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The 15 Best Private Tours in Uzbekistan

48 tours  ·  from $30

A private guide and car costs less here than a group seat does in most of Europe. The 15 below are quoted per car or per head, with group ceilings and pickup points made clear.

Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation - Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the Siyob market
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Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

1.Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $54Our pick

Explore Samarkand by private car with a local guide such as Amin, Shoh, Feruza, Zarina, or Mohiddin. In five to six hours, visit Registan, Gur Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Siyob Bazaar, with photo stops, bottled water, and dried-fruit tasting included.

“I had a great time on this tour, Amin is very knowledgeable and passionate about his country and its history. I managed to see all the highlights of Samarkand in one day, which was perfect for my weekend trip.”

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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand - The first lakes deliver the biggest visual surprise
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Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

2.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

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

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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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Bolo Haouz Mosque adds a different mood
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

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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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour - Bolo Haouz Mosque adds a different mood
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Best of Bukhara: All Day Private Old Town Tour

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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Bukhara Full Day Old City Private Tour - Chor Minor and the Strange Charm of Four Towers
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Bukhara Full Day Old City Private Tour

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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Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas - Day 1: An easy arrival in Tashkent
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Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas

6.Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $850

Follow Uzbekistan’s Silk Road route from Tashkent to Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent. Silk Tour Ltd arranges hotels, breakfast, guides, drivers, trains, and site tickets for your private group. Amir and Umid coordinate the trip, while each city has its own local guide.

“If you are looking for a custom made (tailored to your taste) choose this one! Special thanks to Mr.Amir who was very prompt in his response and actions. Everything went very smooth”

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Tashkent: Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car - Hast Imam, where Tashkent’s old center begins
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Tashkent: Private Full-Day City Tour on a Premium Car

7.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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Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Tour Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent - Day 1: A simple arrival in Tashkent
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Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Tour Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent

8.Uzbekistan 8 Days Private Tour Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $975

Travel privately from Tashkent to Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand with city guides such as Tulkin, Behrus, Jusra, and Nusrat. Expect Silk Road monuments, high-speed trains, six hotel nights, breakfasts, and free time, with the Tashkent to Urgench flight paid separately.

“The 8-Day trip was an amazing experience filled with breathtaking moments where I got the Chance to learn the history from really knowledgeable and passionate guides, and see a ancient cities of the Silk Road like Bukhara, Khiva and SamaRead more”

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Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand. - The Takhtakaracha Pass is half the adventure
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Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.

9.Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $75

Spend 6 to 8 hours traveling from Samarkand to Shahrisabz, Amir Timur’s hometown. Your driver takes the scenic Takhtakaracha Pass, while a local guide such as Firuza leads you through Ak-Saray, Dor Us-Siyodat, Dorut Tilavat, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, and the local bazaar.

“The scenery on the drive to and from Shahrisabz was absolutely stunning. We made multiple photo stops and climbed on some of the boulders. We also made a stop at the "Valley of Demons" / "Devils Helmet" for some very special views. The city itself was also nice, although the amount of souvenir vendors who all sell the exact same items was bothersome. We would recommend going earlier in the year as it was very hot, but still okay, just bring a lot of water. Our guide was also very nice. Overall it was a good experience.”

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Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm - Toprak Kala, the royal stop
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Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm

10.Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Travel by private air-conditioned sedan from Khiva or Urgench to the desert fortresses of ancient Khorezm. Sarvar may drive, with audio materials covering the sites. Expect ruins, wide-open views, Karakalpak traditions, and local fish at Akchakul Lake.

“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”

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One-Day Private Tour in the Old Town of Bukhara - Poi Kalon, Bukhara’s Defining View
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One-Day Private Tour in the Old Town of Bukhara

11.One-Day Private Tour in the Old Town of Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Bukhara with a private guide such as Madina, Nargiza, Sho, or Shokhrukh. Visit the Ark, Poi Kalon, old trading domes, mausoleums, mosques, and Lyab-i-Hauz, with a vehicle available when needed.

“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.”

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Uzbekistan 3 Day Private Tour Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand Bullet Train - My verdict on the Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand tour
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Uzbekistan 3 Day Private Tour Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand Bullet Train

12.Uzbekistan 3 Day Private Tour Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $500

Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara and Samarkand by high-speed train, with private transfers, central three- to four-star hotels, entrance tickets, and local guides. Guides such as Muhlio, Malika, Max, Beck, and Dilshod have led guests through the cities’ grand mosques, bazaars, and mausoleums.

“Great great tour with expert guides and nice transportation. Also tge hotels were nice. Highly recommended”

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Private Guided Tour Samarkand city history and culture - Gur Emir, the Timurid family mausoleum
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Private Guided Tour Samarkand city history and culture

13.Private Guided Tour Samarkand city history and culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $65

Spend four to five hours touring Samarkand in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. Visit Gur Emir, Registan, and Bibi Khanym Mosque, with context on the Silk Road and Timurid Dynasty. Guides such as Odil, Ikrom, Fayyaz, and Odi are named in past bookings.

“Odi, the guide was so knowledgeable and witty. Cool experience to be guided by him. Definitely need a guide for a tour!”

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Private tour: Amirsoy, Chimgan mountains & Charvak - Leaving Tashkent for Bostanlik District
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Private tour: Amirsoy, Chimgan mountains & Charvak

14.Private tour: Amirsoy, Chimgan mountains & Charvak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $70

Travel from Tashkent with an English-speaking guide and driver to Amirsoy Ski Resort, Chimgan, and Charvak Reservoir. Expect a private sedan for three or four people, scenic photo stops, optional cable cars and chairlifts, and a reasonably priced Uzbek lunch near Amirsoy.

“If you are looking for a day trip outside of Tashkent this like be the excursion for you. The excursion is great for those who enjoy nature, culture, and outdoor lovers for sure! It is tough to describe the beauty of mountains and reservoir/lake Read more”

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Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail) - Gur Emir Mausoleum and the world of Amir Timur
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Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail)

15.Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend 5 to 6 hours with local guide Olimjon Tolipov visiting Samarkand’s major monuments and Siab Bazaar. Private transport, hotel pickup, bottled water, photo stops, and parking are included. Choose an option with entrance fees and traditional lunch for simpler planning.

“The tour of Samarkand was spectacular. I enjoyed every minute of it. The tour guide was punctual, knowledgeable, pleasant, and accommodating. The car that took us around the city was very comfortable. I was more interested in textilRead more”

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Uzbekistan, by the day out

Pick a city, a monument or a kitchen.

The four cities

TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhivaShakhrisabz

Out of town

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