Bukhara: Exclusive Old Town & Countryside Combo Full Day Tour
7–8 hours
Private
Bukhara
Language: English, Russian, Turkish and more
Overview
Explore Bukhara's Old Town and its countryside in one seamless day with a professional local guide. Comfortable transport with hotel pickup is included for a smooth, hassle-free experience.
Highlights
- Private full-day tour with professional guide
- Explore both city and countryside highlights
- Visit the stunning Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Summer Palace
- Comprehensive experience of Bukhara’s history
- Hotel pickup included
Included
- Professional, licensed private guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch and other meals
- Personal expenses and tips
- Entrance fees
Combined City Tour in Bukhara
Meeting Point: Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby or arrive at the meeting point to begin the combined city tour in Bukhara following the itinerary below.
- Chor Minor Madrasah (By Car) - Chor Minor Madrasah is a small but unique historical monument in Bukhara, built in 1807 by a wealthy Turkmen merchant named Khalif Niyazkul.
- Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace (By Car) - Summer residence of the Emir of Bukhara located outside the city.
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum (By Car) - The oldest preserved monument in Bukhara built in the 9th century.
- Chashma Ayyub Mausoleum (By Car) - Sacred spring associated with the legend of Prophet Job.
- Bolo Havuz Mosque (By Car) - A functioning mosque famous for its carved wooden pillars.
- Ark Fortress (By Car) - The ancient citadel of the Emirs and the largest museum complex in Bukhara.
- Kalyan Mosque - The largest mosque in Bukhara, once accommodating up to 10,000 worshippers.
- Kalyan Minaret - The famous tower of Bukhara built in 1127.
- Miri-Arab Madrasah - A 16th-century madrasa that is still functioning today.
- Toqi Zargaron - Historic trading dome once used by jewelers.
- Ulugbek Madrasah - An example of Timurid architecture from the 15th century.
- Abdulazizkhan Madrasah - Known for its richly decorated walls and colorful mosaics.
- Toqi Telpakfurushon - An old trading dome where traditional headcovers were sold.
- Magoki Attori Mosque - Now used as a Carpet Museum, believed to stand on an ancient Zoroastrian temple site.
- Toqi Sarrafon - An old trading dome once used by money changers.
- Lyabi Khauz Ensemble - The central square of the old town with Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah, Nodir Devonbegi Khanakah and the historic pool.
Break for Lunch (Optional): Have lunch at a local cafe or teahouse then continue the Walking Part of the Tour inside the Old Town.
Tour Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours
Finish: After the excursion, optional transfer to the hotel.
