Let's walk in the footsteps of Tamerlane
A relaxed walk through the old part of Samarkand. In 4 hours I will introduce you to all the important architectural monuments of the Timurid era.
You will plunge into an oriental fairy tale with a professional guide who is in love with his city.
You will plunge into an oriental fairy tale with a professional guide who is in love with his city.
The sightseeing tour includes:
Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the family tomb of the Timurids. The construction dates back to the early 15th century. During the tour, you will be delighted by the architecture of the mausoleum, the history of the tomb and the legends and traditions associated with it.
Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the family tomb of the Timurids. The construction dates back to the early 15th century. During the tour, you will be delighted by the architecture of the mausoleum, the history of the tomb and the legends and traditions associated with it.
Registan Square is the city's "calling card". It is an ensemble of three majestic madrassas from the 15th and 17th centuries. We will study each madrassah from the inside with courtyards and small student cells.
The Bibi Khanum Mosque is the largest mosque of the Timurid era in Central Asia. Many legends and tales are associated with its construction. Timur's contemporaries compared the blue domes of the Bibi Khanum Mosque to the vault of heaven, and the portal arch to the Milky Way.
Siab Bazaar is the largest and oldest bazaar in Samarkand. An oriental bazaar in all its glory – noisy, lively, fragrant. It is one of the most visited places by tourists in the city.
The Khazrati Khizr Mosque is one of the oldest Muslim religious buildings in Samarkand. Many legends and stories are associated with the name of Khazrati Khizr. The observation area of the complex offers a beautiful view of the entire old city. The mausoleum of the first president of the Republic of Uzbekistan is also located on the territory of the complex.
The Shahi-Zinda complex is a series of mausoleums from the 11th to 15th centuries located on the territory of the ancient settlement of Afrasiab. The interiors of the mausoleums are richly decorated with majolica and mosaics. This is the most beautiful and photographed place in Samarkand.
Topics
I will tell in detail the rich and very interesting history of the city of Samarkand, which is 2750 years old. I will tell the story of how Alexander the Great met the love of his life in Central Asia. I will tell how one letter became the reason for the capture of Central Asia by Genghis Khan, and why the cities surrendered without a fight. I will tell the story of how Timur became the ruler of all of Maverannahr and how he managed to capture almost half the world in 35 years. We will study in detail the life of Timur's grandson Mirzo Ulugbek: how he became a ruler, what contribution he made to the development of Eastern science, how he differed from his great grandfather and why he was executed by his own son. I will also tell you what fate befell Samarkand after the change of the Timurid dynasty and the history of the city's development to this day.
I will tell in detail the rich and very interesting history of the city of Samarkand, which is 2750 years old. I will tell the story of how Alexander the Great met the love of his life in Central Asia. I will tell how one letter became the reason for the capture of Central Asia by Genghis Khan, and why the cities surrendered without a fight. I will tell the story of how Timur became the ruler of all of Maverannahr and how he managed to capture almost half the world in 35 years. We will study in detail the life of Timur's grandson Mirzo Ulugbek: how he became a ruler, what contribution he made to the development of Eastern science, how he differed from his great grandfather and why he was executed by his own son. I will also tell you what fate befell Samarkand after the change of the Timurid dynasty and the history of the city's development to this day.
Organizational details
/ This is a walking tour of the city /
/ This is a walking tour of the city /
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
- If the tour ends in the evening, it is recommended to take outerwear.
- If you book a tour in the summer, take summer umbrellas, water and sunglasses.
- If you are taking a child under 5 years old, it is advisable to take a baby stroller (children get tired quickly).
- If desired, we can conduct the tour by car (for details, write in private messages).
- There are no age restrictions.
- There is no limit on the number of people in a group.
Interesting facts and details
I will help you take good photos for memory and recommend you good places for dinner))
I will help you take good photos for memory and recommend you good places for dinner))
Who will like it and who might not
This excursion is for those who come to Samarkand for the first time and want to see the key sights in one day
This excursion is for those who come to Samarkand for the first time and want to see the key sights in one day
Meeting point
The tour starts at the Timurid Mausoleum (Gur-Emir).
You will find out the exact meeting point after making the prepayment.
The tour starts at the Timurid Mausoleum (Gur-Emir).
You will find out the exact meeting point after making the prepayment.