Uzbekistan Tours: The 15 Best Days Out

Best of Tashkent Mountains: Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Trip - What the 8 to 9 hour schedule really means

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 567 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $48Our pick

Escape Tashkent for Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak Lake with mountain views, cable cars, local somsa, optional rides, and an English-speaking guide.

“Lovely day in the mountains. Options for wide range of activities. If you want to ski you need to ask before the trip as will need more time. Guide was very good, knowledgeable and friendly. Went at our pace. Coffee by the lake was good. Mountain tea was lovely. 😊”

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Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

2.Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

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

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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Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

3.Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $219Top rated

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

4.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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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

5.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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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

6.Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

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

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

7.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

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

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

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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Master Class – Uzbek Bread in Khiva

9.Master Class – Uzbek Bread in Khiva

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 125 reviews · 50 min · from $20

Bake traditional Uzbek non in Khiva, decorate your bread, use a clay tandoor with help, then enjoy it with jam and tea.

“Great cooking moment with Murat and the team, I even got the chance to put the bread in the Tandir oven”

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Tashkent City Tour

10.Tashkent City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $69

Review of Tashkent City Tour, covering landmarks, Chorsu Bazaar, Hazrati Imam, plov lunch, guides, price, timing, and practical tips.

“I was able to see all the places I want to see in Tashkent at a comfortable pace. I especially like to Chorsu Bazaar. The guide is very friendly. I would recommend this tour!”

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Transfer: Bukhara – Khiva via Ancient Fortresses

11.Transfer: Bukhara – Khiva via Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Bukhara to Khiva through Toprakkala, Kizilkala, and Ayazkala, with a private driver, desert views, and hotel drop-off.

“The transport from Bukhara to Khiva was excellent. We had enough stops along the way, the driver was great, and the visits to the fortresses were a wonderful experience. I recommend this service to anyone who wants to see Uzbekistan beyond the usual tourist routes.”

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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

12.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

13.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

14.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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Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure

15.Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $39

Review of the $39 Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak day trip from Tashkent, with cable cars, mountain views, lake time, costs, and tips.

“It was a nice day trip from Tashkent. The views at each stop were absolutely gorgeous. Our guide Mirzo was very friendly throughout the journey. Pick-up and return to the hotel included as well, which made the experience very convenient. The car was new and comfortable”

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