Things to Do in Tashkent
Dynamic and fun walking tour of the Soviet and Old Tashkent in which we are going to:
✅Learn the mysterious connection between Brazil and Tashkent 🇧🇷
✅ See some of the most beautiful metro stations in Central Asia
✅ Learn more of the first and the only Uzbek Soviet cosmonaut
✅ Venture down the rabbit hole and learn the origins of the Uzbek language
✅ Take a gastronomic walking tour of one of the oldest bazaars in the city
✅ Learn the role of Tashkent on the Great Silk Road
✅ See the proverbial crossroads of cultures!
🥖 Finally, take part in a FREE bread making masterclass (subject to the availability of bakers)
This and many things more in one of the most wanted walking tours of Tashkent!
On this private day trip to Shymkent from Taskent, you'll cross the border of Uzbekistan to discover the third most populated city in Kazakhstan. Let's go!
A real treat for history buffs and lovers of the unknown! Welcome to a unique, the one and only Soviet tour with the following menu:
✅Learn of the mysterious connection between Brazil and Tashkent 🇧🇷
✅ Go up to the very top of the iconic hotel Uzbekistan
✅ See the best bits of the 'Seismic modernism' and learn what it is!
✅ Take a ride down the memory lane to learn the original name of the Amir Temur square
✅ See the first ever Soviet fast-food restaurant
✅ Get to know where did the last of the Romanovs find his real refuge!
✅ See a unique 'floating' museum!
✅ Conspiracies, theories, facts behind the (in)glorious Soviet era in Uzbekistan
This and many things more in one of the most colorful autumn walking tours of Tashkent!
Ever dreamt of making a real Uzbek bread in authentic setting? Then this unique tailor-made local tour is exactly for you!
Together we will plunge into the chaotic colors of the Central Asian bazaar and...
✅ Try and taste some of the oddest gastronomic bits of Central Asia!
✅ Learn of the lore, legends and facts surrounding the ancient craft of bread-making in Uzbekistan
✅ Take a peep into the darkest days of Bolshevism
✅ Learn why Tashkent was called the City of Bread
✅ See the authentic Uzbek bakeries with steaming tandyrs and busy bakers
🥖 Last but not least - take part in a FREE bread making masterclass in a traditional local setting!
This amazing excursion covers the main attractions of Tashkent and during this tour, along with the history we will also talk about our customs & traditions of Uzbeks, politics and economy, social life, religion, food and many other subjects and we will have a chance to taste some national and street food and I will show you some backstreets of Chorsu bazaar where you will see only the locals there.
Places to Visit:
- Hazrati Imam Square - where we keep the world's oldest Qur'an. People visit there from all over the world. Also, we will visit to grand mosque of the old part of Tashkent and then to Barak-khan Madrasa.
- Chorsu Bazar - It's the central bazaar of the capital. If you are there for the first time, even GPS might not help you, because it's so huge. I will be taking you to a food court where you will see people are cooking all different types of local and street food. We can also try some of these foods and then go to bakery section where you will see how we cook our breads (we call it "Non") in Tandoor (clay made oven). You can also participate in this baking process. We will continue our way to the big blue dome where we will see and try too many varieties of dried fruits. Remember, trying fruits and dried fruits in Uzbekistan is free. No one asks any money from you but at the end, just don't forget to say "Rahmat" which is 'Thank you' and that is all required from you. 🙂 You will also see the vegetables and fruits section, rice and meat bazaar, spice bazaar and many more. Bazar is the place where you can see the real colors of life of locals anywhere in the world.
- We will go to ride Tashkent Metro/Subway and will visit to see some beautifully decorated stations.
- Amir Temur square and city skyline view from iconic Hotel Uzbekistan’s top floor
- Tashkent TV tower (from outside)
- Visit "Central Asian Plov Center". For the lunch I always recommend people to go this place to try the king of Uzbek cuisine - Plov. The good thing about this place is not only the delicious food but you can also see the whole process of cooking by your own eyes. The chefs are cooking Plov there in many pots and you can walk around in the huge kitchen by taking some wonderful pictures and videos. Eating Plov there will be once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We will be walking around 3 km (3 miles) and will use public transports (Subway) and a taxi (2 times). It's very cheap in Tashkent. Our version of Uber here is "Yandex GO". It's door to door taxi service.
I have personally designed this tour for my guests to really get into the crevices of my city - Tashkent. Your day will be filled with abundant information, fascinating stories, and experiences that you could not have with any tour guide book! Also, depending on your request, we can always adjust the itinerary by adding/removing some sights (like Applied Art Museum, Broadway street).
Are you ready for a local adventure and if you want to know how life is like in Tashkent? Come and discover this amazing city with me!
p.s. You may watch some of my Tashkent City Tours in below videos:
- https://www.dropbox.com/s/okzrpp32h5rg2c2/Tashkent%20Tour%20by%20StanAdventure.com.mp4?dl=0
Important notes:
- Please note that the tour happens between 10:00 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 19:00
- Please book this tour if you are sure to attend. Because I plan my upcoming days accordingly. Some travellers don't take it serious and cancel at the last minute. Please, let's respect each others' time and job. Thank you, dear friends! 🙂
- It is advised for female travellers to have a scarf to cover their heads. Because we will be going into the Quran museum and a mosque.
- This tour is designed for solo travelers, couples and small groups like 3-5 people max. Please let me know if you have a big group so I can arrange a private tour only for you. Thank you!
