Uzbekistan · Architecture

1-Day Ichan Kala Walking Tour with Khiva's Architectural Highlights

1 Day Round trip from А Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ichan Kala, the walled inner town of Khiva and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 02 Marvel at Palvan-Darvaza, the eastern gate of the citadel Ichan-Kala
  • 03 Rejuvenate at Juma Mosque, famous for its wood carving
  • 04 Admire the Nurillabay Palace, a striking mix of traditional and Western architecture

Travel back to the medieval ages in Ichan Kala, the walled inner town of Khiva, Uzbekistan. This walking tour covers the main architectural monuments of the inner fortress, Itchan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rejuvenate at Juma Mosque, stroll through the streets of Khiva, and enjoy its picturesque views as you explore landmarks such as the Tash-haul Palace.

Rejuvenate at Juma Mosque, a 10th-century mosque famous for its wood carving.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
City Khiva
Languages English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ichan Kala Architectural Highlights

  • Head towards the west gate of the 19th-century Ata-Darvaza fortress.

  • Continue to Muhammad Aminkhan Madrassah, which became the largest residential theological school in Khiva.

  • Proceed to Muhammad Rakhimkhan Madrassah, built in the 19th century, which also serves as a museum of Khiva history.

  • Rejuvenate at Juma Mosque, a 10th-century mosque famous for its wood carving.

  • Visit the Tash-haul Palace, famous for its detailed tile mosaics, intricate wood carvings, and handicraft museum.

  • Move to Allakulikhan Madrassah.

  • Marvel at Palvan Darvaza, the eastern gate of the citadel Ichan-Kala.

  • Stroll around the street of Khiva craftsmen.

  • Admire the beauty of the Nurillabay Palace, the best example of a mix of traditional and Western architecture.

Walled Itchan Kala, Juma Mosque wood carving, Tash-haul Palace tile mosaics, Nurillabay Palace

Where this trip takes you

Walled Itchan Kala, Juma Mosque wood carving, Tash-haul Palace tile mosaics, Nurillabay Palace

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from А 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Uzbekistani tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Climbing up the minarets and towers

  • Transportation

  • General ticket for all the sites

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Itchan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Tour start
А, Болтаева-41, Xiva 220900, Uzbekistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in А.

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