Tashkent Private Full-Day City Tour: Hast Imam, Metro & Bazaar

Ancient manuscripts, turquoise bazaar domes, and a metro system built like a palace

A full-day private tour of Tashkent with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide, covering the Hast Imam Complex (home to the oldest Quran manuscript), the Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro stations, Amir Temur Square, and the TV Tower observation deck. Lunch at a plov restaurant and visits to the Amir Temur Museum and State Museum of Applied Art are included. Transportation between all sites and taxes are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tashkent's history and culture

• Visit Hast Imam Complex
• Explore Chorsu Bazaar
• Tour Tashkent Metro stations
• Lunch at Pilav Centre
• Visit Tashkent TV Tower observation deck
• Stroll Amir Temur Square and Broadway Boulevard
• Visit Amir Temur Museum

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel and moves through Tashkent's layered history in a single arc. The Hast Imam Complex opens with the Muyi Muborak Library, where the Uthman Quran, the oldest known Quran manuscript, sits behind glass, surrounded by the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Tilla Sheikh Mosque. The serene courtyards and intricate tilework show what Islamic Tashkent looked like before the 20th century arrived.

From there, the route dips into the Chorsu Bazaar, a market housed under a striking turquoise dome where vendors sell fresh produce, fragrant spices, dried fruits, and handcrafted goods. This is where locals shop, not tourists, and the guide walks you through the stalls and explains the culinary traditions behind what you see. A break for lunch follows at the Pilav Centre, where chefs prepare plov in massive kazan pots: lamb, carrots, rice, and spices cooked together in the way Uzbeks have done it for centuries.

The afternoon shifts to Soviet-era splendor: the Tashkent Metro, celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful subway systems, with stations like Alisher Navoi and Kosmonavtlar decorated in mosaics, chandeliers, and sculptures that reflect Uzbek history. Your guide explains the significance of each design choice. You'll also visit the Amir Temur Museum (the blue-domed building dedicated to Tamerlane), the State Museum of Applied Art, and take an elevator up the TV Tower, Central Asia's tallest structure, for panoramic views as the sun sets. The day ends at Amir Temur Square and Broadway Boulevard, a lively street with street artists, souvenir stalls, and cafes.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transportation between all sights in a private car.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to the Hast Imam Complex, Amir Temur Museum, State Museum of Applied Art, and TV Tower observation deck.
• lunch at the Pilav Centre.
• all taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who knows the city's history and can explain what you're seeing. The route is fixed, so the day holds together without you planning stops or managing timing. Choose it over a self-guided walk when you want context for the metro stations, the bazaar vendors, and the manuscripts, and when hotel pickup matters.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Uthman Quran and where do I see it on this tour?

The Uthman Quran is the oldest known Quran manuscript in the world, housed in the Muyi Muborak Library at the Hast Imam Complex, the first major stop on the tour. You'll see it displayed in the library alongside the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Tilla Sheikh Mosque.

How many hours does this Tashkent tour take?

The full-day tour runs for 7 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off, with stops at multiple sites and a lunch break at the Pilav Centre.

Is lunch included in the price of this tour?

Lunch at the Pilav Centre, where you'll eat plov, is included in the tour itinerary. Other meals and drinks are not covered.

What makes the Tashkent Metro worth visiting?

The Tashkent Metro is celebrated as one of the most beautiful metro systems in the world, with stations featuring Soviet-era design, mosaics, chandeliers, and sculptures that reflect Uzbek history and culture. Your guide shares the story behind each station's design.

Will I have time to explore the Chorsu Bazaar, or is it just a quick stop?

The Chorsu Bazaar is a full stop where you wander through the vibrant stalls under the turquoise dome, engage with local vendors, and learn about Uzbek culinary and cultural traditions. It is not a rushed visit.

Does this tour include entry to museums?

Yes, the tour includes visits to the Amir Temur Museum and the State Museum of Applied Art, as well as access to the Tashkent Metro stations and the TV Tower observation deck. All taxes and transportation between sites are covered.