Best of Samarkand: City Tour – Inside Visits Included
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Inside visits included with guided explanations (entrance fees paid separately)
- Photo Stops at the Best Spots
- Taste a variety of dried fruits
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Entrance Tickets to the monuments (unless you book "fully included option")
- Lunch (unless you book "All - Inclusive option")
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Statue of Amir Temur
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gur Emir Mausoleum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Bibi Khanym Mosque
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Siyob Bozori
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Necropolis Shah-i-Zinda
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Registan
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Tilya-Kori Madrasa
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Sher Dor Madrasah
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Hazrat Khizr Mosque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Mausoleum of Islam Karimov
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Ulugbek Madrasah
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Islam Karimov's Statue (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 14 reviews
Zeynep_T, Jul 2026
My apologies for writing this review so late!
This mix-up was completely our fault. We had accidentally booked the same walking tour we had taken the day before, just with a different company. When Usman met us, we immediately realized our mistake and asked if he would mind taking us to just one site instead—the Ulugh Beg Observatory.
He couldn't have been more accommodating. He went to pick up his car, drove us to the observatory, and along the way kept suggesting wonderful places to visit. What started as a simple trip turned into a fantastic tour of both the old and new parts of the city, filled with fascinating historical and cultural insights.
When we mentioned that we were interested in Uzbek carpets, he also recommended the Silk Carpets Factory and waited while we were choosing a carpet. By the time we finished, it was almost 5 p.m.
His willingness to spend the entire day with us, adapt the tour to our interests, and share genuine Uzbek hospitality was the highlight of our day. Thank you so much, Usman, for turning our mistake into one of our favorite experiences in Uzbekistan!
Ian_C, May 2026
The tour was cancelled by the operator so late we were already at the meet up spot.
Dreadful service, wont use Viator again.
Now I am having to wait for my refund. Looks like it will take a while.
Barbara_T, Mar 2026
We booked the private tour with inside visits. My mother has accessibility issues, she can't do too much walking and has trouble with stairs. Our guide was very helpful about this, trying to find wheelchairs or ramps whenever possible. She had to skip the mausoleum visit due to the number of stairs, but the other two of us visited while she waited safely in the car.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad the guide could assist and make the tour comfortable for your mother, and that the others were able to enjoy the visits. I appreciate your kind words. 🙏🙏🙏
Vihaan_H, Mar 2026
Amin is a great host and has lots of information and knowledge about each site. He is also very funny and entertaining.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure showing you around, and I’m glad you liked the stories and the fun along the way. Hope to see you again!
namitha_B, Oct 2025
Good tour if you’re looking for a brief history of the top places in Samarkand. Would recommend you ask a lot of questions.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the highlights of Samarkand’s top historical sites. We always encourage our guests to ask questions—it’s the best way to dive deeper into the city’s fascinating history.
Gemma_B, Apr 2025
Our guide Olimjon was brilliant. We spent what felt about the right amount of time in each location where Olimjon shared his knowledge in fluent English. He was friendly and always happy to answer our questions and kindly offered to take photos of us. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you sincerely for your wonderful review and the 5-star rating! We’re so happy to know that you had a great time exploring Samarkand with us. It’s a city rich in culture and history, and we’re glad we could help you experience its charm.
Your feedback truly means a lot to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for more memorable journeys in Uzbekistan. Wishing you all the best in your travels!
Warm Regards
Amin
Rafeeq_R, Mar 2025
We had such a great day with Amin in Samarkand. He was very responsive via WhatsApp before the tour and we were able to make changes easily with him as well. The morning of the tour he was able to change from a walking tour to a private car, which was really nice since we were a bit tired from traveling. Amin went above and beyond to give us a comprehensive tour of the city with great history and insights into Samarkand’s culture. He took us to have Samarkand plov, which I agree is better than Tashkent plov. He even dropped us at the train station and arranged with a store to deliver a souvenir we wanted to the train station since we didn’t have time to pick it up. I highly recommend booking this tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much Mr. Rafeeq i appreciate that
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