The 15 Best Samarkand Tours & Day Trips

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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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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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

3.Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $54Top rated

Review of a private Samarkand city tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, local guides, major Silk Road sights, and flexible pacing.

“Top notch guide in Mohiddin, PHD in Asian studies and perfect English. He really went deep into some of the historical areas we were interested while offering some humour, personal stories as well as great restaurant recommendations. We were challenged with an EU summit which closed roads and delayed openings, but Moiddin did a great job adjusting schedule and routes to stay ahead of delegations 🙏”

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Day Trip to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan: From Samarkand

4.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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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

5.A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $16

Review of Samarkand’s 3.5-hour walking tour, covering Registan, Gur Emir, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda for $16.

“Great tour that I highly recommend. Good introduction to Samarkand with just right level of detail and free time. If you want a very efficient way to know the language of city and get oriented this is it.”

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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

6.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $100

Cross from Samarkand into Tajikistan for jewel-colored lakes, mountain villages, rough roads, and a memorable day in the Fann Mountains.

“It was a really nice trip. Our driver in uzbekistan and in Tajikistan were both very kind and made several stops for taking photo’s and also taking short breaks. Our driver in Tanikistan knew a lot of the history and told us a lot thing about the country. Very helpfull driver.”

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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

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

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

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

8.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

9.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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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

10.Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $25

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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Day Tour to Shahrisabz of Amir Timur

11.Day Tour to Shahrisabz of Amir Timur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $60

Review of the private Samarkand to Shahrisabz day tour, with Ak-Saray, Kok-Gumbaz, local scenery, pricing, guides, and practical tips.

“Hassan, the driver, really made the experience worthwhile. He speaks good English and enjoyed talking during the ride. On the way there, we stopped at three points: two for views and one roadside bazaar. The actual visit to the town was a Read more”

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From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

12.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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Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

13.Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $229

Spend two days hiking the Nuratau Mountains, sleeping in a yurt, swimming at Aydarkul, and traveling between Samarkand and Bukhara.

“Such a great experience! Most of the tourists sites in Uzbekistan are cities and having this little escape in the nature it was incredible! The yurts were great and toilettes were clean and practical (more then what we expected) The family is vRead more”

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Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes

14.Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

Cross from Samarkand into Tajikistan for Panjakent, Sarazm, and seven mountain lakes on a private day tour with transport.

“The Seven Lakes and the historic town of Panjakent are true gems of Tajikistan. The landscapes are stunning, the atmosphere peaceful, and the cultural experience unforgettable. A day trip well worth taking!”

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Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.

15.Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $75

Review of a private Samarkand to Shahrisabz day trip, with mountain views, Amir Timur sites, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“The scenery on the drive to and from Shahrisabz was absolutely stunning. We made multiple photo stops and climbed on some of the boulders. We also made a stop at the "Valley of Demons" / "Devils Helmet" for some very special views. The city itself was also nice, although the amount of souvenir vendors who all sell the exact same items was bothersome. We would recommend going earlier in the year as it was very hot, but still okay, just bring a lot of water. Our guide was also very nice. Overall it was a good experience.”

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