Discover Tashkent: A Journey Through Time
Embark on a sightseeing tour in Tashkent — the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan and one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. With a rich history spanning over 2,500 years, Tashkent has transformed from the ancient city of Shash into a modern metropolis, blending cultural heritage with contemporary life.
Explore the layers of history, from its significance as a bustling trade hub on the Great Silk Road to its architectural evolution under the Russian Empire and Soviet era. Today, Tashkent stands as the economic and cultural heart of Uzbekistan, home to government institutions, international companies, theaters, and museums.
Why take a Tashkent city tour?
Learn about the city’s origins as "Shash" — a vital Silk Road stop.
Visit landmarks from the Russian and Soviet periods.
Experience the contrast between Old Tashkent and its modern skyline.
Walk through centuries of stories, architecture, and local traditions.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, a guided Tashkent city tour is the perfect way to uncover the spirit of this dynamic and diverse capital.
09:00 Meet the guide at the hotel lobby.
Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5-6 hrs) visiting old and new parts of the city:
- Amir Timur Square, founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994, after the Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.
Around the Square there are the Museums of History of Timurids, Uzbekistan hotel, Forum Palace, and famous chimes.
- Tashkent striking clock, one of the major symbols of Tashkent.
- Theater Square with the Opera House: The State Academic Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built in 1947 is one of the best opera theater of the world performs both classical and national repertoires.
- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan reflects the past, present, and future of the country. There are fountains standing for the life energy of Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.
- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;
- Khast Imam Square – religious center of the Tashkent city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors all over the world.
- Chorsu bazaar – the ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four waters”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trades. The bazaar beautiful blue dome, built in traditional style after the Tashkent earthquake, is often depicted in postcards and international magazines and became one of the major sights of interest both for locals and guests – one can see oriental tiled bazaar from different souvenir shops with ceramics, handicraft works, carpets and jewelry, the whole pavilion full of delirious fruits to the finest textiles and colorful fabrics.
- Tashkent Metro (the first line was launched in 1977) with beautiful train stations each decorated in thematic style with traditional ornaments and special lightning.
Transfer back to the hotel.
End of the tour.
| Number of persons | Standart |
|---|---|
| 1 | $165 |
| 2-3 | $100 |
| 4-5 | $80 |
| 6-12 | $65 |
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;
- Please note that the tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15 %, VAT can be added to the basic tour price.
- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).
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