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Bukhara in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Buxoro
Explore Bukhara’s 2500-year-old history, art, and architecture on a guided walking tour. Discover UNESCO sites, ancient monuments, and local cuisine.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Samanid Mausoleum - The Ismail Samaniy mausoleum (9th-10th centuries) is the oldest, best-preserved, and most uniquely stunning structure in Bukhara.
- Chasma Ayub Mausoleum - The Chashmai Ayub mausoleum (“Prophet Job”)— according to legend, the prophet Job visited the Zerafshan Valley during a severe drought. Witnessing people dying of thirst, Job struck the ground with his staff, and a spring of sweet water emerged, saving lives. The Chashmai Ayub (“the Spring of Job” in Uzbek) commemorates this event.
- Memorial Complex of Imam Al Bukhari - Abu Abdullah Mohammed ibn Ismail Imam Al Bukhari— after the Koran, the most revered book by Muslims is the collection of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Mohammed) compiled by Abu Abdullah Mohammed ibn Ismail Imam Al Bukhari. At 16, he made a pilgrimage to Mecca and then dedicated himself to traveling the Islamic world in search of Hadith. His book “Al Jomiy Al Saheeh (Secure book)” took 16 years to compile from over 600,000 traditions gathered from more than 1,000 sheikhs.
- Moschea Bolo-khauz - The Bolo Hauz mosque (18th century) is a functioning Friday mosque from the 18th century, consisting of a reservoir, mosque, and minaret. (Note: Visitors can view this mosque from the outside as it is a functioning Friday mosque).
- Ark of Bukhara - The Citadel Ark (1st-20th centuries)— the construction of the citadel dates back to the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. Throughout history, the fortress has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, with most of the current structures reconstructed during the 18th-20th centuries.
- Great Minaret of the Kalon - The Poi Kalon complex (“The foot of tall” in Uzbek) from the 12th-16th centuries consists of a mosque, madrassah, and minaret. It was a major center of trade and scholarship along the Silk Road. The beauty of the minaret even amazed Genghis Khan.
- Magoki Attori Mosque - The Magoki-Attari Mosque is Central Asia’s oldest surviving mosque. Before the Arab invasion, the site housed a Buddhist monastery and later a Zoroastrian temple. It now contains the Museum of the History of Carpet Weaving.
- Lyab-i-Hauz - The Labi Hauz Complex (“The edge of the pond” in Persian) was constructed by Nadir Divan Begi, the Grand Vizier of Bukhara, around 1620.
- Bukhara Synagogue - The 16th-century synagogue is located south of Labi Hauz Square in the Jewish Quarter of the old town. Jews have been a significant minority in Bukhara since their forced migration from Merv and Shiraz in the 14th century, with many emigrating to Israel and the US since the 1970s. (Note: The synagogue is often closed, but if open, travelers can visit and see the old Torah).
- Monument to Hodja Nasreddin - The statue of Hodja Nasruddin depicts the philosopher and humorist on his donkey. While he is generally considered Turkish elsewhere, Uzbeks claim he was born in Bukhara and regard him as one of their own.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- English speaking tour guide for the day trip
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Photo and video charges (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
On this walking tour, you’ll explore art, history, the old town, architectural landmarks, and cuisine. The UNESCO-listed city of Bukhara offers it all. Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities, boasts a 2,500-year history. Known by various names such as Bumichkat “New Castle,” Al Madina as-sufriyya “Copper City,” Madinat at-tujjor “City of Traders,” and Foxira “Honorable City,” this unique city has a rich heritage.
- Total duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes lunch break as well. On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.
Location
Asia Bukhara
Mekhtar Anbar Str.
Meeting point is in front of Asia Bukhara hotel building
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
