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Guided Tours & Things to Do in Samarkand

Samarkand offers rich cultural experiences and historical sites waiting to be explored.

Popular Tours & Experiences in Samarkand

Walking Tour of Samarkand’s Historical Monuments — guided tour in Samarkand

Walking Tour of Samarkand’s Historical Monuments

4.5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $18.5
Exclusive All-inclusive Seven Lakes Day trip from Samarkand — guided tour in Samarkand

Exclusive All-inclusive Seven Lakes Day trip from Samarkand

11 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $73
Samarkand: Private Walking Tour of 5 Iconic Sites — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Private Walking Tour of 5 Iconic Sites

5 hours · Private option available
Free cancellation
Starting from $49.5
Samarkand: Traditional Plov Experience — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Traditional Plov Experience

1.5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $75.5
From Samarkand: Hazrat Daud Cave Tour with Horse Ride — guided tour in Samarkand

From Samarkand: Hazrat Daud Cave Tour with Horse Ride

7 hours · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $91
Samarkand’s Hidden Crafts: Bread, Silk & Mulberry Paper — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand’s Hidden Crafts: Bread, Silk & Mulberry Paper

5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $77
From Bukhara: 2-Day Nurata Horse Riding & Village Experience — guided tour in Samarkand

From Bukhara: 2-Day Nurata Horse Riding & Village Experience

2 days
Free cancellation
Starting from $416
Samarkand: Private Tour On the Ancient Silk Road 10+ locs. — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Private Tour On the Ancient Silk Road 10+ locs.

5 hours · Private option available
Free cancellation
Starting from $36.5
Samarkand: Paint Your Own Traditional Uzbek Folk Figurine — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Paint Your Own Traditional Uzbek Folk Figurine

2 hours · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $104
Samarkand: Traditional Iraqi-Style Embroidery Workshop — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Traditional Iraqi-Style Embroidery Workshop

2.5 hours · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $104
Samarkand: Traditional Bread-Making Class with Tasting — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Traditional Bread-Making Class with Tasting

2 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $36.5
Samarkand: Private Full-Day City Tour with Guide — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Private Full-Day City Tour with Guide

7 hours · Private option available · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $65
Samarkand: Full-Day City Tour with 9 Must-See Attractions — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Full-Day City Tour with 9 Must-See Attractions

8 hours · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $58
2-Day Yurt Camp Adventure from Samarkand & Bukhara — guided tour in Samarkand

2-Day Yurt Camp Adventure from Samarkand & Bukhara

2 days · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $214.5
From Samarkand: Kyzylkum Desert Transfer to Khiva with Stops — guided tour in Samarkand

From Samarkand: Kyzylkum Desert Transfer to Khiva with Stops

10 hours · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $182
7-Day Uzbekistan Grand Tour: Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva Tour — guided tour in Samarkand

7-Day Uzbekistan Grand Tour: Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva Tour

7 days · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $780
Samarkand: Silk Carpet & Ceramic Painting Workshop Tour — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Silk Carpet & Ceramic Painting Workshop Tour

2.5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $96.5
Samarkand: Highlights & Cultural Exploration — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Highlights & Cultural Exploration

5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $30
Bread baking experience in Samarkand, Visit to Silk Carpets — guided tour in Samarkand

Bread baking experience in Samarkand, Visit to Silk Carpets

3 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $36.5
From Samarkand: Day with a Local Family, Suzani & Uzbek Food — guided tour in Samarkand

From Samarkand: Day with a Local Family, Suzani & Uzbek Food

6.5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $208
Samarkand: Guided City Tour with Afrosiyob Site & Museum — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Guided City Tour with Afrosiyob Site & Museum

5 hours
Free cancellation
Starting from $84.5
Samarkand: Private Tour with Japanese Guide — guided tour in Samarkand

Samarkand: Private Tour with Japanese Guide

8 hours · Private option available
Free cancellation
Starting from $130
9 Locations in 1 Day : Samarkand Ancient Silk Road City Tour — guided tour in Samarkand

9 Locations in 1 Day : Samarkand Ancient Silk Road City Tour

7 hours · Pickup available
Free cancellation
Starting from $65
Marokand Concert Hall Show Ticket — guided tour in Samarkand

Marokand Concert Hall Show Ticket

1 hour
Free cancellation
Starting from $32.5
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  • Cultural and historical context you won't find in guidebooks
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  • Direct support to local communities

Best Time to Visit Samarkand

The best time to visit Samarkand is during the cooler months when weather is pleasant for sightseeing.

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