The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Uzbekistan

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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Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

2.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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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

3.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

4.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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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 $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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Tashkent City Tour

6.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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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

7.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

8.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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Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

9.Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 8 hours

Cross from Tashkent into Kazakhstan for Shymkent’s citadel, parks, repression museum, and Silk Road stories with a private guide.

“We had a fantastic experience in Shymkent - Larissa was a knowledgeable and friendly guide who went the extra mile to make the day special. Thank you to Hamid our driver as well - highly recommended for a day trip from Tashkent!”

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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

10.Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $65

Explore Bukhara’s Old Town with a private guide, visiting mosques, madrasas, bazaars, the Ark, and the Kalon Minaret for $65.

“We had a very enjoyable and pleasant walk through Bukhara city with our guide Mallika. She was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She is a native of Bukhara and was able to answer all our questions with ease. She had some very interesting facts about the city as well. We really enjoyed our day. Thank you!”

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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

11.Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Explore Bukhara’s UNESCO Old Town with a private guide, from the Ark Fortress and Kalon Minaret to bazaars, madrasas, and local crafts.

“I really enjoyed my day with Gulzade she was amazing and professional, she arrived on time . she spoke good English and she tailored the day according to my needs and v flexible . we coved most things on foot and she gave me a thorough well informed history of the place . it was such a fun day with this young lady and she was so enthusiastic . she gave such a good overview of the place ! it was like spending a day with a friend !”

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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

12.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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City Tour Around Bukhara

13.City Tour Around Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Explore Bukhara’s mausoleums, mosques, trading domes, crafts, food, and local life with private guide Kamilla.

“Thank you for your kindness and for this great tour that Elizabeth and I have thoroughly enjoyed. You have been very kind and attentive to us and we are very grateful to you. If we ever return to Bukhara, we will book your tour and we will also recommend Bukhara to our friends. If they ever go to Uzbekistan, we will tell them about you.”

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2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

14.2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $499

See Samarkand and Bukhara by high-speed train from Tashkent in two busy days, with private guides, major monuments, hotels, and transfers.

“This was an excellently organized tour by Anur Tours. I found them to be extremely responsive and particular about details. Thank you Mrs. Aynur for walking the extra mile to ensure everything was in place- train tickets, sightseeing bookRead more”

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Tashkent city tour

15.Tashkent city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $90

Explore Tashkent’s squares, museums, mosques, bazaar, and ornate metro with a private guide, hotel pickup, and a flexible seven-hour route.

“This was a great city tour! The tour guide Samandar arrived at the hotel on time for pick up, he is a friendly, young and energetic guy! He explained the history of Tashkent city in detail and was very informative! Nodir, the driver, was also warm and friendly and made the whole tour go smoothly!”

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