Private Tour

Khiva Private Guided Sightseeing Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the highlights of Khiva, along with the city’s best kept secrets, on a private walking tour. Khiva, one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia, has a 2500-year-old history. Khizauv “Fort”, Kheykanik (the name of canal which run in the area), Kheykanik, Kheyvak and Khiva are some the names given to this unique city.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes lunch time

Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from meeting point or from your hotel in Khiva. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)

On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Itchan Kala

Ichan Qala Fort— is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. Present day Ichan Qala is open-air museum. It represents the old part of the city, surrounded with wall and turned into the State Historical Archaeological Museum. The area of Ichan Qala is 26 hectares. The feeling in Inner Fortress transfers people into the past in a city with narrow lanes, low houses, mosques, mausoleums and madrassahs (Quran or Koran schools). The sightseeing in Ichan Qala Fort: Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassa— (1855) Kalta Minor. Zindon— city jail. Kunya Ark (“Kuhna Ark” in Uzbek). Muhammad Rakhim Khan Madrassa— (1871). Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum. Islam Khoja Madrassa. Islam Khoja Minaret— the tallest minaret in the city (Note: climbing the minaret 100.000 sum per person and it is not included to the tour price). Juma Mosque— (1788). Tash Hauli Palace (“Stone Palace” in Uzbek)(Note: separate entrance) to the reception court (ishrat hauli).

6 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Entrance tickets to the monuments

English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip

Lunch

Islam Khoja Minaret— the tallest minaret in the city-climbing the minaret 10 usd per person

Walking on the wall of Ichan Kala 2 usd per person (entrance from Northern gate)

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