The 9 Best Full-Day Tours in Uzbekistan

1.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $100Our pick

Cross from Samarkand into Tajikistan for a private day trip through the Fann Mountains. You’ll visit the colorful Marguzor Lakes, rural mountain villages, and Sarazm with local guides such as Shamsiddin, Shakhzod, Omar, or Farrukh. Expect a long day, a walk across the border, and rough roads.

“Great excursion. Beautiful place. Border crossing was straightforward but tedious. Drivers were polite. Driver on the Tajik side was very knowledgeable and bought us some tasty food. On the other hand, he was constantly calling and texting Read more”

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2.Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak Full-Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $39Best value

Spend a full day from Tashkent among the Chimgan Mountains, Amirsoy Resort and Charvak Lake. Your English-speaking guide, often Odil, Mirzo, Asrorbek or Asilbek, handles the driving while you choose cable cars, chairlifts, lake activities, photos and short walks.

“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”

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3.Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $65

Spend 5 to 7 hours walking Bukhara’s Old Town with a private local guide such as Shakhnoza, Bekhruza, or Malika. Visit the Ark, Kalon complex, trading domes, madrasahs, artisan workshops, and the old Jewish quarter. Central hotel pickup is offered, with a local taxi used to reach the walking route.

“My husband and I did this tour with Shakhnooza who was a great company. She is very knowledgeable about the place and brings in a broader perspective to the region’s history.”

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4.Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Spend six hours walking Bukhara’s Old Town with a private English, Russian, French, or German-speaking guide. See the Ark, Kalyan Minaret, trading domes, madrasas, synagogue, and local bazaars. Guides such as Shakhnoza, Gulzade, Dora, and Malinka are praised for friendly storytelling and flexible pacing.

“Exploring the old city of Bukhara with Shaknaza was an unforgettable experience. As a local native, she is well known and respected; everywhere we went, people greeted her warmly, which gave us the feeling of being welcomed into the community. Fluent in German, English, Tajiki, Uzbek, and Russian, she bridges cultures with ease, but what impressed us most was her intuition. She allowed us the time to absorb each site, feel the atmosphere, take photos, and reflect without ever feeling rushed. The pace of our tour was absolute perfection. With true passion, she shared her proud culture and narrated the history behind Bukhara’s architectural gems, from the Kalyan Minaret to…”

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5.Bukhara Full Day Old City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $85

Spend five to seven hours walking Bukhara with a private local guide such as Shakhnoza, Maksad, or Sunny. Visit the Kalon complex, Ark fortress, trading domes, madrasas, mosques, Lyab-i-Hauz, and the historic synagogue, with monument fees included.

“Maksad is an amazing guide, very knowledgable and skilled and made Bukhara come alive for us. She was also accommodating when we needed a break and we enjoyed our day with her. Highly recommend for tourists to get the mRead more”

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6.Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Spend seven hours exploring Tashkent by private premium car with an English or Uzbek-speaking guide. Visit Hast Imam, Chorsu Bazaar, Kosmonavtlar Metro Station, the Besh Qozon Plov Center, Amir Temur Museum, and the TV Tower. Guides such as Makhzuna and Bunyod add useful local context.

“I had a great experience with the Makhzuna. She was very warm, friendly, and always willing to help. She answered all of our questions with patience and shared a lot of interesting insights. Thanks to her, we truly enjoyed our trip and learned so much more about the history and culture. Highly recommended!”

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7.Tashkent Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $62

Spend about seven hours touring Tashkent with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and transport in a premium car. See the Hast Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, beautiful metro stations, Besh Qozon’s plov kitchen, the TV Tower, Amir Temur Square, and the Amir Temur Museum. Admission fees and lunch are extra.

“We had fabulous day on the city tour. Our driver and guide were excellent, on time for the hotel pick up, friendly informative and looked after us very well. Highly recommended!”

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8.Full-Day Guided Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day exploring Bukhara with a private English-speaking guide, visiting the Samanid Mausoleum, Kalon Minaret, Ark fortress, trading domes, and Lyabi Khauz. Guides such as Lola, Paris, and Malika have been praised for clear English, local insight, and useful shopping advice.

“È stato un tour meraviglioso! La nostra guida Lola ci ha guidato nell'esposizione di questa bellissima città, fornendoci dettagli simpatici, curiosità interessanti e consigli pratici. Preparata, ottimo inglese e umanamente genuina. Se il tour è fatto con Lola, consigliatissimo!”

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9.Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $160

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide, possibly Hamza, visiting the seven Sufi saints linked to Bukhara. Travel by private vehicle through Gijduvon, Safirkon, Vobkent, Ramitan, Kogon, and the Bakhautdin Naqshband Mausoleum, with entrance fees included.

“We had a good tour with Hamza. He was quite knowledgeable and passionate to share about the history of Uzbekistan, Sufism and about all the Xojas. He has provided valuable insights on Islamic culture and historic background as well. Our driver was very friendly and well mannered. Overall it was a good tour and a good ride.”

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