Uzbekistan · TOUR REVIEWS
Ten days or a long weekend, the problem is the same: four cities, one desert and not enough mornings. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to dig deeper.
Review of Tashkent’s Amirsoy, Chimgan and Charvak day trip, with mountain views, cable cars, swimming, costs, timing and practical tips.
“It was such a amazing and fun day was not expecting this much fun all credit goes to asrorbek if you guys wanna have fun in a country where you don’t know anyone book this guy and you will feel like a home”
Review of Samarkand’s five-hour walking tour, covering Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, and Siyob Bazaar.
“I had a tour today on a cold, rainy day, and I was the only guest. Despite the weather, my guide was incredibly professional and passionate. The explanations were so detailed and insightful that I could truly feel the history of Samarkand. What touched me the most was the guide's constant care and thoughtfulness until the very end of the tour. It was a heartwarming experience that made me forget the cold. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Samarkand!”
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!”
Explore Khiva’s Itchan Kala with a guide, visiting minarets, mausoleums, madrasahs, and the famed Juma Mosque for $19.
“Very punctual, Idora was very informative, took me through the city showing and sharing the story behind those places. With clear information was easy to follow the narrative. Totally recommend it!”
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 Samarkand’s 3.5-hour city tour, covering Registan, Gur Emir, Bibi Khanym, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda for $16.
“Entertaining walking tour with the highlights of Samarkand. Lots of interesting information about the history of the cityAuto-translated”
Review of Tashkent’s $69 city tour, covering mosques, markets, museums, plov lunch, guides, timing, value, and practical drawbacks.
“I did this tour with the guide Dildora and driver Ibrahim. Both are very kind people. Dildora is cheerful and very informative, she took me to all the beautiful and historic landmarks listed in the itinerary. Since the Ensemble Hazrati ImaRead more”
Travel from Bukhara to Khiva through Toprakkala, Kizilkala, Ayazkala, and the Kyzylkum Desert on a private 9-hour transfer.
“Pavlik was our driver and he was amazing. His English was good and he showed us all the ancient sites and pointed things out along the way. We stopped at a yurt camp for lunch and arrived in khiva at perfect timing. We were so glad we did this tour and recommend it to everyone.”
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.”
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.”
Review of the $39 Amirsoy, Chimgan and Charvak day trip from Tashkent, with cable cars, mountain views, lake time, costs and practical tips.
“Spent a wonderful one-day trip in the mountains, surrounded by fresh snow, pine-covered slopes, and crisp, chilly air.� The gentle snowfall made every view picture-perfect, from the winding roads to the white‑blanketed peaks.�The group energy was truly special: everyone was cheerful, helping each other on the slippery paths, sharing jokes, and taking photos together.� Even simple moments like sipping hot tea, warming frozen hands, and laughing over small mishaps made the day feel unforgettable”
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.”
Review of the private Shymkent day tour from Tashkent, including the border crossing, historic sights, museums, parks, price, and practical tips.
“The guide tour - Larisa was very good, nice, friendly, she is very fascinated about Kazakhstan and Shymkent, she recommended a lot of places and you can chose what you want to see or not to see, in which part you are interested about. The transfer trough the border is worth to see ! Highly recommended this trip !”
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!”
City walks, kazan kitchens, mountain mornings and long desert drives.
