The 4 Best Soviet Heritage Tours in Tashkent

1.Tashkent Soviet Architecture (Modernism) and Subway station tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $50Our pick

Walk through central Tashkent with a private guide such as Aziza, Waheed, or Mirvoxid, then ride the metro to see several of the city’s most ornate stations. The route covers Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, Soviet-era architecture, the Courage Monument, and Friendship of Nations Square. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes on foot and by metro.

“An amazing walking tour through Tashkent, exploring its striking modern Soviet architecture and urban layers. The experience was insightful and genuinely enjoyable. Aziza was outstanding — incredibly informative, fun to walk with, and Read more”

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3.Day trip with John to Solar Furnace & Heliocomplex institute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $52

Join John for a six-hour private drive from Tashkent to Parkent’s Solar Furnace and Heliocomplex, one of only two such facilities in the world. See its huge mirror field and parabolic concentrator, then walk among rare grasses and tall trees at So’qoq. Lunch, entry fees, and a moderate fitness level are extra.

“John was very friendly and chatty. A safe driver. The helio complex was amazing for someone interested in science. We also went to a local nature reserve and did a small walk. I really enjoyed the drive which took us through small villages.”

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