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Bukhara: Ancient City Guided Walking Tour in a Small Group.

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Bukhara: Ancient City Guided Walking Tour in a Small Group.

About this activity

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 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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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
UzLocalGuide

Ages: Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Walking Tour
  • Included: Online Support
  • Included: Professional Guide
  • Included: Small Group

Not included

  • Not included: Meals
  • Not included: Drinks
  • Not included: Entry Fees

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    30 min

    Lyabi House complex, consisting of three architectural monuments: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan Begi Madrasah, Hanaka Nadir Devanbegi.

  2. Stop 2

    20 min Admission not included

    The 12th century Magoki-Attori Mosque forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz.

  3. Stop 3

    20 min

    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.

  4. Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah

    20 min Admission not included

    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.

  5. Ulugbek Madrasah

    15 min Admission not included

    Ulugbek Madrassah in Bukhara is one of the oldest buildings. It was built by Ulugbek the grandson of Amir Timur.

  6. Stop 6

    15 min

    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.

  7. Great Minaret of the Kalon

    20 min

    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.

  8. Mir-i-Arab Madrasa

    20 min

    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.

  9. Poi Kalyan Mosque

    15 min Admission not included

    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.

  10. Ark of Bukhara

    30 min Admission not included

    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.

  11. Bolo Hauz Mosque

    15 min

    A visit to the Bolo House Mosque of the 18th-20th centuries.

  12. Stop 12

    15 min Admission not included

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting Point with Guide is in front of Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah. Please reach out to us via WhatsApp (+998918271011) before the tour starts to get full details of Meeting Point

End point

  • During the late Autumn and Winter season the tours ends at Bolo Khauz Mosque

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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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.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Afternoon Group Walking Tour

    Tour Language : English

    Duration: 3 hours: 30 minutes

    Meals: not Included

    Route: Lyabi Khauz Square, Old Trading Domes, Abdulazizkhan Madrasah, Kalyon Minaret, Ark, Bolo Khauz Mosque

    Entry fees: Entry fees for monuments are not included: For all monuments Max 10 USD per person

  • Morning Group Walking Tour

    English Speaking Guide

    Duration: 4 hours

    Meals: not Included

    Route: Lyabi Khauz Square, Old Trading Domes, Abdulazizkhan Madrasah, Kalyon Minaret, Ark, Bolo Khauz Mosque and others

    Entry fees: Entry fees for monuments are not included: For all monuments Max 10 USD per person

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