Free Tour of the Old City of Samarkand

We will meet at the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, one of Samarkand’s finest monuments. Inside, you will learn about the life and legacy of Amir Temur, his descendants, and legends surrounding his tomb. The ticket costs 75 000 sum.

From there, we will walk to Registan Square, the heart of Samarkand (outside view). We will admire its three magnificent madrasahs and discover why Registan became the cultural center of the Timurid Empire.

Our next stop is the Bibi-Khanym Mosque (outside view). Named after Temur’s beloved wife, it was once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.

We will then continue to the Khazrati Khizr Mosque. On daytime tours, we will go inside to enjoy panoramic views of the city, while at night, you can admire its beautiful illumination from outside.

Our final destination is the Shahi-Zinda Necropolis (explanations from the outside), near ancient Afrasiyab. This is a beautiful complex of azure mausoleums from the 11th–15th centuries, decorated with intricate mosaics created by local and Iranian craftsmen.

Throughout the tour, I will share stories and legends that bring Samarkand's history to life.