Samarkand Walking Tour

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On this walking day trip you see the most the city has to offer and explore new areas and hear all about ancient history from your local guide. Go at your own pace on this private tour.

Start your tour with the most photogenic places in Uzbekistan complex of Shah-i-Zinda

Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand

Don’t miss a chance to buy the best postcards in Samarkand

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

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.

What To Expect

Shah-i-Zinda

The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Hazrat Khizr Mosque

Hazrat Hizr Mosque— named in honor of a mythical saint, travelers have a good view of old town from the top. There have been several buildings on this site. It was first a Zoroastrian temple, but was sacked and converted into a mosque soon after the Arab invasion. The present mosque dates from 1854 and has finely painted ceilings and plasterwork. Atop there is mausoleum of the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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