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Free tour

Excellent walking tour of old town Khiva

4.89
Excellent(239)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Farhod
PRO
Registered on 25 October 2023
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Welcome to Khiva, where history comes alive! I’m Farhod, your passionate local guide 3 years with 6 years of experience in tourism and hospitality. Born and raised within the ancient walls of Khiva, I know every hidden corner, untold story, and unique charm this city has to offer. I am going to study my master in Italy 🇮🇹
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

I am here to make an excellent tour of my city with interesting stories
Step into the open-air museum of Khiva, one of Uzbekistan’s most enchanting Silk Road cities. This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the ancient Itchan Kala fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with breathtaking madrasahs, mosques, minarets, and caravanserais.


Led by a local expert, you’ll hear fascinating stories from centuries past, learn about the rich culture and architecture of Khiva, and visit iconic landmarks

Please make sure you have the entrance ticket, valid for 48 hrs and costs 15€ (250.000 UZS)from the place outside the west gate in ticket office. We do go inside of the places so we will need the tickets

Then we will start with you from:
-West Gate Ota Darvoza( the meeting point)
-Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasa and Minaret 
-Prison(Zindan, Court)
-Kuhna Ark palace 
-Bread live baking 
-Muhammad Rahimkhan II Madrasa 
-The camel Micheal on the way
-Silk factory and shop
-Juma Mosque the oldest in khiva (XX)
-Academic museum of scholars 
-Tosh Havli Palace 

Then we will be finishing in the eastern gate of the old town


Let’s explore my old town together!


 Useful information for the traveler:
I am a licensed professional guide.

Participants will pay a fair amount between 10€ and 50€ depending on their satisfaction. Payment is per individual.

For a better experience we keep the groups small. Please book only if you are sure that you will attend the tour.

This tour has limited seats.  If you will not attend due to some changes in your plans, we kindly ask you to cancel on your bookings page or from email of confirmation to open space for other visitors.

For the best experience, please be in meeting point few minutes earlier and keep in contact (better on WhatsApp).

All I want is that travelers will leave KHIVA with the feeling of having been in an amazing city full of life and admire to come back again and again to discover more. Khiva is a love.

Looking forward to meeting you!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
99H4+CRQ, Khiva, Uzbekistan
The main western gate Ota Darvoza. I will be holding Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 flag!
1
Outside visit
Ota darvoza
Explore all the sights of the town
2
Entry not included
Kuhna ark palace
The oldest and beautiful palace with unique architecture
3
Entry not included
Juma Mosque 🕌
The oldest mosque in khiva with wooden pillars
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.89
Excellent(239)
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By category
Professionalism
4.96
Fun
4.74
Communication
4.90
Quality
4.87
Route
4.93

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Excellent walking tour of old town Khiva
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