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Gabala Tour: Explore Azerbaijan's Oldest Mosque
4.8
80 Ratings
Baku
Embark on a full-day Gabala & Shamakhi group tour from Baku and explore historic mosques, take panoramic cable car rides, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains.
Embark on a full-day Gabala & Shamakhi group tour from Baku and explore historic mosques, take panoramic cable car rides, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gosha Gala Tower - The journey begins at Gosha Gala Tower, with the option for pick-up from your accommodation.
- Juma Mosque - Visit the Juma Mosque in Shamakhy, the largest mosque in Azerbaijan. It is one of the earliest mosques built in Azerbaijan following the Arab conquest of the Caucasus. Constructed over 1,200 years ago, the Shamakhi…
- Gosha Gala Tower - The journey begins at Gosha Gala Tower, with the option for pick-up from your accommodation.
- Juma Mosque - Visit the Juma Mosque in Shamakhy, the largest mosque in Azerbaijan. It is one of the earliest mosques built in Azerbaijan following the Arab conquest of the Caucasus. Constructed over 1,200 years ago, the Shamakhi Juma Mosque remains one of the largest religious structures in the Caucasus.
- Nohur Lake - The next stop is Nohur Lake (Nohurgol), situated in Gabala, 700 meters above sea level. This stunning lake offers breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains and is encircled by forests and the towering peaks of Yumru, Goydag, and Gulluburun. Visitors will be captivated by the fresh air and scenic beauty, making it one of Gabala’s most picturesque spots. The serene environment, complemented by the sounds of birds, provides a perfect escape from city noise. Visitors can also enjoy horse riding and boat trips, and there is a restaurant at Nohur Lake for dining. Please note that lunch is not included in the price.
- Tufandag Mountain Resort - The tour continues to the Tufandag Summer-Winter Touristic Complex, located about 4 km from Qabala City. Guests can revel in the stunning natural beauty at this exceptional recreation tourism center. The “Tufandag” Winter-Summer Tourism Complex features the world’s longest cable car ride, offering panoramic views of Gabala year-round, along with ski tracks of varying difficulty, ski training, and a ski school. Please be aware that two cable car lines are available during the tour.
- Gosha Gala Tower - The tour concludes back at the starting point. Drop-off service to a hotel or any address in Baku can also be arranged.
What's Included
- Free WIFI access throughout the tour
- Professional English or Russian speaking Tour guide service
- Cable car ticket and Entry/Admission to Tufandag Winter Summer Tourism Holiday Complex
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
- Free WIFI access throughout the tour
- Professional English or Russian speaking Tour guide service
- Cable car ticket and Entry/Admission to Tufandag Winter Summer Tourism Holiday Complex
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned minivan or sprinter
- Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)
What's Not Included
- Any other personal expenses
- Lunch
- Any other personal expenses
- Lunch
Additional Information
During this special full-day Gabala tour from Baku, the first stop will be the Juma Mosque in the Shamakhi region. You will visit the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan, built in the 8th century. On the way to Gabala, known as the “Islamic tourism capital,” guests will enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant. The picturesque Lake Nohur, with its…
During this special full-day Gabala tour from Baku, the first stop will be the Juma Mosque in the Shamakhi region. You will visit the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan, built in the 8th century. On the way to Gabala, known as the “Islamic tourism capital,” guests will enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant. The picturesque Lake Nohur, with its stunning view of the Caucasus Mountains, will also be visited. Here, you can take a boat or catamaran ride and soak in the beautiful scenery. The next stop is the Tufandag Summer-Winter Touristic Complex, perfect for those who want to hike in the mountains, ride a cable car to admire nature, and enjoy active recreation in both summer and winter. Tufandag offers the world’s longest cable car ride, providing a panoramic view of Gabala. The rope lines cover more than 5 kilometers and include 4 stations where you can stop and explore.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Old City Hub (avtobus dayanacağı)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(80 Ratings)
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Shoaib
Jan 12, 2026
Gabala Tour - Had a wonderful day. Our guide Mr. Ruslan was very friendly and professional. He conducted the whole tour in a very cheerful way. Cable car part was very exciting. Highly recommended.
