A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
Overview
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4 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Gur Emir Mausoleum
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 you will be captivated by the “starry sky”! We will see from inside!
Registan
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 the times when these buildings served as religious schools and scientific centers, “read” the plots of the facades and simply enjoy the beauty of the complex. We will see from outside!
What‘s Included
Walking Tour
Guide service
Entrance fee to the monuments cost 6 $
Options
Samarkand Private Walking Tour
Duration: 7 hours: The walking tour can be finished earlier or later consist of your interest.
Dear Guests : This private tour program will take you to all the main sights of Samarkand city.
A Professional Guide Service: You can, consist of your interest, add or cut any destinations of our beautiful city.
A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
A Group Walking Tour : In English Language
Let’s discover our beautiful destinations together with a group!
Duration: 4 hours
Main destination:: - Gur Emir Mausoleum
- Registan Square
- Bibi Khanym Mosque
- Hazrat Khizr Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda Comlex
A City Tour Of Samarkand
A Group Walking Tour: In Russian Language
Let’s discover our beautiful destinations together with a group!
Duration: 4 hours
Main destinations: - Gur Emir Mausoleum
- Registan Square
- Bibi Khanym Mosque
- Hazrat Khizr Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda
Reviews
167 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Laziz
Road10566522645,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. Nice hiking in all the beautiful pestoes of Samarkand. Thanks for the tour again. Good guide
Balanced view of history
countolaf123,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a group tour and our guide was Fayozuddin. He is an excellent guide with a deep knowledge of local history. He was very open about his thoughts and had a balanced perspective about historical figures and events. Our group did have a couple if tourists who were not very diplomatic. But Fayamozuddin handled them with poise. All in all, he is an excellent guide and made our tour memorable.
great experience
leepV1604II,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great tour and great guide . Sitora is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Super Tour Guide. Don't miss him.
magnetiq,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have taken walking tour at every city: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent. I must say that Fay was by far the best tour guide of them all. He was very personable and humorous. Very knowledgeable and took extra time to ensure we got the best value. He made the whole session really worth going for. So I recommend you do not miss his session. Highly recommended! I would rate him 10 out of 5. :)
A great tour!
676eliset,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour! Our guide Fayoziddin was so lovely and we learned so much from him throughout the tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable and so friendly. Overall great vibes and would definitely recommend booking!
Beautiful tour
nikolayb799,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking tour left an exceptionally pleasant experience! The route was well thought out: we saw the most iconic sights (Tamerlan mausoleum, Registan Square, mosques). Separately I want to mention the guide - the story was lively, fascinating and with interesting details. It felt like a man really loved what he did. Thank you, Laziz! The pace of the walk was comfortable, without haste, with the opportunity to look around and ask questions, take photos. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly. Definitely recommended!
Great walking tour
Camilla S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended private walking tour with Javlonbek Very knowledgeable and friendly guide Well paced visit You will learn about all the key monuments of Samarkand
Tour of the main attractions in Samarkand
Dimastik,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the main historical attractions in the centre of Samarkand proved to be truly memorable and interesting. Firstly, because the architecture itself is incredibly beautiful, secondly, we had an excellent guide with us - Laziz, who was very interesting in telling historical facts about the ruler of Tamerlan and about every cultural heritage site of the city. Apart from this beautiful tour, Laziz gave us just a swanky tour of 7 lakes. In general I recommend this company and Laziz especially, do not regret a drop of time and the prices are excellent for the tours. Great job guys, keep level and wish you many more guests happy.
A geat experience!
catherinedE208TA,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walking tour, very detailed explanations about the history and culture and always highlighting that this is from an Uzbeck perspective, as history is always a tale that has as many versions as there are tellers. The group was lovely as well.
Good focus on Samarkand and Uzbekistan
Companion441184,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide is fantastic. It has a clear, historical focus based on a selection of typical periods of Uzbek history. He makes his point of view methodologically clear beforehand by explaining, in the spirit of constructivism, that his inner Uzbek view must be that of Azerbaijanis or Kazakhs, for example. In addition comes his friendly manner, which is characterized by humor. I think he communicates in such a way that people with different backgrounds, different degrees of education and different interests will get their money's worth. I highly recommend him. Andy
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