Sightseeing Tickets & Passes in Azerbaijan

See the ancient art of Neolithic people at the Gobastan Rock Museum and watch the mud gurgle at a volcano on this half day tour that takes you out of Baku into the heart of Azerbaijan. Spend around 5 hours on this tour with your guide learning the fascinating history of the Stone Age petroglyphs found in Gobastan and the natural phenomena of the mud volcanoes.

The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture". It is located in the Inner City of Baku, Azerbaijan and, together with the Maiden Tower, forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments.

See the fascinating geography and historical record on display at Gobustan (Qobustan) National Park. Reserved by the government as protected land to preserve the unique features of the area, the park is best known for the petroglyphs found there. Located roughly 40 miles (64.4 kilometers) southwest of Baku, the park is a must-see site for anyone interested in human prehistory.

Secure your entry to Ateshgah, also called Suraxani Fire Temple or the "Fire Temple of Baku," with this pre-booked admission ticket. That leaves more time for a stress-free exploration of the fortress-like place of worship, which has been declared a historical and architectural reserve by decree of the Azerbaijan president.

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a tour of Gobustan National Park, just outside Baku. Discover some of the region's oldest archeological monuments including petroglyphs from as far back as 40,000 years and remains of inhabited caves and settlements. Then head to the famed mud volcanoes, known for their healing qualities, and learn about these unique geologic formations.

Visit the Burning Mountain of Yanar Dag. Fed by the natural gas seeping from beneath the mountain stone, fires in the area have been burning for hundreds of years, recorded by Marco Polo and later, Alexandre Dumas. Exchange your voucher ahead of time at the tour office for admission ticket to Yanar Dag.

Today, the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, which is located in one of the country's most modern buildings, not only stores a rich collection of artifacts and carpets (our nation's most valuable heritage), but also operates as the site for the comprehensive research of traditional carpet weaving art and its popularization within world culture.