UZBEKISTAN · DESTINATION
Uzbekistan's classics.
The 10 samarkand tours travellers book most across Uzbekistan, with what each one involves, who runs it and what it costs.
5-hour guided walk in Samarkand: Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, with a Siyob Bazaar break.
“Gulsanam is such a lovely person and very knowledgeable about the city’s culture. Also, a great photographer! She made the whole tour worth double 😌 Would absolutely recommend…”
4-hour guided Samarkand walk: Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda. English or Chinese guide.
“Sarvinoz is a very knowledgeable guide, and the tour was amazing! She explained everything in detail, and kindly answered all my questions. Would definitely recommend!”
Private Samarkand tour with pickup and A/C transport. See Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, plus market time.
“We had a wonderful time exploring Samarkand with our tour guide Amin. His style was very informative and at the same time entertaining. The sites we visited made us feel like we walked into a living museum - we were awestruck by the beaRead more”
Walk Samarkand’s top monuments with a guide for 3.5 hours. See Gur-Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanum, Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda.
“A wonderful and heartfelt tour with Fayoziddin through the must-see sights of Samarkand! This tour is a unique opportunity to discover not only the city’s rich history but also the culture of the entire region. All in a warm, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. Absolutely recommended!”
A 4-hour guided walk through Bukhara’s top Islamic landmarks, from Lyabi Khause to the Ark Fortress. English-speaking guides included.
“The afternoon tour was just awesome and Shahnoza was the best. Knowledable, flexible, friendly and always with a great smile.”
Private day trip from Samarkand to Tajikistan’s Haftkul Seven Lakes, with border transfer, mountain views, and a Sarazm UNESCO stop.
“Interesting tour to the 7 lakes we did not get to see the 7th lake. The guide told us it was not reachable even we saw another group head in that direction. Also be warned no decent public toilets available on the tour. No food available during Ramadan month.”
Samarkand on foot with a small-group guide. Walk Registan, Gur Emir, Bibi-Khanym, Siyob Bazaar and Shah-i-Zinda for $25.
“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”
A $65 day trip from Samarkand to Shahrisabz’s mountain region with optional guide, scenic stops, and a focused historical visit.
“I really enjoyed my tour at Shahrisabz, everything was arranged perfectly. The communication with the tour organizer was clean and smooth. The driver arrived punctually and was always very kind, making sure to provide explainations along the way and driving safe. The guide was very informative and funny, making this tour special. I strongly recommend…”
A 6-hour guided walk through Samarkand’s top monuments with a strong English/French guide and great value at $25.
“What an absolute gentleman Elyor is, this tour is incredible and great value for money although I think you could charge a little bit more given how much time and care is put into the tour. 5 stars, would recommend to everyone!”
A private 4.5-hour walk through Samarkand’s top monuments, markets, and mosques with a multilingual guide and line-skipping entry planning.
“Our guide Maftuna was great! She could easily juggle between Spanish and Russian. She was friendly, knowledgeable (she answered any question we had) and highlighted interesting points beyond simply describing historical facts. She made our tour interesting and lively.”
