Bukhara: Walking Tour with a Small Group. Complete Guidance
Description
Join a Small Group Tour led by Professional Guides — not trainees or language course learners. Discover Bukhara’s hidden gems, UNESCO World Heritage sites, architecture, history, and culture with expert local insights! Tour Type: Walking Tour Language: English Duration: about 4–4.5 hours. Please Note: This tour does not focus on shopping. Visits to artisans workshops are planned to show a part of Local Life and Culture. Places will be visited and shown: 1. Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble 2. Sayfuddin Caravanserai 3. Toki Sarrafon 4. Magoki-Attori Mosque 5. Toki Telpakfurushon 6. Abdullakhan Tim 7. Abdulazizkhan Madrasah 8. Ulugbek Madrasah 9. Toki Zargaron – trading dome 10. Kalyan Minaret 11. Kalyan Mosque 12. Miri Arab Madrasah 13. Passing by the Ark Fortress - The Ark Fortress is shown only from the outside, as the visit to Ark Museums will take up extra 1.5 huors. 14. Bolo-Hauz Mosque 15. Chashma-Ayyub Mausoleum 16. Ismail Samani Mausoleum
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Lyabi House complex, consisting of three architectural monuments: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan Begi Madrasah, Hanaka Nadir Devanbegi.
The 12th century Magoki-Attori Mosque forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz.
Toki Telpakfurushon Trading Dome. In the vibrant tapestry of the city’s history, Toki Telpakfurushon Trading Dome stands as a timeless emblem of commerce and culture.
The Abdulazizkhan Madrasah, located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is a significant historical and architectural site built in 1652 during the reign of Abdulaziz Khan. It stands out for its intricate tile work, decorative frescoes, and unique blend of Persian and Central Asian architectural styles. The madrasah once served as an Islamic school, and today, it is a popular tourist destination, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Ulugbek Madrassah in Bukhara is one of the oldest buildings. It was built by Ulugbek the grandson of Amir Timur.
Toqi Zargaron Trading Dome is one of Bukhara's historic market domes, dating back to the 16th century. Known as the "Dome of Jewelers," it was a central hub for gold and jewelry trading.
The Great Minaret of the Kalon (Kalon Minaret) is one of Bukhara's most iconic landmarks, built in 1127 by the Karakhanid ruler Arslan Khan. Standing at 47 meters tall.
Miri Arab Madrasah is one of Bukhara's most significant Islamic educational institutions, built in the early 16th century by the Shaybanid ruler Ubaydullah Khan. It was named after his spiritual mentor, Sheikh Abdullah Yamani, also known as Miri Arab.
The Poi Kalyan Mosque is a grand mosque in Bukhara, part of the historic Poi Kalyan complex, which also includes the Kalon Minaret and Miri Arab Madrasah. Built in the 16th century during the Shaybanid era, it stands on the site of an earlier mosque destroyed by Genghis Khan. The mosque can accommodate up to 12,000 worshippers, making it one of the largest in Central Asia.
The Ark of Bukhara is an ancient fortress and one of the oldest structures in Bukhara, dating back to the 5th century. It served as a royal residence for Bukhara's emirs and as a military stronghold. The Ark functioned as a city within a city, housing palaces, mosques, administrative offices, and even a treasury.
A visit to the Bolo House Mosque of the 18th-20th centuries.
The mausoleum is considered one of the iconic examples of early Islamic architecture and is known as the oldest funerary building of Central Asian architecture. The Samanids established their de facto independence from the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad and ruled over parts of modern Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
A very nice walk. Very nice that we were able to look inside many professionals but that we didn't have the feeling of having to buy anything anywhere. It was even said by the guide that if we want to buy something we should do it especially later. It's really nice not to be forced on you. The guide knew a lot about the country, the faith, the architecture etc.
Excellent tour. Dilshad was knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. He did a great job of explaining the history, and also managed the group and the schedule very well. Strongly recommend.
Amazing day in Bukhara with our guide Guli! She is super nice and knowledgeable, always happy to help travelers. At the end of the tour she also brought us to a local market to try plov , the best I had in Uzbekistan. Definitely recommended!
It was wonderful experience to visit Bukhara.
Dilshod was our guide and honestly the best guide I have had in uzbekistan. He's very good at English. I would definitely recommend this tour if you come to Uzbekistan.
A great introduction to Bukhara and it's many Sites. Our local guide Dishod, was knowledgeable, personable with a good command of the English language. Highly recommended.
Great walking tour. Lots of information, lots of sights to see. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Come prepared to walk alot in the heat.
Awesome experience. Tour combines all the most important places in Bukhara as well as a great vendors where you can hear about the process of creating carpets or buy high quality souvenir. Our guide Guli, was very knowlegable and happy to answer any questions we had.
Dilshod is very knowledgeable about the monuments of Bukhara and he accompanied us in a nice and interesting tour of the city and his past on the Silk Road.
Great guide, lots of interesting history and sites. We ended up walking around for about 4-5 hours and the guide was happy to show us inside a few of the main sites too. Would recommend.
