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Amazing excursion with wonderful guide Jafar
Wonderful excursion with a very experienced and knowledgeable guide! Many thanks to Jafar for taking the time to point out the things we were interested in!
Samarkand day trip
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Price from
- $65 / person
- Location
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- HI, AR, DE, RU
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Silk Road Travellers
Description
We invite you to visit majestic, beautiful Samarkand city. In this tour you will visit places such as: - Guri Emir mausoleum (XVc.) - Registan square with 3 huge madrasahs: Ulughbek (XVc.), Shirdar (XVIIc.) & Tillakori (XVIIc.), - Shahi Zindah necropolis (XIc.) - Ulughbek Observatory (XVc.), - Bibi Khanum mosque (XIV-XVc.) & Siyab bazaar.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18–55)
- $65
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Samarkand
1. Meet at Samarkand railway station/ Samarkand International Airport. We invite you to visit majestic, beautiful Samarkand city. In this tour you will visit places such as: - Guri Emir mausoleum (XVc.) - Registan square with 3 huge madrasahs: Ulughbek (XVc.), Shirdar (XVIIc.) & Tillakori (XVIIc.), - Shahi Zindah necropolis (XIc.) - Ulughbek Observatory (XVc.), - Bibi Khanum mosque (XIV-XVc.) & Siyab bazaar. 2. At the end of tour drop off to Samarkand railway station/ Samarkand International airport or hotel.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Service of Professional Guide
Bottled water
Not included
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal Expenses
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up may be at Samarkand railway station as well.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
13 reviews
How it compares in Samarkand
- No. 31 by number of reviews among 167 tours in Samarkand
- Starting price $65 is close to the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Samarkand
Excurgo comparison of 167 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Samarkand day trip take?
Samarkand day trip lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Samarkand day trip cost?
Prices start at $65 per person for this Samarkand experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Samarkand day trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Samarkand day trip for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up may be at Samarkand railway station as well. Pickup points include City Palace Hotel Tashkent.
What languages is Samarkand day trip offered in?
The experience is available in HI, AR, DE, RU, KO, CMN, JA, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Samarkand day trip worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Silk Road Travellers.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Great
The Guide, was Friendly and very professional. He took time. Very good explanation about everything.Very good experience. Thank you.
3
Brilliant young guide - from monuments to cooking your own plov !
We hired a guide, Bekjon, for 3 days to give us a tour of Samarkand and the environs. Really, he could not have been better. He is just finishing his degree and does the guides in high season, his studies in low season. he picked us up from the airport, he took us around the sites (wonderful sites !), he took us through the very complicated country history, he took us to Amir Timur's birthtown, via mountains and an amazing tandoor lamb, and he took us back to his house to meet his father, friend and nephew where we cooked plov! So friendly, so attuned to what we wanted and needed, one of the very best guides I have encountered. bekjonnosirov4218@icloud.com, whatsapp +998 94 357 42 18
A
Amazing guide with incredible knowledge
Amazing tour of Samarkand's UNESCO sites with Olimjon! His deep knowledge and passion brought the history to life. Highly recommend this unforgettable experience!
M
Great tour
Samarkand is full of incredible sites. Olinjon was a wonderful guide, he was extremity knowledgeable and interesting and went out of his way to make the tour memorable.
A
Great Day Private Tour of Samarkand
Muhammed was amazing and he was very flexible with my friend and I. He was knowledgeable and had a good sense of the city and its history. He did not push us and let us decide our speed. Muhammed had good recommendations and was always accommodating. I highly suggest him as a tour guide for the day in Samarkand.
P
Enriching tour of Samarkand
This was an incredible tour, I enjoyed every part of it. it was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting. Each location was special and beautiful. Very lucky as the sky was clear and the day warmed as we visited locations. Highly Recommend.
A
I love Viator tours
Our tour guide was amazing. Took really good care of us and was extremely helpful and obliging and just wanted us to have a great time
O
Samarkand and Bukhara Trip
Excellent service, the guide was friendly and highly knowledgeable. I highly recommend their service for tourists. Thank you Kamilya and Anvar!
B
Overpriced
Alim was personable and informative throughout the tour. My group and I loved that he shared just the right amount of information without overwhelming us. We did not love that we had to pay for every entrance and meal after paying $65 each for the tour. To be clear our additional cost were about $30 each with entrances and food. Considering the $195 paid to Viator, we spent $285 as a group of 3 but the tour guide only received $50 total for the day. Booking directly with a local guide or arranging transportation and walking through the sites independently would have been much more cost effective.
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