14 Guided Tours in Uzbekistan, With the Prices Attached

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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3.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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4.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Bukhara: Private Guided Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $50

Walk Bukhara’s old town with a private guide, from Lyabi-Hauz and Poi Kalyan to the Ark and Samanid Mausoleum.

“Since I was travelling with my elderly mother and young child I had informed Nuriddin to pay need to that and he did. He picked us up from the hotel and since the weather was bad and even though it was a walking tour, Nuriddin booked taxiRead more”

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13.Welcome to Tashkent (City Tour with local guide)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 6 hours

Explore Tashkent in six hours by car, metro, and on foot, from Khast Imam and Chorsu Bazaar to plov with a local English-speaking guide.

“We had a great day with Abror, exploring old and new Tashkent. He was very knowledgeable and informative, as well as being very friendly and engaging. His car was very comfortable.”

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14.2 – Days Guided Tour of Samarkand and Bukhara from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $498

See Samarkand and Bukhara from Tashkent by train, with guides, hotels, meals, entrance fees, and small-group support included.

“Excellente activité, très bien organisée. Excellent rapport qualité -prix. Être logé, nourri, transporté et guidé pendant deux jours pour 500$CA par jour me semble très raisonnable. Mes guides Ikram à Samarqand et Narguiza à Bukhara, étaient compétents et sympathiques. Deux belles journées enrichissantes. Recommandée!”

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