Top 4 Day Trips in Bukhara

1.Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $249Our pick

Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara on the Afrosiyob high-speed train, explore the old city with a private guide, eat lunch, then fly back in the evening. You’ll visit Lyabi Khauz, the Kalyan complex, Ark Fortress, ancient mausoleums, trading domes, and more. The day runs from early morning until around midnight.

“The tour was very well organised. Everything worked perfectly. Train ticket, flight back. Special mention must be made of the supervisor in Tashkent and the guide in Bukhara. I would have liked to stay longer in Bukhara, but that was not possible. But in the time I was there, I saw a lot, learned a lot and ate well. Thank you.”

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2.One-Day Private Tour in the Old Town of Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews Top rated

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Bukhara with a private guide from Shohruh&Madina. Visit the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Ark, Poi Kalon, old trading domes, madrasahs, and Lyab-i-Hauz. Guides including Madina, Nargiza, Shohruh, and Saodq offer several languages, with pickup available and an air-conditioned vehicle for longer transfers.

“Had a great introduction to Bukhara by the wonderful guide Madina. She was very knowledgeable, able to answer my many questions and was the loveliest person as a solo traveller to spend the time with. Provided important context to not just the history, but also the culture of this magical city. Highly recommended.”

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3.Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 8.5 hours

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Bukhara to Samarkand with a long stop in Shakhrisabz. See the ruins of Aksaray, Timur’s mausoleums, his unfinished crypt, and the Takhtakaracha Pass. The price is $175 for up to three people, with entrance tickets, lunch, and a guide extra.

“bella l'escursione, comodo il servizio di prelievo, prezzo troppo elevato”

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4.Shakhrisabz – Bukhara One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 8.5 hours

Ride from Samarkand to Bukhara with a private vehicle, stopping at the Takhtakaracha Pass and Shakhrisabz. You’ll see Tamerlane’s ruined Aksaray palace, memorial complexes, a crypt, deserts, steppes, and mountain country. The driver speaks English or Russian, and guide Nizam has earned praise for his friendly explanations.

“Nizam was excellent driver, he provided a lot of explantation about the country, was friendly, communicative and intellectual.”

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