A Walking Tour of Samarkand

Duration: 3h 30min
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Provided by Fayoziddin
English
English  |  2:00 PM & 9:00 AM
EVERY DAY
Russian
Russian  |  9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
EVERY DAY
€10

Overview of the tour in Samarkand

Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a 2750-year history, and it is the same age as Rome, Athens, and Babylon. Samarkand is a bridge connecting the past, present, and future.

The sightseeing tour program includes:

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 there.

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.

This activity includes:

  • Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
  • Rigiston Square
  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque
  • Shah-i-Zinda
  • Hazrat Khizr Mosque
  • Kusam-ibn-Abbas mausoleum
  • Guide service

Our Guides

Fayoziddin  — Guide of A Walking Tour of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Fayoziddin

Meeting point

Gur amir

On arrival

The meeting point is at the entrance of Gur-Emir-Mausoleum, and I will be near the entrance.

Things to note

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

English
English  |  2:00 PM & 9:00 AM
EVERY DAY
Russian
Russian  |  9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
EVERY DAY
€10
Tours Organized by Fayoziddin