Uzbekistan · TOUR REVIEWS
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Everything on this site sits on one page here, strongest first. The 15 below are the bookings that beat the rest across the whole country: what each costs, how long it runs, which city it starts in, and who it suits. If none of them fits your dates, the full catalogue continues underneath.
Full-day mountains near Tashkent, with Amirsoy views, Chimgan chair lifts and rides, plus Charvak lake time and swims.
“Nice view except the terrible traffic during new year holiday. Guide Odil was very good，Driver drove steadily with silence.”
Samarkand’s top monuments on a 5-hour guided walk: Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, then Siyob Bazaar.
“This journey was extremely enjoyable. Visiting the ancient mosque, experiencing the long-standing Muslim culture, and marveling at Timur's remarkable achievements.”
One day in Samarkand from Tashkent by train with small-group guides, included lunch, and hotel transfers to top Silk-era sights.
“Mokhigul was a very knowledgeable and patient guide, taking the time to explain and answer questions in both English and Russian. All in all great trip and would recommend again. Thanks Ali for the coordination. In the future, more notice is better for the train tickets etc.”
Chasing mountain views from Amirsoy and Chimgan, then cooling off at Charvak Lake with a boat ride, photo stops, and optional thrills.
“Our guide and driver Shohruh was excellent. He was knowledgeable and very friendly. Explained the place we were visiting and patiently waited for the group of 3 to show up after each visit. He made our tour today a great one. Wow what an adventure today going up the cable car and ski lift and seeing the crystal clear blueish/greenish waters of the lake. Definitely a tour we would recommend any one to take. Thanks for a memorable day.”
Private Samarkand city tour with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. Visit Registan, Gur Emir, Bibi-Khanym, Shakhi-Zinda.
“We took this trip with Amin who was very hospitable and knowledgeable. He took us to the best spots for pictures and we also ended up taking a trip with him to Shahersabz the next day.”
A 3.5-hour Samarkand highlights walk to Gur-Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanum, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda for $16.
“Good way to prep for your personal trips to places of interest later. You can't possible cover everything within the alloted time but it's a good starting point. Fayoziddin was upfront about the nature and style of the tour. He provided very comprehensive and interesting background information about the various sites of interest. He also has a sense of humour 😄”
Hotel pickup, Tashkent landmarks and bazaars, included entrance fees, and plov lunch at Plov Center on a 6-7 hour group tour.
“We had a great tour guide, very realxed manner, not rushing around. The best way to see Tashkent in one day.”
A 9-hour private ride from Bukhara to Khiva that turns your transfer into a fortress-hopping history day in the Khorezm oasis.
“It was a great idea to add this to our Uzbekistan trip because we included a wonderful experience to a transfer that we had to do anyway (Bukhara-Khiva). Our guide was a great guy, always smiling and ready to answer our questions. The fortresses were a great surprise, the setting and atmosphere is really magical, you feel like in another planet.”
Private day trip from Samarkand to Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes, with border help, mountain viewpoints, and a Sarazm UNESCO stop.
“Great day. Nice driver and everything was on time. Spectacular nature! Recomend this guidede tour to seven lakes!”
A small-group walking tour through Samarkand’s top sights, guided from Gur Emir to Shah-i-Zinda, with strong value at $25.
“I had an amazing tour of Samarkand, visiting key sites like the Amir Temur Mausoleum and Registan Square. My guide, with their in-depth knowledge and passion, made the history come alive, giving me a deeper understanding of the city’s cultural heritage. Highly recommend this unforgettable experience!”
Tashkent mountain day trip to Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak Lake, with cable cars, chairlift fun, and lake photos and water time.
“We had a great experience with this tour. Everything was very well organized, and the trip was smooth from start to finish. Our tour guide, Mirzo, speaks English fluently, explained everything clearly, and patiently answered all our questions. He’s also very friendly and easy to talk to, which made the whole journey even more enjoyable. We booked a private tour, so the schedule was very flexible and not rushed at all — we could spend more time at places we liked and move at our own pace. The car was comfortable, clean, and in good condition, which is important for long drives. Highly recommended if you’re planning to visit places…”
$65 day trip from Samarkand to Shahrisabz with an optional local guide, scenic mountain stops, and easy round-trip transport.
“We had a great day. Our driver was Bobur, good company and an excellent driver. Bobur speak English - Turkish, he was very helpful and patient. No food stop. The mountain view was amazing. Thank you for thé amazing tour in Amir Temur City.”
From Tashkent to Chimgan Mountains, Amirsoy Ski Resort, and Charvak Lake. Optional paragliding, zipline, boat rides, and winter skiing.
“A great, laid-back trip to Amirsoy and then to lake Charvak. Our guide, Sardor, was very nice and friendly. He included all options to choose from regarding what to do during the trip. Overall, we had a very good time.”
Private Shymkent day tour from Tashkent with border crossing, Kazygurt Ark stop, key city sights, and English or Russian guides.
“The guide tour - Larisa was very good, nice, friendly, she is very fascinated about Kazakhstan and Shymkent, she recommended a lot of places and you can chose what you want to see or not to see, in which part you are interested about. The transfer trough the border is worth to see ! Highly recommended this trip !”
Private Old Town walking tour in Bukhara with a local guide, covering Lyabi-Hauz, Kalon complex, Ark, domes, madrasas, and more.
“Good overview of the city with detailed sharing of its history and culture. A positive experience in learning about Bukhara.”
