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Best of Bukhara: Private Full-Day Tour in the Ancient Old Town
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38 Ratings
Bukhara
Immerse yourself in the magnificent architecture, rich history, and bustling bazaars of Bukhara’s Old Town on this private full-day tour. Discover the highlights, shop for unique Uzbek souvenirs, and explore the charming streets on foot.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lyab-i-Hauz - Labi Hauz, meaning ‘by the pond,’ is a central square in Bukhara, located in the city’s southeast. This architectural ensemble was established in the 16th-17th centuries. The square is an irregular polygon, with the Divan-Begi madrasah on its eastern side.
- Great Minaret of the Kalon - The Kalyan Minaret is part of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and is one of the city’s most notable landmarks.
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasa - The Miri-Arab madrasah was the sole spiritual educational institution in the USSR that began operating after WWII. All the leading imams of that era graduated from this religious center.
- Poi Kalyan Mosque - Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It includes the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah.
- Moschea Bolo-khauz - The Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historic mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, it stands opposite the Ark citadel in the Registan district and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, along with other historic parts of the city. It served as a Friday mosque during the 1920s when the emir of Bukhara was under Bolshevik Russian rule.
- Ark of Bukhara - The Ark of Bukhara is a large fortress in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, originally built and inhabited around the 5th century AD.
- Trading Domes - Four trading domes remain in the ancient city, all situated along a north-south route through the old city.
- Nodir Devon Begi Madrasasi - Built in 1622-1623 by the vizier of Imamkuli-khan, Uzbek dignitary Nodir Devon, this madrasah was initially a caravanserai but later converted into a madrasah. In 1993, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other monuments in Bukhara’s historical center.
- Monument to Hodja Nasreddin - The bronze monument to Nasreddin Khoja is located in Bukhara’s central square, next to the “Lyabi-Hauz” complex. Installed in 1979, it adds a touch of joy and humor to the ancient atmosphere of traditional buildings.
- Maghak-i ‘Attari Mosque - The Maghoki Attori Mosque is a historic mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and is part of the Lyab-i Hauz historical religious complex.
- Ulugbek Madrasah - Completed in 1420, this madrasa features exterior tiles, a fluted dome, stained windows, and old tombs.
- Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah - Ulughbek, known as a great scholar and patron of the sciences, built his first madrasa in 1417 in Bukhara.
- Bukhara Synagogue - The synagogue is a place of worship for the Jewish community. Before its construction, Bukhara’s Jews prayed alongside Muslims in the same mosque.
What's Included
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Private Tour
- Photo Opportunities
- Guide meets you at central hotels
What's Not Included
- Museum Tickets- 6$/person in total
- Gratitude (suggested)
Additional Information
Get ready to be captivated by the splendid architecture of Bukhara, its profound history, and diverse markets as you tour the must-visit highlights of the old city during this 1-day exclusive tour. marvel at the wonderful Citadel Ark, understand why the Trading Domes gained its popular nickname, and witness the ancient Great Minaret of the Kalon. The incredible hand-woven textiles for which Uzbekistan is renowned will grab your attention as you stroll down the pedestrian-friendly lanes of the Old Town district or enter a Madrasah. Bukhara is the ideal place to buy a bit of Uzbek memorabilia, so make the most of your trip! Dive into the famed markets, boasting everything from rugs to Uzbek spices. Explore and get lost amongst the charming lanes and trading domes of the energetic and vibrant Bukhara city!
- Comprehensive, privately-guided tour of Bukhara
- A thorough exploration of the city in a single day
- Engage in a walking tour throughout the city streets
Location
Lyab-i-Hauz
B. Nakshabandi,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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73gunters
Sep 24, 2024
I recommend - This was a nice walking tour with the knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide “Sunny”. I can certainly highly recommend.
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Jay_m
Sep 16, 2024
Worth it! - My guide was knowledgeable and personable. She had good energy and listened to my requests and concerns.
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Simon_t
Sep 10, 2024
A good orientation in Bukhara - A great trip through the history of Bukhara with all the important mosques and madrassahs seen. The guide was excellent.
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Luisd964
Aug 29, 2024
Fantastic tour - Gulnaz was a fantastic tour guide. She has deep knowledge and is a very enjoyable person to spend the day with during the tour. This tour was a great opportunity to see the main attractions of Bukhara in a short period of time.
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Anuj_k
Aug 23, 2024
Highlights of Old Bukhara with Behrouza - The guide, Behrouza, was there to pick me at the exact time requested. She knew her city and its history in great detail. She even new a bit of Indian history!
It was a fun filled day that I will never forget. Behrouza's English was great and since I was the only client she personalised the pace to accomodate my walking problem.
Behrouza deserves 6 out of 5 stars!
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Eriakbar
Aug 8, 2024
Highly recommended - She is an incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and well spoken guide, especially at the tomb of Hazrat Naqshband which was very important for us. She went the extra mile by showing us sights that we would have otherwise missed, and we had many interesting conversations. She also took us to an osh (plov) restaurant which locals go to and we had the best osh ever. Thank you very much!
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Gethino2022
Jun 22, 2024
Brilliant Bukhara - Bukhara and its rich history was brought to life thanks to this company. The guide had great English and clearly very knowledgeable about the city. Highly recommended!
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Sarit_d
Jun 18, 2024
Packed Tour. Great Guide. - Extensive coverage of the old town of Bukhara. There is a lot to take in.
Shaknoza, my guide, was knowledable and obviously takes pride in her history and heritage.
FYI...This is a walking tour with the initial pickup done using local taxi.
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Surajdhillon
Jun 7, 2024
Great tour! - We had a very enjoyable and pleasant walk through Bukhara city with our guide Mallika. She was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She is a native of Bukhara and was able to answer all our questions with ease. She had some very interesting facts about the city as well. We really enjoyed our day. Thank you!
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Zaw_c
May 29, 2024
Very helpful and Insightful - Our guide Shakhnoza was very helpful throughout the whole tour and gave us insightful knowledge of the Bukhara city and its histories, monuments and landscape. She is the perfect person to go for if you need recommendations on what to eat and where to buy. Highly recommended!
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