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Bukhara: Classic Full-Day Guided Tour
Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Explore Bukhara’s highlights: Lyabi Hauz, Magoki Attori Mosque, Chor Minor, Kalyan Minaret & Mosque, Uzbek lunch, Mir-Arab & Ulugh Beg Madrasahs, Ark Fortress, and Bolo Hauz Mosque.

7 hours
Overview

Highlights
  • Lyabi Hauz – Historic square with peaceful pool and surrounding madrasahs.
  • Magoki Attori Mosque – One of Central Asia’s oldest mosques with unique sunken structure.
  • Chor Minor Madrasah – Famous for its four distinctively decorated minarets.
  • Kalyan Minaret – Iconic 12th-century tower and call-to-prayer landmark.
  • Ark of Bukhara – Ancient royal fortress with palaces and museums.


Full description

Begin your tour at Lyabi Hauz, a lively historic square centered around a serene pool surrounded by ancient mulberry trees and flanked by beautiful madrasahs. Visit the Magoki Attori Mosque, one of Central Asia’s oldest mosques, built atop former Zoroastrian and Buddhist sites, famous for its partially sunken structure and intricate brickwork.

Explore the unique Chor Minor Madrasah, known for its four distinctively decorated minarets, symbolizing cultural diversity. Admire the soaring Kalyan Minaret, a 12th-century tower that once called faithful to prayer and served as a watchtower, followed by the nearby Kalyan Mosque, one of the largest and most magnificent in Central Asia with its vast courtyard and over 200 ornate wooden columns.

Enjoy a traditional lunch at an Uzbek national restaurant, tasting authentic dishes such as plov and shashlik. Afterward, visit the Mir-Arab Madrasah, an active Islamic school with stunning tilework, and the Ulugh Beg Madrasah, a 15th-century institution famous for its scholarly heritage.

Discover the massive Ark Fortress, an ancient royal citadel with palaces, mosques, and museums showcasing Bukhara’s royal and military history. Conclude your day at the charming Bolo Hauz Mosque, notable for its elegant wooden columns and painted ceiling beside a tranquil pond.

This tour offers a comprehensive experience of Bukhara’s architectural marvels, spiritual sites, and vibrant cultural traditions.


What to bring

A bottle of water
Sunglasses


Know before you go

Head and Knees should be covered for women.



What’s Included

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Professional Guide
Transportation between sites
All Taxes

Admission Tickets
Food and Drinks
Personal Expenses
Tips (Optional) 

From $85.00 per person

Free cancellation up to before the experience starts (local time)


Itinerary
1

Lyabi Khaus

2

Magoki Attori Mosque

3

Chor Minor Madrasah

4

Kalyan Minaret

5

Kalyan Mosque

6

Lunch at Uzbek national restaurant

7

Mir-Arab Madrasah

8

Ulugh Begh Madrasah

9

Ark of Bukhara

10

Bolo Hauz Mosque

11

Samanids Mausoleum

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