UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan's classics.
The 10 silk road walking 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.
“I really enjoyed my walking tour so much. I had so much fun while I was learning Samarkand culture. Gulsanam was a very patient and kind tour guide. She helped my friends and me take photos at key spots where the shots turned out beautifully.”
Small-group Bukhara walking tour with a pro English guide, UNESCO sites like Poi-Kalyan and Ark views, plus craft visits.
“We enjoyed the tour a lot! It was very informative and the guide was super helpful and knowledgeable. He’s like a walking Wikipedia when it comes to local culture and history. The tour was very interactive and we also had time to rest and chill at a local tea house. Highly recommended!”
A 4-hour guided walk in Khiva’s UNESCO Itchan Kala, hitting Islam Khoja Minaret, Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque and mausoleums.
“The tour of Khiva city was excellent and definitely worth the money. Our guide, Iroda, was fantastic and also shared many insights about everyday life in her country. I highly recommend this tour.”
4-hour guided Samarkand walk: Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda. English or Chinese guide.
“As 2 points of meeting places are informed, I was confused.”
A 4-hour guided walk through Bukhara’s top Islamic landmarks, from Lyabi Khause to the Ark Fortress. English-speaking guides included.
“Tour covered all significant sites of Bukhara. We paid for 2 entrances, the rest was free. We were lucky to observe in addition to itinerary biennale installations.”
A private 4.5-hour walk through Samarkand’s top monuments, markets, and mosques with a multilingual guide and line-skipping entry planning.
“Camminare tra i monumenti di Samarcanda con una guida locale è obbligatorio (Grazie Muna). si riescono a percepire tanti dettagli in più e tante storie e leggende che altrimenti non sarebbero mai state capite. Ultra consigliato!”
4.5-hour guided walk through Bukhara’s UNESCO Old Town with Hamza, bazaars, mosques, and domes—history-heavy, ticket-line skipped.
“I really enjoyed my tour with Hamza. He was full of knowledge but never too much and always made it interesting and encouraged my participation. He gave such a deep and insightful explanation and tour of Bukhara that i feel like I learned a lot including how Madrasa's always have a lecture hall and Mosque.…”
Guided 4-hour walk through Khiva’s Itchan Kala highlights: Islam Khoja Minaret, Pakhlavon Makhmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Allakuli Khan Madrassah.
“A wonderful introduction to the splendour of old Khiva. Great guide and coveted all the essentials. Highly recommended.”
A women-led private walking tour through Tashkent’s bazaars, squares, and metro, ending near Hotel Uzbekistan with your day still free.
“This was a great walk round Tashkent and covered key points. Not the easiest city to navigate round as it’s so flat with so many trees you can’t see key buildings to aid navigation. That said on the next day I have not got lost , yet. Guide entertaining. What is it with the chestnuts?”
Walk Samarkand’s top monuments with a pro English guide, air-conditioned transfers, and about $6 in entrance fees over 4h15.
“Ottimo tour con la nostra guida parlante italiano Abbiamo visitato la città di samarcanda cona bellissima piazza registan le moschee l osservatorio e il particolare siab bazar Consiglio fare un tour con la guida per capire meglio la storia”
