Private Tour

Dushanbe City Tour & Hissar Fortress

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the new capital of Tajikistan Dushanbe and the ancient town Hissar. Today you will go to the fortress of Hisar (VII–XVII centuries), which is 35 km away from the city. There are fortified areas and a citadel on this historical site. The fortress served as the residence of the Emir of Bukhara. Its location was on a high hill, and the gun loopholes protected a 1-meter wall. Inside the fortress, there was a garden, and opposite, there was a lively market with a caravanserai and shops. After you willvisit main sights of Dushanbe: National Museum, Mosque, Bazar, independence square.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

What To Expect

Hisor Fortress

Our city tour will start with a visit to Hissor Fortress, one of the main historical sights of the country, about half an hour's drive from the city. The fortress was built about 3000 years ago, during the heyday, when the routes of the Great Silk Road passed near Hissar. The Hissar Fortress is one of the oldest and largest architectural monuments of Central Asia. Now it is an open-air museum with an area of 86 hectares, located on the site of an ancient settlement. It is located 30 km from the capital of Tajikistan. For a long time, the Hissar fortress served as the residence of the governor of the Emir of Bukhara. To date, only two cylindrical towers and structures around the main gate, forming a pointed arch, and built on the instructions of the emir of Bukhara in the XVI century.

3 hours•Admission Included

National Museum of Antiquities

The Museum is proud to own artifacts of the Eneolithic and Bronze Age from the agricultural settlement of Sarazm, a site included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The finds dating from the Hellenistic period coming from the Oxus Temple excavated at the site of Takht-i Sangin on the banks of the Amu Darya River are unique. The highlight of the Museum is the "Buddha in Nirvana", an almost 13-meter statue made of clay, which is today one of the largest ancient monuments of Buddhism in the world.

50 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Hissar Fortress

Duration: 3 hours: Explore the Hissar Fort
Dushanbe -Hisar - Dushanbe
Sedan
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Oriz was a phenomenal...
Alec S,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Oriz was a phenomenal guide. He tailored the tour to meet our needs. He was kind, knowledgeable, and personable. Highly recommend.
Punctual, reliable and...
PuayYork L,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Punctual, reliable and knowledgeable in sharing information. Generally, a positive experience and excellent way to visit the city.
First Timers .. this is your perfect tour.
AFRAH A,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Hokim was an amazing tour guide , very well organized and always on time. The tour is perfect for first timers and you’ll be done almost by 2 pm. Highly recommended
Fun Day exploring Dunshabe and the Hissar Fortress
Robert R,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
So much fun exploring Dunshabe and the Hissar Fortress this trip was so well planned in terms of efficiency and accommodating my goals and objectives it was the perfect way to see the highlights of Dunshabe and to sneak out of town for a bit to see the Hissar Fortress....great tour organized by a great guide Oriz who was so kind and accommodating I'll never forget this wonderful day.
I can't wait to come back and enjoy another tour!
Michael S,
May 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Tajikistan is rich in history and extremely beautiful. Every place we stopped at I was welcomed with open arms. Dave was very knowledgeable and passionate about his country. He was just as excited about showing me the sights, trying new foods as I was. Only downside is, I was alone for business and my wife couldn't enjoy it with me.