A Walking Tour of Samarkand
Overview of the tour in Samarkand
Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a 2750-year history, and it is the same age as Rome, Athens, and Babylon. Samarkand is a bridge connecting the past, present, and future.
The sightseeing tour program includes:
The Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the burial place of Tamerlane and his descendants. You will hear related facts and legends.
Registan Square is a visiting card of Samarkand. I will tell you about the magnificent mosques and madrasahs located there.
Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque - You will admire its sky-blue dome and arch the size of the Milky Way.
Hazrat Khizr Mosque was reconstructed in the 19th century, replacing the one destroyed in the 13th century. The original mosque on this site dates back to the 8th century.
The memorial complex Shakhi-Zinda is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. It is believed that this is where the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, an associate of the Prophet Muhammad himself, is located.
This activity includes:
- Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
- Rigiston Square
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Hazrat Khizr Mosque
- Kusam-ibn-Abbas mausoleum
- Guide service
Our Guides
On arrival
The meeting point is at the entrance of Gur-Emir-Mausoleum, and I will be near the entrance.
Things to note
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.