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By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £4 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Welcome to Samarkand, the fabled “Rome of the East,” the dazzling crossroads of East and West, whose splendour once rivalled the greatest capitals. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll stand amongst turquoise domes that pierce the vast Central Asian sky, where the echoes of Silk Road caravans, conquering empires, and brilliant scholars still linger in the air. The tour starts outside the Museum of Regional Studies. Your guide is Saodat: a passionate local historian and masterful storyteller who knows every corner of her beloved city by heart. She’ll share the city’s history along with her insights, bringing its ancient stones to life. Saodat doesn’t just list facts; she brings the past to life. By the end of the tour, you’ll have journeyed through 2,700 years of this dazzling city’s past and understand why, for millennia, travellers have left Samarkand utterly enchanted.

Activity location

  • Museum of Regional Studies
    • Abdurahmon Jomiy ko'chasi
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Museum of Regional Studies
    • Abdurahmon Jomiy ko'chasi
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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Rome of the East: An Audio Through Samarkand in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Opening hours: Wed 00:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£3.76 x 1 Adult£3.76
Total
Price is £3.76

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclusions
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclusions
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclusions
    App for Android and iOS
  • Inclusions
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone and headphones
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Museum of Regional Studies (Pass by)

Walk past this important cultural institution that houses Samarkand's rich archaeological and historical treasures. Discover how this museum serves as your gateway to understanding 2,700 years of this legendary Silk Road city's fascinating past.

Alisher Navoi Central Recreation Park (Pass by)

Stroll through this peaceful green oasis in the heart of historic Samarkand, named after the great Uzbek poet and statesman. Enjoy a tranquil break from the bustling city while surrounded by local families and the echoes of ancient history.

University Boulevard (Pass by)

Walk along this vibrant street that connects Samarkand's past with its present academic life. Experience how modern education and student energy blend seamlessly with the ancient scholarly traditions that once made this city a centre of Islamic learning.

Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex (Pass by)

Enter this magnificent mausoleum where Timur (Tamerlane) and his heirs rest beneath stunning turquoise domes and intricate tile work. Marvel at how this timeless monument showcases the architectural brilliance that made Samarkand one of history's most breathtaking capitals.

Registan Square (Pass by)

Explore this legendary square where three majestic madrasas display intricate tile work and soaring portals that shimmer in endless shades of blue and gold. Experience the heart of what once made Samarkand the dazzling crossroads where East met West along the ancient Silk Road.

Hazrat Khizr Mosque (Pass by)

Pass by this sacred mosque perched on ancient Afrosiab hill, offering panoramic views over the historic city. Discover how this spiritual site has watched over Samarkand for centuries, serving as a beacon for pilgrims and travellers alike.

Necropolis Shah-i-Zinda (Pass by)

Climb the sacred stairway of this breathtaking necropolis known as the "Living King," where brilliantly decorated mausoleums line an unforgettable avenue. Marvel at one of Central Asia's most stunning architectural ensembles, where azure domes and intricate mosaics create an otherworldly atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

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    Museum of Regional Studies
    • Abdurahmon Jomiy ko'chasi
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Museum of Regional Studies
    • Abdurahmon Jomiy ko'chasi
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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