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797zeevp
Jul 26, 2025
Excellent - I booked Shamaxi Norgul Gabala private tour and had a great experience, comfortable Car . Our Guide was very cooperative and he and an extensive knowledge of all the places. Overall it was a fantastic experience. Really Recommend
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Anand_g
Sep 26, 2024
Beautiful, good views but tiring - Qabala is a nice place, away from the city with nice cool temperatures - it was fun. The lunch by Nahur lake was breathtaking and also very filling.
The only problem is - the trip is long
Almost an 9 hour journey to stay there for 4 hours. And a 6 seater van where seats face each other is extremely uncomfortable and crammed. I will not take anything away from the rating but keep this in mind. I would suggest to stay a day near Nahur lake or in Qabala if you are going there. Ulya was a good guide and we enjoyed barring the tiresome trip. Thanks!
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Meander12524823759
Jul 30, 2024
Experiencing Heavenly landscapes in Gabala and Shamakhi - We booked a tour for g
Gabala and Shamakhi and had so much fun throughout the tour. Leyla is the best tour guide ever! She is extremely friendly, informative and her energy keeps everyone excited. We saw so many beautiful spots and got to do everything in time. It was a memorable and amazing experience for us. We, as a couple, highly recommend AZP travel company and requesting for Leyla as the tour guide. The places are beautiful and you don't want to miss this one!💛
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Tattooedtraveller_uk
May 7, 2024
A good day out (a long day !) - Toghrul communicated really well and I was picked up on time. He kept us advised of what we were doing next and throughout the day.
He and Ulya were really friendly and knowledgeable all day and the driver was good too, it was a nice friendly group.
I have to say that this was a very long day - I got back to my hotel at around 10.45. The places we saw were close to each other but the end point was just u see 4 hours drive from Baku so you need to bare that in mind. This is no reflection on Ulya and Toghrul obviously!
I did a trip the following day with a different company and it was very different - we were just on and off the bus, no communication and very little conversation. So if you can pick to use this company then you should.
Highly recommended 👍🏽
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Umairv2024
Mar 22, 2024
Qabala travel - Im extremely satisfied with team. Especially our guide yousuf he helped us a lot and explained everything very well. Thank you yousuf and azp tourism
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Blue20077
Feb 19, 2024
First Class Trip - I really enjoyed this trip more than I could possibly imagine. A full packed day amazing lunch so much to take in our guide Toghrul was first class very helpful friendly and understanding. The memories will last a life time
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Haithamm2023
Nov 23, 2023
Don’t Miss This! - I must say the tour was very professional and organized, they came to pick us from our hotels.
We had a glance at the history of Azerbaijan at the Jumaa Mosque, and a lot of beautiful scenery from lakes and mountains.
Can’t forget to mention our amazing tour guide Toghrul, an energetic young man with a good sense of humor :)
Would recommend this trip to everyone!
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Ulrike_n
Aug 6, 2025
Sheer waste of time - Sheer waste of time, very long journey in the bus, which has no wifi against the promise. When it went uphill they drove very slowly and the air conditioning was switched off, otherwise the engine probably would not have participated.
There is nothing interesting to see, just completely overflowing tourist traps. Bad Service in the overpriced restaurant, I had to wait 40min and had not even got a drink.
The tickets said the cable car ticket was included in the price, but it was not.
You had to constantly wait for untimely fellow travellers.
Worst tour I have ever booked, absolutely not recommended!
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Dinesh_p
Jul 7, 2024
Unreliability of viator and tour operator - Worst experience ever had. All of sudden my trip was cancelled by tour operator without informing me 24 hours in advance. Also, the deducted money from my card was not returned immediate. Denying the service but taking money from customer account. If customer cancelled the trip within 24 hrs they have the cancellation policy. But as a customer I have to suffer if they cancel. All my day gone on Azerbaijan fighting with viator and tour operator. Still not received my money. Imagine my distress going through all this in new country with my family. Is it spam?
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