5-Hour Samarkand City Tour with Registan and Shakhi Zinda

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Registan Square and its three remarkable madrasas from the XV-XVII centuries
• 02 Visit the Mausoleum of Amir Temur, built for his grandson Muhammad Sultan
• 03 Experience the lively atmosphere of Siyab Bazaar with its spices, silk, and local culture
• 04 See the grand Bibi Khanum Mosque, built after Amir Temur's victory in northern India
• 05 Discover Shakhi Zinda Necropolis and the XIV century mausoleums of Samarkand's elite

Explore Samarkand's most celebrated historic landmarks on this city tour through the heart of the Silk Road. Visit Registan Square and its remarkable ensemble of madrasas, continue to the Mausoleum of Amir Temur, and experience the lively atmosphere of Siyab Bazaar. You'll also see the grand Bibi Khanum Mosque and conclude at Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, where the mausoleums of Samarkand's elite reflect the city's rich architectural and cultural legacy.

You'll also see the grand Bibi Khanum Mosque and conclude at Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, where the mausoleums of Samarkand's elite reflect the city's rich architectural and cultural legacy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Samarkand

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Samarkand's Registan, Bazaar, and Sacred Monuments

• Start the city tour with a visit to Registan Square, a unique complex of three madrasas dating from the XV-XVII centuries.
• Visit Ulughbek Madrasa and explore the madrasa built by Ulughbek, Amir Temur's grandson.
• Discover Sher Dor and Tilla Kori Madrasas, built by Yalangtush Bahadur in the 17th century.
• Stop by the Mausoleum of Amir Temur and explore the mausoleum built by Amir Temur for his grandson, Muhammad Sultan.
• Enjoy a break for lunch.
• Explore Siyab Bazaar and experience the lively market filled with spices, silk, and local culture.
• Visit Bibi Khanum Mosque and see the grand mosque built after Amir Temur's victory in northern India.
• Unravel Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, near Qusam ibn Abb's tomb, and visit the mausoleums of Samarkand's elite from the XIV century.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Qualified guide services
• Transport (according to the group size and the itinerary)
• Entry fees
• Parking fees
• 0.5L water per person

What's Not Included

• Lunch and coffee breaks
• Camera fees
• Personal expenses
• Tips (for guide and driver)

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes, as part of the tour is on foot.
• Long trousers, as we will be visiting functioning mosques.
• Headscarves.
• P.S.: The dress code is highly appreciated.

Know before you go

• Visit Registan Square, a complex of three madrasas from the XV-XVII centuries.
• Experience the lively Siyab Bazaar, filled with spices and silk.
• Visit the grand Bibi Khanum Mosque, built after Amir Temur's victory.
• Explore Shakhi Zinda Necropolis and its XIV century mausoleums.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Gur-Emir-Mausoleum, Oqsaroy 1, улица Бустонсарай, Самарканд, Узбекистан

Tour start

Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.