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A group of people in front of a historic building with intricate tile work and domes. 3
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Bukhara Walking Tour: Ancient Streets to Majestic Monuments

By Family Guides: Zebo & Oybek
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$941 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble – Relax by the pond and admire madrasahs and a Sufi khanqah
  • Old Jewish Quarter – Explore historic streets, synagogues, and the Jewish school
  • Trading Domes – Wander the Silk Road bazaars with silk, spices, and crafts
  • Kalyan Minaret & Religious Ensemble – See the iconic minaret and nearby mosques.
  • Ark of Bukhara & Mausoleums– Visit the ancient fortress & Samanid-era mausoleums

Activity location

    • Bukhara
    • Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • QCFC+69G, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | Meet next to the monument Khoja Nasreddin in Boli Khovuz ensemble. Your guide will be waiting for you.
    • Prague, Czech Republic

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Bukhara Walking Tour: Ancient Streets to Majestic Monuments

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Price details
HK$941.39 x 1 AdultHK$941.39
Total
Price is HK$941.39
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English or Russian — speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If desired, we can take a 15–20 minute break in the middle of the tour to visit a nearby café. Food and drinks are paid for separately.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance tickets are not included in the price — about $15 per person.

What you can expect

  1. Old Jewish Quarter
    Start your journey in the atmospheric Old Jewish Quarter. Wander along narrow streets lined with ancient clay houses, and immerse yourself in the history of the Bukharan Jewish community. Visit historic synagogues and the old Jewish school to understand the traditions, culture, and daily life of this once-thriving community.

  2. Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble
    Next, head to the Lyab-i Hauz complex, the historic heart of Bukhara. Relax by the serene pond and admire the surrounding architecture:

Kukeldash Madrasah – One of the largest educational institutions of its era.
Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah – Known for its intricate mosaics.
Nadir Divan-Begi Khanqah – A former Sufi gathering place.
This area offers a glimpse into Bukhara’s vibrant intellectual and spiritual life.

  1. Trading Domes (Covered Bazaars)
    Continue to the famous trading domes, once bustling hubs along the Great Silk Road. Explore the covered bazaars, where merchants sold silk, spices, jewellery, and fabrics. Feel the echoes of centuries of commerce and the city’s role as a key trading centre.

  2. Kalyan Minaret and Religious Ensemble
    Visit the iconic Kalyan Minaret, standing tall for nearly nine centuries. Learn about its legends and why it was historically called the “Tower of Death.” Nearby, explore the surrounding mosques and madrasahs that showcase Bukhara’s spiritual heritage.

  3. Ark of Bukhara (Citadel)
    Not far from the minaret, explore the Ark of Bukhara, an ancient fortress and former residence of the Bukharan emirs. This “city within a city” was the centre of political power, where major decisions and historical events shaped the region.

  4. Ancient Necropolis
    Climb to the nearby necropolis, a site steeped in legend and connected to Bukhara’s rulers. The tombs offer insight into the city’s history and its past leaders.

  5. Mausoleum of Ismail Samani & Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
    End your tour in a peaceful green park at the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani, a 10th-century architectural masterpiece and symbol of the Samanid era. Nearby, visit the Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, associated with the prophet Ayub and a sacred water source revered in local legend

Location

Activity location

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    • Bukhara
    • Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • QCFC+69G, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan | Meet next to the monument Khoja Nasreddin in Boli Khovuz ensemble. Your guide will be waiting for you.
    • Prague, Uzbekistan
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.