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A historic building with domes and arches, surrounded by a courtyard. 1
A historic building with a large dome and two minarets. 2
A group of people posing in front of a historic building with large domes and intricate tile work. 3
An ornate interior with intricate patterns, a central aisle, and a person standing near the entrance. 4
A well-lit mosque with a large dome and minarets at night. 5

Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour

By TravelBliss LLC
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Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 21 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

There is so much history and beauty to uncover in Samarkand, so it's a fantastic idea to schedule a trip. Your guide will take you to a number of locations during this private trip, including mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums. Throughout the tour, you will be chauffeured about in a private, air-conditioned car, and your guide will make arrangements for a delectable lunch to be enjoyed en route.

Activity location

  • Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
    • 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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Samarkand City with Tou Group

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes4h 15m
    4h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
CHF 16.17 x 1 AdultCHF 16.17
Paid at activityCHF 4.85
Total
Price is CHF 21.02

Private Samarkand City tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes4h 15m
    4h 15m
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Car

Language options: English
Price details
CHF 121.31 x 1 AdultCHF 121.31
Paid at activityCHF 4.85
Total
Price is CHF 126.16
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking Tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional English Guide
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fee to the monuments
  • Exclusions
    Entry/Admission - Gur Emir Mausoleum
  • Exclusions
    Entry/Admission - Registan
  • Exclusions
    Entry/Admission - Bibi Khanym Mosque
  • Exclusions
    Entry/Admission - Shah-i-Zinda

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gur Emir Mausoleum

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
Amir Timur and his beloved grandchildren Muhammad Sultan, Ulugbek and other family members are buried here. I will tell you about the architectural solutions of this place, about the affairs and fate of Timur and about the interior decoration of the tomb - I’m sure you will be captivated by the “starry sky”! We will see from inside

Registan

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
In the 15th-17th centuries it was the educational and spiritual centre of the city. You will examine in detail the madrassas located on it: Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tallyakari. And I will share the features of the brilliant architecture of the Timurid era. You will imagine the times when these buildings served as religious schools and scientific centers, “read” the plots of the facades and simply enjoy the beauty of the complex. We will see from outside!

Bibi Khanym Mosque

  • 30m
Here we will talk about Amir Tamer again. He dreamed of building the best mosque in the world - inside you will learn more about this and discover ancient legends. We will see from outside!

Hazrat Khizr Mosque

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hazrat Khizr Mosque was reconstructed in the 19th century, replacing the one destroyed in the 13th century. The original mosque on this site dates back to the 8th century and this Mosque was built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple. We will see from inside!

Shah-i-Zinda

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
The memorial complex Shakhi-Zinda is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. It is believed that this is where the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, an associate of the Prophet Muhammad himself, is located. We will see from outside!

Location

Activity location

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    Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
    • 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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