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Authentic Samarkand: A Journey Beyond the Guidebook
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Guru: Zulfina
Registered on 18 December 2024
I was born in Samarkand and currently I'm a senior student at Silk Road International University of Tourism, studying at tourism management faculty.
I like to make a lot of friends from different parts of the world, learning their cultures, sharing my culture and history with them. I also like exploring historical sites of my city and learn more in my free time.
• Experience:
So far, I've experienced as a guide and translator for a number of guests who came for international events in Samarkand.
Here they're, those guests and events:
• Top VIP guests from Georgia 🇬🇪 (Minister of Finance, deputy minister and their focal person) | AIIB Annual meeting, September 25-26, 2024
• Journalists from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 | "Melodies of the East" International Music Festival August 25-31, 2024
• Worked as a team translator for guests from different countries | EBRD 2023
• Number of free and paid tours with the guests from different parts of the world.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Samarkand represents 2,750 years of history. I invite you to the journey including all main historical and local sights. The journey starts with Guri Emir mausoleum and continues as the order given on the list:
- Guri Emir Mausoleum (XV) -Ensemble associated with the name of Prince Muhammad Sultan, Tamerlane's grandson and heir. In 1403, due to the sudden death of Muhammad Sultan, Amir Temur ordered the construction of the mausoleum which was completed by 1405.
- Registan square (XV-XVII) - Registan is recognized as "the light of the world" as poets used to call it. The word "Registan" means "sandy place" in persian. The Ensemble includes Ulugbek Madrasah, Sherdor Madrasah and Tylla Kari Mosque.
- Bibi Khanum mosque (XV) - By order of Amir Timur in 1399, after his campaign to India, a new cathedral mosque was started to be built. Complex consists of 4 main structures: the entrance portal, the main mosque and 2 smaller mosques. In a very short period of time by 1404, the construction was completed.
- Siyab bazar - it is located in the centre of the city. Bazar consists of 7 large covered pavilions with stalls. One can find absolutely everything at the bazar.
- Khazrati Hizr mosque (VII-XIX) - Meaning of the name "green light" The first mosque in Central Asia.
- Shahi Zinda (XI-XX) - The name Shahi Zinda (Alive King) is associated with the tomb of Kusam ibn Abbas. The ensemble had been forming for 9 centuries and consists of more than 20 structures of different times.
As a local host and experienced guide, I’m ready to share the hidden stories and secrets of Samarkand.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Oqsaroy 1, Бўстонсарой кўчаси 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan
I'll be at the entrance of Guri Emir before going downstairs.
1
Outside visit
Gur-e Amir
Entrance fee - 3$
2
Outside visit
Registon
Entrance fee - 5$
3
Outside visit
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Entrance fee - 3$
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
