UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan's classics.
The 10 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.
“The tour was perfect, Sarvinoz guide us around the city telling us a lot of information, very recommended guide”
Small-group Bukhara walking tour with a pro English guide, UNESCO sites like Poi-Kalyan and Ark views, plus craft visits.
“it was amazing trip. my tour guide sunny was knowledgeable, warm, nice, pleasent, and very helpfull. good job and i recommend this all package tour”
A 4-hour guided walk in Khiva’s UNESCO Itchan Kala, hitting Islam Khoja Minaret, Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque and mausoleums.
“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 👍👍👍”
4-hour guided Samarkand walk: Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda. English or Chinese guide.
“Our tour guide Abdulaziz was very knowledgeable made the tour more meaningful”
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.”
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 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.
“The tour was amazing from start to end (as was the guide Hamza). He had extensive knowledge of the history of Bukhara and the buildings in the historic core of the city and delivered this eloquently and in perfect English. I booked the tour very last minute and Hamza would not have received much notice…”
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.”
Walk Samarkand’s top monuments with a pro English guide, air-conditioned transfers, and about $6 in entrance fees over 4h15.
“The tour was very comprehensive, you will learn a lot about the history, culture, and people of Samarkand. Highly recommend it to those who are coming to the city for only a day or two. You will get to see all the beautiful sites in one go.”
