Samarkand Walking Tour

On this walking day trip you see the most the city has to offer and explore new areas and hear all about ancient history from your local guide. Go at your own pace on this private tour.
Start your tour with the most photogenic places in Uzbekistan complex of Shah-i-Zinda
Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand
Don’t miss a chance to buy the best postcards in Samarkand


Itinerary
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Stop At: Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand Uzbekistan

The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hazrat Khizr Mosque, Tashkent Rd, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan

Hazrat Hizr Mosque— named in honor of a mythical saint, travelers have a good view of old town from the top. There have been several buildings on this site. It was first a Zoroastrian temple, but was sacked and converted into a mosque soon after the Arab invasion. The present mosque dates from 1854 and has finely painted ceilings and plasterwork. Atop there is mausoleum of the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Siab Bazaar, Bibikhonim Str., Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan

Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek). Travelers can find in this market spices, fresh and dry fruits and different souvenirs

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bibi Khanym Mosque, Guzarskiy Lane, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan

Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Mausoleum Rukhabad, Registan Sq., Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan

Rukhobod Mausoleum— Samarkand’s oldest surviving monument. Built by Amir Temur in 1380, this simple, cream stone structure marks the burial place of Sheikh Byrhan ad Din Sagarji, a Sufi preacher who spread the message of Islam from Asia to India and was mentioned by the Arabic traveler Ibn Battuta after they met in the 1340s.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Oksaroi St. 1, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan

Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Registan St регистан, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan

Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 5 To 6 Hours
Ponto de partida: Shah-i-Zinda, MX7Q+257, M-37, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• English speaking tour guide with you for the walking trip
• Guaranteed to skip the lines

Não Incluído

• Entrance tickets to the monuments 20 usd

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