Samarkand Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks

Explore Samarkand’s rich history with expert guides. Visit Gur-Emir, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanum, Hazrat Khizr, and Shakhi-Zinda. Uncover legends and marvel at stunning architecture.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gur Emir Mausoleum - Amir Timur and his cherished grandchildren Muhammad Sultan, Ulugbek, and other family members are interred here. The architectural solutions of this site, the life and legacy of Timur, and the tomb’s interior decoration, including the captivating “starry sky,” will be shared.
    We will see from inside!
  • Registan - From the…
What's Included
  • Guide service
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee to the monuments cost 6 $
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Greetings!
We are a team of expert guides in the historic and stunning city of Samarkand.
Itinerary:

  • Gur-Emir Mausoleum: This is the resting place of Tamerlane and his descendants. You will learn fascinating facts and hear intriguing legends.
  • Registan Square: Known as the heart of Samarkand, you will be introduced to the splendid mosques…
Location
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
Бўстонсарой кўчаси
From monument of Amir Timur you need to go to the right side till the entrance gate of Mausoleum of Amir Temur. A guide will wait you at the entrance and a black umbrella will be on his hands.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Emiliart7621tl
Apr 22, 2025
Really good free walking tour through Samarkand - Fayoziddin was a very friendly guide with lots of information and advice for our time in Samarkand. We especially liked the additional details he told us about the buildings and definitely recommend this tour to everyone coming to Samarkand !
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812islac
Apr 19, 2025
Great tour - Really great tour. Fayoziddin is very engaging and funny- and crams a lot of information in without being overwhelming
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406rosah
Apr 18, 2025
Great experience - We had a great experience despite the pouring rain! We learned more about Samarkands history and those that about those who played an important role in it. Our guide (Sitora) was great. Very friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Totally recommend!
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Domingof339
Apr 18, 2025
Great summary of the city - Great overview of the many landmarks of a beautiful city. Fayoziddin really made an effort to summarise the centuries of history as we went through each point of interest, making it interesting yet light and easy to follow. Would definitely recommend.
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Nabil_a
Apr 18, 2025
Excellent tour by Umar - The walking tour of Bukhara was a fantastic way to immerse myself in the city's rich history and stunning architecture. Our guide Umar was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing captivating stories behind each intricate madrasah and ancient site. I left with a deep appreciation for Bukhara's Silk Road heritage and a camera full of unforgettable sights.
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Tourist46704825421
Apr 13, 2025
Anytime again! - We had an interesting and entertaining walk through Samarkand. Fayozidedin has a humorous yet matter-of-fact manner. He has shown us the essential sights and historically well classified and explained. The tour matched the description, however, it was a walk and not a city tour (as it was translated at booking.com). We loved it! Would definitely come back!
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Devin_f
Apr 10, 2025
Fantastic day in Samarkand! - My friend and I took this half day tour with Fayoziddin and it did not disappoint! We got to see all of the highlights in the Registan Square tourist area in a very small group with just one other couple and received not only in depth details about the buildings we saw, but the history and people of Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region. Fayoziddin was incredibly knowledgeable and a great guide, providing plenty of time to take pictures while fitting so much into the itinerary. He also shared some expert recommendations for food and other sites of interest to fill up our remaining two days in the city. Overall, I’d recommend Fayoziddin and this tour to anyone visiting Samarkand!
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Claire7535
Apr 6, 2025
Great guide to recommend 100 times! - Well organized guided tour with clear explanations and very interesting, our guide was super patient and very warm. I highly recommend this guide. We were able to discover the essentials in a few hours.
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Faisal
Apr 5, 2025
Highly recommed. Short day tour to know the importance of Samarkand history and its people. - Would definity recommend this tour. Not only was Fayozuddin knowledgable and professional. Was also funny. Kept the tour entertaining, with his humour. 10/10
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Journey51971285792
Apr 5, 2025
Great guide, great tour! - Wonderful walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Fayoziddin took us on a great historical ride punctuated by a lot of humour. He made the whole city tour extremely enjoyable. We had a great day! If you want to have a global overview of the local history, this tour is highly Recommended!
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).