Tashkent Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Tashkent tours and things to do in the capital of Uzbekistan, gateway to the Silk Road: admire the ornate mosaics of the metro, browse the buzzing Chorsu Bazaar, visit the ancient Korans of the Khast Imam complex, and set out on unforgettable day trips to the turquoise domes of Samarkand, the old city of Bukhara, and the Chimgan mountains. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Tashkent by interest
Whatever brings you to Tashkent — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Tashkent
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Khast Imam
Ancient Quran.
Registan
Samarkand square.
Bukhara
Silk Road city.
Khiva
Walled old town.
Chimgan
Mountains & lake.
Chorsu Bazaar
Market & plov.
Metro
Ornate stations.
Fergana Valley
Silk & ceramics.
2 hr train awaySamarkand
The Registan.
Train awayBukhara
Silk Road city.
1.5 hr awayChimgan
Mountains & lake.
Flight awayKhiva
Walled city.
Day trip awayFergana Valley
Silk & ceramics.
City awayChorsu Bazaar
Market & plov.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Tashkent visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and blooming — an ideal time to visit.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Very hot and dry; sightsee early or late.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm, golden and harvest-rich — lovely.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and quiet, with skiing at Chimgan.
For the Silk Road
Spring and autumn suit the desert cities best.
Best overall
April to June and September to November are ideal.
One day
A Tashkent city and metro tour.
Two days
Add a Samarkand day trip.
Several days
Add Bukhara and Khiva.
For the Silk Road
Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
For nature
The Chimgan mountains and Charvak.
With kids
The metro and the mountains.
By metro
The ornate metro is cheap, easy and a sight itself.
Fast trains
High-speed trains reach Samarkand and Bukhara.
Tours & taxis
Tours and taxis cover the spread-out sights.
On foot
The old town and bazaar areas are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay near the centre or the old town.
Uzbek som
Uzbekistan uses the som; carry cash for markets.
Ride the metro
See the palatial mosaic stations up close.
Day-trip Samarkand
Take the fast train to the Registan.
Taste plov
Try Uzbekistan’s famous rice dish at a plov centre.
Chorsu Bazaar
Browse the huge market under its blue dome.
Chimgan escape
Head to the mountains for fresh air and views.
Shoulder season
Visit spring or autumn for the best weather.
Samarkand trains
Fast-train day trips sell out — book ahead.
Silk Road tours
Multi-city tours fill up — reserve early.
Khiva trips
Flights and tours have few seats — book ahead.
Food tours
Small-group food tours sell out — reserve early.
Winter skiing
Chimgan ski trips book out — reserve ahead.
Peak seasons
Spring and autumn are busiest — book everything ahead.
City tour
Around €25–50 for a Tashkent city tour.
Samarkand
About €90–160 for a Samarkand day trip by train.
Bukhara
Roughly €120–250 for a Bukhara trip.
Chimgan
Around €45–90 for a Chimgan mountain day trip.
Food tour
About €30–60 for a Tashkent food tour.
How to save
Join group tours and take the train independently.
Tashkent through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Blooming.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Mountains.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot.
- Best for
- Harvest & Silk Road.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.