City Tour
Tashkent Tours
Uzbekistan
Tashkent is where most journeys start: the capital, with the main international airport and the trains to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. It is a modern city of wide avenues and parks, largely rebuilt after the 1966 earthquake, with an old quarter around the Hazrati Imam complex and the domed Chorsu Bazaar.
A day is enough for the main sights, including a ride on the metro with its decorated stations. From Tashkent, day trips go to the Chimgan mountains and Charvak lake, and to Samarkand by high-speed train.
What to see in Tashkent
Hazrati Imam
The religious heart of the city; its library keeps the Uthman Quran, one of the oldest Qurans in the world.
Chorsu Bazaar
The great domed market: bread, spices, dried fruit and everyday Tashkent life.
Tashkent Metro
Every station decorated in its own style, from chandeliers to cosmonauts; photographs are allowed.
Amir Timur and Independence Squares
The modern centre, with the State Museum of the History of the Timurids close by.
Museum of Applied Arts
A 19th-century diplomat's house with carved plaster ceilings and the best of Uzbek crafts.
Chimgan and Charvak
Mountains and a turquoise reservoir about 80 km away, for walks in summer and skiing in winter.
Day trips and short tours: Tashkent
City TourMulti-day tours through Tashkent
Classic TourTashkent – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand, Uzbekistan
NewClassic Uzbekistan: 8 Days
8 Days / 7 Nights
from $1,050/ person
Family TourTashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand, Uzbekistan
NewFamily Tour: 6 Days
6 Days / 5 Nights
from $975/ person
Culture & Desert TourTashkent – Samarkand – Aydarkul – Bukhara, Uzbekistan
NewSilk Road & Yurt Camp: 7 Days
7 Days / 6 Nights
from $999/ person
Expedition TourTashkent – Nukus – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand, Uzbekistan
NewAral Sea & Silk Road: 9 Days
9 Days / 8 Nights
from $1,495/ person
Culture & Desert TourTashkent – Samarkand – Nuratau – Bukhara – Khiva, Uzbekistan
NewSilk Road & Nuratau: 10 Days
10 Days / 9 Nights
from $1,275/ person
Grand TourTashkent – Samarkand – Seven Lakes – Nuratau – Bukhara – Khiva, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan
NewUzbekistan & Tajikistan: 14 Days
14 Days / 13 Nights
from $1,795/ person
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Frequently asked questions
›How many days do I need in Tashkent?
One day for the city; two with a trip to the mountains.
›How do I get from the airport to the city?
Tashkent airport is about twenty minutes from the centre; we can meet you at arrivals with a sign and drive you to your hotel.
›Is Tashkent safe for travellers?
Yes. Like the rest of Uzbekistan it is safe and welcoming; take the usual care with your belongings in crowded markets.
›Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Citizens of many countries, including most of Europe, can visit without a visa for up to 30 days; others can apply for an e-visa online. Check the current rules for your passport before you travel.