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Samarkand Highlights Private Car Tour with Local Guide

By Jam
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$367 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Enjoy a fully private and customisable experience in Samarkand with a professional licensed guide and comfortable private transport. This tour combines historical depth, local insights, and flexibility, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace without crowds or rush.

Activity location
  • Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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Samarkand Highlights Private Car Tour with Local Guide in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Fri 6:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$366.67 x 1 TravellerNZ$366.67

Total
Price is NZ$366.67

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional licensed local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private air-conditioned transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off within Samarkand
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals are not included. Optional lunch arrangements are available upon request.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance tickets to monuments (approximately $5–10 per site, payable on-site at official ticket offices)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gur Emir Mausoleum
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
At the Gur Emir Mausoleum, travellers will explore the magnificent resting place of Amir Timur (Tamerlane). Our guide will explain the history of the Timurid dynasty, the architectural details of the turquoise dome, intricate mosaics, and marble interiors. Guests will visit the interior crypt and learn about the legends surrounding Timur’s tomb and its historical significance.
Registan
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
At Registan Square, travellers will explore the heart of Samarkand and one of the most iconic architectural ensembles in Central Asia. Our guide will introduce the history of Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilya-Kori Madrasahs, explaining their unique mosaics, majestic portals, and Islamic decorative art. Guests will learn about the role of Registan as the political, scientific, and cultural centre of the Timurid Empire while enjoying time for photos.
Bibi Khanym Mosque
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Experience the grandeur of Bibi Khanym Mosque from the outside, where its majestic portal and turquoise domes create one of Samarkand’s most breathtaking views. Hear captivating stories of its royal past and capture unforgettable photos at this legendary landmark.
Siab Bazaar
  • 20m
Discover the authentic flavours of Samarkand at Siab Bazaar, where centuries-old trading traditions come to life. Explore vibrant stalls filled with spices, dried fruits, nuts, and freshly baked Samarkand bread while your guide reveals local culinary secrets. A sensory experience rich in colour, aroma, and culture.
Shah-i-Zinda
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover the breathtaking Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, a jewel of Timurid architecture. Stroll along its legendary avenue of exquisitely tiled mausoleums as your expert guide unveils the royal history, sacred legends, and artistic brilliance of this iconic Silk Road masterpiece.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Oksaroi St. 1,
    • 140164, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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