Samarkand and its Turquoise Domes
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Samarkand on a comfortable private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a professional guide. During the experience we will visit the most emblematic places of the city, such as Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda architectural complex and Siyob bazaar. Private chauffeured transportation allows you to travel comfortably and efficiently between the main monuments, while the guide offers detailed historical and cultural explanations. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to know Samarkand in a relaxed, safe and personalized way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation during the tour by comfortable vehicle with air conditioning and professional driver.
What's not
- Meals and drinks not included in the tour price.
- The ticket of the monuments
Itinerary
Guided tour of Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, resting place of Amir Timur (Tamerlan). The guide will explain the history of the Timurid empire, the architecture of the mausoleum and its cultural importance for Samarkand. Travelers will have time to explore the interior and take pictures.
Guided tour of Plaza del Registan, the historic heart of Samarkand. The guide will explain the history and architecture of the Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kari madrassas. Travelers will have time to take pictures and enjoy the atmosphere of the monumental ensemble.
Guided tour of the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Central Asia. The guide will explain its history, the legend of Bibi-Khanum and the architectural details of the complex. Travellers will have time to explore the grounds and take pictures
Visit Siyob Bazaar, the largest and liveliest market in Samarkand. Travelers will get to know local life, traditional Uzbek products and have free time to walk, observe and make optional purchases
Guided tour of the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, one of the most important architectural complexes in Samarkand. The guide will explain the history, religious significance and mausoleums decorated with tiles from the 9th-15th centuries. Travelers will have time to tour the resort and take pictures.
Visit Konigil, known for its traditional paper mill. Travelers will learn about the artisanal papermaking process from mulberry bark, a historical tradition of Samarkand. Free time to observe the process and take pictures.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Main entrance of the Gur-e Amir Mausoleum. The guide will be waiting in front of the front door with a sign with the name of the traveler
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mokhi
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Samarkand
- Its from-price is 156% above the median of the 178 experiences we list in Samarkand.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Samarkand
Samarkand is an ancient Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, famous for blue-tiled domes, grand madrasas and the great Registan square.
Samarkand has been a crossroads of trade routes for more than two thousand years, and in the late fourteenth century it became the capital of Timur's empire. The Registan, a square framed by three madrasas with tiled façades in blue, turquoise and gold, is its best-known sight. The madrasa of Ulugh Beg dates from the 1420s, and the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Top-ranked sights in Samarkand: Registan Square, Gur-e-Emir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
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