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By Your Guide in Bukhara

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Overview

    • See local offerings at a traditional bazaar.
    • Feel old streets and history
    • Its historical centre is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
    • Enjoy fascinating stories from one of our experienced guides
    • Discover a lot of Muslim mosques and tombs of Islamic saints

Activity location

    • Samanid Mausoleum
    • Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nоdir Dеvоnbеgi хоnаqоhi, Nоdir Dеvоnbеgi хоnаqоhi, Bakhowuddin Nakshbandi Str., Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan | I will be waiting for you at the Entrance of the Nadir Divanbegi Khanaka- if you see the statue of the donkey it means you are in wrong location
    • Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking local guide on excursion
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    Our assistance 24h/7
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    Tour
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    Fully Licensed Guide
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    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Visit To Bazaar
  • Exclusions
    Transport during the tour with driver
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    Entrance tickets (can be paid on the spot)
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    Lunch and dinner
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    Tips for guide
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    Accommodation
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    Flight/train tickets
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    Entrance Tickets to All Monuments- To be Paid
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    Service charge (suggested)
  • Exclusions
    Entrance to the Ark fortress

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Firework, Littering, Making noise, Nudity, See-through clothing, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

  • Tour Details:

    ✅ Guides: Professional, Experienced Guide

    ✅ Tour Language: English

    ✅ Group Size: 8- UP TO 12

    Tour Itinerary:

    Meet your guide at the scheduled time to begin exploring Bukhara’s old town with the following stops.

    Bukhara Old Town Walking Tour – Main Attractions

    1. Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble – A charming historic square surrounded by traditional architecture and lively local cafés.

    2.Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah – An impressive 17th-century religious school known for its distinctive façade.

    3.Kukaldosh Madrasah– One of Bukhara’s most prominent madrasahs and the largest in the city.

    1. Nodir Devonbegi Khanakah – A historic gathering place where Sufi dervishes and travellers could rest, pray, and study.

    2. Sayfuddin Caravanserai– A compact historic caravanserai that offers a glimpse into the commercial life of the Silk Road.

    3. Toki Sarrafon Trading Dome – A traditional covered bazaar once associated with money changers and financial transactions.

    4. Magoki-Attori Mosque – One of Bukhara’s oldest surviving mosques, reflecting the city’s rich religious heritage.

    5. Toki Telpakfurushon– A historic trading dome where merchants once sold traditional hats, skullcaps, and other goods.

    6. Abdullakhan Tim– An elegant covered marketplace historically associated with the silk trade.

    7. Abdulazizkhan Madrasah – A beautifully decorated religious school featuring colourful mosaics, intricate carvings, and elaborate ornamental details.

    8. Ulugbek Madrasah– A historic Islamic school commissioned by Ulugbek, the renowned ruler and astronomer.

    9. Toki Zargaron Trading Dome – A traditional marketplace where jewellery makers and goldsmiths once practised their crafts.

    10. Kalyan Minaret– Bukhara’s iconic 12th-century minaret, one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.

    14.Kalyan Mosque – A magnificent congregational mosque known for its spacious courtyard and impressive Islamic architecture. Historically, it could accommodate around 10,000 worshippers.

    1. Miri Arab Madrasah– A renowned Islamic educational institution situated opposite the Kalyan Mosque and still functioning as a religious school.

    2. Ark Fortress (Exterior View) – Discover the imposing outer walls of Bukhara’s ancient citadel, once home to its rulers and now housing the Bukhara State Museum. The tour includes an exterior visit only.

    3. Bolo-Hauz Mosqe – Famous for its beautifully carved wooden columns and their reflections in the water of the nearby pool.

    18.Chashma-Ayyub Mausoleum – A historic monument known as “Job’s Spring,” connected to a local legend about the Prophet Job.

    1. Ismail Samani Mausoleum– A remarkable 10th-century architectural masterpiece celebrated for its intricate brickwork and historical significance.

    2. Bukhara Carpet Workshop - NOT FOR shoping

    Please note: Some monuments may occasionally be undergoing restoration. If access is restricted, your guide will suggest suitable alternatives whenever possible,
    Pickup and Drop-off: Not included

Location

Activity location

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    • Samanid Mausoleum
    • Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nоdir Dеvоnbеgi хоnаqоhi, Nоdir Dеvоnbеgi хоnаqоhi, Bakhowuddin Nakshbandi Str., Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan | I will be waiting for you at the Entrance of the Nadir Divanbegi Khanaka- if you see the statue of the donkey it means you are in wrong location
    • Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan