15 1-Day Tours in Uzbekistan Worth Booking

Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - The early train from Tashkent to Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $219Our pick

Review of the Samarkand day tour from Tashkent by high-speed train, with expert guides, major sights, lunch, transfers, and practical booking advice.

“The tour and the guide were great. Lunch was delicious! However the A/C in the car was not working in Samarkand and it was really hot. Another issue was that they don't buy the tickets until an hour or two before departure. If you are traveliRead more”

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Small group: Tajikistan Seven Lakes Day trip from Samarkand

2.Small group: Tajikistan Seven Lakes Day trip from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 10 hours · from $141

Cross from Samarkand into Tajikistan for the Seven Lakes, mountain roads, Panjakent, village life, lunch, and guided walks.

“Had such a good time during the day trip. Value for money and we were really well taken care of. Guide was amazing and shared so much. Can see he really loves his country. Thank you.”

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Day Trip to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan: From Samarkand

3.Day Trip to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan: From Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 10 hours · from $100

Review of the Seven Lakes day trip from Samarkand, with border tips, mountain scenery, picnic lunch, guides, value, and practical advice.

“alhamdulillah! it was a fantastic day and experience! our drivers were great and especially sulhiya our guide at tajikistan, was friendly, understanding, caring and most importantly: awesome!! tajikistan 🇹🇯 is beautiful!! 😍 my warmest regards to the whole team and also people who joined me on this trip today ☺️!! i recommend this tour to all 🤩😌🤙🏽🙏🏾”

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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

4.Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 6 hours · from $25Best value

Walk Samarkand’s great monuments with a small-group guide, from Gur Emir and Registan to Siyab Bazaar and Shah-i-Zinda.

“I had a wonderful morning with my guide, Elyor. Elyor made the tour an unforgettable experience. He is knowledgeable, patient and generous and I would highly recommend his services.”

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Samarkand: Seven Lakes of the Fann Mountains Day Trip

5.Samarkand: Seven Lakes of the Fann Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 12 hours · from $115

Review of Samarkand’s Seven Lakes day trip, with border advice, mountain-road tips, guide details, costs, picnic planning, and lake highlights.

“When You see where they have to take you, tour really worth the money. Both drivers were great, but Elyor is really helpful and cool guy. On top of personality, He speaks 4,5 lenguages so communication won't be a problem, go and enjoy the tour”

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Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

6.Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Visit Shahrisabz from Samarkand by private car, crossing mountain roads, ancient Timurid sites, and quiet rural scenery with an optional guide.

“The private day tour to Shahrisabz was amazing, a wonderful combination of visting the stunning palace complex and a tour through the mountains. Zarshed was an amazing guide and driver, very knowledgeable about all historic facts and I learned a lot from him about the region and about Uzbekistan during the tour. He perfectly tailored the tour for me and he had great recommendations ( I loved the stop in the mountains at Katta Tosh Tandir, the best lamb I ever had, a great place with a phantastic view).”

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From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

7.From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $95

Travel from Samarkand to Shahrisabz over Takhtakaracha Pass, with Ak-Saray, Kok-Gumbaz, Timurid sites, mountain views, and guided transport.

“It was a great experience. Kurshid was very friendly and made sure to check in with me periodically throughout the drive to make sure I was ok and comfortable. As a female solo traveller this was important and made me feel comfortable and safe.”

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Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

8.Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $249

See Bukhara’s mosques, madrassas, mausoleums, and Ark Fortress on a private day trip from Tashkent by train and flight.

“The journey never began. At 6 a.m. on the same day of the trip, I was informed on the phone that there was no room on the return flight. I was offered to return the next day, but this was impossible. The problem arises from the fact that these gentlemen book the day before, iRead more”

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All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

9.All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $196

Review of Samarkand from Tashkent by high-speed train, with Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, local lunch, guide, and practical booking advice.

“A great tour, covering all the historic UNESCO heritage sites. The ride by the Tashkent Samarqand High Speed Rail link is mesmerising.”

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From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

10.From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Review of the Chimgan Valley hiking trip from Tashkent, with mountain views, flexible trails, transport, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“My Chimgan Mountain hike was wonderful! I wanted a real hiking experience, not just a drive to a spot, and this tour provided it. Climbing myself let me see truly earned, breathtaking views. Our guide was fantastic – fluent in English, incredibly kind, and cheerful. They were very attentive, always checking if I was tired. Their thoughtfulness even extended to meals, considering my condition. I'm so glad I chose this tour. It was a truly satisfying and memorable experience!”

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1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

11.1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $196

See Samarkand’s grand monuments on a guided day trip from Tashkent, with high-speed rail, hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport.

“If you have a day available this is the tour for you as it covered all the major sites and included lunch. Guide and driver excellent, booked late as we had a spare day in Tashkent but book early to get the fast train.”

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Bukhara-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

12.Bukhara-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 8.5 hours

Review of the Bukhara to Samarkand transfer via Shakhrisabz, Timur's ruins, Takhtakaracha Pass, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Our driver Akmal was briliant. super nice and safe drive. very polite person. We talked also a lot to exchange on so many differrent topics. Highly recommended.”

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Samarkand day trip

13.Samarkand day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $71

Explore Samarkand’s grand monuments, lively Siyab Bazaar, and ancient observatory on a flexible private tour with pickup and a guide.

“Samarkand is full of incredible sites. Olinjon was a wonderful guide, he was extremity knowledgeable and interesting and went out of his way to make the tour memorable.”

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