Tashkent: Walking Tour of Historical & Modern Sights

5.0
(6 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience Uzbekistan Your Way – Comfort or Connection
Our tour gives you the flexibility to explore the city exactly how you prefer. Our Shared Group Walking Tour to discover the city at a relaxed pace, meet fellow travelers, and enjoy a fun, friendly atmosphere with plenty of photo stops.

Whichever you choose, you’ll be guided by a knowledgeable local who will share fascinating history, hidden gems, and cultural insights you won’t find in guidebooks.

What's Included

Suggetions
Guide
Access to the Uthman Quran Museum is usually free
Travel Insurence
Tips and gratuities
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the entrance of your hotel. Please be ready and wait at the hotel entrance 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The tour will begin once the guide meets you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Amir Temur Square

    Duration: 20–30 minutes Listen to stories about Amir Timur (Tamerlane), his empire, and how he became a national symbol. Take photos with the equestrian statue of Timur and the grand Hotel Uzbekistan in the background. Learn how this square has changed from Tsarist to Soviet to Independent Uzbekistan times.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Independence Square (Mustakillik Square)

    Duration: 25–30 minutes Walk through the Arch of Independence decorated with storks—symbols of peace. See the Monument to the Independence of Uzbekistan and the Eternal Flame for fallen soldiers. Learn about modern Uzbekistan's independence in 1991 and national pride.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Tashkent Metro

    Ride between a few of the city’s most artistic metro stations (e.g., Alisher Navoi, Kosmonavtlar). Learn about the Soviet influence on design and recent modernization. Take impressive underground photos (photography is now allowed!).

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Minor Mosque

    Travelers will discover one of Tashkent’s most beautiful modern mosques, often called the White Mosque for its elegant marble exterior. Built in 2014 on the banks of the Ankhor Canal, the mosque reflects a blend of traditional Islamic architecture and modern Uzbek design. Visitors can admire the large turquoise dome, delicate calligraphy, and the spacious courtyard filled with tranquility. Inside, they will step into a bright prayer hall decorated with white marble and traditional ornamental patterns. Your guide will explain the cultural and religious importance of the mosque, as well as how it has quickly become a favorite place for both worship and photography among locals and tourists.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Ensemble Hazrati Imam

    Duration: 30–40 minutes Visit the Barak Khan Madrasa, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, and Muyi Muborak Library. See the Uthman Quran, the world’s oldest known Quran manuscript. Learn about Islamic learning traditions in Central Asia. Explore the peaceful courtyard and take traditional architectural photos.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Chorsu Bazaar Tashkent

    Duration: 30–40 minutes Wander through colourful stalls of spices, dried fruits, sweets, bread, and crafts. Watch traditional bread-making and interact with friendly local vendors. Taste optional local snacks (at your own expense). Learn how this bazaar has served Tashkent for centuries.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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