A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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‘s Included
Walking Tour
Guide service
Entrance fee to the monuments cost 6 $
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!
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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
Reviews
116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide was very informative.
Annam H,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fayoziddin was an amazing guide. Very informative and cheerful We covered all the sights mentioned in the itinerary.
Great Guide, Great Experience!
awaisg2017,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Fayoziddin explained everything in detail but made it enjoyable and easy to follow. Had a great experience and would definitely recommend! 10/10 ⭐️
Samarkand in a glance
zaharawr,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have a very short time in Samarkand and decided to join this tour. Turned out it was excellent as what I’m looking for, Fayoziddin the tour guide explained and summarized the history of Samarkand. Keep in mind that this is a walking tour, prepare your feet, your body and have fun!
Great tour with a teacher as tour guide
Queenny C,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are so happy having decided to pick this tour amongst others. Our guide Fayoziddin is a teacher who does tour part time was very passionate about his city, very informative and crafted a very nice, balanced tour with quick stops for coffee and restroom. At the end of the tour, he also gave suggestions for restaurants. Highly recommend this tour
Samarkan Blue Me Away
Zubin D,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sitora, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, kind, and funny! She did a great job showing the sites. Would absolutely recommend her and this experience! The tour itself was also stunning. I saw some structures that I would have never seen otherwise, and it blew my expectations completely away.
Perfect introduction to the landmarks of Samarkand
Trip14960872104,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 4 hours city tour was great! Our guide, Fayoziddin is a teacher working part time as tour guide for the Love of his city so he can show it to the people like us, who interested in the beauty of Samarkan and the history behind it. Fayoziddin crafted a very complete tour with perfect logistic, so we can have coffee and bathroom breaks in between. Highly recommend a great tour with very reasonable price!
5 Stars!
D9318IKsarahs,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour of Samarkand's best sites! A very engaging, interactive, and informative guide, who delivers the perfect combination of history and culture, with a lovely touch of humour. A very attentive guide who catered to all the needs of the group to ensure it's the best experience possible. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 5 stars!!!
Understanding Samarkand in a few hours
Paradise08852470194,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Fayoziddin. He knows a lot and even stunned my history-degree husband. Within a few hours, he had us understand Samarkand. Before and after the walking tour, he kept in touch, was very fast in answering questions and made sure everything went smoothly.
Good value
w w,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide SITORA was informative and we all chatted up about our backgrounds, and it was a friendly group. I recommend it but I thought the tour ignored the “Asian“ part of Central Asia history and focused on religion.
number one
Davide P,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00a pleasant walk with Fayoziddin in the historic part of the city. The guide is culturally very knowledgeable and good at keeping attention high. He is also likeable and has a great sense of humor and speaks 5 languages. I recommend this tour to everyone to have a great introduction to the history of Samarkand and Uzbekistan and then be able to decide the places to visit (for a fee) already having an idea of what you are going to see.
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