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.
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!
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
What‘s Included
Walking Tour
Guide service
Entrance fee to the monuments cost 6 $
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour of five historic sites in Samarkand.
T8884TBbrianw,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our tour of five historic sites in Samarkand with Sam our tour guide. Sam spoke good English and gave a good insight into each of the buildings visited. It was a small group so it felt quite like a personal experience. He was happy to answer any questions we had. The tour was about 4 hrs which was fine and enjoyed the walk between locations which wasn’t too far. Nice way to spend the afternoon. Thanks Sam :-)
Great tour of historical places in Samarkand
gabrielaxelg,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it. Parvina is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! As a bonus, she took us to the local market and shared excellent tips for dining and sightseeing in Samarkand.
Amazing Introduction to the City
thanichar2026,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Parvina is an amazing guide with thorough knowledge of Samarkand. She can also recommend placed to go on other days of our trip. It was an amazing introduction to Samarkand that upgraded our experience.
Great first day experience
kimcS5667IQ,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Samandar was our tour guide and he was very kind super knowledgeable about the history of Samarkand and Uzbekistan. It was a good activity for your first day in Samarkand to understand the lay out of the city and some basic info about all the amazing things you are seeing!
Informative and fun walking tour
Departure00296098818,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fayoziddin is a very good guide: he knows a lot of things and he's also ironic, so he makes the visit very funny. The tour lasted almost 4 hours and we covered the main attractions in Samarkand (of course in 4 hours you can't visit all of them from inside but we managed to visit a couple). Super recommended 😉
Best place to preview Samarkand's city sights
REN T,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Starting from the Guri Amir Mausoleum, you will visit five of the most popular sights within walking distance in 3 or 4 hours. This time our guide Fayoziddin is a long-time guide and a university lecturer, so the explanation was good enough. The style was to allow free time after the explanation, and the length of the free time was tailored to the participants' wishes (5-15 minutes). Time management is perfect. Some of the sightseeing spots are explained from the outside, not inside. We recommend taking time out to see the places you want to see more deeply. Don't forget to use water or sunscreen as the sun is strong in hot weather!
Samarcanda Walking Tour
Opr23,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice walking tour in Samarcanda with a very small group. Sam the guide was nice and made sure to provide lots of information about the city and Uzbek history. Second tour booked with this operator, definitely recommended as they really know how to make travelers happy.
Amazing walking tour hosted by an actual teacher
Remus D,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide parvina spoke english and not only did she give us an amazing tour she went way out of her way to make sure we have a great time and we did. The best thing is that she works as a teacher and she was able to teach us about the amazing samarkand history
Excellent tour, perfect to discover the beauty of Samarkand
PierreMarie R,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent city tour, very smooth and showing all the beauty of Samarkand. Our guide Samandar was excellent: great English and very knowledgeable about the city, country and monuments history. He has the right level of details and adapt to your pace. The full tour (if you chose to go through all 5 monuments / places) lasts about 6hrs, depending on how long you stay…and while entry tickets are additional as you wish to step inside each, every single one truly deserves it.
Amazing Tour
Happiness17034217392,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ikrom was an amazing guide for this tour, the amount of history and information this city has to offer, he has it all covered. Was a nice walk through the city and he helped to answer all the questions we had
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