Samarkand City Walking Tour (Stories behind the Stones)

Welcome to Samarkand! The tour is a walk through centuries of myths, memories, and moments that shaped one of the most legendary cities on the Silk Road. Having done this tour for hundreds of visitors who found it the most enjoyable, I have narrowed down our tour to five popular locations:

1. Gur-E-Emir Mausoleum
2. Registan Square
3. Bibi-Khanum Mosque
4. Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble
5. Hazrati Hizr Mosque

Practical Details:

🔹 Entrance fees to historical sites are not included. Each ranges between $5 and $9.

🔹 I keep group sizes small to make the tour feel more personal and flexible.

To make your experience more comfortable, I recommend bringing:

a bottle of water
sunscreen or an umbrella depending on the weather
comfortable walking shoes

If you're tired of tours that are mainly history lectures, then book a tour with me! I promise you an experience that will stay with you long after your footsteps fade from its ancient stone!

The tour lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Bahora

Guiding since 2025

Hey, my name is Bakhora, and I am your guide in Samarkand! I love showing my city's beautiful, ancient wonders to people all over the world, and I love communicating with different cultures and sharing stories about our rich history and traditions. I can't wait to show you all the hidden gems and fascinating landmarks that make Samarkand such a unique and special place to visit!

4 stops

5.4 km walking

3 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Gur-e AmirI will be wearing a scarf (hijab) that will make it easy for you to recognize me. Open in Google Maps →

Entry not included

RegistanNext, we’ll step into the awe-inspiring Registan Square, the very heart of ancient Samarkand. Surrounded by majestic madrasahs, you’ll see why scholars once called this place the cradle of knowledge in Central Asia. The architecture is breathtaking, but it’s the history and energy of the place that will stay with you.

Entry not included

Bibi-Khanym MosqueAt the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, you’ll see a structure so vast and ambitious, people used to say it mirrored the stars. It was built to impress the world, and it still does.

Entry not included

Shakhi Zinda We’ll walk through Shakhi-Zinda, a corridor of sapphire-tiled mausoleums. It’s a sacred, silent place where saints and royals are buried, including Kusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. People have come here to pray and reflect for over a thousand years.

4 stops

5.4 km walking

3 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Gur-e AmirI will be wearing a scarf (hijab) that will make it easy for you to recognize me. Open in Google Maps →

Entry not included

Bibi-Khanym MosqueAt the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, you’ll see a structure so vast and ambitious, people used to say it mirrored the stars. It was built to impress the world, and it still does.

Entry not included

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 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.