Top 15 Guided Tours in Uzbekistan

1.Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour

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

Review of Samarkand’s five-hour walking tour, covering Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, and Siyob Bazaar.

“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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5.Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Review of the Samarkand to Shahrisabz day trip, with mountain views, historic sites, optional guide, transport tips, costs, and practical advice.

“The trip was excellent, Yusufjon was a safe driver who treated us well and we enjoyed good conversation with him. He explained some sights as we went along and assisted us to get a delicious lunch.”

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7.Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $25Top rated

Walk Samarkand’s grandest monuments with a local English or French-speaking guide for $25, with lunch and entrance fees left to you.

“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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8.Khiva Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $25

Review of Khiva’s four-hour guided walk through Itchan Kala, with major monuments, guide quality, costs, tips, and booking advice.

“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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9.Guided Tour To Old Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Explore Khorezm’s ancient fortresses with local guide Sukhrab, air-conditioned transport, desert views, Uzbek culture, and flexible private touring.

“Sukhrab was an excellent guide. We were picked up at our hotel right on time. We were provided with plenty of water. The tour lasted about 7 hours. There was a lot of driving but that gave us a chance to talk about all things Uzbek. The fortresses were quite interesting and Sukhrab’s history seemed quite in depth. All in all, we enjoyed the tour very much.”

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10.Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $24

Explore Samarkand’s grandest sights on a four-hour guided walk covering Registan, Gur-i-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda, and more.

“Great experience and guide was very knowledgeable and good. We started the tour at amir temur Mausoleum and finished it at shahizinda. It was one of a kind experience”

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11.Private Guided Tour Samarkand city history and culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $65

Explore Samarkand’s Registan, Gur Emir, and Bibi Khanym with a private guide, air-conditioned transfers, and Silk Road history for $65.

“Thanks to our very helpful and knowledgeable guide Ikrom, we had an awesome experience. Loved to learn about the fascinating history of the city.”

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12.Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $29

Review of Samarkand’s private 5 to 6-hour tour, covering Registan, Gur Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, Siab Bazaar, transport, price, and guide quality.

“Had a perfect day. Our guide, Olimjon, was Knowledgeable, and very flexible. He met us at the train station and took us to the hotel since it was right next to the beginning of our tour. After leaving our luggage, we began. He has deep knowlRead more”

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13.Bukhara Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $24

Review of Bukhara’s 4-hour guided walking tour, covering Lyab-i-Hauz, trading domes, Magoki Attori, Kalyan Minaret, and Poi Kalyan.

“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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14.Private Guided Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $50

Explore Bukhara’s old town on a private 5 to 6 hour walking tour with hotel pickup, expert guidance, major monuments, and flexible pacing.

“I had a great trip with Sunny. She’s very knowledgeable about the city, culture and history. A great way to tour Bukhara.”

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15.Welcome to Tashkent (City Tour with local guide)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 6 hours

Explore Tashkent in six hours by car, metro, and foot, with Khast Imam, Chorsu Bazaar, plov, and an English-speaking local guide.

“Our driver guide was very knowledgeable. He took lot of interest in answering g our questions and telling us about the history and culture of the country. The car was also very comfortable. He was soft spoken. He was also very helping. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone”

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