Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour
Overview
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4 hours 15 minutes
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There is so much history and beauty to uncover in Samarkand, so it's a fantastic idea to schedule a trip. Your guide will take you to a number of locations during this private trip, including mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums. Throughout the tour, you will be chauffeured about in a private, air-conditioned car, and your guide will make arrangements for a delectable lunch to be enjoyed en route.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
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!
Options
Private Samarkand City tour
Duration: 6 hours Car
Samarkand City with Tou Group
What‘s Included
Walking Tour
Professional English Guide
Entrance fee to the monuments
Entry/Admission - Gur Emir Mausoleum
Entry/Admission - Registan
Entry/Admission - Bibi Khanym Mosque
Entry/Admission - Shah-i-Zinda
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended Tour Guide (Sam)
Aristo S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Samarkand is a great city. This tour gives me a very good understanding about the city and its history. The length and the depth of the tour is appropriate for anybody. It is 4 hours tour and covering key historical sites in the city. If you decide to dive deeper, you can do so individually. Our tour guide, Samandar (Sam), even gave us overview of additional places to visit in Samarkand. I highly recommend this tour company for their professionalism. Special thanks to Sam for his knowledge sharing and kindness.
Great to get to know Samarkand in a fun way
nielsvI293HP,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and extensive explanations about the history, culture and facts of the city. Sitora did a wonderful job as a guide. She had a folder with pictures to clarify stuff, and was open for any questions.
Great experience
sachikou910,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very informative and knowable about the history and background of the each site.
Very Educational tour
wenghengc,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Zarshet is very knowledgeable about thr history of each monuments . We had a very educational journey during our short stay here in Samarkand.
Good but be sure what will happen
dkberman,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Pro: Our guide was a very enthusiastic student who loved history and very happy to share his knowledge in excellent English. Great insight we never would have had otherwise. Misunderstanding: We got to Registan Square and admired from outside. Guide said going in was not included, which he probably meant the entrance fee, which we realized not included, but we thought he meant there wasn't time on the program to go in. Tour was listed as 0900-1400. At noon we got to the last place and he declared tour was over. Didn't ask if we wanted to (pay) to go into Registan, which we would have, had we been asked. Con: Guide said disparaging things about the ethnic group I belong to, although he didn't know that. Made us feel uncomfortable.
Outstanding tour and guide!
Lorraine K,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding guide. Really kind and informative, so knowledgeable and helpful. He made the tour really enjoyable. Incredible city. James, Ireland
Sites of Samarkand
A C,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour taking in all the major sites in this beautiful city. All were well worth seeing - it was an amazing experience. Our guide Zarnigor was lovely; so knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great experience
Subhan A,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable and professional Guide. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience in samarkand.
Samarkand tour
Meander801581,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was in time and very courteous. He explained things very well and did not rush things.we stopped for lunch also
Tour of Samarkand
Alessandra M,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Our Italian guide picked us up from our hotel and we started the tour We really enjoyed it! I recommend taking this tour to better understand the history of this fabulous city!
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