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Samarkand Guided Walking Tour

By Faridun
Free cancellation available
Price is €55 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the rich history of Samarkand, starting at the iconic equestrian statue of Amir Temur, a symbol of national pride. Discover the grandeur of the Gur Emir mausoleum, where the legendary conqueror rests, and marvel at the stunning architecture and stories behind this Timurid masterpiece. Visit the famed Registan square, surrounded by majestic madrasahs, and delve into its historical significance as a centre of education. Conclude your journey at the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, where history whispers through its intricately tiled mausoleums.

  • Guided exploration of Amir Temur's statue and its historical context
  • Visit the stunning Gur Emir Mausoleum and learn about the Timurid dynasty
  • Discover the Registan's architectural wonders and its role in Islamic education
  • Experience the breathtaking Shah-i-Zinda necropolis with panoramic views

Activity location

  • Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
    • 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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Private Walking tour Samarkand

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Guide service

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€55.00 x 1 Traveller€55.00
Total
Price is €55.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Water, soft drinks and snacks are not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Taxi, or private transport is out of our service

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gur Emir Mausoleum

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
Gur-Emir mausoleum is the place where you discover beauty of architecture and history of Timurid dynasty

Registan

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The heart of city Registan square once was a centre of science and trade

Bibi Khanym Mosque

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The biggest mosque that was built by Timur after conquest of India

Hazrat Khizr Mosque

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
It is believed that it is the first location where mosque was built by Arabs

Shah-i-Zinda

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
The sacred place for Muslims, as cousin of prophet Muhammed peace and blessings be upon him buried there. During the reign of Timur he has built several mausoleums for his relativies and friends.

Location

Activity location

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    Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
    • 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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