Tour to the medieval Burana tower

Summary

At 10:00 am driver and guide will meet you at the hotel and you will go to the city of Tokmok, which is located in 75 km from Bishkek. The way to Tokmok usually takes an hour and a half. You will drive along the border with Kazakhstan and, if the weather is clear, you will see the beautiful scenery of the Tien Shan mountains. Tokmak was the second largest industrial city in Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet times, and you can see some of the Soviet monuments while driving through the city. Then you will pass through several small but picturesque villages, and you will be able to see the life of the locals outside the capital. When you reach the historic Burana complex, you can go on a walking tour. Before you enter the territory of Burana, the guide will tell you the introductory part of the tour. Then, you will see the foundations of two ancient mausoleums, where once the rich and famous residents of Balasagun were buried (Burana is located in it's Central part). Then you will come to the tower itself, you will be able to see its ornament and climb to the top, which offers a beautiful view of the mountains and the valley, as well as the hills, under which the ruins of the Central walls and the Palace were found. After visiting the tower, the guide will show you a small museum with various finds made on the territory of the settlement. At the end of the tour you will see stone sculptures, stones with petroglyphs and other ancient stone products collected in the historical complex from all Kyrgyzstan. After the tour you will go to Bishkek by the same road. In Bishkek, the guide and driver will take you to the hotel or any other place in the city - at your request.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Interesting tour for history lovers. You will visit one of the ancient buildings in Kyrgyzstan, explore the surrounding area, walk among the ancient stone sculptures and get acquainted with archaeological finds in a small museum. The tour will last about five hours.

What’s included?

  • Transport service

  • Accompanying guide services

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Show Me Bishkek

About operator:

We offer different excursions and master-classes in Bishkek and surrounding areas. Our guides know the city perfectly, its traditions, history and modern life. We do not just tell the facts from the guidebooks - we share our own impressions of life in Bishkek with you and introduce you to the locals - from city artists to shepherds who can offer you walks on their horses.

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