Uzbekistan · Walking Tours

7-Hour Samarkand Walking Tour with Registan or Workshop Route

7 Hours Round trip from Samarkand Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Choose between two Samarkand walking routes to match your interests
02 Explore Registan Square, the symbolic face of Samarkand and Central Asia
03 Visit the Shakhi-Zinda ensemble, known as the Pearl of Samarkand
04 See the Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the Gur-Amir Mausoleum
05 Discover Uzbek craftsmanship at the Mulberry Paper Factory and Carpet Factory

Discover the essence of ancient Samarkand on a walking tour that takes in some of the city's most iconic landmarks and traditional workshops. Depending on the route you choose, visit Registan Square with its grand madrasas and intricate tilework, the Gur-Amir Mausoleum, the mesmerizing Shakhi-Zinda ensemble, and the architectural beauty of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque. You can also explore Uzbek craftsmanship at the Mulberry Paper Factory and Carpet Factory, where traditional clothing, scarves, chapans, yaktaks, and different types of carpets are on display.

The first type of Samarkand walking tour includes Registan Square, which is the face not only of Samarkand and Uzbekistan, but also of Central Asia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Samarkand

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Choose Your Samarkand Walking Route

No matter which type of walking tour you choose, the guide will pick you up from your hotel at the exact time, so there will be no problem.

The first type of Samarkand walking tour includes Registan Square, which is the face not only of Samarkand and Uzbekistan, but also of Central Asia. It consists of three great madrasas: Mirzo Ulugbek, Sherdor, and Tilla-kori. This route also includes the Gur-Amir Mausoleum, the Shakhi-Zinda ensemble, and the Bibi-khanim Mosque.

The walking distance for this route is 3 km.

The second type of Samarkand walking tour includes the Shakhi-Zinda ensemble, known as the Pearl of Samarkand, and the Bibi-khanim Mosque, described as the beautiful and mimic mosque of Amir Temur's wife. You will also visit the Mulberry Paper Factory and the Carpet Factory, where you can find many items such as Uzbeki clothes, scarves, chapans, yaktaks, different types of carpets, and more.

The walking distance for this route is 3 km.

It is possible to take a Yandex taxi.

The route