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All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

4.9(37)Tashkent1 hour
VIATOR4.9(14)TRIPADVISOR4.9(23)

Description

Discover Samarkand`s rich culture and history with experienced guides. If you do not have enough time to tour to Samarkand when you are currently in Tashkent. This one day tour is for you.The driver will pickup you from hotel to Tashkent train station and arriving in Samarkand by high - speed train. From there, your knowledgeable guide will take you on the tour. Get a taste for the top attractions in Samarkand in a day excursion covering the many highlights of the historical capital. You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum and Witness the classic sites of heritage and history of Samarkand. Visit architectural masterpieces of Registan square then Bibi Khanym mosque. Along the way, experience the customs of a bustling Siab Bazaar. the next thing is to take a magical journey to Shah-i-Zinda and Afrasiyab Museum. Finish beautifully designed Ulugh beg Observatory. You will get to Tashkent by high - speed train and be dropped off to the hotel.

Tour Options

Group Tour
  • Guaranteed departure: Best opportunity to travel at a lower price with other travelers. Max group size: 10 people Pickup included
Private Tour
  • UPGRADE WITH LUNCH: Lunch included: Lunch in a local restaurant in the old town, where you will enjoy a typical "Samarkand Traditional Meal" Private tour: the tour's itinerary is completely tailored around you and that the resources included are for your use only Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

A masterpiece of Islamic architecture of medieval East

Admission included40 min

The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty

Admission included20 min

The Ulug Bek Madrasa is the oldest extant building, in the Registan Square. It was built by the astronomer king Ulug Bek in 1417.

Admission included20 min

The building served as a Madrasa and also the citys Friday mosque. The architecture of the building is amazing

Admission included20 min

The Sher-Dor Madrasa is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.

Admission included25 min

A small museum of astronomy stands on the remains of the observatory of Ulugh-Beg

Admission included30 min

In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world

20 min

The largest traditional bazaar in Samarkand

Admission included35 min

Shakhi Zinda is the complex of mausoleums of 14-15th centuries

Admission included30 min

Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is a museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century.

Highlights

English(another languages upon guest request)-speaking guide
0.5mL mineral water
All transfers from hotel to hotel and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles
Lunch at traditional local house.
Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums
Bullet train tickets(Tashkent - Samarkand - Tashkent) on economy class

What's included

Included
English(another languages upon guest request)-speaking guide
0.5mL mineral water
All transfers from hotel to hotel and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles
Lunch at traditional local house.
Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums
Bullet train tickets(Tashkent - Samarkand - Tashkent) on economy class
Not included
Accomadation
Insurance;

Pickup Locations & Times

Let me know where your hotel is located in order to pickup

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your tour will start at 7-8 am. The driver will pick up all travelers from hotels in Tashkent and transfer to railway station. You will arrive in Samarkand at 9-10 am by high - speed train. The driver and guide will meet in Samarkand railway station. the Tour will end around 5-6 pm and you will get to Samarkand railway station. You will arrive in Tashkent by high speed train at 7-8 pm. The driver will pick you up from Tashkent Railway Station and drop off your hotel.
  • another language speaking guides may be unavailable if the booking made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with English speaking guides.
  • The high-speed train tickets may be unavailable if the booking made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with the most comfortable class of regular train tickets or transport.

Reviews(37)

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Traveler03231705274
June 14, 2026
A perfect day in Samarkand from Tashkent!

We took a day trip to Samarkand from Tashkent by train with Silk Road Tours, and we recommend it. Whether it was the organization (booking transportation from your hotel, the train, the entries), or the engaging guide who spoke very good French, everything was perfect, and we had a wonderful day with family, including a 13-year-old child.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup pour votre retour si positif ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que votre excursion à Samarcande depuis Tachkent a été une si belle expérience pour toute la famille. C'est un plaisir de savoir que l'organisation, les transferts, les billets de train, les entrées aux sites ainsi que les services de notre guide francophone ont été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Nous transmettrons avec grand plaisir vos compliments à notre équipe et à votre guide. Merci de nous avoir accordé votre confiance et d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'un prochain voyage en Ouzbékistan ! Bien cordialement, L'équipe Silk Road Tours

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amelian364
June 10, 2026
Samarkland Tour Review

Aziza was amazing! She was very informative with Samarkand and it was nice to have company as a friend! Very professional and definitely recommend the tour with her!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Aziza. Her knowledge, professionalism, and friendly personality make every tour special, and we're glad she helped make your visit to Samarkand so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!

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ElaineH977
May 25, 2026
Stunning mosaics and rich historical artfacts

Aziza was an exceptionally knowledgeable enthusiastic and intelligent guide. She walked me through a visual history of the stunning mosaics in Samarkand and explain every historical masterpiece with a great attention to many small details. She also took me to lunch at local restaurant servicing a delicious Samarkand plov Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Aziza. Her passion for history, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for sharing the cultural treasures of Samarkand truly make every tour special. We greatly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Uzbekistan!

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Vikas_D
December 25, 2025
Samarqand - The Historic Uzbekistan

A great tour, covering all the historic UNESCO heritage sites. The ride by the Tashkent Samarqand High Speed Rail link is mesmerising.

Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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Leilah_Hillman
November 23, 2025
Exceptional!

Exceptional experience with a top notch tour company, guide and driver. We really had an amazing time in Samarkand!!!!

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Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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marisabarri0
November 19, 2025
Quick view of Samarkand

We had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and sweet. Saw a lot for not having a lot of time. The food was also delicious

Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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Stephen_Y
November 6, 2025
Day trip to the ancient city of Samarkand

A great day trip to visit Samarkand, not only being an ancient city of Uzbekistan but also held its status as a major hub along the Old Silk Road, which is worth spending time there to feel the monuments left from the past, and as well as the magnificent mosques that are there. My guide Ro’zibek is very knowledgeable and passionate about his job which made the day trip very educational and enjoyable through and through.

Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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steveyH2834XO
November 2, 2025
Great visiting experience in Samarkand

I received excellent service from tour guide Ro’zibek for not only walking me through many of the key historic sites and monuments in the ancient city of Samarkand, he also tried his best to share all the relevant information of the background of those sites too, which turned out to be very interesting and insightful to me who visited Samarkand for the first time.

Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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Gareth_H
September 14, 2025
Wonderful Experience

Ikrom was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and nothing was any trouble for him or our driver and I can’t recommend him highly enough. We saw every historical sight in the great city of Samarkand and even managed to fit in a very good restaurant.

Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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CHUNCHIEH_L
August 25, 2025
I booked my trip a little...

I booked my trip a little late, but the travel agency still managed to arrange round-trip train tickets to Samarkand, including hotel pickup and a bullet train ride! Upon getting off the train, I was greeted by a local guide, Ikrom, who led me on a tour of the ancient city. Everything went smoothly. While couldn't book the bullet train for the return trip, the business-class ordinary train was also quite comfortable. After getting off the train, I immediately found a shuttle driver to take me back to my hotel! Regardless, I give it a high rating!

Operator response

We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!

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