6-Hour Samarkand City Tour with Registan and Shah-i-Zinda

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the heart of ancient Samarkand at Registan Square
• 02 Visit the magnificent tomb of Tamerlane at Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
• 03 Witness the grandeur of Bibi-Khanym Mosque, one of the largest of its time
• 04 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Siyob Bazaar
• 05 Stroll through the sacred Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble with its many historic buildings

Discover the timeless beauty of Samarkand on this 6-hour tour through the city's most iconic landmarks. Visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, and the Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble, each reflecting the grandeur of the Silk Road era. From monumental architecture to the lively atmosphere of the local bazaar, this tour offers a rich introduction to one of Uzbekistan's most historic cities.

Visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, and the Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble, each reflecting the grandeur of the Silk Road era.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Samarkand

Languages English, French, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Samarkand Highlights Tour

• Pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station and begin your sightseeing tour with visits to the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the family crypt of the great dynasty of Tamerlane, Registan Square, the ensemble of three madrasas, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
• After lunch, continue to Siyob Bazaar and the Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble, which includes more than 20 historical buildings built from the early 11th to the 14th centuries.
• Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking local guide during the excursion
• Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle with a driver during the tour (except for movements not mentioned in the program)
• 24/7 assistance

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets for all mentioned museums and sites (can be paid on the spot)
• Accommodation
• Photo and video charges during sightseeing (from $2 per site)
• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Please bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes for sightseeing.

Know before you go

• We will visit the mosque, so modest clothing must be observed. Women should cover their arms and wear headscarves when entering active mosques.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Samarkand, Узбекистан

Tour start

Самарканд, Самаркандская область, Узбекистан

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.