lead traveler to confirm and discuss the details.
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Ateshgah - Fire TempleAfter 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.
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Yanar DagThe 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.
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Heydar Aliyev Cultural CenterFollowing 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.
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Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag Fire Mountain Private Tour
Baku, Azerbaijan
$55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!