Khiva Walking Tour: Historic Landmarks

Explore Khiva’s historic landmarks on a 4-5 hour walking tour. Discover ancient medreses, majestic minarets, and the vibrant local culture.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Itchan Kala - - Known as the “City of a Thousand Minarets”, “Open-air Museum”, and “City of 1001 Nights of Shahrazad”.
  • The first city in Central Asia to be included in UNESCO’s world heritage list.
  • Considered the most authentic city in Central Asia.
  • The only city in Central Asia that remains in its original location.
  • Home to 2 Khan’s…
What's Included
  • Professional guide (en, ru, fr)
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to monuments
  • Other and personal expenses that are not specified in the program
Additional Information

Start point: Main gate of the city (Western gate - Ata Darvaza). Start Time: summer recommended start earlier) Duration: 4-5 hours. Description: - Muhammad Aminkhan medrese (the largest in this territory). - Kalta Minor minaret. - Kunya Ark (ancient citadel - panoramic view tower, coinage yard, summer and winter Khan Reception). - Muhammad Rahimkhan II…

Location
Ota Gate
We will meet the guests at the main gates (Ota Darvoza - Western gates) or we can pick up the tourists from the hotel which is inside or outside the city of Ichan Kala
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dianedinky
Feb 26, 2025
Khiva is a great place to walk around. Great tour. - The old town within the city walls is fairly compact but with a lot to see so is absolutely ideal for a walking tour. It can get very hot but the pace of the tour is good and there are so many things to look at and to hear about that you are distracted and the time flys. Would recommend.
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Oliviai825
Nov 15, 2024
Exploring Khiva with a Great Guide! - Great guide! She was very knowledgeable, very kind and warm. We learned a lot from her and we are happy we chose this tour! You can't visit Khiva without a tour guide, the city is filled with history, so highly recommend!
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Marina_s
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing tour! - We had a great time! The tour is totally worth it! Three hours were a perfect time frame for this beautiful city. All our questions were kindly answered! Be aware that you have to pay 200,000 som pro person at the entrance to the old town.
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Babar_k
Oct 14, 2024
A great tour guide - A very experienced and knowledgeable guide gave my wife and I a tour of Khiva. She explained the historical and cultural significance of palaces and maddrasas. Highly recommended.
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David_r
Oct 13, 2024
In-depth Ichan Qala tour - This was a great tour, jam-packed with information. My guide, Moxira, grew up in the Ichan Qala (her parents still live there), so she had an insider,'s perspective. Her knowledge was quite detailed. She met me right on time at my hotel and has a pleasant personality that adds to the enjoyment of the tour. Would definitely recommend.
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36anushn
Oct 13, 2024
Good tour guide - Very good tour. Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Relaxing tour with nice stops on the way. I would recommend this tour.
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Ukdoclancashire
Oct 27, 2025
A solid guided tour. - The tour was good and the guide was knowledgeable. Sometimes felt a bit scripted and not very personal. Overall worthwhile having the tour to appreciate local details.
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Countolaf123
Apr 13, 2026
SCAM! Do not trust this service provider. - This is a scam. The guide never came at the designated place and time. The phone number given +998999650205 does not work. Messages through trip advisor are not answered. Please do not trust this service provider.
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Voyager597858
Apr 13, 2026
The guide did not turn up. - The guide did not turn up. The operator's phone number does not work.
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697tyral
Apr 10, 2026
It's a scam, try your luck. - We booked the walking trip way in advance, just to find out this trip is a scam. We tried contacting the guide the day before and before the trip for confirmation, but the number "does not exist". There were no other contact methods, such as whatsapp, telegram nor in-app. There were only email confirmation from Trip Advisor but not the supplier. We arrived at the meeting point on time (0800 local time), and there was no guide. We are still at the meeting point. We requested a full refund and will file a complaint
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From $15
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).