A full-day introduction to Uzbekistan’s capital, balancing the religious monuments and market life of the old city with Soviet-era squares, modern avenues, applied arts and the famously decorated metro.
09:00. Tour Start
Meet your guide at the hotel and begin the tour.
09:15. Old Tashkent and Khast-Imam
Explore the old city, including the Khast-Imam complex, Barak-Khan Madrasa and Chorsu Bazaar.
11:15. Chorsu Bazaar Tasting
Taste seasonal fruit, non bread, samsa, dried fruit and local sweets at Chorsu Bazaar.
12:30. Traditional Plov Lunch
Lunch at a traditional plov centre.
14:00. Museum of Applied Arts
Visit the Museum of Applied Arts to see textiles, ceramics, woodcarving and jewellery.
15:30. Modern Tashkent Highlights
See Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, Broadway and the city’s modern avenues.
17:00. Tashkent Metro Tour
Ride the Tashkent Metro and visit several of its most beautiful decorated stations.
18:00. Return to the Hotel
Return to Tashkent in the late afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
