Bukhara: Walking Tour with a Small Group

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4–4.5 hours
Small Group
Bukhara
Language: English
Overview

Join our engaging walking tour and immerse yourself in the living history of Bukhara. With a small group, you'll navigate the enchanting narrow streets of the Old City, discovering architectural marvels, ancient trading domes, and hidden courtyards. Our expert guide will share captivating stories of the Silk Road, making the city's past come alive.

Highlights
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Bukhara
  • Visit Lyab-i Hauz Complex and Poi Kalyan Complex
  • Discover ancient trading domes and caravanserais
  • Small group size for a more personal experience
  • Led by a professional local guide

Included

  • Professional, licensed guide
  • Online Support
  • Small group

Not Included

  • Entrance fee to monuments ( Approx. $9 USD )
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Walking Tour in Bukhara with a Small Group
Meeting Point: Meet your guide in front of the "Nodir Devonbegi Madrasa" at the scheduled time to begin exploring Bukhara’s old town with the following stops.
  • Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble - a lively square with madrasahs, khanaka, and the historic pool at the heart of old Bukhara.
  • Sayfuddin Caravanserai - an example of compact caravansarai
  • Toki Sarrafon - an old trading dome once famous for money changers.
  • Magoki-Attori Mosque - one of the oldest mosques in Bukhara, today home to the Carpet Museum.
  • Toki Telpakfurushon - the largest covered bazaar of Bukhara, historically known for hat and traditional skullcap sellers.
  • Abdullakhan Tim - an elegant domed bazaar built during the Shaybanid period, mainly used for silk trading.
  • Abdulazizkhan Madrasah - a richly decorated madrasa famous for its colorful mosaics and intricate carved details.
  • Ulugbek Madrasah - one of the oldest Islamic schools in Bukhara, founded by the great astronomer and ruler Ulugbek.
  • Toki Zargaron - a historic trading dome where jewelers once crafted and sold their gold and silver works.
  • Kalyan Minaret - the iconic 12th-century tower and one of the most recognizable symbols of Bukhara.
  • Kalyan Mosque - a grand Friday mosque capable of accommodating up to 10,000 worshippers.
  • Miri Arab Madrasah - an active Islamic madrasa located opposite the Kalyan Mosque.
  • Ark Fortress - the ancient citadel of the Emir of Bukhara, viewed from the outside as visiting the museum sections would add an additional 1–1.5 hours to the tour.
  • Bolo-Hauz Mosque - known for its elegant wooden pillars beautifully reflected in the pool in front of the mosque.
  • Chashma-Ayyub Mausoleum - “Job’s Spring,” associated with the legend of Prophet Job and its sacred water source.
  • Ismail Samani Mausoleum - a masterpiece of 10th-century architecture and the oldest preserved monument in Bukhara.
Tour Duration: Approximately 4-4.5 hours
Finish: Tour finishes at Ismail Samani Mausoleum.