Tashkent City Tour

Tashkent City Tour is a half-day sightseeing itinerary through Uzbekistan's capital, running from 10 am to 4 pm. Depending on what you want to see, you can choose a walking tour of the city's landmark sites, a food tour focused on local dishes, or a combined format that covers both in one afternoon.

The day begins with hotel pickup and drop-off, so there is no need to arrange separate transport to the starting point. An English-speaking guide accompanies you for the full itinerary, offering background on each site and helping with logistics such as timing and directions between stops.

On the walking route, the tour begins at Amir Temur Square, the historic heart of Tashkent, marked by the statue of the 14th-century ruler after whom it is named. From there you continue to Independence Square, the country's largest and most symbolic plaza, home to national monuments and gardens. The next stop is the Hazrati Imam complex, a religious and educational center whose mosques and madrasas reflect centuries of Islamic architecture. The route continues through Chorsu Bazaar, recognizable by its large blue dome, where vendors sell spices, fresh produce, and everyday goods, before a stop at the Kukaldosh Madrasa, a 16th-century educational building and one of the best-preserved examples of Central Asian religious architecture.

Guests who choose the food tour, or the combined option, taste Tashkent specialties such as plov, the national rice dish, manti dumplings, somsa pastries, and grilled shashlik. The stops are chosen to reflect where residents actually eat, rather than tourist-oriented restaurants, giving a more everyday sense of the city's food culture.

Whichever format you choose, the tour is built to fit into a single afternoon. Rayna's local team handles the pickup, guide, and logistics end to end, and stays reachable before and during your visit if you need anything.

• Choose from a walking tour, a food tour, or a combined experience covering both.
• Visit Tashkent landmarks including Amir Temur Square and Independence Square.
• Explore the Hazrati Imam complex, with its centuries-old Islamic architecture.
• Taste local dishes such as plov, manti, somsa, and shashlik on the food-tour option.
• Walk through Chorsu Bazaar and see the 16th-century Kukaldosh Madrasa.
• Travel with a guide who shares context on Tashkent's history and daily life.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional English-speaking guide

• Personal expenses such as shopping, drinks, and dining during the tour
• Gratuities for the guide and driver
• Meals and entrance fees not specified in your selected tour option

1. Download the voucher from your booking dashboard.
2. Save a copy on your phone, or print it if you prefer.
3. Present the voucher to your driver for verification at pickup.

• Carry a valid ID or passport for verification during pickup.
• Be ready in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
• If you do not report within the scheduled pickup window, it is treated as a no-show, with no rescheduling or refund.
• Timings may vary depending on traffic and other factors.
• Free cancellation is available up to 72 hours before the scheduled tour.
• The guide conducts the tour in English.
• Your voucher can be shown on your phone or presented as a printed copy.
• Let your booking agent know at the time of reservation whether you want the walking, food, or combined tour option.