Private Panoramic Tour of Tashkent

Explore the contrasts of the capital of Uzbekistan on this private panoramic tour of Tashkent. You will learn about its fascinating history and discover its main monuments.

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Tashkent and get on the minibus to start exploring the capital of Uzbekistan. As we head to our first destination, we will discuss the city's significant history as an important stop on the Silk Road. You will learn how its name means "city of stone".

Our first visit is at the Khast Imam complex, the symbol par excellence of Tashkent. It is the main religious center of the capital, consisting of multiple mosques, prayer halls, and schools. The Khast Imam library houses the oldest Koran in the world!

Next, we will view the exterior of the mausoleum of the great Sheikh Zaynudin. After discussing the history of this key figure, we will visit the Kukeldash Madrasa and the Imam Bukhari Islamic Institute, significant educational buildings from the city's history.

Then, we will drive through the streets of Tashkent to the Chorsus bazaar, featuring a maze of stalls selling fabrics, spices, and traditional products of Uzbekistan.

We will also see Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, the Museum of Applied Art, and the Tashkent Opera House. Finally, we will return to your hotel, completing the tour five and a half hours after we began.