Uzbekistan · TOURS IN TASHKENT

The 15 Best Tashkent Tours & Day Trips

54 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The capital is greener, newer and flatter than the rest of the country, and its good days are half in the city and half out of it. These 15 take in the metro halls and the Chorsu bazaar, then the mountains and the reservoir behind town.

Best of Tashkent Mountains: Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Trip - Is the $48 price good value?
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Best of Tashkent Mountains: Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Trip

1.Best of Tashkent Mountains: Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 567 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $48Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours outside Tashkent with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Visit Amirsoy Resort, ride a cable car, explore Chimgan by chairlift or horse, and stop at Charvak Lake for photos, boating, or swimming. Guides such as Odil, Mirzo, Maruf, and Asilbek are known for friendly service and flexible pacing.

“Big thanks to our guide Mirzokhid for an awesome day visiting Amirsoy Resort, Chimgan, and Charvak. He was super kind, responsive, and very professional, while still being flexible and easygoing. We had an unforgettable experience and made great memories. We were really lucky to have fresh snowfall the day before we left, so we got to ski and enjoy stunning views of the mountains covered in white. Mirzokhid gave us plenty of time to enjoy each stop and was a huge help with our return, allowing us to still enjoy the rest of our evening in Tashkent. Highly recommended!”

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Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - Gur-Emir gives the day a strong opening
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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 for a packed day of Timurid architecture, local food, and guided sightseeing. You’ll visit Gur-Emir, Registan, Bibi Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, and Siab Bazaar, with hotel transfers, lunch, tickets, and a Samarkand guide included. Guides such as Mokhigul, Shohrux, and Sevinch have been praised for their history knowledge and friendly help.

“I wanted to visit Samarkand and booked this trip at short notice. I wanted an all-inclusive package that takes care of everything from pick-up at my hotel to dropping me back and everything in between. I was not disappointed. The trip is organised by GoToUzbekistan, and is well conducted. They delivered on all they promised, on-time. The tour guide, Ms. Mokhigul, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She teaches English at the local university and is a native of Samarkand. All this helps bring this beautiful, historical place alive. Overall, highly recommended.”

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Tashkent City Tour - Amir Temur Square and the city’s public face
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Tashkent City Tour

3.Tashkent City Tour

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

Spend six to seven hours touring Tashkent by air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, landmark admissions, and plov lunch at Besh Qozon or Plov Center. Visit Amir Temur Square, Chorsu Bazaar, Hazrati Imam, Minor Mosque, museums, and memorials. Guides such as Dildora, Lucky, Ali, and Abror bring local history and shopping help to the day.

“Well organised, flexible, and very informative guides who express 6he information of the tour verywell”

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Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure - The drive into the Chimgan Mountains
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Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure

4.Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $39Best value

Travel from Tashkent to Amirsoy Resort, Chimgan Mountain and Charvak Lake with an English-speaking guide such as Odil, Mirzo or Asrorbek. Expect private or small-group transport, mountain viewpoints, optional cable-car and chairlift rides, and time by the lake. Activity fees and Charvak entry cost extra.

“Coming from India as an international traveler, I had an incredible full-day adventure to Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak, our guide Asrorbek was phenomenal, sharing insightful stories and ensuring everyone felt at ease. Joining a fantastic group amplified the fun, with highlights like cable car rides over snow-dusted peaks and serene moments by Charvak Lake’s turquoise waters. This Tashkent escape blends adventure and natural beauty perfectly,5 stars, book it!”

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Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent - Timing: plan for a long day
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Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

5.Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 8 hours

Travel privately from Tashkent to Shymkent with an English or Russian-speaking guide, crossing the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border along the way. See Kazygurt’s Noah’s Ark legend, Shymkent’s citadel, Arbat, parks, mosques, and Repression Museum. Guides such as Larissa and Maftuna tailor the day to your interests.

“The guide tour - Larisa was very good, nice, friendly, she is very fascinated about Kazakhstan and Shymkent, she recommended a lot of places and you can chose what you want to see or not to see, in which part you are interested about. The transfer trough the border is worth to see ! Highly recommended this trip !”

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Highlights of Tashkent (old and new part) - The Tashkent Metro and Soviet-era design
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Highlights of Tashkent (old and new part)

6.Highlights of Tashkent (old and new part)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours with guides such as Shovkat, Bakhtiyor, Mohira, or their colleagues, moving from Hazrati Imam to Chorsu Bazaar, the Tashkent Metro, Amir Temur Square, and the Plov Center. Expect about 3 kilometers of walking, local food tastings, taxi rides, and lively conversation about Uzbek life, customs, politics, and history.

“My journey through Tashkent with Shovkat was nothing short of extraordinary. From Hazrati Imam Square, where the world's oldest Qur'an resides, to the Chorsu Bazar, every step was a cultural revelation. Shovkat's passion for his city was palpable at every turn. His deep knowledge was generously shared at each site. Being able to witness the Plov as well as bakery making process firsthand was also truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. What truly set this experience apart was the authenticity and warmth that Shovkat brought to every interaction. This wasn't just a tour; it was a journey shared between friends. His insights into local customs, history and daily lives added layers of…”

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2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train - Registan gives Samarkand its grand opening
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2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

7.2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $499

You travel from Tashkent to Samarkand and Bukhara by Afrosiyob high-speed train, with private guides, drivers, hotel breakfast, and visits to Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Lyabi-Hauz, Poi Kalon, and the Ark. Guides such as Nodil, Shahrukh, and Mumin may assist, with English and Japanese support available by arrangement.

