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Bukhara Walking Tour: The Dome of Islam
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3 Ratings
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Explore Bukhara’s rich Islamic heritage on a walking tour. Visit ancient mosques, medreses, and mausoleums. Discover Central Asian puppetry history.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lyab-i-Hauz - The heart of Bukhara’s social life, bustling with activity in the evenings, featuring monuments such as:
- Kukeldash Madrasah
- Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah
- Hanaka (a residence for dervishes)
- History of Bukhara Puppet Theatre - The sole venue in Uzbekistan where you can explore the history of Central Asian puppet theater. Additionally, you can enjoy a 2-minute performance by the master himself, and if you’re fortunate, you might find a puppet that resembles you.
- Magoki Attori Mosque - The first mosque in not just the city but all of Uzbekistan. Before Islam, it was a marketplace where pagans sold idols.
- Ulugbek Madrasah - The oldest madrasah in Bukhara and the only Timurid-era monument in the city.
- Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah - The most splendid madrasah in Bukhara and the first monument to incorporate the color yellow.
- Poi Kalyan Mosque - The Poi Kalyan complex includes three monuments:
- Kalon Minaret - the tallest minaret in the city and one of the three pre-Mongol invasion monuments
- Kalon Mosque - the largest medieval mosque in the city, restored in the 16th century after Mongol destruction
- Mir Arab Madrasah - the only higher spiritual educational institution that has continuously operated since the founding of the former Soviet Union, where boys still study today
- Ark of Bukhara - The winter residence of the Bukhara emirs, known as the Ark, was considered a “city within a city.”
- Moschea Bolo-khauz - The mosque with the tallest columns in the city. Also known as Chilustun (40 columns), although it has only 20 columns, the reflection in the reservoir creates a different illusion.
- Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum - The city’s Water Supply Museum and the mausoleum of “St. Jehovah.”
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum - The first mausoleum in Central Asia and the second in the Islamic world, dedicated to the founder of the first local empire in Central Asia.
What's Included
- Professional guide (en, es, fr, de, ru)
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to monuments specified in the program
- Lunch
- Other and personal expenses not specified in the program
Additional Information
The dome of Islam! The Holy city! Not without reason was said that, Samarkand is the “Pearl of the East” and Bukhara is the “Pillar of Islam”.
Description:
- Lyabi Hauz complex: Nadir Devanbegi medrese and xanaka, Kukaldosh medrese
- Jewish quarter
- Magoki Attor mosque (first mosque in Uzbekistan, pre-mongol period monument)
- Trading Domes (3 domes)
- Traditional Mens Bath XVI th century (only reception)
- Ulughbek medrese (most ancient medrese in Uzbekistan)
- Abdulazizkhan medrese (the most luxurious medrese)
- Poi Kalan complex:
- Minaret Kalan - pre mongol monument
- Kalan mosque - the biggest in this city
- Miri Arab medrese - current medrese for males
- Ark Citadel
- Boloi Hauz mosque
- Chashmai Ayub mausoleum
- Samanid mausoleum (first mausoleum in Central Asia and second in Islamic World, pre-mongol monument)
- Along the way we have the opportunity to see the only place in Uzbekistan where you can get acquainted with the history of Central Asian Puppets and Puppet Theater.
Location
Lyabi Khauz
Your guide will find you near the statue "Man on donkey"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Javier_g
Aug 21, 2024
Fantastic discovery of magical Bukhara if you’re tight on time! - We had a fabulous experience. Our guide (Nilufar) was punctual, full of energy, and such an encyclopedic knowledge of her hometown! Wish we could download her brain and absorb all her knowledge! Her English was absolutely perfect too. She skillfully took us to all the most important spots, recommended the best workshops for crafts and restaurants. Great time & money investment if you’re in town for a short while. Tip: get comfy shoes for the 6!
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Laia_c
Aug 5, 2024
Great experience - Great guide, very kind and lovely. Pacient al the time and flexible. We liked her a lot! Also very good english speaker
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