Samarkand and its Turquoise Domes

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Spanish

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.

What's Included

Transportation during the tour by comfortable vehicle with air conditioning and professional driver.
Meals and drinks not included in the tour price.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby or at the agreed meeting point between 10 and 15 minutes before departure. In case the hotel is outside the city center, the meeting point will be the mausoleum of Amir Temur. The guide will carry a sign with the name of the traveler.

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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

End point

The tour ends in Konigil, Samarkand. From this point, travelers can continue on their own or return to the city center.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Gur Emir Mausoleum

    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.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Registan

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Bibi Khanym Mosque

    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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Siyob Bozor

    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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mokhi

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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