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
159 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Friendly walking tour around beautiful Samarkand, Uzbekistan with Sitora.
Matthew K,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sitora the guide showed us around the key bits of her city, she was friendly, helpful and knew lots of interesting things. We started at the Amir Temur Mausoleum, she was easy to find. We took in the Registan complex (just as a fly by, it deserves its own tour), the Bibi-Khanim mausoleum and mosque, the across to Islom Karimov's burial site. We were shown Muslim burial at the cemetery and ended at the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, for us to explore in our own time. I would recommend this tour and particularly Sitora.
Good city tour full of historical facts about Samarkand
IldarG314,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a cool city tour with many interesting historical facts, not easy to remember everything. We booked the tour in Russian for 17 USD per person and visited a number of locations. There were just two of us in March and the guide. The tour lasted a little over 3 hours. We also had a short photo session in national dresses at Registan (around 70 usd for the pair), and our guide waited for us. Many thanks to our guide, Laziz!
Sightseeing tour, Samarkand
F4923YL ,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is very rich and educational. There was an immersion in the Timur Amir era and the fate of his family. Great for exploring the historical part of Samarkand! Special thanks to the guide for the stories and legends of the city and recommendations.
Excellent excursion in Samarkand
K8698NJelizabetht,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I saw this amazing tour, I wrote the guide directly because I couldn't book through the site, and everything was clear in terms of communication, consultations, guys are responsive, the tour itself is rich to see the city - the best option, all understood. The guides are good, everything prompts and after the tour you can clarify, address as local. The goodwill was felt throughout the tour. It's a great option to spend the day in Samarkand
Great afternoon out!
CloudyShute,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour guide, he was incredibly knowledgeable and funny, gave us a lot of information but in a succinct digestible way, and gave us time to walk and take in the sites ourselves. We learnt a lot and had a great day out. Definitely a highlight of our trip, thank you!
Samarkand tour
698saniyaa,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would like to recommend this tour, Laziz knows history, he tried to make us feel comfortable all the way. We also asked additional questions, This tour is especially useful for solo-travelers with a limited time for sightseeings.
Compact and tight tour of the main places of Samarkand
156alexandrf,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely walk, our guide was Laziz. Learned much about the history of Samarkand and its rulers.
Great tour
Escape20140540583,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fayoziddin was super knowledgeable and made the tour both informative and enjoyable;) Had good pics while understanding the history and culture of Uzbekistan
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