Private Walking Tour in Old Town Bukhara

Lyabi-Hauz is a square which consisted of three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan-begi Madrasah and Khanaka and a small artificial pond where locals like to relax. We will reveal how Lyabi-Hauz is connected with the merchant class, Judaism and Khoja Nasreddin.

We will explore the Jewish Mahalla (quarter) and see the first Synagogue in Bukhara.

I will show you the ancient domes: Toki-Sarrafon, Toki-Telpak Furushon and Toki-Zargaron. And, here we will discuss the history of Bukhara as an important point on the map of the Great Silk Road.

Maghoki Attori mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. We will explore its history and religions which it was connected with.

Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara is one of the earliest buildings, which was constructed by the donation of Ulugbek.

Built in 1652, a few centuries later than Ulugh-Beg Madrasah (built in 1417), Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, which stands across from it, is an integral part of Bukhara’s most outstanding architectural ensemble. Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah marks the remarkable progress of medieval Central Asian architecture; it shows us how amazingly high the skills of Central Asian architects, builders and artists were at the time.

The Kalon Mosque is the biggest mosque in Bukhara and the second-largest historical mosque in Central Asia. It is a part of the Poi-Kalon ensemble and is built on the Kosh principle (two buildings opposite each other) opposite the Miri-Arab Madrasah.

The Kalon Minaret (also 'Kalyan Minaret'), about 47 metres high, is one of Bukhara's landmarks and part of the Poi-Kalon ensemble.

Miri-Arab madrasah was the only spiritual educational establishment in the USSR that had restarted to function after the WWII. Most leading Imams of post Soviet countries had graduated from this religious center.

The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara's oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millenium.

Bolo Hauz mosque is one of the most peaceful sites in Bukhara with its calming pond and elegant pillared facade. It is located opposite the Ark Fortress, and was designed to function both in the cold winter and hot summer months.

The Chashma Ayub, the Spring of Job, commemorates this site. Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, which purportedly marks the spot where the Prophet Job struck the arid ground and a spring of pure drinking water miraculously burst forth, saving his followers when those around them were dying of thirst. It is commonly believed that the water still keeps its clearness and herbal power.

The Samanids' mausoleum was innovative, because it used baked brick to an unprecedented degree. Previous to this, most important buildings—palaces and temples—in the region had been built of unbaked brick and covered with stucco.

Upon request, We can have a break for coffee/tea or food during the city tour. There is no fixed place to make it, but I can recommend the best locations.