Age
18+
Group size
1-6
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
Bukhara will captivate you with a combination of different cultures, a mix of religions, and hospitable character. I will take you not only to the iconic places, but also introduce you to the most atmospheric ones. I will show you the real city and give plenty of advice: where to try the best pilaf, enjoy various types of tea, and in which locations to take the most colorful photos.
What to expect
- Lyabi-Hauz - one of the central squares of Bukhara. I will reveal the secret of why a reservoir is needed in the center and tell you its history.
- Magoki-Attari Mosque - the oldest of the surviving mosques in Bukhara. Legend has it that it was here that the saint Khizr prayed.
- Trade Domes - kind of shopping centers of the 16th century. Each dome had a separate specialization: for example, one sold hats, while another served as a bank of that time.
- Poi Kalyan Ensemble, which consists of four buildings: Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, a minaret, and the Kalyan Mosque. You will learn about the features of each structure.
- Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah. Let's talk about the unique yet harmonious use of various types of decoration in the 17th-century madrasah architecture.
- Samonid Mausoleum - the oldest and fully preserved building in Bukhara, over 1000 years old. I will tell you for whom this building was erected.
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, erected over the tomb of the prophet Job and the sacred spring. You will learn where the spring originated and how it is connected to the prophet's name.
Organizational details
- We can adjust the route according to your wishes
- Entrance tickets to some attractions are additionally paid. The total amount is about $10 per person.
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