Samarkand Scavenger Hunt: Registan to the Sky: The Samarkand Hunt
Experience the Samarkand Scavenger Hunt adventure in the heart of Blue Dome City! Gather your team for a walking tour packed with riddles, missions, and challenges. Explore downtown landmarks like Registan Square and Siyob Bazaar while competing for bragging rights. Sightseeing meets teamwork in this flexible city center quest!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Samarkand. This top rated Samarkand Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.32 miles and has 6 stops.
4.4 (25 reviews)
Activity Info: Registan to the Sky: The Samarkand Hunt
Samarkand, known as the Pearl of the East and Silk Road Jewel, dazzles with it's blue domes and ancient wonders. This city center is where history meets vibrant daily life. Your hunt kicks off near Registan Square, leading you through Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, bustling Siyob Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and past Islam Karimov's Statue. Expect puzzles, photo ops, and quirky facts! Whether you are a local or visitor to Samarkand Shahri, this scavenger hunt adventure offers fresh perspectives on iconic sites. It is perfect for rediscovering your hometown or making unforgettable memories in Ancient Sogdiana.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Siyob Bazaar
Alive with colors and calls, Siyob Bazaar has welcomed traders since Silk Road days. Stacks of melons, nuts, and non (bread) show that Samarkand’s spirit still thrives through taste and trade.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Commissioned by Timur in the 14th century, Bibi-Khanym Mosque once dwarfed everything around it. Built to honor his queen, its massive iwan and blue dome symbolized love as grand as empire.
Registan Square
The jewel of Samarkand, Registan Square once hosted royal proclamations and Silk Road traders. Framed by three majestic madrasahs — Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilya-Kori — it remains one of the world’s most stunning plazas.
Ulugh Beg Madrasa
Built in 1420 by Ulugh Beg — an astronomer, mathematician, and ruler — this madrasa was one of the world’s earliest Islamic universities. Its starry mosaics remind visitors that Samarkand studied the heavens as much as it shaped the earth.
Islam Karimov's Statue
Facing Registan Square, the bronze statue of Islam Karimov honors Uzbekistan’s first President, who led the nation after independence in 1991. His figure stands among the domes of history—a symbol of modern pride watching over ancient splendor.
Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
The “Living King” complex climbs a sacred hill lined with Timurid tombs. Its tiles glow like a cerulean river through centuries of faith and family.
How the Samarkand Scavenger Hunt works
All you need is your phone to start exploring Samarkand Downtown with our app! Solve riddles, snap photos at epic spots like Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and complete fun missions. Compete against other teams on the leaderboard as you discover hidden gems around every corner. The hunt is easy to join—just download and go!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: MX6Q+V5, Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 3.73 KM (2.32 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Samarkand Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love friendly competition? On the Samarkand Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive challenges at legendary spots like Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis and Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Work together on trivia questions and creative photo tasks for a shot at topping the city leaderboard—and ultimate bragging rights among explorers of Pearl of the East!
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Reviews for Samarkand Scavenger Hunt: Registan to the Sky: The Samarkand Hunt
As a tourist I loved exploring points of interest like Bibi Khanym Mosque with Let's Roam. It is one of the best things to do around Downtown Silk Crossroads.
Liam Hargrove
Sam City has so many hidden gems and this scavenger hunt showed us them all. From plaques at Registan to murals at Siyob Bazaar it is truly a top thing to do in Samarkand.
Deanna Mitchell
Wandering through Downtown Samarkand on this treasure hunt was so much fun. Islam Karimovs Statue and Shah i Zinda were highlights of a memorable outdoor activity adventure.
Julian Foster
The Downtown walking tour was perfect for our date. We explored the Bibi Khanym Mosque, solved riddles near Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and laughed all afternoon in Old Town.
Ariana Calloway
My family had an amazing time in the Silk Road City with the Samarkand Scavenger Hunt. The clues at Registan and Siyob Bazaar made learning local history fun for everyone.
Marcus Henderson
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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