Best of Bukhara: Private Full-Day Tour in the Ancient Old Town

Immerse yourself in the magnificent architecture, rich history, and bustling bazaars of Bukhara’s Old Town on this private full-day tour. Discover the highlights, shop for unique Uzbek souvenirs, and explore the charming streets on foot.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lyab-i-Hauz - Labi Hauz, meaning ‘by the pond,’ is a central square in Bukhara, located in the city’s southeast. This architectural ensemble was established in the 16th-17th centuries. The square is an irregular polygon, with the Divan-Begi madrasah on its eastern side.
  • Great Minaret of the Kalon - The Kalyan Minaret is part of the…
What's Included
  • Professional Local Tour Guide
  • Private Tour
  • Photo Opportunities
  • Guide meets you at central hotels
What's Not Included
  • Gratitude (suggested)
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Get ready to be captivated by the splendid architecture of Bukhara, its profound history, and diverse markets as you tour the must-visit highlights of the old city during this 1-day exclusive tour. marvel at the wonderful Citadel Ark, understand why the Trading Domes gained its popular nickname, and witness the ancient Great Minaret of the Kalon. The…

Location
Lyab-i-Hauz
B. Nakshabandi,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ekta_c
Sep 3, 2025
A nice evening exploring Bukhara - My husband and I did this tour with Shakhnooza who was a great company. She is very knowledgeable about the place and brings in a broader perspective to the region’s history.
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Jonathan_p
Aug 28, 2025
Fantastic tour of Bukhara Old Town - I had a wonderful day exploring Bukhara’s Old Town with Shakhnoza. She is incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history and culture in a way that was easy to follow and very engaging. The tour was well-paced, and I never felt rushed while still seeing all the main highlights. Her warm personality and excellent English made the whole experience enjoyable — highly recommended!
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Joselitiko
Jul 27, 2025
Memorable experience - Amazing experience thanks to our guide Shaki. She went above and beyond to make the most out of our experience in Bukhara. Her knowledge of history, religion, culture in general and languages is really impressive. She understands the needs of the group and adjusted perfectly to our expectations of the visit with flexibility and understanding. Our tour had everything a great tour should have, in depth insight of the history and culture, we visited also a couple of arts workshops that were able to really transmit their passion to us. We spoke about society and politics without boundaries, which is truly appreciated when getting immerse in a foreign culture. We stopped for delicious coffees and smoothies. And we visited almost every corner of the city worth visiting. Plus she gave us plenty of advices for dining and further visits in the evening. 5 stars aren’t enough to reward the passion for hospitality that we’ve been shown. Thanks for making our stay truly memorable at Bukhara, we’ll always remember it
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Mario_m
Jul 23, 2025
Bukhara - Today we enjoyed an excellent tour of Bukhara. Our guide led us on a walk through the old city's main monuments, madrassas, and mosques. She taught us about Bukhara's history and its key developments across ancient and modern times. Part of the city is currently undergoing renovation, and I believe it captures the essence of the Silk Road era perfectly.
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Mariong288
Jun 15, 2025
A relaxed organized walking tour thru Bukhara’s rich history - I only had 1 day in Bukhara and glad I booked this private walking tour with Gulnaz! Bukhara has so much history and interesting stories that i wouldn’t have learnt if not for this tour. 5/5
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Ashima_v
Jun 3, 2025
Very informative and interesting tour of Bukhara - Bekhruza, our guide was very informative, very knowledgeable about the history of the region and made all the difference to our stay at Bukhara ! Her tips on the places to visit ( if not covered in the tour) were also spot on!
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Saget33
Jun 2, 2025
Flexible and Fun! - Wonderful experience! Our guide was easy going and very flexible with our unique schedule (we wanted a longer amount of time to take photos). She was passionate about the local history, and was happy to answer other questions about contemporary society and culture. Thank you Bexruza!
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Elaine_l
May 30, 2025
Exception guide - Very insightful and knowledgeable guide. Rare to get a guide so knowledgable about the history, arts and crafts, and current trends. Worth every penny
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Puayyork_l
May 13, 2025
Good overview of the city... - Good overview of the city with detailed sharing of its history and culture. A positive experience in learning about Bukhara.
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Colette_l
May 17, 2025
Overpriced, but nice walking tour - Sittora is a very knowledgeable guide. She is friendly. It was enjoyable to learn different stories from her and the history of Bukhara. The tour is about half a day - 8:00 to 1:30. None of the entrance fees are included for costed sites. When it says admission included, it is a free site. It is also a walking tour - no car or driver involved. The price paid for the tour is incredibly high. I had a similar tour in Samarkand for $30 and had to pay the entrance fees. In Tashkent, I had an even longer tour (all day) with lunch and all entrance fees included for a slightly higher price.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).