Tashkent City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Your journey begins at the Hast Imam Complex, the spiritual heart of Tashkent and a major religious hub in Uzbekistan. Explore the beautifully preserved collection of Islamic architecture

   1 h

2. A 16th-century theological school with intricately designed facades.

   5 min

3. The Tillya Sheikh Mosque stands as a beacon of Islamic tradition and a symbol of the Tashkent’s historical grandeur.

   5 min

4. A treasure trove of ancient manuscripts. Famous for housing the Uthman Quran, the oldest known Quran in the world.

   5 min

5. The Center for Islamic Civilization is the largest cultural, scientific, and educational complex in Uzbekistan. It houses a museum, a research institute, libraries, international partner organizations, scientific laboratories, centers of traditional crafts, and educational departments.

   Passes by

6. At the heart of Tashkent’s old town, Chorsu Bazaar is a bustling, centuries-old marketplace. You’ll wander through vibrant stalls under a massive turquoise dome, soaking in the aromas of fresh spices, dried fruits, and sizzling street food like plov and shashlik. Engage with friendly vendors, haggle for souvenirs like intricate ceramics or colorful textiles, and sample local delicacies such as non (Uzbek flatbread) or halva. The sensory overload of colors, sounds, and scents offers a true taste of Uzbek culture.

   30 min

7. Explore the architectural marvels of the Tashkent Metro, one of Central Asia’s most stunning subway systems. You’ll visit iconic stations like Kosmonavtlar, adorned with cosmic-themed mosaics honoring Soviet cosmonauts, and Alisher Navoi, featuring intricate Islamic-inspired designs. Each station is a work of art, with chandeliers, marble columns, and vibrant tilework. You’ll ride the metro, snap photos (permitted since 2018), and learn about its history as a Soviet-era masterpiece and former bomb shelter.

   20 min

8. At this historic square, you’ll stand beneath the imposing statue of Amir Temur (Tamerlane), the 14th-century conqueror, astride his horse. Surrounded by lush gardens, the State Museum of the Timurids, and the grand Palace of Forums, you’ll explore the legacy of this national hero. Take in the striking clock towers of the Uzbekistan Hotel and enjoy a leisurely walk, learning about Tashkent’s role as a cultural and political hub.

   20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 25 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4Our guide was great and...

  Our guide was great and we learned a lot about Uzbekistan and Tashkent! I loved the mosques and bazaar a lot! I maybe wish the route explored a couple more monuments or features of the city - we spent a lot of time in the metro stations (which are also cool)

  Ryan_GOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Step by step in Tashkent

  ~Shaxzodabonu, who was my tour guide was very knowledgeable, very smart, and amazing. She took me to the highlight of Tashkent. I highly recommend this tour.

  Django_QSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4Nice introduction to...

  Nice introduction to Tashkent with a visit to the metro, bazaar and old town. The guide was super nice but as compared to our other guides in Uzbekistan, her English wasn't great so it was a bit difficult to understand the points she was attempting to convey. Still worthwhile tour.

  Steven_WAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Great

  Great tour to see highlights of Tashkent

  H CJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience with Shakh in Tashkent

  Shakh was a wonderful tour guide. He answered all of our questions and always gave the best recommendations! Would definitely recommend booking a tour with him.

  pordeniMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful walk

  Tourmania was so accommodating with a last minute change to the itinerary and responsive to messages, which made them a pleasure to deal with. Our guide Shakh was full of knowledge of the Uzbekistan/Tashkent and you could feel the pride and love he has for his country which made the experience wonderful. Thanks, Shakh!

  scroobs82May 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Tashkent

• Its from-price is 84% below the median of the 49 city tours we list in Tashkent.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 49.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tashkent

Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, an ancient Silk Road city of wide Soviet-era avenues, decorated metro stations, old madrasas and big bazaars.

Tashkent has been a trading city on the Silk Road for over two thousand years, but a major earthquake in 1966 destroyed much of it, and the modern capital was rebuilt with broad avenues, big squares and Soviet-era buildings. The old city, Eski Shahar, survives in pockets, with narrow lanes and mud-brick houses. The Khast Imam complex has madrasas and mosques, and its library holds the Uthman Quran, one of the oldest copies of the Quran.

Top-ranked sights in Tashkent: Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art, Broadway Alley.

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