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Home/Destinations/Samarkand/Silk Road History

Silk Road History Tours

Crossroads of empires: tours trace Samarkand’s Silk Road story, from the astronomer Ulugh Beg to Tamerlane’s empire and the caravans that made the city rich. A journey through history.

120 tours · prices per person, book with partner

A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
Samarkand
A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
5.0(241)·4 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Private Samarkand City Tour with Transport: Inside Attractions
−5%
Samarkand
Private Samarkand City Tour with Transport: Inside Attractions
5.0(213)·5–7 hours
from$65$68/ person
via Viator
Seven Lakes Day Tour from Samarkand (Private & Group Options)
Samarkand
Seven Lakes Day Tour from Samarkand (Private & Group Options)
4.7(144)·8–10 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes
Samarkand
Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes
4.9(89)·10–12 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Private Guided Tour with transport and photo spots
Samarkand
Samarkand Private Guided Tour with transport and photo spots
5.0(65)·5–6 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Tajikistan: All Inclusive Seven Lakes Tour From Samarkhand
Samarkand
Tajikistan: All Inclusive Seven Lakes Tour From Samarkhand
4.8(48)·11 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour - 2 days
Samarkand
Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour - 2 days
4.8(39)·2 days
from$218/ person
via Viator
Samarkand City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
4.9(34)·3h 30min
from$24/ person
via Viator
Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour
4.9(32)·4h 15min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Private Walking Tour: Registan & Shah-i-Zinda
Samarkand
Samarkand Private Walking Tour: Registan & Shah-i-Zinda
4.9(25)·3–4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Wine Tasting Tour in Samarkand
Samarkand
Wine Tasting Tour in Samarkand
4.2(21)·1 hour
from$85/ person
via Viator
Samarkand City Tour with a Professional Photographer
Samarkand
Samarkand City Tour with a Professional Photographer
4.7(21)·4–5 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Private 2-Day Aydarkul & Yurt Camp Tour: Samarkand-Bukhara
Samarkand
Private 2-Day Aydarkul & Yurt Camp Tour: Samarkand-Bukhara
4.3(20)·2 days
from$226/ person
via Viator
Samarkand City Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand City Tour
4.6(18)·7–9 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
From Samarkand: Day Trip to Tajikistan's Seven Lakes
Samarkand
From Samarkand: Day Trip to Tajikistan's Seven Lakes
4.4(17)·10 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Capital of Amir Timur Private Tour with Transport
Samarkand
Samarkand Capital of Amir Timur Private Tour with Transport
4.9(14)·6–8 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Private City Tour with Transport
Samarkand
Samarkand Private City Tour with Transport
5.0(12)·6h 20min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes
Samarkand
Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Ancient Silk Road Tour with Pickup and Lunch Option
Samarkand
Samarkand Ancient Silk Road Tour with Pickup and Lunch Option
4.3(11)·8 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Walking Tour History Culture and Hidden Gems
Samarkand
Samarkand Walking Tour History Culture and Hidden Gems
5.0(9)·4h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Walking Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand Walking Tour
4.4(8)·6–8 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
One Day Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand
Samarkand
One Day Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand
5.0(7)·10h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Silk Road Treasures Samarkand Full Day Tour
Samarkand
Silk Road Treasures Samarkand Full Day Tour
4.8(5)·6–8 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Highlights Tour with Traditional Bread Experience
Samarkand
Samarkand Highlights Tour with Traditional Bread Experience
4.6(5)·5–6 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Hidden Seven Lakes of Tajikistan from Samarkand Tour
Samarkand
Hidden Seven Lakes of Tajikistan from Samarkand Tour
4.8(5)·10–13 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square
Samarkand
Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square
5.0(5)·6–7 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Samarkand: Scenic Hike & Mountain Escape in Ohalik Valley
Samarkand
Samarkand: Scenic Hike & Mountain Escape in Ohalik Valley
4.8(5)·4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Half Day Walking Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand Half Day Walking Tour
5.0(5)·3h 30min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Classic City Tour with Transport
Samarkand
Samarkand Classic City Tour with Transport
5.0(5)·6 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
The Golden City of Samarkand: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Samarkand
The Golden City of Samarkand: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
3.8(4)·1 hour
from$7/ person
via Viator
Samarkand: Unexplored Crossroad of Civilization!
Samarkand
Samarkand: Unexplored Crossroad of Civilization!
5.0(4)·6–8 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Bike Tour: Top Highlights & Hidden Neighbourhoods
−32%
Samarkand
Samarkand Bike Tour: Top Highlights & Hidden Neighbourhoods
5.0(3)·2 hours
from$26$39/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup and Drop off
Samarkand
Samarkand Horseback Riding Tour with Pickup and Drop off
5.0(2)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Discoveries A Tour of Timeless Wonders with a Guide
Samarkand
Samarkand Discoveries A Tour of Timeless Wonders with a Guide
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour
5.0(1)·4–5 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Full Day Tour of Iconic Monuments and Hidden Gems
Samarkand
Samarkand Full Day Tour of Iconic Monuments and Hidden Gems
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Tour of Samarkand with a Local Expert
Samarkand
Private Walking Tour of Samarkand with a Local Expert
5.0(1)·4–5 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Private Silk Road Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand Private Silk Road Tour
6h 30min
from$177/ person
via Viator
Samarkand: Private Tour of Silk Road Wonders & Hotel Pickup
Samarkand
Samarkand: Private Tour of Silk Road Wonders & Hotel Pickup
6 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Self Guided Audio Tour of Samarkand Historic Landmarks
Samarkand
Self Guided Audio Tour of Samarkand Historic Landmarks
6h 30min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Enchanting Samarkand Silk Road Wonders with Dinner and Wine
Samarkand
Enchanting Samarkand Silk Road Wonders with Dinner and Wine
3h 20min–3h 50min
from$180/ person
via Viator
Full Day Seven Lakes Tour from Samarkand and All Included
Samarkand
Full Day Seven Lakes Tour from Samarkand and All Included
10–11 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Registan Gur e Amir and Hidden Streets Walking Tour
Samarkand
Samarkand Registan Gur e Amir and Hidden Streets Walking Tour
3h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Private City Tour of Old Samarkand City with Transport
Samarkand
Private City Tour of Old Samarkand City with Transport
5–7 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz
Samarkand
Private Tour from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz
8 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Walking Tour 5 Iconic Sites and Optional Extra Stop
Samarkand
Samarkand Walking Tour 5 Iconic Sites and Optional Extra Stop
4–6 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Samarkand walking tour with group
Samarkand
Samarkand walking tour with group
4 min–4h
from$10/ person
via Viator
Private Samarkand City Tour with Transportation
−9%
Samarkand
Private Samarkand City Tour with Transportation
5–8 hours
from$54$60/ person
via Viator

Silk Road History in Samarkand — FAQ

Why was Samarkand important on the Silk Road?
It was a great trading and cultural hub for centuries.
Who was Tamerlane?
The 14th-century conqueror who made Samarkand his capital.
What is the Ulugh Beg Observatory?
A 15th-century observatory built by the astronomer king.

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