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Yanar Dag
Shiva statue in Ateshgah Temple
Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag Tour
Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag Tour
Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag Tour

Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag Tour

By Baku Explorer
8.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$146 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Mystic Ateshgah and Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) 3-hour tour combines the full-day exploration of two ancient and historical places. These two attractions of Baku have been tied by culture and history for centuries. With your local guide, you will learn about history and further interesting facts and legends related to Ateshgah and Yanar Dag. Ateshgah, the fire temple of Indian fire-worshipers, is one of the most interesting and peculiar historical monuments located near Baku.

Activity location

  • Ateshgah - Fire Temple
    • Сураханский район
    • Baku, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sahil st.
    • Zarifa Aliyeva
    • Bakı, Bakı, Azerbaijan

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Standard Pricing
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Standard Pricing
Pickup included

Price details
AU$145.88 x 1 AdultAU$145.88
Total
Price is AU$145.88
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Private Tour
Pickup included

Price details
AU$162.77 x 1 AdultAU$162.77
Total
Price is AU$162.77

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal professional English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport to Ateshgah, Burning Mountain (Yanar Dagh) and back to the starting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off (if not requested beforehand)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ateshgah - Fire Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will pick you up either from Sahil or your accommodation (according to your preferences) and start heading to the ancient Zoroastrian temple "Ateshgah" which is considered as an authentic Azerbaijani exotic site to visit. It is located approximately 30 km from the centre of Baku in the suburb called Surakhany. You will learn a lot about the temple from your guide, particularly, more about the history of creation of such a temple in Baku and unique natural phenomenon of burning natural gas outlets.
Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
In the second part of visit, after visiting the temple you will go directly to "Yanar Dag" (Burning Mountain). It is the most famous and popular tourist site of the “eternal flame” in Azerbaijan. Actually, it is rather a hill than a mountain, with natural gas burning on its slope from ancient times.
Sahil Park
  • 5m
The tour ends at the pickup point or preferred site in the city centre. Your guide will provide you with all assistance and practical information to get the best out of your experience while in Baku.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAteshgah - Fire Temple
    • Сураханский район
    • Baku, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESahil st.
    • Zarifa Aliyeva
    • Bakı, Bakı, Azerbaijan

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