Private · Walking tour
Khiva Full-Day Private Tour, Inside and Out
Itchan Kala without rushing — palace interiors, museums and craft workshops, a long lunch, and the western ramparts at sunset.
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Private tour · Khiva
Khiva Old Town Private Walking Tour
The essential Itchan Kala in one unhurried morning or afternoon — minarets, madrasas, the khans' citadel and the wooden-columned Juma Mosque.
- Duration
- Half day (about 4 hours)
- Group
- Private — your party only
- Start
- Morning or afternoon — your choice
- Meeting point
- Your hotel or guesthouse in or near Itchan Kala
- Language
- English as standard; other languages on request, subject to availability
- Price
- On request — quoted for your party
Highlights
- Kalta Minor and the Muhammad Amin Khan madrasa
- Kunya Ark citadel and its watchtower view
- The 200-plus carved columns of the Juma Mosque
- Tash Hauli palace and its tiled courtyards
Itinerary
West Gate and Kalta Minor
Start at the main gate with an overview of how Khiva grew, then stop at the unfinished Kalta Minor minaret and the madrasa beside it.
Kunya Ark
The khans' citadel — the summer mosque, the throne courtyard and, if you wish, the climb to the watchtower for a view over the whole old town.
Along the main street
Madrasas turned into craft workshops, the shrine of Pakhlavan Mahmud and the Islam Khoja minaret, the tallest in Khiva.
Juma Mosque
A forest of carved wooden columns of different ages — your guide points out the oldest ones and how to tell them apart.
Tash Hauli palace
Finish in Allakuli Khan's palace, with its harem courtyard, majolica tiles and carved wooden pillars.
Included
- Private guide for about 4 hours
- Meeting at your hotel or guesthouse in or near the old town
- Help with buying the right tickets
- Route adapted to your interests and pace
Not included
- Entrance tickets (bought on the day)
- Optional minaret or watchtower climbs
- Meals, drinks and tips
Good to know
- Comfortable shoes are essential — the streets are paved but uneven.
- Shoulders and knees should be covered inside the active mosque and the shrine of Pakhlavan Mahmud.
- In summer we suggest an 8:00 start to avoid the midday heat.
20% deposit · free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Booking terms
Questions about this tour
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes. Distances are short and we adjust the pace and stories for younger travellers.
Can we extend it to a full day?
Yes — see our full-day Khiva tour, or simply ask when you enquire and we will extend the route.
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