Medieval Burana Tower and Bishkek city tour
From 50 USD per person
Tour Overview
Uncover the layers of Kyrgyzstan’s history in just one day.
This tour combines the cultural heart of modern Bishkek with one of the country’s oldest architectural treasures — the Burana Tower.
From the bustling Osh Bazaar to a 10th-century minaret on the Silk Road, you’ll experience both the energy of the present and echoes of the past.
This tour combines the cultural heart of modern Bishkek with one of the country’s oldest architectural treasures — the Burana Tower.
From the bustling Osh Bazaar to a 10th-century minaret on the Silk Road, you’ll experience both the energy of the present and echoes of the past.
Tour Highlights
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Osh Bazaar
Wander through Bishkek’s most vibrant market — rich in local color, spices, sweets, and tradition.
Ala-Too Square
See the central square with national monuments, the Manas statue, and the massive Kyrgyz flag waving above.
White House
Pass by the presidential building — a symbol of Kyrgyzstan’s modern statehood and political history.
Victory Square
Pause at the solemn World War II memorial with its eternal flame and symbolic yurt-like arches.
Burana Tower
Travel to the ancient city of Balasagun and explore this 9th-century Silk Road minaret, complete with stone carvings, ruins, and open-air museum.
Countryside Views
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Chuy Valley with mountain landscapes and traditional village life along the way
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Itinerary
Hotel Pickup
Start with pickup from your hotel in Bishkek.
Osh Bazaar
Explore one of the oldest and most atmospheric markets in the capital.
City Tour
Visit Ala-Too Square, White House, Victory Square, and other landmarks.
Drive to Burana
Depart the city for the Burana Tower (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
Burana Complex
Climb the tower, visit the museum, and learn about Silk Road history.
Return to Bishkek
Relax on your ride back to the city.
Optional
Stop for lunch at a local café along the way (available upon request).
What's Included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking cultural guide
- Entrance to Burana Tower museum site
- Bottled water & Lunch
Additional Information
Duration:
Full-day tour (approx. 6–7 hours)
Distance:
About 80 km from Bishkek to Burana
Activity level
Easy (optional climb to the top of the tower)
Lunch
Not included, but stops can be arranged during the tour
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, sun protection, camera
Contacts:
Телефон: +996 551 996 600
Почта: orient@travel.kg
Почта: orient@travel.kg
orient-travel, 720001, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek