Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour
Overview
Prepare to be awed by Bukhara magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old Town on this 1-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Citadel Ark, learn how the Trading Domes earned its famous nickname, and see the ancient Great Minaret of the Kalon. You can’t enter a madrasah or walk down any of the pedestrian-friendly roads in the Old Town District without seeing the amazing hand-woven textiles that Uzbekistan is famous for. If you want to pick up a few Uzbek souvenirs during your trip, Bukhara is the place to do it! Browse the legendary bazaars, where you find everything from carpets to Uzbek spices. You’ll love getting lost in the alleyways and trading domes of the busy, bustling city of Bukhara!
- Exclusive Bukhara tour led by a private guide
- Comprehensive tour of the city over one day
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
- Exclusive Bukhara tour led by a private guide
- Comprehensive tour of the city over one day
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Fully Licensed Guide
- Entrance Tickets to All Monuments
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Trading Domes
- Entry/Admission - Bukhara Synagogue
- Entry/Admission - Great Minaret of the Kalon
- Entry/Admission - Ulugbek Madrasah
- Entry/Admission - Nodir Devon Begi Madrasasi
- Entry/Admission - Samanid Mausoleum
- Entry/Admission - Moschea Bolo-khauz
- Entry/Admission - Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Lyab-i-Hauz
- Entry/Admission - Ark of Bukhara
- Entry/Admission - Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
- Entry/Admission - Monument to Hodja Nasreddin
- Entry/Admission - Poi Kalyan Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great Minaret of the Kalon, Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara 200100 Uzbekistan
The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, 9 Khakikat St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Miri-Arab madrasah was the only spiritual educational establishment in the USSR that had begun to function after the WWII. All leading imams of those times had graduated from this religious center.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lyab-i-Hauz, B. Nakshabandi, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Labi Hauz which is translated as 'at the pond' is one of the central squares of Bukhara situated in the southeast part of the city. The architectural ensemble was created in the 16th-17th centuries. The square has the form of an irregular polygon with the Divan-Begi madrasah in the eastern part.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Poi Kalyan Mosque, Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret to which the name refers to, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moschea Bolo-khauz, Registan square, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city. It served as a Friday mosque during the time when the emir of Bukhara was being subjugated under the Bolshevik Russian rule in the 1920s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Trading Domes, Mekhtar Anbar St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
There are four trading domes remaining in the ancient city. They are all positioned on a north to south route through the old city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nodir Devon Begi Madrasasi, Bakhowuddin Nakshbandi Street, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The madrasah was built in 1622-1623. by the vizier of Imamkuli-khan, Uzbek dignitary Nodir Devon-run as a caravanserai, but was later converted into a madrasah. In 1993, the madrasah, along with other monuments of the historical center of Bukhara, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monument to Hodja Nasreddin, Mekhtar Anbar St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
The bronze monument to Nasreddin Khoja is located in the central city square of Bukhara, beside the "Lyabi-Hauz" complex. It was installed in 1979. Apparently, it gives an air of joy and humour to the ancient atmosphere of traditional buildings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, to the south of Bukhara's Ark on the commercial street connecting the Tak-i Telpak Furushon and Tak-i Sarrafon markets, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Maghoki Attori Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ulugbek Madrasah, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Completed in 1420, this madrasa features exterior tiles, a fluted dome, stained windows & old tombs
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Samanid Mausoleum, M. Ashrafi Street Samonids Recreation Park, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The first islamic mausoleum in Central Asia (892-943)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Khodja Nurobobod St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
It is known that Ulughbek was not only famous ruler but the great scholar and patron of the sciences. His first madrasa was built in 1417 in Bukhara.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
The synagogue is a holy place of worship in the Jewish religion. Before its construction Jews of Bukhara prayed together with Muslims in the same mosque.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great Minaret of the Kalon, Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara 200100 Uzbekistan
