Overview
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
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
English speaking tour guide with you for the walking trip
Entrance tickets to the monuments 20 usd
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Shah-i-Zinda complex near the sign "Shah-i-Zinda complex " Guide will be there 5 minutes earlier.
End point
Last place on the itinerary is Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex and after visiting this place the tour ends there.
What to expect
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Shah-i-Zinda
1 hour
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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Hazrat Khizr Mosque
1 hour
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.
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Siab Bazaar
30 min
Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek). Travelers can find in this market spices, fresh and dry fruits and different souvenirs
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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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Mausoleum Rukhabad
20 min
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.
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Gur Emir Mausoleum
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
- 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 Walking Tour
Can I cancel Samarkand Walking 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 5–6 hours.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is in front of Shah-i-Zinda complex near the sign "Shah-i-Zinda complex " Guide will be there 5 minutes earlier.
What's included?
- English speaking tour guide with you for the walking trip
What's not included?
- Entrance tickets to the monuments 20 usd
Which places does it visit?
It visits Shah-i-Zinda, Hazrat Khizr Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Mausoleum Rukhabad, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Samaria Travel
