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Join a Small Group Tour led by Professional Guides — not trainees or language course learners. Discover Bukhara’s hidden gems, UNESCO World Heritage sites, architecture, history, and culture with expert local insights!
Tour is guaranteed with at least 3 participants
Tour Language: English
Duration: about 4–4.5 hours.
The Ark Fortress is shown only from the outside.
Please note: This tour does not focus on shopping.
Tour Itinerary:
1) Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble
2) Sayfuddin Caravanserai
3) Toki Sarrafon
4) Magoki-Attori Mosque
5) Toki Telpakfurushon
6) Abdullakhan Tim
7) Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
8) Ulugbek Madrasah
9) Toki Zargaron – trading dome
10) Kalyan Minaret
11) Kalyan Mosque
12) Miri Arab Madrasah
13) Passing by the Ark Fortress
14) Bolo-Hauz Mosque
15) Chashma-Ayyub Mausoleum
16) Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Along the way, enjoy narrow streets, handicraft shops, and the stories of Bukhara’s history and culture told by your guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Starting Point of this Tour is in front of the Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah, it's on the backside of the Khodja Nasruddin Statue
Itinerary
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1
Lyabi House complex, consisting of three architectural monuments: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan Begi Madrasah, Hanaka Nadir Devanbegi.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The 12th century Magoki-Attori Mosque forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Toki Telpakfurushon Trading Dome. In the vibrant tapestry of the city’s history, Toki Telpakfurushon Trading Dome stands as a timeless emblem of commerce and culture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
The Abdulazizkhan Madrasah, located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is a significant historical and architectural site built in 1652 during the reign of Abdulaziz Khan. It stands out for its intricate tile work, decorative frescoes, and unique blend of Persian and Central Asian architectural styles. The madrasah once served as an Islamic school, and today, it is a popular tourist destination, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Ulugbek Madrasah
Ulugbek Madrassah in Bukhara is one of the oldest buildings. It was built by Ulugbek the grandson of Amir Timur.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Toqi Zargaron Trading Dome is one of Bukhara's historic market domes, dating back to the 16th century. Known as the "Dome of Jewelers," it was a central hub for gold and jewelry trading.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Great Minaret of the Kalon
The Great Minaret of the Kalon (Kalon Minaret) is one of Bukhara's most iconic landmarks, built in 1127 by the Karakhanid ruler Arslan Khan. Standing at 47 meters tall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
Miri Arab Madrasah is one of Bukhara's most significant Islamic educational institutions, built in the early 16th century by the Shaybanid ruler Ubaydullah Khan. It was named after his spiritual mentor, Sheikh Abdullah Yamani, also known as Miri Arab.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Poi Kalyan Mosque
The Poi Kalyan Mosque is a grand mosque in Bukhara, part of the historic Poi Kalyan complex, which also includes the Kalon Minaret and Miri Arab Madrasah. Built in the 16th century during the Shaybanid era, it stands on the site of an earlier mosque destroyed by Genghis Khan. The mosque can accommodate up to 12,000 worshippers, making it one of the largest in Central Asia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10Ark of Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is an ancient fortress and one of the oldest structures in Bukhara, dating back to the 5th century. It served as a royal residence for Bukhara's emirs and as a military stronghold. The Ark functioned as a city within a city, housing palaces, mosques, administrative offices, and even a treasury.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11Bolo Hauz Mosque
A visit to the Bolo House Mosque of the 18th-20th centuries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
The mausoleum is considered one of the iconic examples of early Islamic architecture and is known as the oldest funerary building of Central Asian architecture. The Samanids established their de facto independence from the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad and ruled over parts of modern Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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