Uzbekistan · WALKING TOURS
The 15 best walking tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
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!”
Small-group Bukhara walk with a pro English guide, focusing on Lyabi-Hauz, trading domes, madrassas, and Poi-Kalyan for $26.
“We were lucky to have Sunny as our tour guide! The meeting instructions and communication via WhatsApp were clear and easy to follow. Sunny was incredibly kind and genuinely passionate about sharing information and stories throughout the tour. She was cheerful, patient with all our questions, and made sure we didn't miss any of the important sights - including visits to several talented local craftsmen. She was also very flexible with the schedule and made the experience feel personal and relaxed. I wish her all the best and hope future travelers get to enjoy their tour with her as much as we did!”
4-hour guided walk in Khiva’s Itchan Kala, visiting Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Islam Khoja Minaret, Pakhlavon Makhmud, Juma Mosque.
“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 👍👍👍”
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.”
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!”
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”
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.”
Tashkent Walking City Tour: a 5-hour guided walk blending Amir Timur Square, Chorsu Bazaar, Hazrati Imam, and the metro underground museum.
“Really nice walking tour of Tashkent, taking in all the important sites. Nuriddin, the guide, did his best to accommodate requests and tailored the tour a little to end sooner. Patient story telling as well. Thank you!”
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.”
4.5-hour Bukhara old town walk with Hamza, UNESCO sights and bazaars, skip-ticket support, small group value for $55.
“Hamza, the guide was very thorough. Explained a lot about the history and culture.”
See Khiva’s top landmarks in about 4 hours on a guided walk through Itchan Kala, from Islam Khoja Minaret to Allakuli Khan Madrasah.
“A wonderful introduction to the splendour of old Khiva. Great guide and coveted all the essentials. Highly recommended.”
A women-led private Tashkent walking tour with Chorsu Bazaar, metro sights, and Amir Temur Square, plus free time after.
“I really liked the tour! My guide was pleasant, kind, and spoke excellent English. I took the tour on my first day in the city, and it was a perfect introduction, especially because I received great recommendations and advice from my guide for the rest of my stay in the city.”
4h15 Samarkand monuments walk: Gur Emir, Registan, mosques and Shah-i-Zinda. English guide, car transfers, mobile ticket.
“We had a wonderful tour taking in all the major sites in this beautiful city. All were well worth seeing - it was an amazing experience. Our guide Zarnigor was lovely; so knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Private 5.5-hour walk in historic Bukhara with a multilingual guide, pre-Mongol mosques, medreses, mausoleums, and a puppet show stop.
“la visite à été parfaite, notre guide était fort sympathique et nous a apporté beaucoup d informations concernant cette magnifique ville, la visite à été complète. merci”
Guided 4-hour walk in Samarkand linking Gur-i Amir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda. Admission tickets not included.
“Knowledgeable young guide who speaks good english. Long walk. Definitely better to take in the late afternoon as the heat of the sun is unbearable.”
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