Explore the wonders of Khiva and uncover the city’s hidden gems on an exclusive walking tour. Khiva, a city with a rich history spanning 2,500 years, is one of Central Asia’s oldest cities. Known by various names such as Khizauv “Fort”, Kheykanik (the canal that flows through the area), Kheykanik, Kheyvak, and Khiva, this city is truly unique.
Explore the wonders of Khiva and uncover the city’s hidden gems on an exclusive walking tour. Khiva, a city with a rich history spanning 2,500 years, is one of Central Asia’s oldest cities. Known by various names such as Khizauv “Fort”, Kheykanik (the canal that flows through the area), Kheykanik, Kheyvak, and Khiva, this city is truly unique.
- Itchan Kala - Also known as Ichan Qala Fort, this site has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. Today, Ichan Qala serves as an open-air museum, showcasing the ancient part of the city. It is encircled by walls and has been transformed into the State Historical Archaeological Museum, covering an area of 26 hectares. Visitors…
- Itchan Kala - Also known as Ichan Qala Fort, this site has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. Today, Ichan Qala serves as an open-air museum, showcasing the ancient part of the city. It is encircled by walls and has been transformed into the State Historical Archaeological Museum, covering an area of 26 hectares. Visitors to the Inner Fortress are transported back in time, experiencing a city with narrow streets, modest homes, mosques, mausoleums, and madrassahs (schools for Quranic studies).
Key attractions within Ichan Qala Fort include:
- Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassa (1855)
- Kalta Minor
- Zindon, the city jail
- Kunya Ark (known as “Kuhna Ark” in Uzbek)
- Muhammad Rakhim Khan Madrassa (1871)
- Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
- Islam Khoja Madrassa
- Islam Khoja Minaret, the tallest minaret in the city (Note: Climbing the minaret costs 100,000 sum per person and is not included in the tour price)
- Juma Mosque (1788)
- Tash Hauli Palace (“Stone Palace” in Uzbek) (Note: Separate entrance required for the reception court, ishrat hauli)
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- English speaking tour guide for the day trip
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- English speaking tour guide for the day trip
- Lunch
- Islam Khoja Minaret— the tallest minaret in the city-climbing the minaret 10 usd per person
- Walking on the wall of Ichan Kala 2 usd per person (entrance from Northern gate)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Islam Khoja Minaret— the tallest minaret in the city-climbing the minaret 10 usd per person
- Walking on the wall of Ichan Kala 2 usd per person (entrance from Northern gate)
- Gratuities
- The duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes lunch time
- Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from meeting point or from your hotel in Khiva. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)
- On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious…
- The duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes lunch time
- Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from meeting point or from your hotel in Khiva. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)
- On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
