The 9 Best Full-Day Tours in Uzbekistan

1.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

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

Travel from Samarkand across the Uzbek-Tajik border to Panjakent and the Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains. Expect colorful mountain lakes, rural villages, a possible hike to Hazorchashma, and a stop at ancient Sarazm. Guides such as Shams, Farrukh, Iva, and Shakhzod have led this route.

“Really enjoyed our tour of The Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains of northwest Tajikistan. We were really well looked after by our tour guide and driver.”

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2.Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure

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

Spend 7 to 8.5 hours escaping Tashkent for Amirsoy Resort, Chimgan Mountain, and Charvak Lake. Your English-speaking guide, such as Odil, Mirzo, or Asrorbek, handles the driving and local details while you choose between cable cars, chairlifts, lake activities, short walks, and photo stops. Extra activity and entrance fees apply.

“Coming from India as an international traveler, I had an incredible full-day adventure to Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak, our guide Asrorbek was phenomenal, sharing insightful stories and ensuring everyone felt at ease. Joining a fantastic group amplified the fun, with highlights like cable car rides over snow-dusted peaks and serene moments by Charvak Lake’s turquoise waters. This Tashkent escape blends adventure and natural beauty perfectly,5 stars, book it!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $65

Spend 5 to 7 hours walking Bukhara’s Old Town with a private local guide such as Shakhnoza, Behrouza, Nargiz, or Malika. Visit the Ark fortress, Kalon complex, trading domes, madrasas, synagogue, and artisan areas. Hotel pickup is offered, though the first transfer may use a local taxi. Entrance fees cost about $6 extra.

“My husband and I did this tour with Shakhnooza who was a great company. She is very knowledgeable about the place and brings in a broader perspective to the region’s history.”

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

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

Spend six hours walking Bukhara’s Old Town with a private licensed guide. Visit the Ark Fortress, Kalon Minaret, Lyabi Khauz, trading domes, historic madrasas, and Bukhara Synagogue while learning about local culture, crafts, food, and daily life. Guides speak English, Russian, French, or German, and hotel pickup is included.

“Very knowledgeable, genuine and friendly guide, who spoke German quite well. She made sure that the tour remained interesting throughout the whole day by telling many stories and tales about the sights. We can highly recommend her.”

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5.Bukhara Full Day Old City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $85

Spend five to seven hours exploring Bukhara with a private licensed guide. Walk from the Kalon Minaret and Ark fortress to old trading domes, madrasas, Lyab-i-Hauz, and the historic synagogue. Guides such as Shakhnoza, Maksad, Sunny, and Bekhruz are praised for local insight, flexible pacing, and strong language skills.

“Our guide met us on time & our tour began. We learned alot about the Uzi people & culture as well as history. We visited many sites throughout the day , at the end our guide left us in a square area ( instead of taking us back to our hotel as per tour guidelines) it's not that we were lost - this situation ended the tour abruptly- not good.”

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6.Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Spend seven hours touring Tashkent by premium car and on foot with an English or Uzbek-speaking guide. Visit Hast Imam, Chorsu Bazaar, the decorated metro, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, Amir Temur Museum, Amir Temur Square, and the TV Tower. Guides such as Makhzuna and Bunyod bring local history to life, while lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Mukhzana was a great guide, very polite, she spoke good English and was knowledgeable about her city Mohi in the back office was also very helpful”

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7.Tashkent Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $62

Spend about seven hours seeing Tashkent by premium car with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and transport between sights. Visit the Hast Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, ornate metro stations, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, TV Tower, Amir Temur Square, and the Amir Timur Museum. Food, drinks, and some entrance tickets cost extra.

“We had fabulous day on the city tour. Our driver and guide were excellent, on time for the hotel pick up, friendly informative and looked after us very well. Highly recommended!”

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8.Full-Day Guided Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day walking through Bukhara with a private English-speaking guide. See the Samanid Mausoleum, 47-meter Kalon Minaret, Poi Kalan Mosque, Ark fortress, Bolo Haouz Mosque, and Lyabi Khauz. Guides such as Lola, Paris, and Malika have offered clear explanations, practical tips, and help finding quality local crafts.

“È stato un tour meraviglioso! La nostra guida Lola ci ha guidato nell'esposizione di questa bellissima città, fornendoci dettagli simpatici, curiosità interessanti e consigli pratici. Preparata, ottimo inglese e umanamente genuina. Se il tour è fatto con Lola, consigliatissimo!”

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9.Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $160

Travel beyond central Bukhara to seven sacred sites linked to the Naqshbandi Sufi tradition. Your licensed guide explains the saints, Islamic culture, and local history while a private driver handles the route. Hamza is one guide associated with this experience. Pickup and return at Hotel Malika-Bukhara are included.

“We had a good tour with Hamza. He was quite knowledgeable and passionate to share about the history of Uzbekistan, Sufism and about all the Xojas. He has provided valuable insights on Islamic culture and historic background as well. Our driver was very friendly and well mannered. Overall it was a good tour and a good ride.”

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