“I enjoyed the trip very much. Busy and intense as I like it. The tour was well organised - Top guides in each city and perfect timing on transfers and train rides. If you come in July you need to LOVE the heat ! 41 degres in Bukhara with not much shade and a 6hours walking tour of the city !!”

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Tashkent Airport & Train Station Pick Up & Drop Off - Train station transfers are simpler, but confirm the station
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Tashkent Airport & Train Station Pick Up & Drop Off

8.Tashkent Airport & Train Station Pick Up & Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews

Book a private, one-way transfer from Tashkent International Airport or the train station to any address in Tashkent. Your air-conditioned car includes Wi-Fi, flight or train monitoring, and a driver who may meet you with a name sign. Drivers such as Ali and Ibrahim are praised for friendly service and help with luggage.

“Ali picked me up at the airport on time and on the way to hotel I learned a lot about Uzbekistan from him. Highly recommended!”

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Tashkent City Tour - Amir Temur Square and the city’s public face
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Tashkent city tour

9.Tashkent city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $90

See Tashkent with a private guide and hotel or hostel pickup. Guides such as Mehroj, Samandar, and Diyor explain the city’s Soviet, Islamic, and modern sides. The route includes Amir Timur Square, Hazrati Imam, Chorsu Bazaar, and the decorated metro, with air-conditioned transport and bottled water included.

“I had a 7-hours layover and had never seen Tashkent, so I asked Mehroj if he could accommodate my schedule picking me up at the airport in the early morning and dropping me off after lunchtime. The tour was very interesting and touched Read more”

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Tashkent Mountain Tour - Lunch with an Uzbek touch
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Tashkent Mountain Tour

10.Tashkent Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $65

Leave Tashkent at 9 am for the Chimgan Mountains, Amirsoy Resort, and Charvak Reservoir. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, Uzbek lunch, and a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Dildora and Islam have led departures, with scenic walks and an optional Amirsoy cable-car ride available at extra cost.

“I am a solo traveller and there was another solo lady in the car with me. I was picked up late due to road closures due to a political conference at the same time. I was contacted via WhatsApp for the arrangements. The car was clean and moRead more”

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Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas - Day 1: A gentle arrival in Tashkent
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Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas

11.Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $850

You travel privately from Tashkent to Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent, with city guides, centrally located 3-star or boutique hotels, breakfast, trains, local transport, and site tickets included. Amir or Umid coordinates the arrangements, while the itinerary can be adjusted for food, architecture, history, or special stops.

“The tour was very well organised, and the tour agency (Silk Tour Ltd) was very responsive and accomodated to our request to customize the tour to include a one night spent in a traditional yurt. And the tour agency also suggested that our driver make a few stops along the way to the remnants of the fortress of Alexander the Great and a caravonsaray. Recommended!”

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Tashkent: Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car - Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent’s most colorful stop
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Tashkent: Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

12.Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Spend seven hours seeing Tashkent with a private car, English or Uzbek guide, and hotel pickup. Visit Hast Imam, Chorsu Bazaar, Kosmonavtlar Metro, Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, the Temurids Museum, Amir Timur Square, and the TV Tower. Guides such as Makhzuna and Bunyod add useful local context, while lunch and entry fees are paid separately.

“It was a perfect day and the only way to visit major tourist places hassle free. Makhzuna was a very helpful tour guide and her team driver ( sorry to forget name) was interested in learning about Australians and comparing lives which was fun. Learning about the history of Tashkent was exactly what we wanted. Also loved lunch and time to shop as well. Thankyou so much”

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Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Tour Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent - Tashkent begins with Soviet design and old Islamic quarters
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Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Tour Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent

13.Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Tour Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $975

Travel privately from Tashkent through Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, with local guides, central three to four-star hotels, breakfasts, entrance fees, and train tickets included. Meet guides such as Tulkin in Khiva, Behrus in Bukhara, Jusra in Samarkand, and Nusrat in Tashkent. The Tashkent to Urgench flight costs extra.

“From the first interactions with Amir, I had a very good feeling about this trip. He was detail oriented and proactive. The tour was incredibly well organized, and all the drivers were always waiting for us when we arrived at our destinations. The Read more”

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Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - Magoki Attori and Chor Minor show two different sides of Bukhara
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Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

14.Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $249

Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara by Afrosiyob high-speed train, tour the Old City with a private guide, eat lunch, then fly back in the evening. You’ll visit Lyabi Khauz, the Kalyan complex, trading domes, Ark Fortress, and major mausoleums. The long day covers sights many people see over two or three days.

“Bukhara is like going back in time centuries ago or going into the future it looks like the set of a Star Wars film yet it has building that date centuries back that have preserved well without need for reconstruction. The tour was very well planned with the truly amazing guide DilfRead more”

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Tashkent Tour at Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains and Charvak lake - Chimgan and the two-kilometer chair lift
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Tashkent Tour at Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains and Charvak lake

15.Tashkent Tour at Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains and Charvak lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $40

Spend about seven hours outside Tashkent with a local guide such as Shohruh or Ali, visiting Amirsoy resort, Chimgan Mountain and Charvak Lake. Expect air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, mountain views, a possible chair-lift ride, photo stops and time for hiking or optional activities. Tickets and personal costs are extra.

“Mountain & lake trip was a gr8 journey with a wondefull guide Shohruh. Trip become wonderful when the nature is supported by a good guide”

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