Uzbekistan · SAMARKAND TOURS
Samarkand is three great squares and a lot of walking between them. These 15 cover the Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir and Bibi-Khanym in the order that works, plus the village lunches and the Shahrisabz run, with what each costs and how early it starts.
A 5-hour guided walk through Samarkand’s top monuments, from Registan Square to Shah-i-Zinda at sunset, plus a Siyob Bozor market break.
“The Tour with Gulsanam was great! She is extremely knowledgeable, speaks very good english, and is Just a very nice Person! I highly recommend this Tour!”
Samarkand walking highlights: Gur-e-Amir, Registan Square, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, Shah-i-Zinda, with an English guide and great value.
“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.”
Private Samarkand city tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, major Silk Road sights, photo stops, and dried fruit tasting.
“We had a blast! Amin was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He taught us so much about Uzbekistan. We learned facts about all of the places we visited and cool legends. We would absolutely recommend this tour with Amin if you visit Samarkand!”
3.5-hour Samarkand walking tour linking Gur-Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanum, Khizr Mosque and Shah-i-Zinda for great value at $16.
“Our guide, Fayoziddin, was absolutely brilliant. Exploring the historic sights of Samarkand with someone so knowledgeable was a real joy. The group we traveled with was wonderful as well, and I especially loved the Napoleon cake from the shop Fayoziddin took us to at the end.”
A 4-hour guided walk through Bukhara’s top Islamic sights, from Lyabi Khause to the Ark fortress, with entrance tickets on top.
“Great tour and great guide. Incredibly informative and hit all the major sites in Bukhara. She was really lovely to chat to and ask questions about bits of the history. Would definitely recommend!”
Full-day private Seven Lakes trip from Samarkand with border crossing, mountain lakes in Tajikistan, and a short UNESCO stop at Sarazm.
“The mountains were majestic, the guide excellent, and we felt very welcome in Tajikistan. So glad we did this tour. The road to the final lake was a bit scary because of the steep drops, but the driver was very skilled, careful and confident, which helped us not worry. The final views of snow capped mountains mirrored in crystal clear lake were definitely worth it. I can't praise the guide enough! Not only was he a lovely person to talk to, but he also bought us some local lunch. At first, this tour seemed very complicated to me, as British citizens need visas and we would have to cross the…”
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.”
4-hour guided walk through Tashkent’s Khast Imam sights, Chorsu Bazaar, and Metro palaces, plus Independence and Amir Temur squares, $19.
“The guide is very knowledgeable and accommodating. We were able to cover all the places listed in the itinerary. It is a walking our but we also took the Metro ride. The Metro is beautiful. If I have more time and luggage space, I could have shopped more in Chorzu Bazaar. Would love to go back to Uzbekistan. It is a recommended Tashkent walking tour. I also love that the last stop of the tour is my hotel. I stayed in Hotel Uzbekistan. The perfect background of Amir Timur.”
Small-group Samarkand monuments walking tour with a fluent guide, covering Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda.
“What an absolute gentleman Elyor is, this tour is incredible and great value for money although I think you could charge a little bit more given how much time and care is put into the tour. 5 stars, would recommend to everyone!”
A guided 6-hour Silk Road style tour through Samarkand highlights, from Gur-Amir to Registan Square and Shah-i-Zinda, with bazaar time.
“Loved Gunisher's detailed explanation of all monuments and how patiently he answered all our questions”
Walk through Samarkand's top mausoleums and squares with a private guide, plus a bazaar stop for spices and Samarkand bread.
“Our guide Maftuna was great! She could easily juggle between Spanish and Russian. She was friendly, knowledgeable (she answered any question we had) and highlighted interesting points beyond simply describing historical facts. She made our tour interesting and lively.”
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...”
Private half-day ride from Samarkand to Shahrisabz, Amir Timur sites, Ak-Saray, Kok-Gumbaz, and Dorut Tilovat, plus flexible breaks.
“Hassan, the driver, really made the experience worthwhile. He speaks good English and enjoyed talking during the ride. On the way there, we stopped at three points: two for views and one roadside bazaar. The actual visit to the town was a Read more”
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.”
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