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By Silk Road Guided Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$43 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover Tashkent's rich Islamic heritage on a relaxed walking tour through the city's most important religious and historical landmarks. Visit the Khast Imam Complex, see the world-famous Quran of Caliph Uthman, explore beautiful madrasahs and mosques, and learn about Uzbekistan's Islamic traditions from a knowledgeable local guide. This experience offers authentic cultural insights, fascinating history, and a deeper understanding of Tashkent's role as one of Central Asia's most important centers of Islamic civilisation.

Activity location

  • Amir Temur Square
    • Mirabad District
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Uzbekistan
    • 45 Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street
    • Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tashkent Old/Modern Walking Tour: Culture, Metro, Local Life

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 PM
Price details
NZ$42.50 x 1 AdultNZ$42.50
Total
Price is NZ$42.50

Private Tour with Transport

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Private Tour with Transport: Enjoy a private Tashkent City Tour with a licensed guide and comfortable transport for up to 3 guests. Hotel pickup/ drop off
Saloon or SUV

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 PM
Price details
NZ$76.50 x 1 AdultNZ$76.50
Total
Price is NZ$76.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled Water
  • Inclusions
    Local Restaurant Recommendations
  • Inclusions
    Metro Ticket
  • Inclusions
    Photo Assistance
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Guide
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Tips and service charge (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Souvenirs and personal purchases

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Drones
    • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We offer a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals. If you are running late, please contact us via WhatsApp as soon as possible. Depending on the group's location, we will do our best to help you join the tour. Unfortunately, guests arriving more than 15 minutes late without prior notice may not be able to join.

Activity itinerary

Amir Temur Square

  • 30m
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.

Independence Square

  • 30m
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.

Metro Taschkent

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Chorsu Bazaar

  • 1h
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent's oldest and most famous market. Explore colourful stalls filled with fresh fruits, spices, nuts, traditional sweets, local crafts, and souvenirs while learning about Uzbek culture, cuisine, and everyday life.

Hazrati Imam complex

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Tillya Sheikh Mosque

  • 25m
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.

Barak Khan Madrasah

  • 20m
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.

Islamic Civilization Center

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the impressive Centre of Islamic Civilisation 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Amir Temur Square
    • Mirabad District
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel Uzbekistan
    • 45 Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street
    • Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel Uzbekistan
    • 45 Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street
    • Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan

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