Tashkent: Day of Tradition, Crafts and Local Life
Duration
8 hours
Countries
UZ
Group
Max 30 guests
About this activity
Old Tashkent, new Tashkent. This full day shows you Tashkent the way locals live it: a madrasah, the city's great bazaar, a plov lunch, the metro, a museum of crafts and a modern park. We pick you up from your hotel at 09:00, and your guide links each stop into one story about the city.
Kukaldash and Chorsu. We start at the Kukaldash Madrasah, built in the 16th century under the Shaybanid dynasty as a school of Islamic learning, with lofty arches and fine tilework. Next door is Chorsu Bazaar, under its turquoise dome: an hour among spices, fresh produce, bread and crafts, with your guide explaining the local food traditions.
Plov at Besh Qozon. Lunch is at Besh Qozon, a plov centre where you see how Uzbekistan's national dish is cooked in huge cauldrons and taste different kinds of plov. Food and drinks are included in the price, so just come hungry.
Metro, crafts and Magic City. After lunch we head underground to the Tashkent Metro, known for stations decorated with mosaics, chandeliers and sculptures, such as Alisher Navoi and Kosmonavtlar. At the Museum of Applied Arts you see more than 50 kinds of traditional craft, and the day ends at Magic City Park, with its fairy-tale castle.
Good to know. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, transport between stops, food and drinks and all taxes are included. Expect moderate walking: wear comfortable shoes and bring a sun hat, sunscreen, water and a camera. Smoking is not allowed. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.
Highlights
- Kukaldash Madrasah and the turquoise dome of Chorsu Bazaar
- Plov lunch at Besh Qozon, with the cooking process up close
- Mosaic-decorated stations of the Tashkent Metro
- The Museum of Applied Arts and Magic City Park
What you will do
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We meet you at your hotel at 09:00.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent
- Professional guide
- Transport between stops
- Lunch (food and drinks)
- All taxes
What's excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
This activity
Activity FAQ
Practical answers for this day tour. For visas and trains, see travel advice on the homepage.
Yes. Lunch is at Besh Qozon, a plov centre where you watch Uzbekistan's national dish being cooked in large cauldrons and taste different kinds of plov. Food and drinks are part of the tour price, together with hotel pickup and drop-off, your guide, transport between stops and all taxes.
Yes. Lunch is at Besh Qozon, a plov centre where you watch Uzbekistan's national dish being cooked in large cauldrons and taste different kinds of plov. Food and drinks are part of the tour price, together with hotel pickup and drop-off, your guide, transport between stops and all taxes.
Chorsu is Tashkent's best-known market, under a large turquoise dome in the old city. During about an hour there, your guide walks you through the stalls of spices, fresh produce, bread and crafts and explains local food traditions. You also have time to shop if something catches your eye.
Chorsu is Tashkent's best-known market, under a large turquoise dome in the old city. During about an hour there, your guide walks you through the stalls of spices, fresh produce, bread and crafts and explains local food traditions. You also have time to shop if something catches your eye.
Yes. After lunch you head underground with your guide to see some of the metro's most beautiful stations, such as Alisher Navoi and Kosmonavtlar, decorated with mosaics, chandeliers and sculptures. Your guide tells the stories behind the designs. This part of the day takes about 30 minutes.
Yes. After lunch you head underground with your guide to see some of the metro's most beautiful stations, such as Alisher Navoi and Kosmonavtlar, decorated with mosaics, chandeliers and sculptures. Your guide tells the stories behind the designs. This part of the day takes about 30 minutes.
Both options follow the same route and include the same stops, lunch and transfers. With the private option, your guide and driver look after only you and your companions, so the pace is entirely yours. The standard option is the better-value choice if you are happy to share the day.
Both options follow the same route and include the same stops, lunch and transfers. With the private option, your guide and driver look after only you and your companions, so the pace is entirely yours. The standard option is the better-value choice if you are happy to share the day.
Expect moderate physical activity: walking around the madrasah and bazaar, stairs in the metro, and strolling in Magic City Park. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a sun hat, sunscreen and water, especially in the warmer months.
Expect moderate physical activity: walking around the madrasah and bazaar, stairs in the metro, and strolling in Magic City Park. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a sun hat, sunscreen and water, especially in the warmer months.
The tour is guided live in English or Russian, and you choose your language when you book. If your group needs another language, message our Tashkent team before booking and we will tell you honestly what we can arrange for your date, so the day runs smoothly for everyone.
The tour is guided live in English or Russian, and you choose your language when you book. If your group needs another language, message our Tashkent team before booking and we will tell you honestly what we can arrange for your date, so the day runs smoothly for everyone.
Plan about 8 hours at a talking pace, with photo stops. Timing is a guide — we adjust for traffic and opening hours.
Plan about 8 hours at a talking pace, with photo stops. Timing is a guide — we adjust for traffic and opening hours.
Catalog from-prices are in USD per person (from $75). This listing includes Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent; Professional guide; Transport between stops; Lunch (food and drinks). Museum tickets and extras that are not in the inclusion list are quoted in writing before you pay. We do not take card numbers on this website.
Catalog from-prices are in USD per person (from $75). This listing includes Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent; Professional guide; Transport between stops; Lunch (food and drinks). Museum tickets and extras that are not in the inclusion list are quoted in writing before you pay. We do not take card numbers on this website.
Hotel pickup is available in Tashkent hotels (within 10 km). We will send the pickup details to your WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Hotel pickup is available in Tashkent hotels (within 10 km). We will send the pickup details to your WhatsApp the day before the tour.
It is a city walk, not a hike. Wear shoes you can stand in. July–August pavements get hot by late morning — morning starts are cooler. Tell us if someone needs a slower pace or a vehicle stretch.
It is a city walk, not a hike. Wear shoes you can stand in. July–August pavements get hot by late morning — morning starts are cooler. Tell us if someone needs a slower pace or a vehicle stretch.
Guided in English, Russian
Guided in English, Russian
Send dates and group size on WhatsApp or request a quote. We confirm the itinerary in writing, then send payment instructions. No card details are collected on tourmania.uz.
Send dates and group size on WhatsApp or request a quote. We confirm the itinerary in writing, then send payment instructions. No card details are collected on tourmania.uz.
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