Free Tour of the Old City of Samarkand
Overview
Then we will walk to Registan Square - the "calling card" of the city. This is the square where three majestic madrassas are located - Muslim schools of the 15th and 17th centuries. We will examine each madrasah from the inside and admire its spacious courtyard and small cells.
The next object is the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, named after Amir Temur's beloved wife. The grandeur of its dome was compared to the sky and the arch of the gate to the Milky Way.
Continuing our walk, we will visit the Khazrati Khizr Mosque and admire the panorama of the city from the observation deck. Our last object is located on the territory of the ancient settlement of Afrasiab, which is 2750 years old. This is the Shahi-Zinda complex - the pearl of Samarkand.
The complex consists of very beautiful azure mausoleums dating back to the 11th-15th centuries. Local and Iranian craftsmen richly decorate the interiors of the mausoleums.
This activity includes:
- Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
- Rigiston Square
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Hazrat Khizr Mosque
Our Guides
On arrival
The guide will be standing at the stairs to the Gur-Emir mausoleum. Please provide your phone number so that the guide can contact you. Please do not be late. The guide will wait for you within 15 minutes after the start of the tour.
Things to note
This is a walking tour. We will visit 5 locations, of which we will go inside 3 monuments, and I will tell you about 2 monuments from the outside. During the tour, it is advisable to take with you:
1. Water
2. Sunglasses
2. Headwear to protect yourself from the sun
We will be entering mosques and holy places, so it is recommended to dress so that your shoulders and knees are covered. Or you can take extra clothes with you to put on when entering. If you do not have them, it is okay, you will be given scarves and skirts at the entrance to the mosque.
Entrance tickets, food, and drinks are paid separately.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
