Khiva's old town glowing in late-afternoon light, seen from the city wall

Private tour · Khiva

Khiva Sunset and Evening Walk

Itchan Kala at its most beautiful — sunset from the city walls, the lanes emptying of day visitors and the old town in the evening light.

Duration
About 2–3 hours, late afternoon and evening
Group
Private — your party only
Start
About two hours before sunset
Meeting point
Your hotel in Khiva or the West Gate
Language
English as standard; other languages on request, subject to availability
Price
On request — quoted for your party

Highlights

  • Sunset from the western city walls
  • Quiet lanes of Itchan Kala after the day visitors leave
  • The minarets and domes in the evening light

Itinerary

  1. Through the West Gate

    Start below Kalta Minor as the light turns golden, with the stories of the town's last khans.

  2. The city walls

    Climb onto the western walls for the classic view of Khiva's rooftops, domes and minarets at sunset.

  3. Back lanes

    Walk the quieter residential streets of Itchan Kala as families come out in the cool of the evening.

  4. Evening in the old town

    End by the illuminated monuments — close to a good place for dinner if you like.

Included

  • Private guide for 2–3 hours

Not included

  • Itchan Kala ticket and wall access (if charged)
  • Dinner, drinks and tips

Good to know

  • Sunset time changes through the year; we set the start time in your confirmation.
  • Combines well with our half-day morning tour of Itchan Kala.

20% deposit · free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Booking terms

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