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A market with a large dome structure, fruit stalls, and umbrellas. 1
A market with a large dome structure in the background. 2
A historic building with intricate tile work, a reflecting pool, and trees lining the walkway. 3
A narrow alley with brick walls and a wooden door. 4
A narrow street lined with traditional buildings, a tree, and a distant blue-domed structure. 5
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The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 2m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step away from the grand turquoise domes of monumental Samarkand and into the intimate, labyrinthine streets of the old city. On this immersive walking tour, you will uncover the forgotten world of the Bukharan Jews, a community that served as the economic lifeblood of the Silk Road for centuries. Through sensory exploration and hidden architectural details, we will trace their journey from master dyers to hidden artisans, exploring the delicate balance of coexistence, the sanctuary of the courtyard home, and the poignant legacy of a vanished people.

    • A 4.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 122 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Chorsu
    • 140101, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chorsu
    • 140101, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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Self Guided Podcast Tour Samarkand Echoes of the Bukharan Jews in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 2 minutes2h 2m
    2h 2m
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
S$8.54
S$6.83 x 1 AdultS$6.83
Total
The previous price was S$8.54 and current price is S$6.83
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chorsu

  • 10m
The historic trading dome where Jewish merchants sold silk and dyes, marking the threshold between monumental Samarkand and the old city.

Suzangaron Street

  • 10m
The main artery leading into the old residential quarters, highlighting the artisan history and the physical transition into the mahalla.

Gumbaz Synagogue

  • 10m
Built in 1891, this modest building hides a stunning interior and serves as the spiritual heart of the remaining Bukharan Jewish community.

Tashkent Street in Samarkand

  • 10m
An exploration of traditional mahalla architecture, focusing on the high mud-brick walls that hid lavish, multi-generational courtyards.

Samarkand

  • 10m
A traditional area centre featuring a pool, serving as a focal point for discussing water management and historical coexistence.

Siyob Bozor

  • 10m
The bustling main market, tying the historical mercantile roots of the Jewish quarter back to the vibrant everyday life of modern Samarkand.

Location

Activity location

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    Chorsu
    • 140101, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chorsu
    • 140101, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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