Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square

5.0 (5 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Take a guided tour to explore Samarkand— a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road. Transportation is included through the tour. Learn the technique how in VIII century people in Samarkand made a silk paper from mulberry. Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand.

Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Samaria Travel

Ages: Adults (0–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance tickets to the monuments
Not included: Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min Admission not included

Samarkand Handmade Paper Centre— for centuries Samarkand was famous for its mulberry paper and famed for its durability and resistance to insects. Production died out in the 18th century and this UNESCO backed project in the eastern suburbs aims to revive the 2000-year-old tradition. Guests can see process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry bark.
Ulugh Beg Observatory

30 min Admission not included

The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
Shah-i-Zinda

50 min Admission not included

The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.
Bibi Khanym Mosque

40 min Admission not included

Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
Amir Temur Square

40 min Admission not included

Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
Registan

one hour Admission not included

Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum

End point

In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum

Pickup points

L'Argamak
Registon Saroy Hotel
Muqaddas Hotel
Silk Road Empire Hotel
Aminabonu Hotel
Diyor Gold Hotel
Al-Amir
Karim Parkside Hotel
Oasis Boutique
Guest House Zebiniso
Hotel Silver Rows
Diplomat Premium Hotel

and 17 more pickup points

Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from your hotel / airport / railway station in Samarkand. (Please contact us to let us know the exact pickup location for the tour)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time.
On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.