The 15 Best Day Tours in Uzbekistan

1.Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $219Our pick

Review of the Samarkand day tour from Tashkent by high-speed train, covering major monuments, lunch, transfers, costs, timing, and key drawbacks.

“I would like to acknowledge the owners of the tour company. The stars are solely for them. Although I did not have the best experience with my tour guide the owners made up for it and ensured my experience was memorable as they treated me to a lovely traditional meal. It was a lovely experience and a generous gesture. Thank you!”

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2.Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 6 hours · from $25Best value

Review of Samarkand’s $25 walking tour, covering Registan, Gur Emir, Siyab Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym, and Shah-i-Zinda.

“The guide was very nice, friendly :) we were a bit late due to traffic and he waited for us.”

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3.Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Review of the $65 Shahrisabz day trip from Samarkand, with mountain scenery, historic sites, private transport, and optional local guide.

“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.”

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4.From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $95

Travel from Samarkand through the Takhtakaracha Pass to Shahrisabz, with Timurid monuments, mountain views, and flexible private options.

“I truly enjoyed my private tour to Shahrisabz! I forgot the name of the driver, but he was really helpful and caring throughout the trip. I asked him to take me to a local restaurant for lunch, and I ended up enjoying a lot of delicious samsa! The food was great, and the mountain views along the way made the journey even better. He even enjoyed listening to my music while drivin. .such a cool and friendly guy. Kudos to you, bro!”

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5.Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $249

See Bukhara’s mosques, madrassas, mausoleums, and Ark Fortress on a private day trip from Tashkent by train and plane.

“The journey never began. At 6 a.m. on the same day of the trip, I was informed on the phone that there was no room on the return flight. I was offered to return the next day, but this was impossible. The problem arises from the fact that these gentlemen book the day before, iRead more”

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6.All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $196

See Samarkand’s grandest monuments, bazaar, and museums on a fast-paced day trip from Tashkent by high-speed train.

“The tour operator was very good and professional in keeping communication before and during the trip. It was a long day but a good experience.”

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7.From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Review of the Chimgan Valley hiking trip from Tashkent, with mountain views, flexible routes, guide tips, transport details, and practical advice.

“I had the privilege of being guided by Mr Inom. He arrived at my hotel promptly and drove us to a great spot in the Chimgan area overlooking the lake. The scenery was breathtaking and it was truly a great experience to hike with all of his local expertise about the flora and fauna of the Ugam-chatkal national park. Inom has a great wealth of knowledge which really added to the hiking experience. I had endless questions that he readily answered with ease. I definitely do think that anyone visiting Uzbekistan should reserve 1 day just to do a day trip with Inom and/or his team! The views make it…”

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8.1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $196

Review of the Samarkand day tour from Tashkent, with high-speed train travel, major sights, lunch, guides, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Taxi calling at 6 a.m. instead of 7 would deter future bookings from us with viator. It caused panic and spoilt our entire day. Arrangements with our hotel for an early breakfast were aborted. The driver thought it was a huge joke. Our guide in Samarkland was exRead more”

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9.Bukhara-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $175

Review of the Bukhara to Samarkand transfer via Shakhrisabz, with Timur monuments, mountain views, costs, timing, and booking advice.

“Our driver Akmal was briliant. super nice and safe drive. very polite person. We talked also a lot to exchange on so many differrent topics. Highly recommended.”

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10.Samarkand day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $71

Explore Samarkand’s grand monuments on a private 5-hour tour with local guides, flexible pacing, transport, and practical pickup options.

“This was an incredible tour, I enjoyed every part of it. it was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting. Each location was special and beautiful. Very lucky as the sky was clear and the day warmed as we visited locations. Highly Recommend.”

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11.All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $195

Review of a high-speed train day trip from Tashkent to Samarkand, covering Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur Emir, lunch, and more.

“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.”

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12.Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Bukhara One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $175

Travel from Samarkand to Bukhara through Shakhrisabz, Tamerlane’s hometown, with mountain views, ruins, desert scenery, and private transport.

“Nizam was excellent driver, he provided a lot of explantation about the country, was friendly, communicative and intellectual.”

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13.Aral Sea One Day Tour from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $399

Review the Aral Sea day tour from Tashkent, with flights, Nukus art, ancient ruins, Muynak ships, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“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”

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14.Day Trip to Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Escape Tashkent for Amirsoy cable cars, Chimgan mountain views, Charvak Lake, Uzbek food, and optional outdoor activities.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on a tour that exceeded all my expectations! From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. First, the driver was outstanding. Not only was he incredibly friendly, but his communication was top-notch. He made sure we were comfortable and informed throughout the entire journey. It felt like we were traveling with a friend rather than just a driver. What really stood out was how he went the extra mile. He acted as a fantastic tour guide, sharing interesting stories and insights about the areas we visited. Plus, he offered to take photos, capturing memories perfectly against the stunning backdrops. Speaking of which,…”

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15.One day tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Review of the private Samarkand to Shakhrisabz day tour, with Ak-Saray, Temur monuments, mountain views, local food, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide was great, always helpful and giving detailed explanations. The complex of the palace, mosque and mausoleum was amazing. Totally recommended if you're spending some time in Samarkand.”

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