Evening tour in the Old Town of Bukhara

Immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere of Bukhara’s old town on a relaxing tour. Experience the influence of the Great Silk Road and Islam while exploring eye-catching monuments, centuries-old crafts, and unique traditions.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Samanid Mausoleum - The only preserved structure from the most flourished period. More than 1000-year-old mausoleum combining 3 architectural styles of 3 religions
  • Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum - A well, the emergence of which is connected with the story of the prophet Job. Inside is the Museum of Water Supply in the old Bukhara.
  • Memorial Complex of Imam Al Bukhari - A new museum building about the life of religious learner Imam Al-Bukhari.
  • Moschea Bolo-khauz - A functioning 300-year-old mosque with outstanding wooden columns. A chill-out square with benches and trees.
  • Ark of Bukhara - The citadel of ancient Bukhara, the residence of Emirs.
  • Great Minaret of the Kalon - A beautifully standing 900-year-old minaret and The picturesque Ensemble of The Poi Kalon. Includes The Kalon Minaret, The Grand Mosque of Kalon, and The religious school of Miri-Arab
  • Taqi-Zargaron - A trading dome with craft workshops and souvenir shops of silk carpets, ceramics, embroidery and clothes.
  • Kosh Madrasah - Includes two madrasahs facing each other with unparalleled facades representing two outstanding historical periods
  • Taqi-Telpakfurushon Market - A trading dome on the crossing of the 5 trading streets. Features a bathhouse of the 16th century, miniature and embroidery workshops.
  • Magoki Attori Mosque - A mosque in depth that once was a temple of fire.
  • Taqi-Sarrafon Market - a trading dome with souvenir shops and miniature workshops. The description of caravansaries.
  • Lyab-i-Hauz - The ensemble features 3 monuments: Devonbegi Madrasah, Devonbegi Khanaka and the pond Devonbegi. A lively and chilly place next to the pond for sitting under the shade and having some drinks.
  • Kukaldosh Madrasah - The biggest madrasah in the old town with unique wall paintings describing the routine life of the old Bukhara.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fee to Ark of Bukhara - $3.50
  • Entrance Fee to Magoki Attori Mosque - $2.00
Additional Information

A relaxing evening excursion in the old town with descriptions of eye-catching monuments, centuries-old crafts, unique traditions and current trends. Travellers can enjoy being within the historical atmosphere by standing amid medieval buildings and experiencing the influence of the Great Silk Road and Islam. It features coffee breaks and a vehicle where necessary.

  • Female guide available
Location
Lyabi Khauz
We can meet at any hotel in Bukhara City.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Fina_t
Jul 15, 2024
Great tour with an experienced tour guide - It is an excellent tour with an experienced guide. I learned a lot during the tour. It’s enjoyable when you visit a place, and you know its history. Shahrouh is very knowledgeable about all the sites. It’s good that the tour also included a pick-up and drop-off at my hotel.
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Anht561
May 30, 2024
Amazing tour, really knowledgeable guide! - Amazing tour, we learnt so much about Bukhara from Shohruh. Our guide Shohruh had so much indepth knowledge about history, culture, politics and was so wonderful at weaving these insights into his tour. We really enjoyed learning more about Uzbekistan and Bukhara with him, so much so that we booked another tour with Shohruh the following day to visit the sites that were outside the old city. We would really recommend that tour to those who wants to learn more about Islamic history, see a wonderful summer palace, learn more about ancient and modern life in Bukhara. Look forward to re-visiting someday soon! Thank you Shohruh!
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Cristina-aisha
Apr 19, 2024
A fascinating day discovering the history of Bukhara - Shohruh met us at our hotel, near the Old Town, where we started a fascinating tour to discover the history of Bukhara. We visited all main sites, Shohruh is extremely knowledgabele and competent, he answered to all our questions in his impeccable English. The tour actually took longer than expected because my husband and I wanted to see as much as possible, Shohruh was so patient with us we were so grateful. If you coose this tour you are going to fall in love with the city of Bukhara!
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Shanika_u
Apr 15, 2024
Had a great introduction... - Had a great introduction to Bukhara by the wonderful guide Madina. She was very knowledgeable, able to answer my many questions and was the loveliest person as a solo traveller to spend the time with. Provided important context to not just the history, but also the culture of this magical city. Highly recommended.
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210mariateresar
Apr 9, 2024
Great experience! - We booked this tour from one day to the next and Madina was so kind to accommodate us into her schedule. She is such a knowledgeable guide, born and raised in Buhkara and has so much information to offer as well as that particular touch only a true local can give you. We had a wonderful time in this tour. You won’t regret it!
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Virginia_w
Mar 26, 2024
Bukhara - Our tour guide, Saodq was very knowledgeable. He can speak five languages fluently. We travelled during the Ramadan month and he must have been hungry and tired, yet he was enthusiastic and cheerful. He brought us to a fantastic restaurant in the countryside, Kafe Chorbakr Temur OTA. We tried the chicken was so tender and flavourful. Thank you for showing us a great time
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Georgios_r
Mar 5, 2024
Our guide Sho, knew the... - Our guide Sho, knew the history of the attractions he guided us through and was polite and pleasant. Thanks to Sho we understood the history and importance of Bukhara city, and I would highly recommend him to anyone interested.
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David_g
Jan 20, 2024
Unforgettable day tour in Bukhara with Madina - Our guide Madina made this tour amazing! We saw all of the old city, with Madina’s knowledge of history, culture, and discussion of past and current Uzbekistan. It was so informative and interesting. The puppet shop made us laugh tremendously Medina also gave us recommendations to visit the Jewish area and local restaurants which added to the experience
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Mohamed_o
Dec 9, 2023
The best experience of Bukhara - An amazing experience in this very historic city, made even more enjoyable by a wonderful and knowledgable city guide Shokhrukh who was simple the best. I can’t express how much gratitude I have for Shokhrukh for this amazing experience. If you are visiting this ancient historical city, this is a must, ask for Shokhrukh and you will remember this amazing experience for a very long time
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Sookwha_h
Oct 14, 2023
Two thumb up!! - Shourah, the guide picked us up from the train station exactly on time and took us around the city and dropped us at the hotel after the tour. He was very courteous and accommodating and had good grasp of history. We very much enjoyed the tour and strongly recommend it to anyone who is visiting bukhara with a guide who provides a wonderful tour at a reasonable price.
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