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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

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Duration

5 to 7 hours

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

7 - 90 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Prepare to be awed by Bukhara magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old Town on this 1-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Citadel Ark, learn how the Trading Domes earned its famous nickname, and see the ancient Great Minaret of the Kalon. You can’t enter a madrasah or walk down any of the pedestrian-friendly roads in the Old Town District without seeing the amazing hand-woven textiles that Uzbekistan is famous for. If you want to pick up a few Uzbek souvenirs during your trip, Bukhara is the place to do it! Browse the legendary bazaars, where you find everything from carpets to Uzbek spices. You’ll love getting lost in the alleyways and trading domes of the busy, bustling city of Bukhara! - Exclusive Bukhara tour led by a private guide - Comprehensive tour of the city over one day - Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

Professional Local Tour Guide

Private Tour

Photo Opportunities

Guide meets you at central hotels

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 0.5 hours

Labi Hauz which is translated as 'at the pond' is one of the central squares of Bukhara situated in the southeast part of the city. The architectural ensemble was created in the 16th-17th centuries. The square has the form of an irregular polygon with the Divan-Begi madrasah in the eastern part.

Stop 2: 0.5 hours

The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.

Stop 3: 0.3 hours

Miri-Arab madrasah was the only spiritual educational establishment in the USSR that had begun to function after the WWII. All leading imams of those times had graduated from this religious center.

Stop 4: 0.5 hours

Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret to which the name refers to, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah.

Stop 5: 0.2 hours

Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city. It served as a Friday mosque during the time when the emir of Bukhara was being subjugated under the Bolshevik Russian rule in the 1920s.

Stop 6: 1 hours

The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD.

Stop 7: 0.5 hours

There are four trading domes remaining in the ancient city. They are all positioned on a north to south route through the old city.

Stop 8: 0.3 hours

The madrasah was built in 1622-1623. by the vizier of Imamkuli-khan, Uzbek dignitary Nodir Devon-run as a caravanserai, but was later converted into a madrasah. In 1993, the madrasah, along with other monuments of the historical center of Bukhara, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stop 9: 0.3 hours

The bronze monument to Nasreddin Khoja is located in the central city square of Bukhara, beside the "Lyabi-Hauz" complex. It was installed in 1979. Apparently, it gives an air of joy and humour to the ancient atmosphere of traditional buildings.

Stop 10: 0.5 hours

Maghoki Attori Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz

Stop 11: 0.5 hours

Completed in 1420, this madrasa features exterior tiles, a fluted dome, stained windows & old tombs

Stop 12: 0.5 hours

It is known that Ulughbek was not only famous ruler but the great scholar and patron of the sciences. His first madrasa was built in 1417 in Bukhara.

Stop 13: 0.3 hours

The synagogue is a holy place of worship in the Jewish religion. Before its construction Jews of Bukhara prayed together with Muslims in the same mosque.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (14 - 90 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Children (7 - 13 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15