Private Tour
Best of Khiva: Private Guided Tour (Airport pick up option)
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore the enchanting ancient city of Khiva on a captivating walking tour that will transport you back in time to the heart of Silk Road history. Nestled in the Uzbek desert, Khiva boasts a labyrinth of narrow streets lined with stunning examples of Islamic architecture, bustling bazaars, and centuries-old madrasas and minarets. Your journey begins at the majestic walls of the UNESCO-listed Itchan Kala, the old town, where every step reveals a new story etched in the intricate tile work of buildings like the Kalta Minor and the Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasa. Wander through bustling squares where merchants still trade as they have for centuries, and soak in the vibrant colors of local crafts and textiles.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance tickets to the monuments
Tour Guide Historian
Climbing the highest Tower additional fee 15 usd
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Ancient Khiva
Mashal 128 Khiva Uzbekistan
Deshon Qala Guest House
Khorezm Street 69a Khiva Uzbekistan
Khiva Boyjon Ota
Zargarlar 51a Khiva Uzbekistan
Hotel Sarbon Khiva
Gazchi Khiva Uzbekistan
What To Expect
Itchan Kala
09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Ichan-kala (translated as “Inner town”). Ichan-kala - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia consisting of: - Ata-Darvaza, Kunya- Ark; - Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan; - Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan; - Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva; - Tash Hauli, where the harem of 40 concubines was; - Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan; - Pahlavan Mahmud Gates, Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin, - Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum - one of the best works of Khivian architecture - mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud - done in the tradition of Khorezm architecture of XVIIIXIX centuries and Pahlavan Mahmud Gates, - Islam-Khoja Madrassah - was built in 1908 by Islam-Hoja of the Prime Minister of Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country, is an early example of the architecture of the XIV century. - Mosque and Jami Minaret. Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel
Citadel Kunya-ark
Kunya-Ark «old castle» was built in the end of 17th century in 1686-1688 by Anushakhan’s son Arangakhan. The total size of the fortress is 130х93 metre. The fortress included a hall for official reception, khan’s office, mosques, mint, as well as many other outbuildings. Today, there are only a few buildings of Kunya-Ark fortress: kurinishhona (room for reception of people); Ak-Sheikh Bobo’s cell; the eastern gate with room for guarding; summer and winter mosques and harem. Ak-Sheikh Bobo’s cell was dwelling of Ak-Sheikh Bobo. Later it served as observation tower and a warehouse where gunpowder was stored. Kurinishhona building was built in the years 1686-1688 by Arang Khan. But in the middle of the XVIII century, during the invasion of Iranians it was destroyed. In 1804-1806 the building was erected by Eltazur-khan.
Options
Airport pick up included Tour
Transfer Service
Pickup included
Private Khiva Walking City Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Khiva
marisabarri0,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was great 5 stars. From the moment they picked us up everything ran smoothly. Our guide Lily was the best. She was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Great tour
D3163JAjennyh,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide (Maya) was great. Lots of information and very patient every time we wanted to stop and shop during the tour. They also planned our pick up and dropoff to airport and helped us to make dinner reservations. Definitely recommend doing khiva with a guide, the old city is a labyrinth of alleys and doorways.
A very nice experience that I fully recommend.
596archil,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide spoke perfect French and gave us a very interesting and comprehensive guided tour about khiva and its history.
Great experience
Eugenio F,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent organization, the guide speaks very good English, during the tour gave me all the information to better understand the history of Khiva
Best choise for Khiva
secretway,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went in Khiva only for a day but with the wonderful guide we had the possibility to see all and to know also history and legends of Khiva...5 stars for the perfect italian language of the guide!
Helpful and efficient
Goedgedaan,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Madaminjon was really helpful with arranging the tour and tailoring it to our needs. The guide he arranged was also quite knowledgable and helped up move through Khiva with ease.
Highly recommend this tour
Rachel K,
Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide, Nilufer, was excellent. I really appreciated her explanations and stories. Walking with a guide ensured that I would see everything.
Khiva with an expert see all the sites if you have a short time only
suzanne k,
Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole tour was fantastic It saved me a lot of time to go with the guide to visit the best places. She explained the history and is so knowlegable. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend this tour with the lovely guide.
Great tour with Nargis
Simon T,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Wondeeful exploration of this marvellous city. Nargis brought everything to life - the mosques, madrassahs and museums.
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