Samarkand Tour: Explore Historic Mosques and Madrasas

Discover Samarkand’s rich history and beauty with TravelBliss. Enjoy a private tour with a guide, air-conditioned car, and delicious lunch.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gur Emir Mausoleum - Gur-Emir Mausoleum: Admire the simple elegance of this fluted dome monument, built by Amir Timur and later becoming the family crypt of his dynasty.
  • Registan - Registan Square: Discover the heart of Samarkand, a breathtaking center of science, literature, and art.
  • Observatory of Ulugbek - Observatory of Ulugbek: Visit one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world, where groundbreaking astronomical discoveries were made.
  • Shah-i-Zinda - Shah-i-Zinda: Marvel at the architectural gem of Samarkand, a necropolis blending traditional styles like mosaics, majolica, and terracotta.
  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque - Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Explore one of the largest and most magnificent mosques of the 15th century, built by Timur after his campaign in India.
  • Siab Bazaar - Siab Bazaar: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this ancient Eastern market, a key commercial hub on the Great Silk Road.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned Sedan transport
  • Guided sightseeing tour
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
Additional Information

There is so much history and beauty to uncover in Samarkand, so it’s a fantastic idea to schedule a trip. Your guide will take you to a number of locations during this private trip, including mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums. Throughout the tour, you will be chauffeured about in a private, air-conditioned car, and your guide will make arrangements for a delectable lunch to be enjoyed en route.

Location
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Oksaroi St. 1,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Voyager56480138640
Sep 12, 2024
It was an interesting pleasure. - Excellent guide, knows a lot about the history of Samarkand and Usbekistan and beyond. Friendly and full of enthusiasm . Best marks for him.
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Sqm2024
Aug 27, 2024
Very smooth trip - Prompt reply. Flexible with my itinerary (since I already bought my train tickets). Communicated regularly. Drivers on time. Guide (Zarshed) very informative. Did not get nice photos of the Registan because of the music festival (tip: check for events when planning). Overall, excellent service. Highly recommended tour.
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Delighted_traveller2
Aug 2, 2024
A great day in Samarkand - Excellent information about the historic sites of Samarkand. The guide took care of us well, was friendly and we learnt about some aspects of local culture. A great lunch spot!
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Yeukman_c
Jul 19, 2024
A very fun and informative tour - The tour was very comprehensive, you will learn a lot about the history, culture, and people of Samarkand. Highly recommend it to those who are coming to the city for only a day or two. You will get to see all the beautiful sites in one go.
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Gnarlygb
Jul 13, 2024
Worth every penny for beautiful Samarkand - Super informative and friendly guide, Zarshed. Saw all the major sites. Was able to tailor our experience based on our logistics.
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112hebas
Jun 21, 2024
Must visit - Thank you Zarshet for an amazing tour and accommodating us. Samarkand visit is a must. One Day is not never enough in that rich city.
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Maria_h
Jun 16, 2024
Personalized and knowledgeable - Zarshed was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. As a solo traveler, I felt very safe and also was glad Zarshed was able to take some photos for memory keeping, especially since it's hard to do being by myself. I learned so much about Samarkand's fascinating and rich history. An added factor was my trip coincided with a high-level visit, but Zarshed was prepared and adjusted my tour so it wasn't disturbed by closed sites. He also sent me to the best palov restaurant in town- what a treat! Yes, I did pay for each site separately, and I did pay extra as a solo traveler, rather than a group tour. I highly recommend it. We saw hoarders of other tours coming off buses, but I preferred having a tailored tour and less people to wait on. Just be prepared with spending cash ahead of time for the sites and market. Would recommend.
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Gethino2022
Jun 4, 2024
A great visit to Samarqand - This is a fantastic company to choose if you would like to learn about the wealth of history that Samarqand has to offer. Excellent trip to Registan Square and several other historical monuments. Shout out to Mr Yusuf in particular who provided a great service. Thank you - I will recommend to friends!
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Jonsu2024
May 20, 2024
Great day tour Samarkand City - Very nice tour guide I am recommending everyone professional company TravelBliss LLC, his English is very good and he was able to answer all our questions about the main sights.
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Erika
Apr 17, 2024
Excellent tour among the wonders of Samarkand and its surroundings - Through the Regiren Satay hotel where we were staying we booked a day with the guide for Samarkand, everything was perfect, punctual and very professional, so much so that the next day we went to Shahrisabz with them, very friendly driver, highly recommended excursion!
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