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Ancient Fortresses Tour With A Local Guide

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 45 minutes

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This tour is led by a local expert who is both your driver and English-speaking guide, making the trip smooth and personal. This creates a seamless and personal journey from start to finish.

Throughout the tour, we go beyond history: we talk about UZBEK CULTURE, TRADITIONS, EVERY DAY LIFE, and PERSONAL STORIES that bring the region to life. If you enjoy conversation, this tour offers rich and engaging discussions—customized to your interests.

The ancient fortresses we visit are located around 100 km away, making this a full-day trip of around 7 hours. But with an experienced local who truly loves sharing the history and spirit of Khorezm, the time flies by.

I will show you the best views and help you find great photo stops to make your trip unforgettable

If you’re looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, and fully immersive experience, this is the tour for you.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The tour lasts about 7 hours in total (driving hours included)

Wearing sneakers is recommended

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Ayaz-Kala

Ayaz Kala is very old place with two big fortresses in the Khorezm region. On this tour, you will visit these ancient fortresses, built over 2000 years ago. The main fortress is on top of a hill, where you can see beautiful views of the desert and the land around. You will walk through old the walls, see the ruins of buildings, and learn how this place was important in history. You will do on the tour: Walk around the ancient fortresses and look at the big walls. Learn about the history. Enjoy amazing views of the desert and the land. Take pictures of the beautiful place and hear interesting stories from a local guide. This is a peacful and special place, perfect for exploring and learning about the past.

35 minutes • Admission Included
2

Fortress Toprak Kala

Toprak Kala is an ancient city and fortress in the Khorezm region. It was built many centuries ago and was once an important place for the Khorezmshahs. On this tour, you will explore the remains of the fortress, which includes large walls and old buildings. You will get to walk around the ruins, imagine what life was like here long ago, and enjoy the quiet beauty of the area. What you will do on the tour: Walk through the ancient walls of the fortress. See the old ruins and learn about the history of Toprak Kala. Hear about how it was once a city in the Khorezm Kingdom. Take pictures of the beautiful, peaceful surroundings. This site offers a glimpse into the past and a chance to enjoy the peaceful desert landscape.

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

English speaking Guide

Entrance fee

Pick up / Drop off (Khiva/Urgench cities)

Optional

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Ancient Fortresses Tour With A Local Guide

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Reviews

4.95

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Visit of the forteresses around khiva

    Ines J,May 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We spend a great day visiting the forteresses with Sukhrab, We learned a lot about the forteresses and also about the Uzbek culture and the story of khoersm and Khiva It was a great experience and we really recommend it

  • Very nice tour

    Olivia M,May 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Alles super. Sukhrab was a weii informed and perfect guest. Take plenty of water, Sunscreen and a hat with you.

  • Fantastic Daytrip from Khiva

    Nathan J,May 4, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Sukhrab was a phenomenal guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. The tour was very well-paced, and I really enjoyed getting to chat with Sukhrab during the longer drives from Khiva to the fortresses and back.

  • Great trip

    Sophie Y,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a great time with Sukhrab who was responsive on WhatsApp in advance and arrived at our hotel on time. His car was clean and comfortable with good AC. Great English, easy to understand and he was happy to chat about all things Uzbekistan in addition to the fortresses. We highly recommend this!

  • Sukhrab was very...

    Erwin M,Apr 22, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Sukhrab was very knowledgeable on country region and history. Very pleasant trip with good vehicle and great driver. Even though very bad weather I enjoyed the sites a lot Thanks Sukhrab!

  • 5 star Fortress Trip

    Anna K,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Amazing trip to 3 desert fortresses - excellent guide spoke very good English - great local knowledge and really engaging - 6 hour round trip in total - pick up from outside hotel in Khiva - could t fault at all

  • Excellent day! We recommend!

    lesliedU4195GH,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had the most wonderful time exploring 3 old fortresses. Sukhrab was absolutely amazing. His english is super, he explains well and takes his time. He gave us amazing insight to the historia of the fortresses but also the history and current situation of his country in the super interesting conversations we had with him during the day. Private service. We highly recommend him if you want to go and check out some of the fortresses. He is also a very good and safe driver. 😊

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  • Recommended

    Safari803365,Apr 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a one-man event, but we had a great time. It was a tour with a fixed schedule, but the guide was very flexible and helpful. In addition to the historical story at the fortress, we also heard a lot about the town and Uzbekistan in the car. It was more fun conversation than explanation, so I really enjoyed the long journey. They speak in English that is very easy to hear, so I recommend this even if you are not very good at English!

  • Excellent excursion

    Leonardo P,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A perfect excursion. The landscape is beautiful, moving from fertile areas to a desert. The fortresses themselves are very interesting, you will see three in different degrees of conservation (or deterioration). However, the best thing about the tour is the driver and guide, Sukhrab, this is your company. He is a very friendly young man and speaks more than perfect English - by far the best we have known in two weeks at UZ. He knows the area like no one else and drives very well, to European taste - quiet and no dangerous overtaking. We were talking almost non-stop during the 5 hours of the tour, and he explained so many things about the country and its culture and society!

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  • Visits to ancient fortresses

    Luis P,Mar 24, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Sukhrab was extremely friendly. You caught us at the hotel and have a great drive. Very kind and during the trip was taking away all our doubts. He made with us the fortresses on foot and was always giving information and curiosities. 5*

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