A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

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

Guide service

Entrance fee to the monuments cost 6 $

Coffee and/or Tea

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!

50 minutes • Admission Not Included

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!

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

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