Samarkand City Tour
- 7–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a full-day journey from Tashkent to Samarkand, one of the world’s most legendary Silk Road cities. This tour is a perfect opportunity for travelers to immerse themselves in Uzbekistan’s rich cultural and historical heritage while experiencing the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the awe-inspiring Registan Square, marvel at the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and explore the grand Bibi-Khanym Mosque before wandering through the bustling Siab Bazaar. With professional guides, comfortable transfers, and a well-planned itinerary, this one-day experience offers the very best of Samarkand in a single trip, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Uzbekistan’s ancient past and vibrant present.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing places
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Travel Insurance
- Other personal expenses
Itinerary
A masterpiece of Islamic architecture of medieval East
The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty
Sher-Dor Madrasah was built on the Registan Square, Samarkand in 1619-1636
Ulugbek Madrasah was built by order of Ulugbek, Tamerlane’s grandson, in 1417-1420
Was built in 1660, and it is the final building in the Registan architectural Ensemble
In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world
Shakhi Zinda is the complex of mausoleums of 14-15th centuries
The largest traditional bazaar in Samarkand
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- GOTOUZBEKISTAN
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Samarkand
- Its from-price is 84% above the median of the 28 city tours we list in Samarkand.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 28.
- 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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