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.

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Dairine2014
Apr 20, 2025
Very comprehensive tour - Our guide for this tour was extremely experienced and had a really good historical knowledge of all the architectural heritage in Bukhara. We covered everything and had a really good feel for Bukhara by the time we finished. Thank you!
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Yurisg3544rn
Apr 10, 2025
Excellent tour, totally worth it, thank you Shakhnoza! - Shakhnoza was an excellent guide. Not only informative and interesting, but also well-paced. I will admit there is a lot of walking, but with the scope of the city's history you are able to learn in several hours, it is every bit worth it. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bukhara. Gave me a totally new outlook on Uzbekistan through understanding its rich history.
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Katiar1647
Apr 6, 2025
Bukhara magnificent city - Saodat speaks Italian perfectly and is extremely competent and passionate about her work. His in-depth knowledge of local history and culture made every stop on the tour fascinating and engaging. He told us interesting anecdotes and little-known details, making the information accessible and fun. The places visited were magnificent, and the guide was able to make us appreciate every aspect, from historical monuments to local traditions.
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Rafeeq_r
Mar 25, 2025
Great Way to See Bukhara! - This was a great walking tour of Bukhara. Our guide showed us all the sights and provided a wonderful insight into the city’s history and culture. She even showed us some hidden gems off the beaten path. I highly recommend booking this tour!
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166moniques
Mar 25, 2025
Amazing Bukhara Tour - Would definitely recommend Shakhnosa. Amazing guide. Told us a lot about Bukhara history and also shared wirh us a lot of Usbek lifestyle Information. Loved to have spent time with her ! Thank you !
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Thanya_a
Mar 23, 2025
Beautiful walking tour in Bukhara - Our local guide, Shaxnoza, picked us up at our hotel and was super nice since the beginning. We took a taxi to the city center and from there we started our walking tour around the most iconic places in Bukhara. Shaxnoza is very knowledgeable about the city’s history and its importance in the Silk Road. We visited around 10-12 important landmarks, she showed us around the old Jewish quarter and a synagogue from the XVI century. We also visited the merchant domes, along with their caravan sarai, madrasah and mosque and we were able to picture how things worked back then. We were also taken to a few artisan workshops for local crafts such as metal carving, carpet weaving, minature painting, etc. She also took us to a market and recomendé n other things to see and places to eat in the city. We loved our day with her.
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Somi_l
Mar 7, 2025
My husband and I had such... - My husband and I had such a great time in Bukhara. Thanks to our guide Shakhnoza, we learned the rich Uzbek history and the great culture. We would highly recommend Shakhnoza for those planning to visit Bukhara!
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Anyaliftig
Jan 28, 2025
Great private tour. Perfect for history buffs. Highly detailed and intelligent guide! - Wonderful and detailed historic private tour of the Old City. Guide was knowledgeable about every facet of Uzbek history and culture. Made the experience visiting the city so much more meaningful really hearing about the background of the buildings and the various empires and conquests. Well worth the money.
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Eugene_a
Dec 30, 2024
Mrs Shahnoza--recommended for families with seniors and young adults - We are a group of two young adults from the Philippines who visited Bukhara with our senior parents. We have travelled to more than 80 countries and Mrs Shahnoza is easily in our top 5 of tour guides ever. We appreciated how she struck a great balance between going at a relaxed pace yet provided us with lots of important information. Her English was excellent, and she had a very friendly demeanour. We did not feel pressured at all, unlike tour guides in some other countries who coerced us into buying from tourist trap shops or to leave them a review. There was a bit of confusion at the start about how many guests were booked into the tour, but I assume this was a simple administrative error.
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David_r
Oct 10, 2024
Great, comprehensive walking tour - My guide Nargiz met me promptly at the indicated spot. She was knowledgeable about everything we saw and her English was excellent. We covered all the indicated attractions. At the end of the tour, we were some little distance away from the starting point, and she paid for a tuk-tuk to take us back. Great experience!
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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).