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 was an amazing guide! She shared very interesting stories, history, and made the walk through all the monuments a very memorable one.”
4-hour guided Samarkand walk: Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda. English or Chinese guide.
“Sarvinoz was a great guide! She really knew what she was talking about and could answer our questions. We really liked walking around with her and seeing all the historical sights. 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.
“Amine was an outstanding guide during our trip to Samarkand. His blend of knowledge and friendly spirit made our experience unforgettable. He was attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. His passion for Uzbekistan's history made the sights even more enjoyable. If you’re visiting Samarkand, Amine is the…”
Walk Samarkand’s top monuments with a guide for 3.5 hours. See Gur-Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanum, Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda.
“This was an excellent tour, really worthwhile attending. It was enjoyable, interesting and informative. The tour guide Fayoziddin was obviously an experienced, professional guide who was very knowledgeable. He provided historical and cultural information that painted a full picture of Samarkand and Uzbekistan history in general, as well as all the sites that we saw…”
A 4-hour guided walk through Bukhara’s top Islamic landmarks, from Lyabi Khause to the Ark Fortress. English-speaking guides included.
“Dildora Safarova was an excellent Tourguide, we highly recommend her. She always has an answer to the historical questions and a lot of knowledge.”
Private day trip from Samarkand to Tajikistan’s Haftkul Seven Lakes, with border transfer, mountain views, and a Sarazm UNESCO stop.
“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.”
Samarkand on foot with a small-group guide. Walk Registan, Gur Emir, Bibi-Khanym, Siyob Bazaar and Shah-i-Zinda for $25.
“I can’t recommend this guide tour enough for someone who’d like a day trip in Samarkand. It’s so worth it. The price is not too expensive at all. Our guide, Elior, is very kind and patient with us. He took time to thoroughly explain each site and even went further to see the necropolis nearby.…”
A $65 day trip from Samarkand to Shahrisabz’s mountain region with optional guide, scenic stops, and a focused historical visit.
“we had an amazing time! a great way to learn a little bit more history.”
A 6-hour guided walk through Samarkand’s top monuments with a strong English/French guide and great value at $25.
“Adham was a super guide, too gentle and kind, he showed us too many places and took his time to explain things,he also took us beautiful pictures. I highly recommend him while visiting samarkand.”
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.”
