Uzbekistan · SAMARKAND CITY & MONUMENT TOURS
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Samarkand hands you three of the great sights of Central Asia inside two square kilometres, and a guide decides whether you see them or just photograph them. Below are the best Samarkand city tours: which include entry to the Registan interiors, which reach Shah-i-Zinda before the coaches, how long each one walks for, and what every option costs.
Samarkand’s top monuments on a 5-hour guided walk: Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, then Siyob Bazaar.
“This journey was extremely enjoyable. Visiting the ancient mosque, experiencing the long-standing Muslim culture, and marveling at Timur's remarkable achievements.”
Private Samarkand city tour with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. Visit Registan, Gur Emir, Bibi-Khanym, Shakhi-Zinda.
“We took this trip with Amin who was very hospitable and knowledgeable. He took us to the best spots for pictures and we also ended up taking a trip with him to Shahersabz the next day.”
A 3.5-hour Samarkand highlights walk to Gur-Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanum, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda for $16.
“Good way to prep for your personal trips to places of interest later. You can't possible cover everything within the alloted time but it's a good starting point. Fayoziddin was upfront about the nature and style of the tour. He provided very comprehensive and interesting background information about the various sites of interest. He also has a sense of humour 😄”
Walk Samarkand’s top monuments with a patient English/French guide in a small 20-person group. 6 hours, $25, fees extra.
“We had the pleasure and the luck to be guided in Samarkand by Adkham. What a beautiful tour. What an excellent guide he is. Outstanding value for money. Outstanding value for time. The tour takes 5/6 hours depending on the interest you have in visiting the standard monuments/historical buildings, and some ad hoc requests you may have. Adkham really exploited the beauty of Samarkand through his passion and knowledge. It's mostly walking, so be prepared for that. Would defintely recommend this tour, high quality at a more than fair price.”
Walk Samarkand’s top monuments with an English guide, short rides by air-conditioned car, and practical context for Timur’s world.
“Ottimo tour con la nostra guida parlante italiano Abbiamo visitato la città di samarcanda cona bellissima piazza registan le moschee l osservatorio e il particolare siab bazar Consiglio fare un tour con la guida per capire meglio la storia”
Private guided Samarkand tour of Registan, Gur Emir, and Bibi Khanym, with Silk Road and Timurid context. Pickup included.
“The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, but late. I did get to see everything I wanted to see in Samarkand, and then some. It's quite a packed tour. We went to a restaurant, but I didn't realize that I would be picking up the tab for the two of us and the driver as well. I would have liked to have known that in advance.”
A 5-hour guided Samarkand tour hitting Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Siyab Bazaar, Khizr Mosque, and Shah-i-Zinda with transport.
“We had an amazing time with Bekjon. He was super flexible to focus on the parts of Samarkand we were most interested in and had a fantastic knowledge of the history of the city. He spoke excellent English, make it fun, and was lovely to spend the day with. Two big pluses were that we could start the tour at the time it suited us, and secondly Bekjon has his own car so we were able to sequence the monuments the way we wanted to. He was also able to help us find guides for other cities and gave us recommendations for places to visit. 100% recommended.”
Private Samarkand day trip with a pro guide, UNESCO highlights, optional pickup, and flexible pacing. 5 to 6 hours from 8:00 am.
“Amazing tour of Samarkand's UNESCO sites with Olimjon! His deep knowledge and passion brought the history to life. Highly recommend this unforgettable experience!”
Samarkand Silk Road tour with pickup and lunch option, seeing Registan, Gur Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, markets, and craft stops for $40.
“A good experience and knowledgeable guide. But be aware that the prices for entrance to all the sites have increased dramatically.”
Private Samarkand tour with Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym, bazaar stop, and Uzbek plov. Includes pickup, guide, water.
“I spent the day with Amine and I had a wonderful time exploring Samarkand, and in the snow too! Amine was so professional, patient, and fun. What was remarkable is that he had just gotten married the night before and was still willing to spend the day with me!”
Guided 6-8 hour walking tour of Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Siyab Bazaar, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda.
“Our guide Farzin might be one of the best tour guides we've ever had, anywhere. Not only did we get an in depth history of Samarkand, he also took us to experience delicious food (we certainly wouldn't have found it on our own) and helped us do souvenir shopping fitting Read more”
Guided Samarkand highlights with inside visits, photo stops, and dried fruit. Pickup and mobile tickets. Great value for a half-day.
“We had such a great day with Amin in Samarkand. He was very responsive via WhatsApp before the tour and we were able to make changes easily with him as well. The morning of the tour he was able to change from a walking tour to a priRead more”
10-hour Samarkand city tour from Tashkent with Registan, Gur Emir, Ulugbek Observatory, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, and Siab Bazaar.
“The tour guide was awesome but the outgoing train ride was horrible”
Samarkand in 4 hours: Shah-i-Zinda, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Tamerlane, plus a bazaar stop, a local guide, and water for $25.
“jonny my young tour guide with never ending interesting facts and information. he allowed me to exchange my historical infirmations re other countries. he allowed me sitting down breaks when I requested .his warm and friendly personality was a joy to be around too.”
Private Samarkand walking tour with a local guide: Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym, Siab Bazaar, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir, Ulugh Beg, plus workshops.
“The tour was awesome Not only did they explain the historical background, but they also answered all our questions about modern society in Uzbekistan. Our guide Nureddin led us with knowledge and dedication. He took our wishes and interests into account. We were really happy to learn so much about Uzbekistan from him. We totally recommend him He's really knowledgeable and super nice”
