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A 3-hour tour of the legendary Samarkand.

Duration: 3h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Ozodbek
Registered on October 01, 2023

Assalom-aleykum! My name is Ozodbek but you can call me by my nickname "Freeman". I was born in Uzbekistan, in one of the most ancient cities of the world, in Samarkand. My hobby is to travel and learn more and more foreign languages, traditions and culture! Besides, I am fascinated by Islamic and the most ancient architectures of the world and my biggest dream is to visit Machu- Picchu in Peru and Isfahan in Iran. It’s always a great pleasure for me to share information about rich and interesting history, traditions and cultural values of my beautiful country. But as they say, better to see at least once, than to hear thousands of times, so I propose different tailor-made programs for everyone, who wants to visit gorgeous Uzbekistan! Looking forward to creating your dream tour to Uzbekistan!

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Tour description

A 3-hour tour to Samarkand is a wonderful and promising trip to one of the largest cities in the world - the legendary Samarkand.

Samarkand welcomes you with monuments of impressive beauty and majestic blue domes that revive the era of Great Tamburlaine. They all represent the greatness and glory of the Temurids, their power and influence.

You will visit all the main attractions: Gur Emir, the mausoleum of Amir Temur and his male relatives, Registon Square and its 3 famous madrasas, Bibi Khanym Mosque, etc.

  1. Mausoleum of Gur Emir Gur-e Amir in Persian means "Tomb of the King". This architectural complex with its blue dome houses the tombs of Tamerlane.
  2. Registan, the heart of Samarkand and a true visiting card of medieval Central Asian architecture, consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor and Madrassa Tilla Kori.
  3. Bibi Khanym Mosque In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Ren Renaissance.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстон...
    1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси, Samarqand, Uzbekistan
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    I will be at the entrance to Amir Timur's mausoleum.

  • 1
    Entrance not included
    Gur-e Amir

    Gur Emir Mausoleum Gur-e Amir is Persian for "Tomb of the King". This architectural complex with its azure dome contains the tombs of Tamerlane.

  • 2
    Entrance not included
    register

    Registan the heart of Samarkand and a real visitcard of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.

  • 3
    Entrance not included
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque

    Bibi Khanym Mosque In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Rukhobod Mausoleum
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Siab Bazaar

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.76
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4.43
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4.39
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4.67
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Shitangshu 20 Apr 2024
Bishkek

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Excellent guru! Ozodbek shared some great info & was really accommodating to the different needs of the group. Great route as well & connected us with lots of opportunities beyond the tour itself. He was so helpful even before & after the tour, really grateful to have done the tour with him :)
Varsha 16 Apr 2024
Mumbai

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Our Guru Ozod had a pleasing personality. He was young and accommodating. The narration can be crisper and should provide details of the architectural nuances.
Sarah 16 Apr 2024
San Francisco

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Great tour and really enjoyed learning more about Samarkand!
Lina 14 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Enjoyed walk with Ozodbek. It was fun and informative. Appreciate his effort to present complicated periods of history in a balance way, not overloading us with unnecessary information. Can only recommend Ozodbek !
Maria 12 Apr 2024
Legnago

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Ozodbek has been amazing in showing us wonderful sites of Samarkand and telling us an immense amount of information. He gave great amount of details and always willing to go the extra mile to make the tour interesting! Definitely recommend - keep in mind the tour can take a bit longer than expected depending on the pace.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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