Khiva is a fantastically colorful city! You will see its main sights: majestic madrassas, minarets, palaces and citadels. You will get acquainted with local traditions and rituals. We will tell you about the Great Silk Road, the formation and development of Khiva and what it lives now.

What to expect:

Khiva’s landmarks
We will explore Ichan Qala, the Old City protected by defensive walls. We will show the giant unfinished minaret of Kulta Minor, ironically becoming the hallmark of Khiva. As well as numerous madrassas and palaces. In addition, we will enter the thousand-year-old Juma Mosque, decorated with carved columns with different patterns.

Fascinating facts
Without dry figures and endless names we will reveal three thousand years of Khiva’s history.
We will tell how the “fire worshippers” of Khorezm became adherents of Islam. We will share the story of the great scientist Al-Biruni, whose pupil was Avicenna himself. We will explain what isyryk is and why it is burned. You will also learn how khan’s wives and concubines lived in the harem and what intrigues they plotted.

Organizational details:

• Tour from 1 to 10 people.
• Entrance tickets are paid additionally – 200 thousand soums per person (includes visits to 15 sights of the Old City).

Meeting place

Start of the tour Ichan-Kala. You will know the exact meeting place after making prepayment.