Uzbekistan · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Uzbekistan

26 tours  ·  from $12

Old towns here are built for feet and the distances between the monuments are short. These 15 walks cover Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, priced by length, with a note on which ones start early enough to beat the heat.

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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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

2.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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Bukhara: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

3.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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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

4.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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Tashkent: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

5.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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All You Need To Know About Bukhara. A Walk In The Town - Meeting near the donkey statue at Nadir Divan Begi
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All You Need To Know About Bukhara. A Walk In The Town

6.All You Need To Know About Bukhara. A Walk In The Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $55

Join Hamza for a 4.5-hour English walking tour through Bukhara’s Old Town. You’ll visit Lyabi Khauz, the trading domes, Poi Kalan, Bolo Haouz Mosque, the Ark area, and the Samanid Mausoleum while learning how the city grew along the Silk Road. Expect a group of about 10 to 15 people, with entrance fees and meals extra.

“I had an amazing experience on the walking tour. Hazma was professional, knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.”

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Khiva Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour - Entering Itchan Kala, Khiva’s walled center
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Khiva Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

7.Khiva Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $25Top rated

Walk through Khiva’s Itchan Kala with a professional guide, visiting the Islam Khoja Minaret, Pakhlavon Makhmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, and Allakuli Khan Madrasah. The tour costs $25, lasts about four hours, and keeps groups to 15. If you are paired with Iroda, expect clear explanations, good humor, and plenty of time for questions.

“I had Iroda in Khiva, and she was a wonderful tour guide. She is very smart and very sweet, and she explained the history of Khiva in a way that was easy for me to understand. I love architecture and history, so she focused a lot on those topicRead more”

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Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour - Registan, Samarkand’s grand public square
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Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour

8.Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $12Best value

Explore Samarkand’s major monuments in about four hours with an English-speaking guide and transport between sites. Visit Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda. Guides named Zarshed and Zarnigor have earned praise for clear storytelling, personal help, and photo-taking.

“We had a wonderful tour taking in all the major sites in this beautiful city. All were well worth seeing - it was an amazing experience. Our guide Zarnigor was lovely; so knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Tashkent Walking Tour with Local Lady / Gentleman - Independence Square and the City’s Political Memory
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Tashkent Walking Tour with Local Lady / Gentleman

9.Tashkent Walking Tour with Local Lady / Gentleman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $45

Spend about 2 hours 40 minutes with a private local guide such as Aziza or Laylo, beginning near Gulnara Guesthouse and ending at Hotel Uzbekistan. Visit Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, the Tashkent Metro, Broadway Alley, and Amir Temur Square. The route can be adjusted to your pace, with transport and entrance fees extra.

“This was a great walk round Tashkent and covered key points. Not the easiest city to navigate round as it’s so flat with so many trees you can’t see key buildings to aid navigation. That said on the next day I have not got lost , yet. Guide entertaining. What is it with the chestnuts?”

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Khiva Walking Tour

10.Khiva Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 4.5 hours

Spend about 4.5 hours exploring Khiva’s old city with a private English, Russian, French, or German-speaking guide. Visit Kunya Ark, Tosh Hovli Palace, the Djuma Mosque, Islamkhudja Minaret, and Pahlavan Makhmud. French-speaking guide Izzat has led the route, which begins at Ata Darvaza and includes time for local history, customs, and possible bread baking.

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Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour - Gur-i Amir begins the Timurid story
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Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

11.Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $24

Spend about four hours walking through Samarkand with a professional guide, often led by Charos, whose English and knowledge of Uzbek history have earned strong praise. Visit Gur-i Amir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Siab Bazaar, Hazrat Khizr Mosque, and Shah-i-Zinda. Bring water, prepare for more than 10,000 steps, and budget separately for entrance tickets.

“Ou guide Charos was well prepared and seemed to know a lot about not only Samarcand also about Uzbek history, highly recommended.”

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Tashkent Walking & Food Tour: Highlights + Local Flavors - Independence Square and the meaning of public space
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Tashkent Walking & Food Tour: Highlights + Local Flavors

12.Tashkent Walking & Food Tour: Highlights + Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $25

Choose a Tashkent walking tour, local food tour, or combined outing with a local guide such as Asrorbek, Golib, Muhammad, or Murodil. In three to four hours, you may visit Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, artistic metro stations, Hazrati Imam, and Chorsu Bazaar, with optional local snacks along the way.

“Asrorbek was a great guide. At the last minute, I had to change the time of the tour to be one hour later. They were very flexible in changing the time of the tour, and customised the tour so I did not miss anything. I particularly enjoyed visiting Read more”

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Sunset walking tour of Samarkand - Registan Square and the meaning of sandy place
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Sunset walking tour of Samarkand

13.Sunset walking tour of Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $60

Walk from Gur-i Amir to Ulugbek Observatory with guide Sunnat or another English-speaking local guide. You’ll visit Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda, and key Timurid monuments, often after the daytime crowds have gone. The tour lasts about five hours, costs $60 per person, and does not include transport or meals.

“Sunnat’s knowledge and enthusiasm. He was a brilliant guide and great fun to spend time with. We learned so much from him.”

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Bukhara Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour - Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah begins the walk
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Bukhara Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

14.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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Khiva Walking Tour - A flexible route through palaces and madrassas
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Khiva Walking Tour

15.Khiva Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $25

Walk Khiva’s walled Itchan Kala with a private guide for about four to five hours. You’ll hear the city’s story in English, Russian, French, or possibly German, choose which monuments to enter, and may meet guides such as Moxira, who grew up inside the old city. Monument tickets cost extra.

“This was a great tour, jam-packed with information. My guide, Moxira, grew up in the Ichan Qala (her parents still live there), so she had an insider,'s perspective. Her knowledge was quite detailed. She met me right on time at my hotel and has a pleasant personality that adds to the enjoyment of the tour. Would definitely recommend.”

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