Bukhara city tour

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Itinerary

1. The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.

   30 min

2. Striking college with intricate tile patterns & a vast hall that shares its courtyard with a mosque.

   30 min

3. Chor Minor, alternatively known as the Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul, is a historic gatehouse for a now-destroyed madrasa in the historic city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

   30 min

4. The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD.

   1 h

5. Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret to which the name refers to, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah.

   20 min

6. Ensemble Lyabi-Khauz in Bukhara is formed with three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah, khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi.

   30 min

7. Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with the other parts of the historic city.

   15 min

8. Lively complex with an ornate, mosaic-covered gate & a courtyard with shops & folk dance shows.

   30 min

9. The bronze monument to Nasreddin Khoja is located in the central city square of Bukhara, beside the "Lyabi-Hauz" complex. It was installed in 1979. Apparently, it gives an air of joy and humour to the ancient atmosphere of traditional buildings.

   15 min

10. There are four trading domes remaining in the ancient city. They are all positioned on a north to south route through the old city

    1 h

11. It is known that Ulughbek was not only famous ruler but the great scholar and patron of the sciences. His first madrasa was built in 1417 in Bukhara.

    20 min

12. Completed in 1420, this madrasa features exterior tiles, a fluted dome, stained windows & old tombs

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Bukhara

• Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 79 experiences we list in Bukhara.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 79.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bukhara

Bukhara is an ancient Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, with a World Heritage old town of domed bazaars, madrasas, minarets and a walled fortress.

Bukhara lies in the desert of central Uzbekistan and was a major city of Central Asia on the Silk Road for centuries. Its old town, a World Heritage Site, is a maze of lanes with brick domes, mosques and madrasas. The Kalyan Minaret, a brick tower of 47 metres built in 1127, rises beside the Kalyan Mosque and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, and the Ark, a walled fortress on a mound, was home to the city's rulers.

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