Bukhara is a colorful, mysterious, and very interesting place. We will walk along the winding streets of the Old City, admiring the majestic minarets, madrasahs, and mosques. Let's discover the Ark fortress, Registan Square, Samanid's mausoleum, and ancient trading domes. Our professionals will share the mysterious history and architectural features of these places.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed Guide
Tips
Upon request, we can enter the Juma Mosque, Citadel Ark and the Mausoleum of the Samanids. Other sights and museums that require an admission fee are not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Ismail Samani Mausoleum is a cube shaped building from fired bricks. The guide will be waiting you at the withered tree near the mausoleum.
Return
Lyabi Khauz
The tour ends in the center of the old city. If you need help calling a taxi or finding your way to your destination, the guide will be happy to assist you.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Bukhara is a colorful, mysterious, and very interesting place. We will walk along the winding streets of the Old City, admiring the majestic minarets, madrasahs, and mosques. Let's discover the Ark fortress, Registan Square, Samanid's mausoleum, and ancient trading domes. Our professionals will share the mysterious history and architectural features of these places.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed Guide
Tips
Upon request, we can enter the Juma Mosque, Citadel Ark and the Mausoleum of the Samanids. Other sights and museums that require an admission fee are not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Ismail Samani Mausoleum is a cube shaped building from fired bricks. The guide will be waiting you at the withered tree near the mausoleum.
Return
Lyabi Khauz
The tour ends in the center of the old city. If you need help calling a taxi or finding your way to your destination, the guide will be happy to assist you.
Itinerary
1
Lyab-i-Hauz
Lyabi-Hauz is a square which consisted of three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan-begi Madrasah and Khanaka and a small artificial pond where locals like to relax. We will reveal how Lyabi-Hauz is connected with the merchant class, Judaism and Khoja Nasreddin.
45 minutes
2
Bukhara Synagogue
We will explore the Jewish Mahalla (quarter) and see the first Synagogue in Bukhara.
25 minutes
3
Trading Domes
I will show you the ancient domes: Toki-Sarrafon, Toki-Telpak Furushon and Toki-Zargaron. And, here we will discuss the history of Bukhara as an important point on the map of the Great Silk Road.
30 minutes
4
Magoki Attori Mosque and carpet meusium
Maghoki Attori mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. We will explore its history and religions which it was connected with.
20 minutes
5
Ulugbek Madrasah
Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara is one of the earliest buildings, which was constructed by the donation of Ulugbek.
10 minutes
6
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
Built in 1652, a few centuries later than Ulugh-Beg Madrasah (built in 1417), Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, which stands across from it, is an integral part of Bukhara’s most outstanding architectural ensemble. Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah marks the remarkable progress of medieval Central Asian architecture; it shows us how amazingly high the skills of Central Asian architects, builders and artists were at the time.
20 minutes
7
Poi Kalyan Mosque
The Kalon Mosque is the biggest mosque in Bukhara and the second-largest historical mosque in Central Asia. It is a part of the Poi-Kalon ensemble and is built on the Kosh principle (two buildings opposite each other) opposite the Miri-Arab Madrasah.
20 minutes
8
Great Minaret of the Kalon
The Kalon Minaret (also 'Kalyan Minaret'), about 47 metres high, is one of Bukhara's landmarks and part of the Poi-Kalon ensemble.
10 minutes
9
Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
Miri-Arab madrasah was the only spiritual educational establishment in the USSR that had restarted to function after the WWII. Most leading Imams of post Soviet countries had graduated from this religious center.
10 minutes
10
Ark of Bukhara
The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara's oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millenium.
40 minutes
11
Moschea Bolo-khauz
Bolo Hauz mosque is one of the most peaceful sites in Bukhara with its calming pond and elegant pillared facade. It is located opposite the Ark Fortress, and was designed to function both in the cold winter and hot summer months.
30 minutes
12
Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum
The Chashma Ayub, the Spring of Job, commemorates this site. Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, which purportedly marks the spot where the Prophet Job struck the arid ground and a spring of pure drinking water miraculously burst forth, saving his followers when those around them were dying of thirst. It is commonly believed that the water still keeps its clearness and herbal power.
20 minutes
13
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
The Samanids' mausoleum was innovative, because it used baked brick to an unprecedented degree. Previous to this, most important buildings—palaces and temples—in the region had been built of unbaked brick and covered with stucco.
20 minutes
14
Bukhara
Upon request, We can have a break for coffee/tea or food during the city tour. There is no fixed place to make it, but I can recommend the best locations.