Uzbekistan travel guide
What to see in Bukhara
A museum city of madrasas, domed bazaars and the Kalon minaret, with the Lyabi-Hauz pool as its main square.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 8 must-see places
- Best time: from April to January
- Stay in Lyabi-Hauz
Bukhara highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Poi Kalon
A 12th-century minaret and mosque.
- Ark of Bukhara
The fortress residence of the emirs.
- Lyabi-Hauz
A pool surrounded by centuries-old mulberry trees.
- Samanid Mausoleum
Carved brickwork from the 10th century.
- Chor Minor
A gatehouse with four blue towers.
- Bolo Hauz Mosque
Twenty carved wooden columns.
- Chashma Ayub
A spring beneath a conical dome.
- Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace
The summer palace of the last emir.
Where to stay in Bukhara
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Lyabi-Hauz · Sarrafon · Eshoni Pir
Day trips from Bukhara
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Bukhara
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bukhara are from April to January.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a chaikhana (teahouse). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Uzbekistan guide.
Frequently asked questions about Bukhara
What to see in Bukhara?
Poi Kalon, Ark of Bukhara, Lyabi-Hauz, Samanid Mausoleum, Chor Minor and Bolo Hauz Mosque.
What to see in Bukhara in 3 days?
Don’t miss Poi Kalon, Ark of Bukhara, Lyabi-Hauz, Samanid Mausoleum, Chor Minor and Bolo Hauz Mosque. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay in Bukhara?
The handiest areas to stay are Lyabi-Hauz, Sarrafon and Eshoni Pir.
What’s the best time to travel to Bukhara?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bukhara are from April to January.
What day trips can you take from Bukhara?
Bukhara with a guide.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.