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Dushanbe City Tour & Hissar Fortress
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
$199
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Overview
The city tour of Dushanbe and the ancient town of Hissar offers a captivating glimpse into Tajikistan's rich history. This engaging 6-hour journey includes visits to significant landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 🏰 Visit Hissor Fortress, an ancient monument dating back to the VII–XVII centuries, featuring a high hill location with gun loopholes and a protective 1-meter wall.
- 🕌 Explore the National Museum of Antiquities, home to unique artifacts from the Eneolithic and Bronze Age, including the remarkable "Buddha in Nirvana," one of the largest ancient Buddhist statues in the world.
- 🛍️ Stroll through Mehrgon Bazar, a modern food market in Dushanbe, offering a vibrant atmosphere and a variety of local treats since its opening in September 2014.
- 🌳 Discover Dusti Square, the heart of Dushanbe, featuring the iconic 13 m high Ismail Somoni Monument, a tribute to the founder of the Tajik state.
- 🚍 Enjoy the convenience of pickup included in the tour, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 🧑🏫 Benefit from an English-speaking human tour guide, providing insightful commentary throughout the day.
- 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, making your journey through the city enjoyable.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch included in the tour, giving you a taste of local cuisine.
- 🌍 Public transportation options are available nearby for added convenience.
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City tour & Hisar fortress
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
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Hisor FortressOur city tour will start with a visit to Hissor Fortress, one of the main historical sights of the country, about half an hour's drive from the city. The fortress was built about 3000 years ago, during the heyday, when the routes of the Great Silk Road passed near Hissar. The Hissar Fortress is one of the oldest and largest architectural monuments of Central Asia. Now it is an open-air museum with an area of 86 hectares, located on the site of an ancient settlement. It is located 30 km from the capital of Tajikistan. For a long time, the Hissar fortress served as the residence of the governor of the Emir of Bukhara. To date, only two cylindrical towers and structures around the main gate, forming a pointed arch, and built on the instructions of the emir of Bukhara in the XVI century.
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National Museum of AntiquitiesThe Museum is proud to own artifacts of the Eneolithic and Bronze Age from the agricultural settlement of Sarazm, a site included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The finds dating from the Hellenistic period coming from the Oxus Temple excavated at the site of Takht-i Sangin on the banks of the Amu Darya River are unique. The highlight of the Museum is the "Buddha in Nirvana", an almost 13-meter statue made of clay, which is today one of the largest ancient monuments of Buddhism in the world.
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After visiting the Mehrgon Bazar. Mehrgon is a new and modern food market in Dushanbe — the capital of Tajikistan put into operation in September 2014. The total market area is approximately 30 thousand square meters.
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Statue of Ismoil SomoniContinue to Dusti Square located in the center of Dushanbe is the heart of the capital and entire Tajikistan. Its name is translated as “Friendship Square”. However, locals call this place “Monument of Ismail Somoni” or “Park Somoni” as there is a monument to the founder of the Tajik state Ismail Somoni. The towering 13 m high Ismail Somoni Monument is the signature attraction of the Dusti square. A beautiful arch (over 43 m) is mounting the monument.
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Dushanbe City Tour & Hissar Fortress
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
$199
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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