Explore the historic treasures of Samarkand with our guided tour:
Amir Timur and his beloved grandchildren Muhammad Sultan, Ulugbek and other family members are buried here. I will tell you about the architectural solutions of this place, about the affairs and fate of Timur and about the interior decoration of the tomb - I’m sure you will be captivated by the “starry sky”! We will see from inside (50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
In the 15th-17th centuries it was the educational and spiritual centre of the city. You will examine in detail the madrassas located on it: Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tallyakari. And I will share the features of the brilliant architecture of the Timurid era. You will imagine the times when these buildings served as religious schools and scientific centers, “read” the plots of the facades and simply enjoy the beauty of the complex. We will see from outside!(90 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Here we will talk about Amir Tamer again. He dreamed of building the best mosque in the world - inside you will learn more about this and discover ancient legends. We will see from outside! (30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Explore one of the largest and most magnificent mosques of the 15th century, built by Timur after his campaign in India. (40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
Hazrat Khizr Mosque was reconstructed in the 19th century, replacing the one destroyed in the 13th century. The original mosque on this site dates back to the 8th century and this Mosque was built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple. We will see from inside! (30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
The memorial complex Shakhi-Zinda is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. It is believed that this is where the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, an associate of the Prophet Muhammad himself, is located. We will see from outside! (45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included)
Each stop offers a deep dive into Samarkand’s rich history and architectural brilliance.