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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

β˜… 5.0 (233 reviews) πŸ“ Samarkand, Uzbekistan ⏱ 4 hours
⏱4 hours πŸ‘₯Shared group tour πŸ’¬Offered in: Russian +1 ⚑Instant Confirmation πŸ”’Max group size: 20
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About this experience

Hello !
We are a team of professional guides in the ancient and beautiful city of Samarkand.

Itinerary:
The Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the burial place of Tamerlane and his descendants. You will hear related facts and legends.

Registan Square is a visiting card of Samarkand. I will tell you about the magnificent mosques and madrasahs located in it.

Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque - You will admire its sky-blue dome and arch the size of the Milky Way.

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.

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.

Let’s discover our beautiful cities together!

Important Note:
The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

What to Expect

1

Stop: Gur Emir Mausoleum

1 hour

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…

2

Stop: Registan

45 minutes

In the 15th-17th centuries it was the educational and spiritual center 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…

3

Stop: Bibi Khanym Mosque

40 minutes

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!

4

Stop: Hazrat Khizr Mosque

30 minutes

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…

5

Stop: Shah-i-Zinda

45 minutes

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!

What's included

  • βœ” Walking Tour
  • βœ” Guide service

Not included

  • ✘ Entrance fee to the monuments cost 6 $

Meeting Point & Pickup

From monument of Amir Timur you need to go to the right side till the entrance gate of Mausoleum of Amir Temur. A guide will wait you at the entrance and a black umbrella will be on his hands.

Languages Available

RussianEnglish

Good to Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Difficulty level of this excursion: medium. Only walking ability is required.
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious problem of legs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 hours.

From monument of Amir Timur you need to go to the right side till the entrance gate of Mausoleum of Amir Temur. A guide will wait you at the entrance and a black umbrella will be on his hands.

Russian, English.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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