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Free cancellation available
Price is Rp521.014 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Breathtaking Photo Spots at Shah-i-Zinda & Registan
    • Immersive Local Life at Siyob Bazaar
    • The Legacy of Tamerlane in Stone and Story
    • Thorough Description of Samarkand's Past & Present

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • MX6Q+QG4, Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan | Meet next to the red ATM in front of the entrance of Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum complex. Guide will come holding a paper with GetYourGuide branding in it.
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Samarkand City Tour: Ancient Domes & Timeless Stories

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 15:15
Price details
Rp521.014 x 1 AdultRp521.014
Total
Price is Rp521.014
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide;
  • Inclusions
    Water;
  • Inclusions
    Tourist Map;
  • Exclusions
    Entry tickets to museums;
  • Exclusions
    Personal Expenses;
  • Exclusions
    Tips;

What you can expect

  • Samarkand City Tour: Ancient Domes & Timeless Stories:

    Step into the heart of Samarkand and trace the footsteps of prophets, conquerors, and scholars. This guided tour takes you through the city's most iconic and spiritual landmarks, blending ancient legends with real history.

    Begin your journey at the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, a breathtaking alley of tiled mausoleums — a hidden gem filled with history, architecture, and spiritual energy.

    Then visit Khazreti Khizr Mosque, one of the oldest Islamic sites in Samarkand, offering a beautiful view over the city.

    Wander through the Siyob Bazaar, where spices, fruits, and traditional sweets fill the air with flavour.

    Admire the majestic Bibi-Khanym Mosque, once the largest mosque in Central Asia, and hear the storey of a queen, an emperor, and a kiss that shaped its history.

    Stand in awe at Registan Square, the heart of ancient Samarkand and one of the most photogenic places in the world.

    ⚔ End the tour at the Mausoleum of Amir Timur (Tamerlane), where the great conqueror rests beneath a stunning jade tombstone.

    Whether you’re a history lover, a spiritual traveller, or just in awe of beauty — this tour brings you the full depth of Samarkand in a half-day adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • MX6Q+QG4, Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan | Meet next to the red ATM in front of the entrance of Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum complex. Guide will come holding a paper with GetYourGuide branding in it.
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan