15 Guided Tours in Uzbekistan, With the Prices Attached

Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

1.Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 5 hours · from $20Our pick

Walk Samarkand’s grand monuments with an English-speaking guide, from Gur-e-Amir and Registan to Shah-i-Zinda and Siyob Bazaar.

“The tour in Samarkand was a great experience and very well organized. Our guide Shah was knowledgeable and explained the history and cultural context in a clear and engaging way, which made the visit much more interesting. She was also very attentive and flexible, answering questions and adjusting the pace of the tour so everything felt comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, it was a smooth and insightful way to explore Samarkand, and I would definitely recommend it.”

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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

2.Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 156 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Explore Khiva’s UNESCO-listed Itchan Kala with a local guide, visiting its minaret, mausoleum, mosque, and grand madrasah for $19.

“It was a great tour that covered all significant sites of old town. The guide, Iroda, provided the information for the further possibilities of exploring both, old city and modern city. Recommend this tour.”

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Samarkand: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

3.Samarkand: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Best value

Walk Samarkand’s grandest monuments with a local guide, from Gur-e-Amir and Registan to Shah-i-Zinda, for $18 in four hours.

“We had a wonderful time touring Samarkand with Charos today! She was very nice at explaining the history and could answer all our questions. Would highly recommend!”

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Bukhara: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

4.Bukhara: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Walk Bukhara’s Silk Road heart for four hours, from Lyabi Khauz to the Ark, with a local guide and major sights for $19.

“Tour covered all significant sites of Bukhara. We paid for 2 entrances, the rest was free. We were lucky to observe in addition to itinerary biennale installations.”

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Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

5.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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Tashkent: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

6.Tashkent: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

See Tashkent’s sacred mosques, Chorsu Bazaar, palace-like metro stations, Independence Square, and Amir Timur Square in four hours.

“Worth the money. Enjoyable and long tour. We were in the rush hour at the metro.”

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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

7.Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $25Top rated

Walk Samarkand’s great monuments with an English or French-speaking guide, from Gur Emir to Shah-i-Zinda, for $25 plus entry fees.

“All other tours on the site are 50+ USD per person. This one is 20 USD. They take you to the same places. I got a private tour since no one else signed up. I appreciate them for not cancelling. Can I complain about a private tour for $20? Of course not. My guide, Alyor, even gave me a ride in his car between the sites. I would recommend.”

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Bukhara: Historic Center Guided Sightseeing Tour

8.Bukhara: Historic Center Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 5 hours · from $47

Explore Bukhara’s UNESCO-listed old city, grand mosques, royal Ark, trading domes, and mausoleums on a private five-hour walking tour.

“Kamilla was an incredible tour guide - one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had! We were interested in learning about a particular time period, and she had done some extra research in advance. She was super knowledgeable, told us fascinating stories, and was super flexible about changing the tour to suit our needs. She also had some little surprises for us and a gift at the end. Thank you Kamilla! Highly recommend”

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From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Private Day Trip with Guide

9.From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Private Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $93

Visit Shahrisabz from Samarkand with a private guide, seeing Ak-Saray Palace, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Timurid sites, and local life.

“Il posto è assolutamente da visitare (anche se ricostruito/ristrutturato per lo più) ma il prezzo è assolutamente troppo alto per l’attività. Abbiamo pagato più di 70€/persona (gruppo da 4) per sostanzialmente un transfer A/R. Le attrazioni non sono incluse nel prezzo e vanno pagate singolarmente. La cosa è specificata nelle condizioni ma per il prezzo pagato è abbastanza scandaloso. La guida (Bob) è stata simpatica e parlava anche un discreto italiano ma sostanzialmente ci ha dato poche informazioni oltre ai nomi dei monumenti e l’anno di costruzione. Qualche informazione era anche inesatta. Sicuramente la giovane età gioca un ruolo importante ma un minimo di preparazione in più ed una magg...”

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Khiva Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

10.Khiva Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $25

Explore Khiva’s Itchan Kala with a guide, visiting the Islam Khoja Minaret, Juma Mosque, mausoleum, and madrasah for $25.

“A wonderful introduction to the splendour of old Khiva. Great guide and coveted all the essentials. Highly recommended.”

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Guided Tour To Old Fortresses

11.Guided Tour To Old Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Explore Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala, and Kyzyl-Kala from Khiva with guide Sukhrab, desert views, local stories, and air-conditioned transport.

“If you have a day to spend from Khiva, these fortresses are impressive. Sukhrab knows his history and is a great guide. He gave me great insights into general life in Uzbekistan as well so I got a deeper understanding of the culture during my trip. Highly recommend this half-day tour.”

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Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

12.Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $24

Walk Samarkand’s top Silk Road monuments with an English-speaking guide, from Gur-i Amir and Registan to Shah-i-Zinda and Siab Bazaar.

“Ou guide Charos was well prepared and seemed to know a lot about not only Samarcand also about Uzbek history, highly recommended.”

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Private Guided Tour Samarkand city history and culture

13.Private Guided Tour Samarkand city history and culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $65

Explore Samarkand with a private guide, from Registan and Gur Emir to Bibi Khanym, with history, transport, and flexible pacing.

“The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, but late. I did get to see everything I wanted to see in Samarkand, and then some. It's quite a packed tour. We went to a restaurant, but I didn't realize that I would be picking up the tab for the two of us and the driver as well. I would have liked to have known that in advance.”

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Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail)

14.Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $29

Explore Samarkand’s grand monuments, market, and sacred necropolis with Olimjon on a flexible private tour lasting five to six hours.

“The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were really able to spend our time in Samarkand efficiently and effectively. He also shared useful tips on how to take beautiful photos. I highly recommend him.”

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Bukhara Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

15.Bukhara Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $24

Explore Bukhara’s old city on a four-hour guided walk covering Lyab-i-Hauz, trading domes, mosques, and the Kalyan Minaret.

“Even though only myself this time, he sincerely guided me. His English and explanation were so well that I could understand history and culture in this country. I can recommend him to everyone.”

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