The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, 9 Khakikat St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Miri-Arab madrasah was the only spiritual educational establishment in the USSR that had begun to function after the WWII. All leading imams of those times had graduated from this religious center.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lyab-i-Hauz, B. Nakshabandi, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Labi Hauz which is translated as 'at the pond' is one of the central squares of Bukhara situated in the southeast part of the city. The architectural ensemble was created in the 16th-17th centuries. The square has the form of an irregular polygon with the Divan-Begi madrasah in the eastern part.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Poi Kalyan Mosque, Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret to which the name refers to, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moschea Bolo-khauz, Registan square, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city. It served as a Friday mosque during the time when the emir of Bukhara was being subjugated under the Bolshevik Russian rule in the 1920s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Trading Domes, Mekhtar Anbar St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
There are four trading domes remaining in the ancient city. They are all positioned on a north to south route through the old city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nodir Devon Begi Madrasasi, Bakhowuddin Nakshbandi Street, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The madrasah was built in 1622-1623. by the vizier of Imamkuli-khan, Uzbek dignitary Nodir Devon-run as a caravanserai, but was later converted into a madrasah. In 1993, the madrasah, along with other monuments of the historical center of Bukhara, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monument to Hodja Nasreddin, Mekhtar Anbar St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
The bronze monument to Nasreddin Khoja is located in the central city square of Bukhara, beside the "Lyabi-Hauz" complex. It was installed in 1979. Apparently, it gives an air of joy and humour to the ancient atmosphere of traditional buildings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, to the south of Bukhara's Ark on the commercial street connecting the Tak-i Telpak Furushon and Tak-i Sarrafon markets, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Maghoki Attori Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ulugbek Madrasah, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Completed in 1420, this madrasa features exterior tiles, a fluted dome, stained windows & old tombs
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Samanid Mausoleum, M. Ashrafi Street Samonids Recreation Park, Bukhara Uzbekistan
The first islamic mausoleum in Central Asia (892-943)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Khodja Nurobobod St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
It is known that Ulughbek was not only famous ruler but the great scholar and patron of the sciences. His first madrasa was built in 1417 in Bukhara.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
The synagogue is a holy place of worship in the Jewish religion. Before its construction Jews of Bukhara prayed together with Muslims in the same mosque.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kyriakos_G
September 2023
Shakhoza gave us an amazing tour around Bukhara city. We saw all the landmarks and monuments the city has to offer and we learned a lot about the culture and the locals way of life. She made the city tour one of our highlights in our trip in Uzbekistan.
Shakhoza gave us an amazing tour around Bukhara city. We saw all the landmarks and monuments the city has to offer and we learned a lot about the culture and the locals way of life. She made the city tour one of our highlights in our trip in Uzbekistan.94mavludam
July 2023
The trip to Uzbekistan was amazing, full of history and astonishing places! Me and my family gained our best memories from that place!
The trip to Uzbekistan was amazing, full of history and astonishing places! Me and my family gained our best memories from that place!801mavludam
June 2023
They work professionally, very attentive and take into account every little thing so that the trip will be remembered from the positive side.
They work professionally, very attentive and take into account every little thing so that the trip will be remembered from the positive side.Emely_T
April 2023
Without doubt one of the favourite place to visit. Upon arrival i was warmly welcomed by Lola. The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible ( appreciate that!) The trip was huge success, the scenery was beautiful especially Labi Hovuz. The atmosphere is so special that it really felt lik...
Without doubt one of the favourite place to visit. Upon arrival i was warmly welcomed by Lola. The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible ( appreciate that!) The trip was huge success, the scenery was beautiful especially Labi Hovuz. The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to me. All respect for Lola who does a great job there. Many thanks, and again i will definitely recommend Viator to everyone!Lara_leandi
October 2023
Sehr kundige, freundliche Führerin. Sie hat uns sehr gut durch Buchara geführt und die historischen Gebäude erläutert. Die Tour hat uns sehr gefallen.
Sehr kundige, freundliche Führerin. Sie hat uns sehr gut durch Buchara geführt und die historischen Gebäude erläutert. Die Tour hat uns sehr gefallen.mariasA2623KV
July 2023
Es war eine Freude, ein schönes Land Usbekistan mit der großen Geschichte zu besuchen, sehr genossen!
Es war eine Freude, ein schönes Land Usbekistan mit der großen Geschichte zu besuchen, sehr genossen!