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.
“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…”
Small-group Bukhara walking tour with a pro English guide, UNESCO sites like Poi-Kalyan and Ark views, plus craft visits.
“Mari was awesome - she was super knowledgeable and the tour was great. Bukhara has a lot of deep history to where having a guide walk through everything can really help you get more out of your time there. Highly recommend.”
A 4-hour guided walk in Khiva’s UNESCO Itchan Kala, hitting Islam Khoja Minaret, Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque and mausoleums.
“We had a wonderful tour of Khiva with Iroda. Iroda was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of this ancient city. Thank you Iroda for the lovely day!”
4-hour guided Samarkand walk: Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda. English or Chinese guide.
“The tour was nice and informative. The guide was patient and answered all our questions. She gave extra time and waited patiently while we were shopping in the middle of the tour. Even though it was cold, she ensured that we completed the full tour.”
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.”
A private 4.5-hour walk through Samarkand’s top monuments, markets, and mosques with a multilingual guide and line-skipping entry planning.
“le guide n est pas venu au point de rdv.”
4.5-hour guided walk through Bukhara’s UNESCO Old Town with Hamza, bazaars, mosques, and domes—history-heavy, ticket-line skipped.
“Hamza, the guide was very thorough. Explained a lot about the history and culture.”
Guided 4-hour walk through Khiva’s Itchan Kala highlights: Islam Khoja Minaret, Pakhlavon Makhmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Allakuli Khan Madrassah.
“Very informative! Lots of information given. Great way to get your bearings of the city and understanding.”
A women-led private walking tour through Tashkent’s bazaars, squares, and metro, ending near Hotel Uzbekistan with your day still free.
“I cannot recommend this tour. The guide was unprofessional, spending most of the time looking at herself in the mirror and fixing her hair, with very little engagement or enthusiasm. She seemed disinterested and bored with the job. When I Read more”
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”
