The Kalta Minor minaret and a wooden bridge in Khiva

Khiva

Itchan Kala — a walled city-museum on the edge of the desert.

Tours in Khiva A private guide in Khiva

Best time: April–June, September–October
Getting there: Fly or take the train to Urgench, then 40 minutes by car
How long to stay: 1–2 days
Guides: In almost every language

What to see in Khiva

Itchan Kala

The walled inner town, with families still living in its lanes.
Kalta Minor

The unfinished minaret covered in turquoise tiles.
Islam Khoja minaret

The tallest minaret in Khiva — climb it for the view.
Kunya-Ark

The fortress and palace of the khans of Khiva.

Tours in Khiva

All tours in Khiva

The Kalta Minor minaret in Khiva at night

Private tour

3–4 hoursKhiva

Khiva: Itchan Kala walking tour

With a guide in your language

from $50 / group

The Kalon minaret and a blue dome in Bukhara at sunset

7 days

6–7 days4 cities

Classic Silk Road: Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand

Guides, trains and transfers · hotels on request

from $330 / person

Everything you need in Khiva

A guide in KhivaHalf day or full day, in your language — from $50 per group. TransfersUrgench airport and station, Bukhara, the desert fortresses. Help with hotelsPlaces we trust, booked on request.

Good to know

One ticket

One ticket covers most of Itchan Kala; a few towers cost a little extra.

Sunset

Watch the sunset over the walls from the Kunya-Ark watchtower.

Stay inside the walls

Family guesthouses inside Itchan Kala let you see it quiet, at night and at dawn.

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