Shakhrisabz Private Tour from Samarcanda, Samarkand

Better than expected. Very interesting, and the guide spoke good Spanish and was knowledgeable.

Raul Alberto

Learn about the glorious past of the Uzbek city of Shahrisabz, and discover its most important palaces, temples, and monuments, with this fantastic private tour from Samarkand.

Details

Duration

7 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Private transport by car or minibus, depending on the size of the group
English speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group

Not included

Tickets: 15USD per person
Lunch

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.3

Excellent 205 Travelers·23 reviews

October 13, 2025
Raul Alberto
Temperleu, Argentina
Better than expected. Very interesting, and the guide spoke good Spanish and was knowledgeable.
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August 2, 2025
Miguel Angel
Barcelona, Spain
We enjoyed the tour with the explanations provided by our guide Shohida (I hope I spelled that name correctly...). She took us back in time and allowe...
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August 21, 2023
Elisa
Italy
Everything went as planned. The guide and driver arrived at our hotel right on time. The guide spoke Italian as requested and was very good, the drive...
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September 19, 2025
Pere
Barcelona, Spain
Very interesting tour led by 'Sancho', young and attentive.
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June 15, 2025
Sergio Motta
Rubano, Italy
The excursion to shahrisabz was very nice, Malika was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, precise and kind! Highly recommended!
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May 29, 2024
Enrico
Italy
Very nice and interesting tour. Fantastic guide, helpful and super prepared. Thank you so much Malika for this day
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November 10, 2023
Chiara
Lago Di Como, Italy
Punctual, knowledgeable driver/guide, good Italian. We really enjoyed lunch in a typical restaurant in the mountains.
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September 23, 2023
Anónimo
San Sebastián, Spain
The visit has been great. The guide spoke perfect Spanish and told us many interesting things about Shahrisabz, Timur and Uzbekistan.
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September 18, 2022
Ana Isabel
Teruel, Spain
The correct guide. He speaks and understands Spanish very well. The activity is uninteresting after having seen samarkand. Tickets to the three sites ...
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Learn about the glorious past of the Uzbek city of Shahrisabz, and discover its most important palaces, temples, and monuments, with this fantastic private tour from Samarkand.

Private Tour Details

We will pick you up at your hotel in Samarkand at the scheduled time before heading for Shahrisabz, one of the most historic cities in Uzbekistan. The journey, of one hour and half, will take us across the beautiful Zerafshan valley, and past its many cotton plantations, the mainstay of the Uzbek economy.

Upon arrival in Shahrisabz, we will begin to explore this city that saw the birth of national leader Amir Timur. We will learn the history of this controversial character in the grand square that bears his name. Afterward, we will head to the old town, which has been declared a World Heritage Site.

We will stroll through these central neighborhoods and streets which experienced the city's golden era under the Timurid dynasty. That period is best represented in the Kok Gumbaz Mosque, a beautiful temple built in 1437 that has become the main tourist attraction of Shahrisabz. We will walk around the area and also admire the adjacent mausoleum before continuing the private tour.

A few feet from the mosque we will find the Hazrat-i Imam complex, which houses the tomb of Timur's firstborn son, a place steeped in history! We will then visit the famous White Palace, a majestic summer residence, now in ruins, which was designed as the largest building under Timur.

After enjoying the stunning views of the palace's surroundings, we will say goodbye to Shahrisabz and head back to the hotels in Samarkand. The arrival is scheduled for six and a half hours after the start of the private tour.

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Learn about the glorious past of the Uzbek city of Shahrisabz, and discover its most important palaces, temples, and monuments, with this fantastic private tour from Samarkand.

Shakhrisabz Private Tour