Uzbekistan · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Samarkand’s private city tour with hotel pickup, local guide, air-conditioned transport, major sights, and flexible pacing.
“Samarkand’s monuments are breathtaking - and Amin, our guide made it all the more interesting by adding context of the various monuments and mosques !”
Review of the Seven Lakes day tour from Samarkand, with border tips, mountain scenery, rough roads, costs, guides, and practical advice.
“The lakes were spectacular. The pace was just right. The road isn’t wide and is pretty rocky. The car pick up went well, once I got to speak to the right person on WhatsApp. Guides on both sides of border were great. Coming back through Tajikistan border was unpleasant - takes a long time and lots of shoving.”
Explore Bukhara’s Old Town with a private guide, from the Ark and Kalon Minaret to trading domes, mosques, bazaars, and crafts.
“We had a very enjoyable and pleasant walk through Bukhara city with our guide Mallika. She was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. She is a native of Bukhara and was able to answer all our questions with ease. She had some very interesting facts about the city as well. We really enjoyed our day. Thank you!”
Explore Bukhara’s UNESCO Old Town on a private six-hour walking tour with expert guides, bazaars, mosques, madrasas, and the Ark Fortress.
“Shakhnoza ( our guide )was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable about the history, the culture , and the modern day-to-day of Bukhara. She went above and beyond! Truly a memorable experience!”
Explore Bukhara’s ancient monuments, trading domes, mosques, and Jewish quarter with a private guide on this flexible full-day tour.
“The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She speaks several languages! I saw all the important points in Bukhara in three hours.”
Review of a six-day private Uzbekistan tour covering Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand with guides, hotels, trains, and tickets.
“I would highly recommend this tour. I was visiting from the UK. I was solo for this part of the trip. I think Uzbekistan would have been quite hard to navigate as a foreigner who cannot speak russian or Uzbek. Everything was organised for me wRead more”
Explore Tashkent by private car, from Hast Imam and Chorsu Bazaar to metro art, plov, Amir Temur Museum, and TV Tower views.
“I really enjoyed my tour guide Makhzuna explained Tashkent city and its history. Key highlight was the metro rides. Highly recommended!”
Review of an 8-day private Uzbekistan tour covering Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand with hotels, trains, guides, and tickets.
“Uzbekistan is a lovely place with friendly warm people and great historical sights Food is good ( even for vegetarians in the bigger cities) This whole tour was problem free from the time we booked and pre arrival through every day of it / greRead more”
Review the private Samarkand to Shahrisabz tour, with mountain views, Amir Timur sites, local guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Mrs. Firuza was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kind. She made the history come alive and was very passionate about her country's history.”
Review of Khiva’s private Khorezm fortress daytrip, with desert ruins, Ayaz Kala, lake fish, transport, timing, price, and practical tips.
“We booked a private tour to see all of the Kalas. The tour was good. We ended up with another group travelling in a separate car but with the same guide. This wasn't really what we booked and meant we didnt have the amount of time Read more”
Review of Bukhara’s private old-town tour, with Silk Road monuments, craft markets, flexible guides, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Loved the evening walk with history explained along the walk. If anyone wants to enter & explore the attractions e.g. Ark of Bukhara, it is recommended to take earlier tour. My group only had the evening off hence we chose it. Guide spoke very well & had no problem answering our questions.”
Review of a 3-day private Uzbekistan tour by bullet train, visiting Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand with guides, hotels, and tickets included.
“It was a wonderful experience & adventure to visit a lovely Islamic country like Uzbekistan. Rich history & lovely people ♥️”
See Samarkand’s Registan, Gur Emir, and Bibi Khanym with a private guide, air-conditioned transfers, Silk Road context, and flexible pacing.
“Thanks to our very helpful and knowledgeable guide Ikrom, we had an awesome experience. Loved to learn about the fascinating history of the city.”
Review of a private Tashkent tour to Amirsoy, Chimgan, and Charvak, with mountain views, cable cars, lunch tips, costs, and practical advice.
“What should I say? John is an absolute gem of a guy. He is very professional and also a sweetheart of a man. Perhaps the best guy to go around touring with. Nothing more to say. Just take the trip with this guy and you will see the best of Uzbekistan. I am glad to have met him as I can say he totally is my brother from another mother!”
Review of Samarkand’s private 5 to 6-hour tour, covering Registan, Gur Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, Siab Bazaar, transport, price, and guide.
“My tour in Samarkand with Olimjon was a great experience. He was very smart and accommodating, especially with my tight schedule. Before we even started, he asked what kind of information I wanted to focus on, which really showed hoRead more”
City walks, kazan kitchens, mountain mornings and long desert drives.
