Private Walking Tour in Old Town Bukhara

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1. Lyabi-Hauz is a square which consisted of three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan-begi Madrasah and Khanaka and a small artificial pond where locals like to relax. We will reveal how Lyabi-Hauz is connected with the merchant class, Judaism and Khoja Nasreddin.

   45 minAdmission included

2. We will explore the Jewish Mahalla (quarter) and see the first Synagogue in Bukhara.

   25 min

3. I will show you the ancient domes: Toki-Sarrafon, Toki-Telpak Furushon and Toki-Zargaron. And, here we will discuss the history of Bukhara as an important point on the map of the Great Silk Road.

   30 min

4. Maghoki Attori mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. We will explore its history and religions which it was connected with.

   20 min

5. Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara is one of the earliest buildings, which was constructed by the donation of Ulugbek.

   10 minAdmission included

6. Built in 1652, a few centuries later than Ulugh-Beg Madrasah (built in 1417), Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, which stands across from it, is an integral part of Bukhara’s most outstanding architectural ensemble. Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah marks the remarkable progress of medieval Central Asian architecture; it shows us how amazingly high the skills of Central Asian architects, builders and artists were at the time.

   20 minAdmission included

7. The Kalon Mosque is the biggest mosque in Bukhara and the second-largest historical mosque in Central Asia. It is a part of the Poi-Kalon ensemble and is built on the Kosh principle (two buildings opposite each other) opposite the Miri-Arab Madrasah.

   20 minAdmission included

8. The Kalon Minaret (also 'Kalyan Minaret'), about 47 metres high, is one of Bukhara's landmarks and part of the Poi-Kalon ensemble.

   10 min

9. Miri-Arab madrasah was the only spiritual educational establishment in the USSR that had restarted to function after the WWII. Most leading Imams of post Soviet countries had graduated from this religious center.

   10 minAdmission included

10. The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara's oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millenium.

    40 minAdmission included

11. Bolo Hauz mosque is one of the most peaceful sites in Bukhara with its calming pond and elegant pillared facade. It is located opposite the Ark Fortress, and was designed to function both in the cold winter and hot summer months.

    30 min

12. The Chashma Ayub, the Spring of Job, commemorates this site. Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, which purportedly marks the spot where the Prophet Job struck the arid ground and a spring of pure drinking water miraculously burst forth, saving his followers when those around them were dying of thirst. It is commonly believed that the water still keeps its clearness and herbal power.

    20 minAdmission included

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 25% below the median of the 79 experiences we list in Bukhara.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 34 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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