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Discover both the famous landmarks and authentic everyday life of Tashkent in one carefully designed walking and metro experience. Instead of viewing the city only from a vehicle, you will travel as locals do, exploring five beautifully decorated metro stations, the lively Chorsu Bazaar, traditional Old City neighborhoods, and the city’s most important Islamic heritage sites.
The route brings together Tashkent’s Soviet architecture, modern identity, Silk Road trading traditions, local mahalla culture, and Islamic history in approximately four hours. With engaging explanations from a local guide and plenty of opportunities for photographs and interaction, this tour is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors who want to understand the real character of Uzbekistan’s capital.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we meet our tourists in from of Uzbekistan hotel before taking stairs, on the right hand side. Your guide will be handing list of passengers
The tour ends in the final destionation: Center of Islamic civilization
Itinerary
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1Amir Temur Square
Begin your exploration at Amir Temur Square, the historic heart of modern Tashkent. See the impressive Amir Temur monument and learn how the square has changed through different periods of the city’s history. Admire the distinctive Soviet-era architecture of Hotel Uzbekistan and enjoy excellent photo opportunities among the square’s fountains, gardens, and landmarks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tashkent Metro
Ride the Tashkent Metro and discover some of the city’s most beautifully decorated underground stations. Visit Amir Temur, Alisher Navoi, Pakhtakor, Kosmonavtlar, and Chorsu stations, each featuring a distinctive architectural style inspired by Uzbek history, literature, science, and national identity. Your guide will explain the stories behind their mosaics, columns, chandeliers, ceramics, and Soviet-era design while you travel like a local through the city.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Kukeldash Madrasah
Visit the 16th-century Kukeldash Madrasah, one of Tashkent’s best-known historic monuments. Admire its impressive entrance portal, traditional brickwork, decorative details, and peaceful inner courtyard. Your guide will explain the madrasah’s role in Islamic education and how this area developed as an important center of trade and community life along the Silk Road.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Chorsu Bazaar Tashkent
Explore Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent’s lively traditional market beneath its famous blue dome. Walk through colorful stalls filled with fresh produce, spices, dried fruits, nuts, traditional breads, sweets, handicrafts, and everyday local goods. Experience the atmosphere of daily life, observe local trading traditions, and learn about Uzbek ingredients and cuisine from your guide.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk from Chorsu Bazaar through the narrow streets and traditional mahallas of Tashkent’s Old City toward the Hazrati Imam Complex. Along the way, observe local homes, neighborhood courtyards, small workshops, and the everyday rhythm of community life away from the modern city center. Your guide will explain the mahalla tradition and how this historic district has preserved its distinctive character.
Admission ticket free -
5Ensemble Hazrati Imam
Explore the Hazrati Imam Complex, Tashkent’s principal historic religious center. Admire the elegant Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Library, and the mausoleum of the respected scholar Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi. Learn about Uzbekistan’s Islamic heritage and the celebrated ancient Quran manuscript traditionally associated with Caliph Uthman, preserved within the complex.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Islamic Civilization Center (Pass by)
Conclude the tour at the impressive Center of Islamic Civilization, where traditional Islamic architectural elements meet monumental contemporary design. Explore its exhibitions presenting the scientific, cultural, and spiritual contributions of scholars from Uzbekistan and the wider region. Entry to the center is optional.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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