Khiva when the lights are on

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Description

When the lights are on.
My tour starts in the evening when the lights are turned on. We will walk together through the ancient streets of the city, where I will tell you about ancient Khiva, the religion of the Zoroastrians, and the customs and culture of Khiva. We will not be entering museums as this is a sightseeing tour where I will share the most interesting facts related to Khiva and its ancient buildings. The tour begins at the western gate of Ota Darvoza and ends at the eastern gate of Polvon Darvoza, where a slave market once existed. I will tell you how this small town, located in the centre of the desert, became part of the Silk Road. There is no need for tickets for the monuments on my tour, as we will not be entering the museums.

Guide: Inessa

Guiding since 2025

Hi, I'm Inessa. I work as a local guide in Khiva. I love history, legends, and stories. With me, you can dive into history and discover what lies hidden.

5 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:99H4+CRQ, Khiva, Xorazm Region, UzbekistanI will be waiting for you at the gate, on the right side as you exit the old fortress with the Uzbek flagOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Ota darvozaWe start usually at west gate because it's a meeting point. The main entrance to the city

2

Outside visit

Kuhna ArkIt's a fortresse of all Khiva rulers here you will learn about dynasty that ruled in this city over the last 400 years, who died naturally and which king had only one day to rule

3

Outside visit

Pahlavan Mahmoud MausoleumIt's a mausoleum of local patron, we will see a pictures view of its domes from outside and learn about the life of invincible wrestler

5 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:99H4+CRQ, Khiva, Xorazm Region, UzbekistanI will be waiting for you at the gate, on the right side as you exit the old fortress with the Uzbek flagOpen in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Ota darvozaWe start usually at west gate because it's a meeting point. The main entrance to the city

2

Outside visit

Kuhna ArkIt's a fortresse of all Khiva rulers here you will learn about dynasty that ruled in this city over the last 400 years, who died naturally and which king had only one day to rule

3

Outside visit

Pahlavan Mahmoud MausoleumIt's a mausoleum of local patron, we will see a pictures view of its domes from outside and learn about the life of invincible wrestler

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

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.