Khiva Walking Tour
Description
Start point: Main gate of the city (Western gate - Ata Darvaza). Start Time: summer recommended start earlier) Duration: 4-5 hours. Description: - Muhammad Aminkhan medrese (the largest in this territory). - Kalta Minor minaret. - Kunya Ark (ancient citadel - panoramic view tower, coinage yard, summer and winter Khan Reception). - Muhammad Rahimkhan II medrese. - Djuma mosque (columned mosque, more than 120 carved columns). - Tosh Hovli Palace (second Khan Palace with Harem). - Kutlug Murad medrese (museum of surrealist paintings). - Allakulikhan medrese. - East Gates + Said Niyaz mosque and medrese. - Islamkhudja complex (symbol of Khiva, medrese-applied art museum, minaret - the tallest minaret in this region). - Islamkhudja school (first modern and secular school). - Pahlavan Makhmud complex (cherry in the cake of your visit). - Along the way we have the opportunity to see how the local bread is prepared in a clay oven (not guaranteed, it depends on luck))) )
Tour Options
Itinerary
- The "City of a Thousand Minarets", "Open-air Museum", "City as 1001 Nights of Shahrazad". - The first city in Central Asia that was accepted into the world heritage list of UNESCO. - The most authentic city in Central Asia. - The only city in Central Asia that stands in the same place where it was founded. - The city has 2 Khan's residences, more than 10 minarets, more than 20 madrassas, about 5 mosques and mausoleums of saints and etc.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet the guests at the main gates (Ota Darvoza - Western gates) or we can pick up the tourists from the hotel which is inside or outside the city of Ichan Kala
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
This is a scam. The guide never came at the designated place and time. The phone number given +998999650205 does not work. Messages through trip advisor are not answered. Please do not trust this service provider.
The guide did not turn up. The operator's phone number does not work.
We booked the walking trip way in advance, just to find out this trip is a scam. We tried contacting the guide the day before and before the trip for confirmation, but the number "does not exist". There were no other contact methods, such as whatsapp, telegram nor in-app. There were only email confirmation from Trip Advisor but not the supplier. We arrived at the meeting point on time (0800 local time), and there was no guide. We are still at the meeting point. We requested a full refund and will file a complaint
The tour was good and the guide was knowledgeable. Sometimes felt a bit scripted and not very personal. Overall worthwhile having the tour to appreciate local details.
The old town within the city walls is fairly compact but with a lot to see so is absolutely ideal for a walking tour. It can get very hot but the pace of the tour is good and there are so many things to look at and to hear about that you are distracted and the time flys. Would recommend.
Great guide! She was very knowledgeable, very kind and warm. We learned a lot from her and we are happy we chose this tour! You can't visit Khiva without a tour guide, the city is filled with history, so highly recommend!
We had a great time! The tour is totally worth it! Three hours were a perfect time frame for this beautiful city. All our questions were kindly answered! Be aware that you have to pay 200,000 som pro person at the entrance to the old town.
A very experienced and knowledgeable guide gave my wife and I a tour of Khiva. She explained the historical and cultural significance of palaces and maddrasas. Highly recommended.
This was a great tour, jam-packed with information. My guide, Moxira, grew up in the Ichan Qala (her parents still live there), so she had an insider,'s perspective. Her knowledge was quite detailed. She met me right on time at my hotel and has a pleasant personality that adds to the enjoyment of the tour. Would definitely recommend.
Very good tour. Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Relaxing tour with nice stops on the way. I would recommend this tour.
