The 8 Best Guided Tours in Bukhara

2.Bukhara Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $24

Spend about four hours walking through Bukhara’s historic center with a licensed guide. The route links Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Lyab-i-Hauz, Toki Sarrafon, Magoki Attori, Kalyan Minaret, and Poi Kalyan Mosque. Ruby is one named guide associated with the experience, and the small group is capped at 15 people.

“Even though only myself this time, he sincerely guided me. His English and explanation were so well that I could understand history and culture in this country. I can recommend him to everyone.”

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3.Private Guided Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $50Top rated

Spend 5 to 6 hours on foot with a private Bukhara guide, visiting trading domes, madrasahs, mosques, the Ark Fortress, and Samanid Mausoleum. Hotel pickup is included, while meals and entry fees are extra. Guides including Nuriddin and Sunny can adjust the pace, route, and breaks to suit your group.

“Since I was travelling with my elderly mother and young child I had informed Nuriddin to pay need to that and he did. He picked us up from the hotel and since the weather was bad and even though it was a walking tour, Nuriddin booked taxiRead more”

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4.2 – Days Guided Tour of Samarkand and Bukhara from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $498

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand and Bukhara by train on a tightly planned two-day tour. Guides such as Ikrom, Nargiza, Aziz, and Narguiza lead visits to the Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, the Kalon Minaret, and more. Hotels, meals, entrance fees, transfers, and train tickets are included.

“Excellente activité, très bien organisée. Excellent rapport qualité -prix. Être logé, nourri, transporté et guidé pendant deux jours pour 500$CA par jour me semble très raisonnable. Mes guides Ikram à Samarqand et Narguiza à Bukhara, étaient compétents et sympathiques. Deux belles journées enrichissantes. Recommandée!”

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5.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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6.9 Days Private Guided Tour to Uzbekistan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 days · from $1,114

You will visit Uzbekistan’s main Silk Road cities with private transport and local guides, flying from Tashkent to Urganch, then continuing by train to Bukhara and Samarkand. Expect major monuments, bazaars, museums, and mountain scenery. Guides may speak English, French, German, Italian, or Russian. Lodging and most meals are separate.

“marvellous tour. .Amazing places. perfectly organised from beginning to end.”

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7.Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 8 days · from $970

This private eight-day tour links Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand with English, French, German, Italian, or Russian-speaking guides. You will visit Silk Road monuments, travel by domestic flight and train, eat plov at Besh Qozon, and see Registan by light show if available. Hotels, most meals, and visa fees are not included.

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8.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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