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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Bukhara: Walking Tour with a Small Group

3.Bukhara: Walking Tour with a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $26

Explore Bukhara’s UNESCO old town on a 4-hour small-group walk covering mosques, madrasahs, bazaars, crafts, and local stories.

“The tour was quite encompassing! All the things Chat GPT planned for me were included in the tour. Great group of people to tour with. Our guide Guli, was amazing! She had so much information, answered all of our questions, gave good suggestions, and had plenty of energy considering this is such a busy time of year. Guli deepened my respect and admiration for Uzbekistan and Bukhara specifically. I have taken a lot of tours; this one was great and definitely worth the money.”

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Samarkand One-Day Tour Departure from Tashkent

4.Samarkand One-Day Tour Departure from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 1 day · from $219

Review of the Samarkand day tour from Tashkent, with Afrosiyob train travel, Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, lunch, guides, tips, and value advice.

“We enjoyed it a lot! Perfect one-day activity to see the highlights of Samarkand!”

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Explore Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak – A Full-Day Mountain Tour

5.Explore Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak – A Full-Day Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $45

Review of the Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak day tour from Tashkent, with cable cars, mountain views, fees, guides, and practical tips.

“The natural beauty of the land was extraordinary. We rode the cable car at Amirsoy to the top and hiked along the ridge line for incredible panoramic views. There were many activities at that resort - a ropes course, archery, a pool, ATVs, etc. Chimgan Mountain has a chairlift that affords spectacular views, and we also took a 40-minute horseback ride to the foot of the mountain. Charvak Lake was all shades of brilliant blues, idyllic for swimming, jet skiing or, in our case, a speedboat circuit with a 10-minute stop for swimming off the stern of the boat. Our guide was really friendly and did everything possible to ensure…”

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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

6.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

7.Samarkand: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

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

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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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

8.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

9.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

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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Bukhara: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

11.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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Tajikistan : Exclusive Seven Lakes Day Tour From Samarkand

12.Tajikistan : Exclusive Seven Lakes Day Tour From Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $140

Review of the Seven Lakes day tour from Samarkand, with border tips, mountain views, guide details, costs, hiking, and honest drawbacks.

“Mad dibs to the driver. The road up to the 7th lake was wild and built on piles of boulders. He navigated the drive with dexterity. Pari is a good guide and helped us very well. Everyone waved at us when we passed and they made us very welcome. People are nice here!”

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Explore Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak Adventure Tour

13.Explore Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $35

Escape Tashkent for Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak Lake with mountain lifts, water sports, flexible guides, and strong value at $35.

“Shohruh was very kind and patient, made us feel very comfortable and drove very carefully. He recommended the best places to eat and caught us up on some practices by the local people. It was a very enjoyable experience..every stop was gorgeous beyond words. Will definitely book with him again next time I’m in Uzbekistan.”

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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

14.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

15.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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