The 3 Lunch Experiences in Uzbekistan That Earn Their Price

1.City Tour with Pro Photography, Lunch & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $80Our pick

Spend a full day with Aziz exploring Tashkent by foot and metro, from the Museum of Applied Arts and Khast Imam to Chorsu Bazaar. You’ll eat traditional Uzbek food, visit major squares and monuments, and receive professional Sony A6700 photos on weekdays. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged at the airport or Chorsu Bazaar.

“Communication was excellent from the very first moment and extremly easy via WhatsApp. Aziz is a very professional guide, patient, attentive and full of creative ideas for beautiful photos. He even brought along fresh fruit from his family, selected a very delicious restaurant and kindly made a few unplanned stops at a pharmay and ATM for me. Overall I had a wonderful day in Tashkent.”

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2.Beyond the Walls: Countryside Tour with Transport and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89Top rated

Travel beyond Bukhara’s old town by private car with a local guide, visiting the Naqshbandi Mausoleum, Moon-like Stars Palace, Fayzulla Khujayev House, and Chor Minor. Finish with plov at The Plov restaurant. Guides such as Shakhnoza, Malika, Nasiba, Nargiz, Lola, and Sheki are praised for clear, flexible explanations.

“What a great intro to Bukhara. As I hadn’t visited Uzbekistan before i had booked this walking tour to give me a good insight into the city. My guide Lola was very organised and helpful for which I really appreciated her( special thanks to LolRead more”

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3.Samarkand Ancient Silk Road City Tour w/ Pickup & Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend about eight hours touring Samarkand with a guide, visiting Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, Afrasiyab Museum, Konigil, Siyob Bazaar, and Khoja Daniyor. Pickup is offered, groups are limited to 15, and lunch is available as an option. Guide Islom is noted for clear explanations of the city’s past.

“A good experience and knowledgeable guide. But be aware that the prices for entrance to all the sites have increased dramatically.”

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