Uzbekistan · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the day, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group Samarkand day trip from Tashkent by high-speed train plus car transfers. Registan, Gur-Emir, bazaar, lunch, and tickets.
“Easy pace, good timing, and not rushed. Guide was very personable and informative. VERY pleased with this booking. There was no way I could have been able to accomplish this on my own with scheduling time constraints.”
Samarkand highlights on a 10-person one-day walking tour. See Registan, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur Emir, and Siyob Bozor for $25.
“our guide Elyor started the tour on time, was very knowledgeable and gave a lot info about not just the city's history but also current life. He gave us detailed information about the various monuments that were covered in the walking tour. overall I highly recommend this tour”
A 7-hour Samarkand to Shahrisabz day trip with mountain views, a flexible pace, and an optional English-speaking guide for $65.
“Muxtor was a fantastic driver. He was funny and very professional. The thinga to see along the road was very interesting. I highly recommend that tour.”
Private guided day trip from Samarkand to Shahrisabz, seeing Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Hazrati Imam, Dorut Tilavat, and Timur’s Ak-Saray Palace.
“Il posto è assolutamente da visitare (anche se ricostruito/ristrutturato per lo più) ma il prezzo è assolutamente troppo alto per l’attività. Abbiamo pagato più di 70€/persona (gruppo da 4) per sostanzialmente un transfer A/R. Le attrazioni non sono incluse nel prezzo e vanno pagate singolarmente. La cosa è specificata nelle condizioni ma per il prezzo pagato è abbastanza scandaloso. La guida (Bob) è stata simpatica e parlava anche un discreto italiano ma sostanzialmente ci ha dato poche informazioni oltre ai nomi dei monumenti e l’anno di costruzione. Qualche informazione era anche inesatta. Sicuramente la giovane età gioca un ruolo importante ma un minimo di preparazione in più ed una magg...”
Full-day Samarkand to Shahrisabz trip via Takhtakaracha Pass, with Ak-Saray Palace ruins, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, and mountain views.
“We had a great day on our tour. Our driver was so pleasant and told us about anything we asked. He showed us the cool things along the road. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Can highly recommend this.”
Bukhara one day tour from Tashkent: Afrosiyob train, guided mosques and madrassas, lunch, entrances, and a return flight.
“I was told I'd be met at Bukhara with a sign GotoUzbekistan. I wasn't. 15 mins of stress and hassle from taxi drivers. Very unpleasant. Tour itself was very interesting though I felt we missed some buildings by going into shops a lot. Flight back went fine except on arrival at almoRead more”
One day Samarkand tour from Tashkent by high-speed train, with hotel pickup, top UNESCO sites, bazaar time, and a guide-led circuit.
“A well paced tour of the main sites in Samarkand brilliantly narrated by a passionate local guide. The visit to the market was a wonderful addition.”
Hike the Western Tian Shan from Tashkent with a small group, route options for your fitness, and big views over snow peaks and turquoise lakes.
“The walk could have been a bit longer — the views are beautiful, though slightly urbanized due to active construction in the villages. However, the guide was excellent — knowledgeable, confident, and intelligent. He also gave us useful tips for exploring the city! Many thanks!”
Fast train, expert guidance, and Samarkand icons like Registan and Shah-i-Zinda, with hotel pickup and lunch included from Tashkent.
“Despite the logistical challenges caused by the Nowruz holiday, the travel team succeeded in getting me to Samarkand and back for a very worthwhile day trip at the end of a one week conference in Tashkent. I'm really grrateful that I was able to fit this into my visit to Uzbekistan. The travel company were very communicative and the guide was really informative.”
One day in Bukhara from Tashkent with train and flight, guided UNESCO sights at Poi Kalon and trading domes, plus lunch for $299.
“Great value. My guide in Bukhara was amazing as was our driver. It was worth the trip from Tashkent but it was a very long day, wear comfy shoes and be prepared for more than 12 hrs due to transit”
Private transfer Bukhara to Samarkand via Shakhrisabz and Takhtakaracha Pass, with Timurid ruins and scenic stops, up to 3.
“This is the best way to see Shakhrisabz if you are going to be travelling between Bukhara and Samarkand already. There just isn't enough there to spend a full day trip from Samarkand and the total time driving is about the amount of travel time it would take to go from Bukhara to Samarkand by Afrasiyab and then take a roundtrip car ride to Shakhrisabz. So it saves time. For me, the best part of the tour was that there was no guide, only a driver, so we could enjoy Shakhrisabz on our own. My only complaint was about the size of the car. For an intercity transfer, even without…”
Private Samarkand tour covering Gur-i Amir, Registan Square, Shahi Zinda, Ulughbek Observatory, Bibi Khanum and more from $71.
“Wonderful excursion with a very experienced and knowledgeable guide! Many thanks to Jafar for taking the time to point out the things we were interested in!”
One-day Samarkand to Bukhara trip via Shakhrisabz. Takhtakaracha Pass panoramas, Timur sites, and A/C private ride up to 3.
“Nizam was excellent driver, he provided a lot of explantation about the country, was friendly, communicative and intellectual.”
Aral Sea day trip from Tashkent: flights to Nukus, Savitsky Museum, Mizdakhan necropolis, Muynak ship cemetery, lunch and dinner.
“I waited for almost an hour and no-one turned up. Tried to contact operator but no reply. Got a call @ 7:52 am to be told no tour because no return flight available. Why did they take the money and accept booking if no flights? Got a refund bRead more”
8-hour Samarkand day trip by high-speed train from Tashkent, guided through Registan, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek.
“We had a fantastic experience during one day trip to Samarkand from Tashkent. We were picked up from hotel and dropped off at railway station, Fiyoz received us at Samarkand. Fiyoz is well informed about history, different timelines and other facts. We really like the way he mentioned that history isn't same for everyon. He patiently explained each attraction with historic significance. We still have lot to see in Samarkand but time permits for only few important attractions.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