- If you booked the tour 1-2 days before the tour starts, please definitely message me on WhatsApp (+998 93 1481245). Because I might not be checking inbox of GuruWalk everyday. Moreover, if no one else books the tour except 1 traveler, the tour might be canceled. Because I am not able to do the tour if I receive less than certain amount. But usually, cancelations don't happen (maybe once in a veeery long time).
- If you'd like to book a tour with me, please read below notes: Usually, tours in GuruWalk platform have no set price. At the end of my tour each traveller gives the amount depending on how they liked the tour and service between (at least) $20 and $50. (Children below 14 y.o. - free for sure). But usually, some people anyways ask how much would be the fair rate to give. In Uzbekistan English-speaking tour guides usually get paid $50/60 per day. But because you’re the best judge to tell how you liked the tour and how much value you received, it is up to your generosity.
Welcome to Uzbekistan!☀️
If you would like to discover the city like a local, join me on one of my tours!
I would be happy to guide you through this amazing city and show you everything that Tashken has to offer!
On the tour, we cover the most important sights and attractions such as:
Emir Temur square in a new city center
Broadway
Opera Theatre
Independence square
Romanovs house
Rashidovs statue
Government buildings
Buildings 19c
Art gallery
Metro stations info
Mausoleum, mosque in old city
Chorsu bazaar, trading domes
Food market, bakery house
Ceramic shop
Kukeldash Madrassah 16c
and much more…
It is a great way to learn about uzbek culture and to discover the city’s colourful history, with an age of 2200 years old
I cover the most important sights through stories and facts, but also will show unusual places
while I will also recommend where and what to eat and drink.
If you like my tour then you can give 10-15 USD per person as suggested fee
Book now, and hope to meet you soon,🌹🌹🌹
Waheed
My Watsapp number
+998933982264
If you want to discover Tashkent and its most beautiful corners and most interesting stories, join the most authentic walking tour in town!
I can show you many places in Tashkent city as Kukeldash madrasah, mosque, Chorsu Bazar, Tashkent subway, introduce with local Uzbek food, traditional clothes, souvenirs, ceramic dishes.
A note for women if you want to enter to the mosque, please bring a scarf.
This is your moment to discover the city with a local guide 🙂
Please make a reservation at least one day before.
Discover Uzbekistan's stunning nature on this private day trip from Tashkent. You'll explore the Amirsoy Ski Resort, the Chimgan Mountains, and Lake Charvak!
Russian below
Ancient and modern Tashkent
Hello, my name is Rustam. I was born in Tashkent. I know all about its history and architecture. I will give you an interesting tour of the city. I will show you good places to eat. We will also talk about the sights of Tashkent.
Tashkent consists of ancient, pre-revolutionary, Soviet and modern parts of the city, and all of this looks very harmonious with the greenery.
My tour and stories are not like those of other guides.
Accurate, not vague information.
We will see places such as:
- Khafrati Imam
- Minor Mosque
- TV Tower
- Independence Square
- Romanovich Palace
- Catholic Church
- Sk Amir Temur.
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Древний и современный Ташкент
Здравствуйте, меня зовут Рустам. Я родился в Ташкенте. Знаю о нем всю историю и архитектуру. Проведу вам интересную экскурсию по городу. Покажите хорошие локации, где можно покушать. А также поговорим о достопримечательностях Ташкента.
Ташкент состоит из древней, дореволюционной, советской и современной части города, и все это выглядит очень слившимся с зеленью.
У меня авторский тур и рассказы не похожи на рассказы других гидов.
Точные не размытые данные.
Мы видим такие места, как:
- Хафрати имам
- Мечеть минор
- Телебашня
- Площадь независимости
- Дворец Романович
- Католический костёлвер
- Ск Амира Темура.
Soviet oriental modernist architecture
And best metr stations 🚇🌼
Today Tashkent is the modern capital of Uzbekistan, which practically has not preserved ancient landmarks as opposed to Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara. But it has its own sights. One of them is the Tashkent Metro, the first underground transport in Central Asia.
Construction of the Tashkent metro began two years later after the destructive earthquake in 1966. Also the increase of population in the capital caused to the construction of rapid and comfortable public transport system. First line of metro opened in 1977 in honor of 60th anniversary of the USSR and connected the most populous district Chilanzar with the center of the city
Tour Program:
Metro history, modernist architecture
Emir temur square,
Hotel Uzbekistan,
Independence square
Visiting 4-8 metro stations with decorations,
See you soon💕
If you like my tour then you can give 10 -15 USDper person as suggested fee
My Watsapp +998933982264
Tashkent is definitely a city for walking.
And it is more fun to do with professional guide with 5 years of experience.
During the tour, you understand and experience more than what you get on the bus or car tours.
I organize tours based on tips of min of 4 people. Otherwise I can offer only individual paid tour
What are we going to visit in Tashkent?
We will see old city ONLY or new city ONLY or combine both.
DEPENDS ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR.
Old city:
- Chorsu Bazar
- Food market
- Cradle bazar
- Bakery with Uzbek bread
Uzbek sweets, master line with oriental items and traditional souvenirs
- Uzbek food court with all traditional dishes
- Khast Imam complex of mosques and medresas. Khast Imam (Hast Imom, Hazret Iman, Khazrati Imam, and a million other variations) has been the spiritual heart of Tashkent for centuries.
- Old streets with mud houses and tell traditions and customs.
NEW Soviet part of CITY:
- Subway system
- Independence square
- Memory square
- Amir Temur square
- Uzbekistan hotel
- Soviet architecture
It's tips based tour.
If you like the experience and my tour I suggest 20 USD PER Person
Duration: approximately 2 hours. The tour does not include entrance fees to the transportation sites.
