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A park with a gazebo, a small dome structure, and a large blue dome. 2
A square with a central tower featuring intricate tile work, surrounded by potted plants and a clear sky. 3
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A building with intricate blue and white tile patterns, a large arched entrance, and potted plants at the base. 5
By Fayoziddin

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$31 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

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

Overview

    • Step back in time as you explore the ancient city of Samarkand
    • Visit the Hazrat Khizr Mosque, built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple
    • Discover the Afrosiab Museum and see artefacts from the ancient city
    • Explore the Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar, a site sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews
    • Learn about the history of the state of Sogdiana and the pre-Islamic period

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Хужа Хидр Масжиди ва Зиёратгохи, Toshkent yo'li, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Узбекистан | Our guide will wait you in front of meeting location, Khazrat Khizr Mosque, on the day of the tour. Other details we will let you know one day before of the tour.
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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An ancient city tour of Samarkand: a private walking tour! in Multilingual

  • Opening hours: Wed 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

The mean differentiation of this option from other options, it will be a private walking tour, not a group walking tour.
Maximum a group 8/10 people, not more.
Other information we will let you know after confirmation of your booking.

Price details
AU$70.79 x 1 TravellerAU$70.79
Total
Price is AU$70.79

An ancient city tour of Samarkand: a group walking tour!

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

The mean differentiation of this option from other options, you will be with other groups, not along.
Maximum big size of the group 10/12 people, not more.
Other information we will let you know after confirmation of your booking.

Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
AU$31.15 x 1 AdultAU$31.15
Total
Price is AU$31.15

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to Hazrat Khizr Mosque
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Afrosiab Museum
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Observatory of Ulugbek
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

What you can expect

  • Begin your tour at the Hazrat Khizr Mosque, originally built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple in the 8th century. Marvel at its architecture and learn about its historical significance.

    Next, visit the Afrosiab Museum, located near the ancient settlement of Afrosiab. Discover artefacts unearthed during 19th-century excavations and gain insight into the region's rich history.

    Continue to the Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar, revered by Muslims as the resting place of the biblical prophet Daniel. Admire its serene setting next to the Siab River, nestled between the hills of Afrosiab.

    Finally, explore the Observatory of Ulugbek, built by Amir Timur's grandson, Ulugbek. Learn about the creation of the “New Guragan astronomical tables,” a significant scientific achievement of its time.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Хужа Хидр Масжиди ва Зиёратгохи, Toshkent yo'li, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Узбекистан | Our guide will wait you in front of meeting location, Khazrat Khizr Mosque, on the day of the tour. Other details we will let you know one day before of the tour.
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Хужа Хидр Масжиди ва Зиёратгохи, Toshkent yo'li, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Узбекистан | Our guide will wait you in front of meeting location, Khazrat Khizr Mosque, on the day of the tour. Other details we will let you know one day before of the tour.
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan