Samarkand City Tour
Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
1 Day (6–8 hours)
Max 10 People
Easy
Tour Guide
Description
Samarkand is one of the oldest cities of the Silk Road and a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this private full-day tour (about 6–8 hours) your own guide takes you through its most famous landmarks and tells the stories behind them: the history, the architecture and the culture that made Samarkand a legend.
The start time is flexible and the day can be adjusted to your interests and pace, which makes it ideal for history lovers, culture lovers and anyone who wants to see Samarkand in a relaxed, personal way.
Not included: entrance fees to sites and museums, lunch, gratuities and personal expenses.
Itinerary
Your private guide meets you at your hotel or accommodation in Samarkand to start the day.
The heart of Samarkand, framed by three majestic madrasahs: Ulugh Beg, built by Timur's grandson as a centre of learning; Sher-Dor, with its famous lion mosaics; and Tilla-Kari, rich in gold decoration.
The tomb of Amir Timur (Tamerlane), crowned by a soaring ribbed dome and covered in fine tilework. Learn how his reign shaped Central Asia.
A traditional lunch at a local restaurant or teahouse: plov, samsa, shashlik or lagman. Your guide will help you with the menu.
The remains of one of the world's oldest observatories, built in the 15th century by the ruler and astronomer Ulugh Beg.
An avenue of richly tiled mausoleums around the tomb of Qusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, and a place of pilgrimage for centuries.
Built by Timur in the 14th century and named after his wife, once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.
Samarkand's lively traditional market, full of spices, fresh and dried fruit, bread, sweets, textiles and handicrafts.
Your guide brings you back to your hotel or any place you like in the city.
What's Included
- Private English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport between sites in a comfortable private vehicle
- Bottled water
Tour Map
- 1Registan Square
- 2Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
- 3Ulugh Beg Observatory
- 4Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
- 5Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- 6Siyob Bazaar
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