Samarkand Full Day Tour of Iconic Monuments and Hidden Gems
Description
Step back in time on a guided Samarkand tour. Explore the stunning Registan, ancient mausoleums, and vibrant bazaars while uncovering the stories behind this Silk Road city. A perfect blend of history, culture, and local insights—experience Samarkand like a true insider! Or Discover Shakhrisabz on a day trip from Samarkand, featuring historic sites, scenic views, and local insights
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore Registan Square with a local guide, discovering the history, architecture, and symbolism of Samarkand’s most famous landmark and its three iconic madrasahs
Discover the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, burial place of Amir Timur, and explore the history, architecture, and legends of the Timurid Empire with a local guide
Visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, a monumental Timurid landmark, and hear the stories behind its scale, history, and restoration
Walk through Siab Bazaar with your guide, the liveliest market in Samarkand. Discover local flavors, traditional bread, dried fruits, spices, and everyday life of the city
Shah-i-Zinda, a stunning complex of ancient mausoleums known for its exquisite blue tiles and religious importance.
Discover the Ulugh Beg Observatory, where one of the world’s greatest medieval astronomers studied the stars. Learn about ancient science and the giant sextant used for precise calculations
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will pick you up at the location you specified. He will be waiting for you holding a sign with the name of the lead traveler.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Akmal was an excellent guide, who showed us the main sights and worked around our own preferences, for example also spending some time in the old Jewish Quarter. Having his own car made sight-seeing in the heat a lot easier. Like with any guide, help your guide to help you by setting out any personal preferences (for example, when you want to take a break, types of food, etc) so that (s)he can factor that in to their planning of your day.
