/9
Walking Tour to the Old Part of the City in Samarkand
Verified by:
FREETOUR.com
Provided by:
Sitora
Duration
3h 30min
Meeting point
Gur-Emir-Mausoleum
Languages
English, Russian
From €10
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
I will meet you near the Gur Emir Mausoleum, one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in Samarkand. I will tell you about important moments in Timur's life and reign, as well as his descendants and legends associated with the opening of his grave.
Then we will walk to Registan Square - the "calling card" of the city. This is the square where three majestic madrassas are located - Muslim schools of the 15th and 17th centuries. We will examine each madrasah from the inside and admire their spacious courtyard and small cells.
The next object is the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, named after Amir Temur's beloved wife. The grandeur of its dome was compared to the sky and the arch of the gate to the Milky Way.
Continuing our walk we will visit the Khazrati Khizr Mosque and admire the panorama of the city from the observation deck. Our last object is located on the territory of the ancient settlement of Afrasiab, which is 2750 years old. This is the Shahi-Zinda complex - the pearl of Samarkand.
The complex consists of very beautiful azure mausoleums of the 11th - 15th centuries. The interiors of the mausoleums are richly decorated by local and Iranian craftsmen.
Then we will walk to Registan Square - the "calling card" of the city. This is the square where three majestic madrassas are located - Muslim schools of the 15th and 17th centuries. We will examine each madrasah from the inside and admire their spacious courtyard and small cells.
The next object is the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, named after Amir Temur's beloved wife. The grandeur of its dome was compared to the sky and the arch of the gate to the Milky Way.
Continuing our walk we will visit the Khazrati Khizr Mosque and admire the panorama of the city from the observation deck. Our last object is located on the territory of the ancient settlement of Afrasiab, which is 2750 years old. This is the Shahi-Zinda complex - the pearl of Samarkand.
The complex consists of very beautiful azure mausoleums of the 11th - 15th centuries. The interiors of the mausoleums are richly decorated by local and Iranian craftsmen.
Read more
This activity includes:
- Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
- Rigiston Square
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Hazrat Khizr Mosque
Our Guides
Sitora
Ikrom
On arrival
The guide will be standing at the stairs to the Gur-Emir mausoleum. The female guide will be wearing a hijab. The male guide will be wearing a badge.
Things to note
Entrance tickets, food, and drinks are paid separately.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
Other tours in Samarkand
Samarkand Walking Tour
5 hours
8:30 AM, 9:00 AM
+3 More
€120
Discover Samarkand: History and Legends
3 hours
9:00 AM
From
€0
Tip based
Samarkand Across Centuries
5h 30min
9:00 AM, 3:00 PM
€65
Tour of Magic of Samarkand
6 hours
8:30 AM, 2:40 PM
€100
