Nurullabay Palace Walking Tour: Royal Khiva Experience

Great addition to ordinary tours

Great tour with an expert guide. he walked us trough this beautiful summer palace. Recommended!

Biagio Cangiano · July 2026

All-in-one tour

I had an amazing time while being led through the Nurullabay Palace. More than 2 hours of fantastic stories, interesting and must-know facts and history nicely packed in a friendly and funny atmosphere. I didn't even notice the time flew by so quickly. Totally recommended!

Václava Černá · July 2026

Escursione fuori dal cuore della città

L’escursione al palazzo d’estate è stata molto interessante. Il palazzo è situato appena fuori le mura cittadine ed è possibile passare un paio d’ore in tranquillità, al fresco e con pochi turisti. La guida, Bakhram, parla un inglese perfetto ed è stato molto chiaro e dettagliato in ogni situazione. Consigliatissimo

Francesco Lenzi · June 2026

Great tour

Visiting the Summer Palace of the las Emir was a great experience, it complemented the history learned on the city tour. Bakhram was very knowledgeable and friendly

Luisa Alvarez · May 2026

Nurullabay Palace Walking tour

Very interesting history explained clearly by well spoken guide who is very pleasant

Dorothy Charles · May 2026

Historical Depth: Beyond the Dates

If you’re looking for a guide who actually makes history feel like a conversation rather than a college lecture, book Bakhram from Eastexplorers. Here’s the straight talk on the Nurullabay Palace tour: • English: Honestly, it’s flawless. There’s no awkward searching for words or "broken" phrases. He’s articulate, understands sarcasm, and can actually handle deep-dive questions without skipping a beat. • Knowledge: The guy is a walking encyclopedia of Khorezm history. He doesn’t just point at walls; he explains the "why" behind the weird blend of Russian and Oriental styles in the palace. You get the royal tea—scandals, politics, and all. • The Vibe: He’s genuinely fun. Most palace tours can be a bit dry and stuffy, but Bakhram has a great sense of humor that keeps you from hitting "museum fatigue." Bottom line: It felt like hanging out with a very smart local friend who happened to have the keys to the palace. Skip the audio guides and just go with him.

Antonio Aguilar · April 2026