Tashkent Islamic Civilization Walking Tour

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Itinerary

1. Begin your tour at Amir Timur Square, the heart of modern Tashkent. Learn about Amir Timur, one of Central Asia's greatest historical figures, admire the impressive equestrian monument, and enjoy the beautiful gardens and surrounding landmarks while your guide shares the city's history and culture.

   30 min

2. Visit Independence Square, Uzbekistan's main national square and a symbol of the country's independence. Walk through its peaceful gardens, see the Independence Monument, Eternal Flame, and Arch of Good and Noble Aspirations while your guide shares the history of modern Uzbekistan.

   30 min

3. Discover the world-famous Tashkent Metro, the first subway in Central Asia. Visit some of its most beautiful stations, known for their unique architecture, elegant chandeliers, marble columns, and artistic Soviet-era design, while learning about the city's history and daily life.

   30 minAdmission included

4. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent's oldest and most famous market. Explore colorful stalls filled with fresh fruits, spices, nuts, traditional sweets, local crafts, and souvenirs while learning about Uzbek culture, cuisine, and everyday life.

   1 h

5. Visit the spiritual heart of Tashkent at Hazrati Imam Complex. Explore its beautiful mosques, madrasas, and Islamic architecture, and see one of the world's oldest Qurans, the famous Uthman Quran. Learn about Uzbekistan's rich Islamic heritage from your expert guide.

   50 min

6. Visit the historic Tillya Sheikh Mosque, one of Tashkent's most important religious landmarks. Admire its elegant architecture, peaceful courtyard, and beautiful interiors while learning about its role in Uzbekistan's Islamic heritage and the nearby Hazrati Imam Complex.

   25 min

7. Explore the historic Barakhan Madrasah, a 16th-century masterpiece and one of the highlights of the Hazrati Imam Complex. Admire its traditional Islamic architecture, peaceful courtyards, and intricate tilework while learning about its rich history and cultural significance.

   20 min

8. See the impressive Center of Islamic Civilization from the outside, one of Uzbekistan's newest cultural landmarks. Admire its magnificent architecture and learn about its mission to preserve and promote the country's rich Islamic history and heritage.

   20 min

Cancellation

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

Know before you go

How it compares in Tashkent

• Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 235 experiences we list in Tashkent.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• 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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