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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Uzbekistan

148 tours  ·  from $7

Everything with a guide, a driver or a train seat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and paced, with the rest of the catalogue under them.

Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour - Two hours at Registan Square
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Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

1.Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 5 hours · from $20Our pick

Walk through Samarkand with an English-speaking guide such as Gulsanam, Sarvinoz, or Shahrizoda. Visit Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, and Shah-i-Zinda in five hours. Expect a substantial amount of walking, clear historical storytelling, photo help, and extra entry fees of about $25.50.

“me and my other 2 friends had a really great time today with Charos. Because of no other people other than us she text me beforehand and try to accommodate with our time since we just landed in Tashkent and reach Samarkand quite late. She explained all the history and culture very well. It was worth the money considering all the knowledge we get during this session. Charos also patiently repeat the part that we loss since Samarkand is the heart of Central Asia and have a lot of history. We were tired but so happy. Thank you!”

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Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - What the $219 price really covers
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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

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by high-speed train, with hotel pickup, station transfers, a local guide, lunch, and admission included. You’ll see Gur Emir, the Registan, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda, and Siab Bazaar in one long day. Guides such as Mokhigul, Shohrux, and Sevinch have led this route.

“A great guide in Samarkand. Pick up to high speed train no problems. Unfortunately, this tour company must wait until last minute to book return train tickets, so my husband and I were seated in different sections of the train. Also, when we Read more”

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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

3.Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 156 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Spend four hours walking through Khiva’s walled Itchan Kala with an English, Uzbek, or Russian-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Islam Khoja Minaret, Pakhlavon Makhmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, and other old-city sights. Guides such as Iroda and Bonu are known for clear storytelling, local advice, and flexible pacing. Entry tickets cost extra.

“Iroda was amazing. her english is very good, she was very patient and we received a lot of explanations and we learned a lot of new things. the tour was perfect.”

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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation - The real value of the $54.40 price
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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

4.Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $54

Spend five to six hours exploring Samarkand with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. Visit Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, Siyob Bazaar, and Shah-i-Zinda, with hotel pickup, bottled water, dried-fruit tasting, and a flexible route. Guides such as Amin, Shoh, Zarina, and Mohiddin have received especially strong praise for warmth, history, and local advice.

“I usually skip tour guides, but with Samarkand’s incredible history and monuments, my mom and I decided to splurge on a private day tour. Unfortunately, it was a complete letdown. We wanted a strong start to our trip, but instead, it left us frustrated. First, communication was poor from the start. Amin, our guide, never reached out the night before or the morning of the tour to confirm details or his arrival time. We were left scrambling to find his contact information through our hotel and had to call him ourselves to ensure he was still coming. The tour began at Timur’s mausoleum, where Amin provided an overview of Timur’s…”

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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East - Bibi Khanym: A Monument to Ambition
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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

5.A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $16Best value

Walk through Samarkand with guides such as Fayoziddin or Sitora, visiting Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda. Expect clear historical stories, photo time, practical city tips, and a small-group pace. Monument entrance fees are extra, and the tour ends at Shah-i-Zinda.

“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgable. He gave us lots of information on our whistle stop tour and then we were able to go back and spend more time at the sights most important to us-i would recommend and use again in the future”

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Tashkent City Tour - Amir Temur Square and Tashkent’s grand civic center
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Tashkent City Tour

6.Tashkent City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $69

Spend six to seven hours seeing Tashkent with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, and lunch at the famous Plov Center. The route covers Amir Temur Square, Chorsu Bazaar, Hazrati Imam, Minor Mosque, memorials, and the Applied Art Museum. Guides such as Dildora, Ibrahim, Lucky, Ali, and Abror have been praised for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Didn’t turn up so not sure this is a real company. Hotel tried phoning and messaging multiple times but nothing. No response on the app.”

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Bukhara: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

7.Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Spend four hours walking through Bukhara with an English-, Uzbek-, or Russian-speaking guide such as Ruby, Dildora, or Makhbuba. See Lyabi Khauz, Nadir Divan Begi Khanaka, Magok-i-Attari Mosque, the Kalyan Complex, and the Ark Fortress. The small-group format allows time for questions, photos, and local context.

“My guides was professional with very good and polite manner. She was knowledgeable and answered questions I highly recommended her for anyone who wish to explore Bukhara”

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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand - Leaving Samarkand and crossing into Tajikistan
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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

8.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

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

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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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour - Gur Emir: beginning with Timur’s tomb
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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

9.Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Walk Samarkand from Gur Emir to Shah-i-Zinda with a guide and a group capped at 10 people. You’ll see Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyab Bazaar, and Hazrat Khizr Mosque. Guides such as Elior, Abdulla, and Adam are praised for clear history and friendly help. Entrance fees and lunch are extra, and the tour may finish sooner than six hours.

“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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Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent - The Repression Museum deserves serious time
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Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

10.Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Tashkent to Shymkent with a private guide and separate drivers on each side of the border. See Kazygurt’s Noah’s Ark legends, Shymkent’s ancient citadel, Arbat, parks, mosques, and the Museum of Victims of Political Repression. Guides such as Larissa and Maftuna tailor the day to your interests.

“An excellent and well-organised tour. All of the drivers were where they were meant to be, and on time. At Shymkent, Larissa is an excellent guide. The border-crossing (which is unaccompanied) is a trial of patience but not a problem.”

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Tashkent: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

11.Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Spend four hours with an English or Uzbek-speaking guide such as Makhzuna or Bunyad, moving from the Hazrati Imam Complex and its ancient Quran to Chorsu Bazaar, a metro ride, Independence Square, Sailgokh Street, and Amir Timur Square. Expect plenty of walking, local context, and entrance fees paid separately.

“We had a lovely tour and covered a lot of ground. The Tour was well paced and interesting, thank you.”

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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Bolo Haouz Mosque adds a different view
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

12.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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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Bolo Haouz Mosque adds a different view
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

13.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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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand - Gur Emir, the right place to begin
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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

14.Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $25

Start at 9:00 am with a local English or French-speaking guide such as Elyor or Adham, then walk through Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda. The six-hour route leaves lunch and entry fees to you, with no required shopping stops and occasional flexibility for extra sights or photo breaks.

“I took this tour at the end of August'23. It was great, my tour guide Elyor was very knowledgeable about the historical significance of all the sights - and was very informative. And it was great, that as a solo traveler, he took my pictures. We did stop for lunch to recharge, which was not included. What I also liked about this tour was that my tour guide didn't waste my time taking me to souvenir shops where he got a commission. He was gracious and hospitable.”

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City Tour Around Bukhara - Starting at Ismail Samani Mausoleum
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City Tour Around Bukhara

15.City Tour Around Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Spend 4 to 6 hours exploring Bukhara with private guide Kamilla Yu. Visit major monuments, see puppet makers, blacksmiths, embroiderers, and wood carvers at work, and learn about Uzbek customs without a heavy lecture. The tour starts at Ismail Samani Mausoleum and ends at Lyabi Hauz.

“A wonderful experience with a professional and knowledgeable guide, Kamilla, who introduced us to the culture, history, and many interesting and fun facts about the city of Bukhara and its surrounding region. All of this was supported by cusRead more”

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