Overview
On this 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. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance tickets to the monuments
In-vehicle air conditioning
English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip
Lunch
Photo and video charges (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Ulugh Beg Observatory
40 min
The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
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Shah-i-Zinda
50 min
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.
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Bibi Khanym Mosque
40 min
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
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40 min
Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek)— (optional on the interests of your private group. Closed on Monday)
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40 min
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
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Registan
1 hour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Samarkand).
Additional Information
- Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time. 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Samarkand Private Sightseeing Tour
Can I cancel Samarkand Private Sightseeing Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Photo and video charges (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ulugh Beg Observatory, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Registan.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Samaria Travel
