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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Uzbekistan

107 tours  ·  from $20 a head

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 around 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’s key monuments with an English-speaking guide such as Gulsanam, Shahrizoda, or Sarvinoz. Expect detailed stories at Gur-e-Amir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda, plus time at Siyob Bazaar. The $20 tour is good value before entrance fees, but bring sturdy shoes, sun protection, and extra cash.

“My guide is a sweet girl named Sevinch, who was very kind, dilligent and had great knowledge about the city of Samarkand. I was the only guest so it turn out to be a private tour. We went through so much of Samarkand and had a really great time, including meeting many nice Uzbek locals on the way. Sevinch also helped me a lot in buying souvenirs and local products at the Bazaar which I got at a great price. You must really try the Samarkand Non (bread), it’s only 8000 soms per loaf. Overally, it was a great tour and I had the best of time. Thank you Sevinch…”

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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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Khiva: Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

3.Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Khiva’s walled Itchan Kala with an English, Uzbek, or Russian speaking guide for four hours. You’ll visit Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Islam Khoja Minaret, Pahlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, and other old-city sights. Guides such as Iroda, Bonu, and Shaxzodabonu add local stories, food tips, and insight into modern Uzbek life.

“Iroda is a guide with a great knowledge, told interesting stories and spoke excellent English. I didn't have a better guide in two weeks in Uzbekistan. A fantastic tour with lots of history, but also simple things like tasting bread and information about the local cuisine. Highly recommended 👍👍👍”

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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation - Booking details worth knowing
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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

4.Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

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

Spend about 5 to 6 hours touring Samarkand by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, Siyob Bazaar, and Shah-i-Zinda with a local guide. Guides named in feedback include Amin, Shoh, Feruza, Zarina, and Mohiddin. Monument tickets and lunch cost extra unless you select an inclusive option.

“Exceptional experience! Our guide Amyra brought Samarkand’s history to life with deep knowledge and passion. She expertly showcased the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque, while our calm driver ensured a smooth journey. An essential tour to grasp Samarkand’s Silk Road significance!”

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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East - Gur Emir: Starting With Amir Timur
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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. The tour mixes history, legends, photo time, and practical tips in a small group, with monument entry fees paid separately.

“Great tour that I highly recommend. Good introduction to Samarkand with just right level of detail and free time. If you want a very efficient way to know the language of city and get oriented this is it.”

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

6.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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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand - Panjakent adds a useful first look at Tajikistan
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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

7.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

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

Spend 8 to 10 hours crossing from Samarkand into Tajikistan for the jewel-colored Seven Lakes, rural villages, and Fann Mountain views. Guides such as Shamsiddin, Farrukh, Iva, and Shakhzod lead the Tajik side. The trip includes transport, water, and Sarazm, but not lunch or visas.

“The tour was well organised. We had been picked up from our guest house and arrived to the Tadjikistan border. The border pass is time consuming. Allow at least 1.5 hours. Our guide Shakhzod met as immediately after passing the border. We travelled in a comfortable Honda CRV. Shakhzod was a wonderful person and told us a lot about the history of Tajikistan and all the points of interest on our way. On fourth lake we had a delicious lunch in a local village.”

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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour - Starting at Gur Emir Mausoleum
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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

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

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

Meet your guide at Gur Emir Mausoleum and walk through Samarkand’s key sights, from Registan and Bibi-Khanym Mosque to Siyab Bazaar, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda. The group is limited to 10, with English, French, and Italian listed as guide languages. Entrance fees and lunch are extra.

“Very good. This was a long trip and a lot of information. Very good English, helping with photos. A group of 3 people only made this experience private. 6 h Guiding for a very small price. We left tips”

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

9.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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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah and Khodja Nasreddin
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

10.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, Behruza, Malika, or Nargiz. Visit the Ark, Kalon complex, trading domes, madrasas, Jewish quarter, and artisan workshops, with hotel pickup and a $6 site fee paid separately.

“My husband and I had such a great time in Bukhara. Thanks to our guide Shakhnoza, we learned the rich Uzbek history and the great culture. We would highly recommend Shakhnoza for those planning to visit Bukhara!”

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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah and Khodja Nasreddin
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

11.Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Spend six hours on foot in Bukhara with a private guide who speaks English, Russian, French, or German. Visit the Ark, Kalyan Minaret, Lyabi Khauz, old bazaars, madrasas, and the Bukhara Synagogue. Guides such as Shakhnoza, Gulzade, Dora, and Malika are known for tailoring the pace and adding useful food and cultural tips.

“Had a great walk around Bukhara. My guide was awesome and explained the history very well. Really enjoyed the day”

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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand - Registan: allow time for the grandest stop
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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

12.Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $25

Start at Gur-e-Amir at 9:00 a.m. and walk through Samarkand’s great monuments with a local English or French-speaking guide. The route includes Gur-e-Amir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda. Lunch and entry fees are extra, while the group is capped at 20. Guides such as Elyor and Adham may also add local tips or extra stops.

“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 - Bolo Hauz and the story behind forty pillars
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City Tour Around Bukhara

13.City Tour Around Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews

Spend 4 to 6 hours with Kamilla Yu exploring Bukhara’s major monuments and working craft traditions. Visit the Ark, Kalon complex, trading domes, mausoleums, and Lyab-i-Hauz, with time for local food, artisan workshops, tea breaks, and optional cooking or bread-making lessons. Private groups of up to six receive a personal, flexible tour.

“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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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

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

15.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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