Khiva Private Classic Full-Day Tour
Duration
8 hours
Countries
UZ
Group
Max 12 guests
About this activity
A whole day inside the walls. We collect you from your hotel in Khiva at 09:00 and spend the day in and around Itchan Kala, the walled old town. It is a private tour, so your guide follows your pace, and an hour at the start is spent simply getting your bearings among the walls, gates and minarets.
Where the khans ruled. At the Kunya Ark, built in the 17th century as the khans' residence and seat of government, you see where Khiva was ruled. Nearby are the Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, honouring a 14th-century Sufi scholar, and the small Oq Masjid, the White Mosque, from the 18th century.
A forest of wooden columns. The Juma Mosque is one of Khiva's great surprises: a prayer hall held up by rows of carved wooden columns, on a site used for worship for over a thousand years. From there we move on to the 19th-century Allakulikhan Madrasah and the Tosh-Khovli Palace, the "Stone House", built in the 1830s.
Saints, wrestlers and the tallest minaret. The day ends at the Pakhlavon Makhmud Mausoleum, resting place of a revered Sufi saint, poet and wrestler, and at the Islom Khoja complex, whose slender minaret is one of the symbols of Khiva. Along the way you also share a meal of Uzbek dishes, included in the price.
Good to know. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khiva, a professional guide, admission tickets, food and drinks and all taxes are included. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a sun hat, sunscreen and water. Smoking and flash photography are not allowed. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.
Highlights
- Private guide and hotel pickup in Khiva for a full day in Itchan Kala
- The Kunya Ark, Juma Mosque and Tosh-Khovli Palace
- Pakhlavon Makhmud Mausoleum and the Islom Khoja minaret
- Admission tickets and a meal of Uzbek dishes included
What you will do
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Your guide meets you at your hotel in Khiva at 09:00.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khiva
- Professional guide
- Admission tickets
- Food and drinks
- All taxes
What's excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
This activity
Activity FAQ
Practical answers for this day tour. For visas and trains, see travel advice on the homepage.
The tour starts and ends at your hotel in Khiva, not in Tashkent. We pick you up at 09:00 from hotels within about 10 km of the old town and bring you back at the end of the day. We will send the exact pickup details to your WhatsApp the day before the tour.
The tour starts and ends at your hotel in Khiva, not in Tashkent. We pick you up at 09:00 from hotels within about 10 km of the old town and bring you back at the end of the day. We will send the exact pickup details to your WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Yes. Admission tickets for the sites on the itinerary are included, so you will not need to queue or pay at each gate. The price also covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Khiva, your professional guide, food and drinks during the day and all taxes. Tips and personal spending are extra.
Yes. Admission tickets for the sites on the itinerary are included, so you will not need to queue or pay at each gate. The price also covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Khiva, your professional guide, food and drinks during the day and all taxes. Tips and personal spending are extra.
Yes, food and drinks are included in the price, and during the day you share a meal of Uzbek dishes with your guide. If you have dietary needs, such as vegetarian food or allergies, tell us when you book so we can let the restaurant know in advance.
Yes, food and drinks are included in the price, and during the day you share a meal of Uzbek dishes with your guide. If you have dietary needs, such as vegetarian food or allergies, tell us when you book so we can let the restaurant know in advance.
Itchan Kala is best seen on foot, so expect a full day of walking on paved and uneven old streets, with some steps at the monuments. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water make the day easier.
Itchan Kala is best seen on foot, so expect a full day of walking on paved and uneven old streets, with some steps at the monuments. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water make the day easier.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos, and your guide will point out the best angles of the minarets and courtyards. Flash photography is not allowed, and neither is smoking. Some sites can be dim inside, so a phone camera with a good low-light mode works well.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos, and your guide will point out the best angles of the minarets and courtyards. Flash photography is not allowed, and neither is smoking. Some sites can be dim inside, so a phone camera with a good low-light mode works well.
This private tour is guided live in English or Russian, and you choose your language when you book. If you would prefer another language, message our team before booking and we will tell you honestly whether we can arrange a guide in that language for your date in Khiva.
This private tour is guided live in English or Russian, and you choose your language when you book. If you would prefer another language, message our team before booking and we will tell you honestly whether we can arrange a guide in that language for your date in Khiva.
Plan about 8 hours at a talking pace, with photo stops. Timing is a guide — we adjust for traffic and opening hours.
Plan about 8 hours at a talking pace, with photo stops. Timing is a guide — we adjust for traffic and opening hours.
Catalog from-prices are in USD per person (from $150). This listing includes Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khiva; Professional guide; Admission tickets; Food and drinks. Museum tickets and extras that are not in the inclusion list are quoted in writing before you pay. We do not take card numbers on this website.
Catalog from-prices are in USD per person (from $150). This listing includes Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khiva; Professional guide; Admission tickets; Food and drinks. Museum tickets and extras that are not in the inclusion list are quoted in writing before you pay. We do not take card numbers on this website.
Hotel pickup is available in Khiva hotels (within 10 km). We will send the pickup details to your WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Hotel pickup is available in Khiva hotels (within 10 km). We will send the pickup details to your WhatsApp the day before the tour.
It is a city walk, not a hike. Wear shoes you can stand in. July–August pavements get hot by late morning — morning starts are cooler. Tell us if someone needs a slower pace or a vehicle stretch.
It is a city walk, not a hike. Wear shoes you can stand in. July–August pavements get hot by late morning — morning starts are cooler. Tell us if someone needs a slower pace or a vehicle stretch.
Guided in English, Russian
Guided in English, Russian
Send dates and group size on WhatsApp or request a quote. We confirm the itinerary in writing, then send payment instructions. No card details are collected on tourmania.uz.
Send dates and group size on WhatsApp or request a quote. We confirm the itinerary in writing, then send payment instructions. No card details are collected on tourmania.uz.
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From $150 USD per person. Message us with dates — we confirm trains and hotels in writing.