
Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent
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Is Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent worth booking?
Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent is a 12-hour experience in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from $299 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 48 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (48)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $299 per person
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s stunning architecture, bustling bazaars, and rich cultural history. Book your adventure now and experience the best of Bukhara in just one day! You’ll start your day early, depa
What you get
About this experience
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s stunning architecture, bustling bazaars, and rich cultural history. Book your adventure now and experience the best of Bukhara in just one day! You’ll start your day early, departing from Tashkent and arriving in Bukhara in the morning. From there, your knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour of the city’s most significant landmarks, including ancient mosques, mausoleums, and madrasas. You’ll witness stunning examples of Islamic architecture and learn about the rich history of the region, including the role that Bukhara played in the development of Islamic art and culture. Your guide will take you to some of the best places to eat and shop in the city, giving you a taste of everyday life in Bukhara. On rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace it with the most-comfortable class of regular train
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing places
- Train tickets: Tashkent - Bukhara (economy class)
- Lunch
- All transportation
- Train ticket: Bukhara - Tashkent (economy class)
Not included
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Architectual ensemble Lyabi-Khauz is formed with three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi in the west and in the east. From the south the square was closed with Trade Street. The center of old Bukhara large ensemble became a reservoir
60 minutes here · Admission included
The Magoki-Attori Mosque in the city's centre is an example of an urban mosque in a residential quarter
30 minutes here · Admission included
Chor Minor Madrasah
Chor-Minor madrasah is located right behind Lyabi-Khauz, in the open space. “Chor–Minor” is translated as “four minarets”. This name is well justified: the corners of the square-rectangular madrasah building are really decorated with four small minarets crowned with blue domes, different in decors from each other.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Trading Domes
Trading domes of Bukhara, a massive complex having a hexagonal orientation. Under its spherical dome there concentrate shops selling knives, jewelries, music instruments and various remembrances.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Kalyan minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Kalyan Mosque is one of the outstanding monuments of Bukhara, dating back to the fifteenth century
30 minutes here · Admission included
This madrasah is considered one of the most interesting monuments of Bukhara, and is still an acting institution, where future imams and religious mentors receive their education.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ulugbek Madrasah
Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara was for a long time followed as an example by builders of Islamic schools in other Central Asian cities. The madrasah was built in 1417 by Ismail Isfagani and Najmeddin Bukhari, the best architects of the time. The structure shows harmonious proportions and forms of its elements; it has little decoration and yet looks impressive and even majestic.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
Abdullazizkhan built it in 1651 – 1652 and it is the last large Madrasah in Bukhara. The building is typical by composition, with four-ayvans yard, but with unordinary divergent fan of hudj groups after side ayvans and cupola buildings on the central axis.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ark of Bukhara
Ark-Citadel is a residence of Bukhara khans. According to the last excavations, it was determined the citadel was on this place from 4 century BC. For many years of building and destruction, 20 meters height artificial hill was formed; its upper layers were built over in the time of last Bokharan emirs.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with the other parts of the historic city
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
The Samanid mausoleum, built in the 10th century C.E., is located in the North-Western part of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, just outside its historic center. The mausoleum is considered one of the iconic examples of the early Islamic architecture and is known as the oldest funerary building of the Central Asian architecture
30 minutes here · Admission included
Chasma Ayub Mausoleum
Mausoleum of Chashma-Ayub is the religious building in the heart of Bukhara. It consists of the mausoleum and a holy spring. Today it includes a Museum of Water. The mausoleum was built by the order of Karakhanid rulers in the 12th century. It was rebuilt several times during the 14th-19th centuries. During the Tamerlane’s reign the mausoleum was completed
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Group Tour
Group Tour: ✓ Max group size: 8 people ✓ Guaranteed departure ✓ Train tickets: Economy class Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Tour: ✓ Private Class Tour ✓ Fully customizable ✓ Train tickets: Business/VIP Class Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- GOTOUZBEKISTAN
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transfer to the Tashkent Railway Station at 06:30 in the morning. The high-speed train, Afrosiyob, leaves from Tashkent at 07:30 and arrives in Bukhara at 11:17. A guide and driver will meet you at the station, which is a starting point of the Bukhara tour. Moving to the Old City. Full day excursions with a guide in the historical center of Bukhara. After the tour you will be transferred to the airport for a flight back to Tashkent. Meeting at the airport in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel/ home.
- In the evening, after the tour, take a little time to rest in the Bukhara airport, before arriving back in Tashkent around midnight. Even though you might be exhausted after such a long trip, the memories you make will stay with you long after the exhaustion has faded!
- Note: On rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 48 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
48 verified traveler reviews for Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Bukhara experience to fill gap in our Central Asia trip.
A trip to Bukhara is important when in Uzbekistan. The operator handled or trip for four persons from Tashkent to Bukhara and back in one long day. Most impressive, a government delegation gathering in Samarkand and/or Bukhara interfered with original train availability and it was solved with innovative rescheduling with 1 hour delay and assignment of transportation. Tad Hotel to Bukhara to Tas hotel was pretty smooth despite changes. Guide Dilfasia was wonderful and curated our tour for the short time and our areas of interest. She helped with key photo opportunities and great knowledge of history. Operator was responsive to timing, tickets and pickups. Overcame the original crisis blgettingbto Bukhara and ensured we had a great experience despite the very long travel day.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that, despite the unexpected train changes, we could quickly find a solution and make your Bukhara trip a memorable experience. We’re especially happy to hear that Dilfasia made your tour special. It was a pleasure assisting your group, and we hope to welcome you back to Uzbekistan again! 🇺🇿
via Tripadvisor
An easy way to get acquainted with Bukhara
Bukhara is definitely something to behold! Thanks to a knowledgeable and personable guide and a very helpful operator, life was made much easier throughout the day. This tour is a good primer for Bukhara.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed Bukhara and appreciated the support from our guide and team. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again in Uzbekistan! 🙏
via Tripadvisor
Bukhara Uzbekistan
Bukhara was an amazing city to see.I cannot recommend enough if you come to Uzbekistan DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE!!! The history and buildings are a glimpse into the history of the silk road! My guide was awesome and spoke good English and showed all the wonderful sights! Thank you for the tour!!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Bukhara and learning about its fascinating Silk Road history. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we’re especially glad that you were happy with your guide and the tour. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Uzbekistan again in the future! 🇺🇿✨
via Viator
Amazing Bukhara
Noza is an amazing tour guide who is professional, knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. She showed me the stunning and interesting city of Bukhara and I highly recommend this tour
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Bukhara tour
Noza was an experienced, knowledgeable, friendly tour guide who really showed me what a fantastic and historical city Bukhara is. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $299 to $379
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 17
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by GOTOUZBEKISTAN, who run 15 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.2.
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Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tashkent.
How much does Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent cost?
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Prices start at $299 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tashkent usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tashkent is not rushed.
Is Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 48 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tashkent, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent?
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Around 17 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tashkent can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tashkent and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tashkent within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tashkent?
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On Outty we rank every Tashkent experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Explore Amirsoy, Chimgan & Charvak – A Full-Day Mountain Tour, Best Of Tashkent: Amirsoy Skiing Resort, Chimgan and Charvak Lake, Tashkent: Guided Walking & Food Tour with Local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tashkent?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tashkent?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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