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15 Uzbekistan Tours and Day Trips Worth the Slot

203 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $16

Samarkand: Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour - Starting beneath Gur-e-Amir’s blue dome
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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

Review of Samarkand’s five-hour monument walk, with Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda, costs, walking tips, and practical advice.

“Sevara did her job very well! The tour was incredible, covering all main historical areas. Leaving Samarkand with unforgettable memories. Thank you?”

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Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - Gur Emir Mausoleum and the story of Timur
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Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

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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

Review of Khiva’s 4-hour walking tour through Itchan Kala, with major monuments, local stories, guide quality, ticket costs, and practical tips.

“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 - Is $54.40 per person good value?
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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East - Gur Emir: Timur’s blue-domed family mausoleum
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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

See Samarkand’s grandest monuments on a 3.5-hour walking tour with local guides, useful history, photo time, and clear advice for later visits.

“Exceptional experience with friendly and gentle guide. Lots of explanation and knowledge provided from the guide, and it is quite walkable.”

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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand - From Registan Square to the Tajik border
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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

Review of the Seven Lakes tour from Samarkand, with border tips, mountain scenery, costs, roads, guides, and advice on who should book.

“Highly recommended tour! If you like nature, the seven lakes is the perfect spot to visit. Perfect day trip from Samarknd and very well organised tour. Furthermore, our guide Shams provided us with a lot of insights and explanations along the way.”

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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour - Registan Square takes the largest share of the morning
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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent - Parks, Soviet traces, and the city’s public life
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Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

9.Shymkent Day Tour from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

Review of the private Shymkent day tour from Tashkent, covering border tips, historic sights, guides, transport, cost, and practical advice.

“Had a great day trip over to Shymkent! Our guide Larissa was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored our itinerary around exactly what we wanted to do! The museum of repression was somber but well worth learning about and the many parks and squares in shymkent are are incredibly beautiful as well as interesting statues and fountains to see. Me and my friend especially enjoyed standing on and looking in an old Soviet tank! Well worth a visit if you are looking to also visit Kazakhstan around a trip to Uzbekistan. It’s a fair amount of travel and the border can be a little slow but it’s a great way to get…”

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Half Day Tour from Khiva to Old Fortresses!

10.Half Day Tour from Khiva to Old Fortresses!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours · from $99

Review of Khiva’s private fortress tour to Ayaz Kala, Toprak Kala, and Kyzyl Kala, with practical advice on value, timing, comfort, and guide Sarvar.

“Sarvar was a very good guide for our day trip. He collected us from our hotel and showed us the main sights. He gave good explanations about each place but also gave us the time to enjoy the sights. I would suggest that you take water/drinks and snacks for the day and wear comfortable clothing and sneakers or hiking boots.”

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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Bolo Haouz Mosque adds a quieter change of mood
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Bolo Haouz Mosque adds a quieter change of mood
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

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

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

Review of Bukhara’s six-hour private Old Town tour, with the Ark, Kalon Minaret, bazaars, madrasas, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Shakhnoza was an amazing guide and I couldn't recommend her more. She was very attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. I felt incredibly comfortable with the flow of the tour. The tour was complete, with historical and cultural context to the details and it was very easy to chat with her about any topic, making the day very pleasant as if you just strolling down the city with someone you know well. 10/10.”

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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand - Starting at Gur Emir Mausoleum
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Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

13.Guide / excursion service in Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $25

Explore Samarkand’s grand monuments on a six-hour walking tour with a local English or French guide, flexible stops, and excellent value.

“During our recent trip to Samarkand, we had the pleasure of being guided by Elyor, a truly exceptional tour guide. Elyor's deep knowledge of the city's rich history, culture, and architecture brought the ancient Silk Road city to life in a way that was both engaging and enlightening. His passion for Samarkand's heritage was evident in every story he shared, making our tour not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable.”

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City Tour Around Bukhara - Starting with Bukhara’s oldest brickwork
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City Tour Around Bukhara

14.City Tour Around Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $66

Review of Bukhara’s private city tour with Kamilla, covering Silk Road landmarks, crafts, local culture, food tips, and practical value.

“This was one of the best walking tours I have been on. Kamilla is a wonderful guide and person. This is not a standard company guide, but her created experience. The messages from the past really enhanced the day. Highly recommend!”

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2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train - Day one begins with Gur Emir and Registan
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2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

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