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Tashkent Walking Tour With Local Guide Metro Ride and Highlights

By Budget Travel Uzbekistan
Free cancellation available
Price is $40 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Tashkent boasts a unique blend of modernity and tradition, evident in this guided walking tour. Begin at Independence Square, the heart of Uzbekistan's national pride, adorned with elegant parks and monuments. Proceed to the iconic Amir Timur Square, where history meets contemporary life, and marvel at the stunning Tashkent Metro stations along the route. Transition into the Old City to explore the Khast Imam Complex, rich in Islamic heritage, before concluding at the bustling Chorsu Bazaar, a vibrant hub of local culture and cuisine. This tour is designed for those eager to uncover the multifaceted essence of Uzbekistan's capital.

Explore Tashkent's modern landmarks like Independence Square and Amir Timur Square
Visit the renowned Tashkent Metro, celebrated for its artistic design
Discover the historical Khast Imam Complex and its cultural significance
Experience the lively atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, filled with local flavors and crafts

Activity location

  • Amir Temur Square
    • Mirabad District
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

Check availability

Standard walking tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Using Subway

Price details
$35.00 x 1 Adult$35.00
Paid at activity$5.00
Total
Price is $40.00
Until Wed, May 27

Tour for up to 5 with a car

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Experience
Duration: 4 hours
0.5 bottle of water
Minivan
This tour for up to 5 persons
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$95.00 x 1 Adult$95.00
Paid at activity$5.00
Total
Price is $100.00
Until Wed, May 27

Private Tour with a car

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Experience
Duration: 4 hours
Private car for a group of 3
This tour for up to 3 persons
Pickup included

Price details
$80.00 x 1 Adult$80.00
Paid at activity$5.00
Total
Price is $85.00
Until Wed, May 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vehicle is included if you choose private with a car option
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Muyi Mubarak madrasah library (if you want to enter, otherwise can be seen from outside)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Amir Temur Square

  • 20m
Amir Temur Square - is the main town square which was built in 1882, a lush, green space with plenty of flowers and fountains, the radial-circular park, crossed by eight lanes, the center of which is Temurs monument.

Sailgokh Street (Pass by)

Tashkent Broadway is one of the most lively and popular pedestrian streets in the city perfect to include in your walking tour. Tashkent Broadway, officially known as Sayilgoh Street, is a car-free promenade located right in the city center, not far from Amir Temur Square. It’s a place where locals come to relax, socialize, and enjoy street life. You will see there: Street artists drawing portraits Local musicians and performers Souvenir stalls and handmade crafts ️ Small cafés and snack spots Young locals hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere

Independence Square (Mustakillik Square)

  • 20m
Independence Square is the most important public square in Uzbekistan and a must-see highlight of any Tashkent walking tour. Independence Square (known locally as Mustaqillik Maydoni) is the symbolic heart of modern Uzbekistan. It represents the country’s independence, achieved in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Before that, it was called Lenin Square so it reflects both Soviet history and national transformation. Independence Monument - A golden globe featuring the map of Uzbekistan symbolizing the country’s place in the world.

Metro Taschkent

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Tashkent Metro is one of the most unique and beautiful metro systems in the world, and a major highlight you can use to make your tour stand out. Opened in 1977 during the Soviet era, the Tashkent Metro was the first underground metro system in Central Asia. It was designed not only for transportation but also as a symbol of art, culture, and engineering. Each station has its own theme making it feel more like an underground museum than a metro system. What Makes It Special - its Unique Station Designs Every station is different, featuring: Chandeliers Marble columns ️ Mosaic artwork Soviet-era and national Uzbek themes

Ensemble Hazrati Imam

  • 10m
Hazrati Imam Complex (also called Hazrati Imam Ensemble or Hast Imam) is one of the most important spiritual and historical sites in Tashkent and a powerful highlight for your walking tour. This historic religious center is located in the old part of Tashkent and represents the city’s deep Islamic heritage. The complex is named after Hazrati Imam (Kaffal Shashi), a respected Islamic scholar who lived in the 10th century. It is a peaceful area that contrasts beautifully with the modern parts of the city.

Muyi Muborak Madrasah (Moyie Mubarek Library Museum)

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Muyi Muborak Madrasah is one of the most important and fascinating stops within the Hazrati Imam Complex and a highlight that can truly impress your guests. Muyi Muborak Madrasah is a historic Islamic institution that today serves as a library and repository of sacred manuscripts. It is best known for housing one of the most valuable relics in the Islamic world. The name “Muyi Muborak” means “Sacred Hair”, referring to a relic believed to be associated with the Prophet Muhammad.

Barakhan Madrasah

  • 10m
Barak-Khan Madrasa is one of the most beautiful and historically rich landmarks within the Hazrati Imam Complex, and an essential stop on your walking tour. Built in the 16th century during the Shaybanid dynasty, Barak-Khan Madrasa was an important center of Islamic education and scholarship. It is named after Barak-Khan, a ruler of Tashkent, and reflects the architectural elegance of that period.

Tillya Sheikh Mosque

  • 10m
Tillya Sheikh Mosque is one of the key religious landmarks within the Hazrati Imam Complex and an important stop to include in your walking tour. Tillya Sheikh Mosque is a historic and active mosque that serves as one of the main centers of worship in Tashkent. The name “Tillya Sheikh” can be translated as “Golden Sheikh”, reflecting its spiritual significance. It is also associated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan, making it an important religious authority site in the country.

Chorsu Bazaar

  • 45m
Chorsu Bazaar is one of the most vibrant, colorful, and authentic places in Tashkent and a must-have highlight for any city walking tour. Chorsu Bazaar is a historic open-air market located in the heart of old Tashkent. It has been a trading hub for centuries, dating back to the time of the Silk Road, and still serves as a central marketplace for locals today. The name “Chorsu” means “four streams”, symbolizing its position at the meeting point of major trade routes.

Location

Activity location

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    Amir Temur Square
    • Mirabad District
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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