Both train tickets, your guide, vehicle and lunch are arranged as one tour. The local team meets you at Bukhara station and takes you to the start of the visit.
Bukhara Day Trip from Tashkent by Afrosiyob Train
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English-speaking local guide
Private tour
1 day
Afrosiyob both ways
A day among Bukhara’s squares, blue tiles and old streets
Take the Afrosiyob from Tashkent to Bukhara and step into a city of warm brick walls, blue-tiled madrasahs and covered trading passages. Your English-speaking local guide brings the details into focus, from a pattern on a façade to the story of a square. Enjoy the city and an included lunch before taking the return train and reaching Tashkent that evening.
381 USD total for one traveller; 532 USD total for two travellers. Group rates for 1–7 travellers apply until 31 December 2026. Both trains, a local guide, Bukhara transport, planned entrance fees and lunch are included.
Your trip at a glance
- Start and finish: Tashkent railway station, returning the same day.
- Format: a private trip for your own party, without joining another group.
- Meeting point: your local guide and driver meet you at Bukhara railway station in Kogon.
- Pace: train travel and a walk through the centre; practical advice is provided below.
- Meal: lunch in Bukhara. Overnight stay: none.
- Included: two trains, a guide and vehicle in Bukhara, planned entrance fees and lunch. Arrange separately: your journey to Tashkent station and from the station to your hotel afterwards.
- Booking: select your date and party size in the booking form.
Train tickets, a local welcome and a day of discovery
Bukhara station is in Kogon, outside the historic centre. Your local vehicle takes you to the old city and brings you back for the return train.
Explore our Bukhara travel guide for a first look at the sights. For an evening in the city and more time for visits, consider the tour with an overnight stay.
Your guide connects the fortress walls, madrasahs and trading squares with Bukhara’s daily life. Ask about a detail on a façade or how a building was once used.
Moments to look forward to in Bukhara
Fortress walls, patterned brickwork, blue tiles and covered passages: Bukhara’s character emerges as you move from open squares to smaller details.
Citadel
The Ark’s towering walls
Pause outside the Ark and take in the scale of the fortress walls. Their curves and monumental entrance make an impressive setting for your guide’s story and a photograph.
Square
At the foot of the Kalyan Minaret
At Poi-Kalyan, follow the minaret’s patterned brickwork upwards, then look across the square to its blue façades. It is a striking place to notice the proportions and colours of Bukhara’s architecture.
Old bazaar
Trading domes and the old bazaar
Under the trading domes, open squares give way to covered passages and shops. Look at the brick vaults and details of the old bazaar during this final part of your city visit.
A pause in the city
Lunch in Bukhara
Lunch is a welcome chance to sit down after walking and talk over what you have seen with your guide. It is already part of the tour, so you have one less arrangement to make during the day.
Is this itinerary right for you?
- have a free day in Tashkent;
- want to explore Bukhara’s historic centre with an English-speaking guide;
- need to be back in Tashkent the same evening;
- are comfortable with a busy day of train travel and brief stops at the sights.
- want plenty of time for Bukhara’s museums and surrounding sights;
- find stone paving, steps or outdoor walking difficult;
- prefer a slower day without a train timetable;
- would like an evening in Bukhara: consider the two-day option .
- your travel date and party size;
- the ages of children and any large luggage;
- any walking or access requirements;
- any food allergies or dietary preferences.
Group prices · until 31 December 2026
1 traveller: 381 USD
2 travellers: 532 USD for the whole party.
3 travellers: 682 USD
4 travellers: 879 USD for the whole party.
5 travellers: 1030 USD
6 travellers: 1180 USD; 7 travellers: 1331 USD. Dates and prices for 8 or more travellers are arranged separately.
What is included
- an English-speaking local guide in Bukhara;
- a guided walk through the historic centre;
- commentary at the stops in the itinerary;
- entrance fees for the indoor visits agreed with you.
- an Afrosiyob ticket from Tashkent to Bukhara;
- an Afrosiyob ticket from Bukhara to Tashkent;
- transfers between Bukhara station and the old city in both directions;
- local transport required by the city itinerary.
- lunch in Bukhara;
- issuing train tickets using the travellers’ details;
- coordinating your station meeting with the guide and driver;
- providing tickets and meeting details before travel.
Not included
- transfers to a Tashkent hotel or airport;
- your journey to and from Tashkent station;
- personal journeys outside the itinerary.
- souvenirs and personal shopping;
- tips;
- food and drinks beyond the included lunch.
- large or excess luggage beyond the ticket allowance;
- extra visits and route changes outside the agreed itinerary;
- services not listed as included.
Dietary needs: please mention allergies or dietary requirements in your enquiry so we can discuss a suitable menu in advance.
Getting from Tashkent to Bukhara
Afrosiyob trains take you from Tashkent to Bukhara and back; your English-speaking guide and driver meet you in Bukhara. Arrange your own journey to and from Tashkent station.
1 dayNo overnight stay
Central BukharaAn overview of six sights
Return train journeyLocal vehicle in Bukhara
Outbound
07:30–11:42
Tashkent → Bukhara → historic centre
1
Tashkent → BukharaAfrosiyob
Start the day with the train journey to Bukhara.
Train ticket included
2
Bukhara station → old cityLocal transfer
Meet at the station and drive to the first stop.
Meet your guide and driver
Return
16:16–20:30
Historic centre → station → Tashkent
3
Old city → Bukhara stationReturn transfer
After the walk and lunch, travel back to the station by vehicle.
Local transfer included
4
Bukhara → TashkentAfrosiyob
The day trip ends with your evening return to Tashkent.
Return train ticket includedGuide arrangements: train journeys are independent; your guide meets you in Bukhara. See the details below.
Your day-trip itinerary
The map outlines the route: the time between trains includes transfers and lunch. The schedule below is indicative; all times are local, and your tickets show the final train times.
1 day — Tashkent → Bukhara → Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30–07:00 | Make your own way to Tashkent station for document checks and boarding. | Bring your passport and ticket; use the station named on your ticket. |
| 07:30–11:42 | Afrosiyob: Tashkent → Bukhara. | Watch the changing landscapes through the window on the journey to Bukhara. |
| 11:42–12:30 | Meet your English-speaking guide and driver, then transfer from Kogon to Bukhara. | The local team meets you at the station and takes you to the start of the visit. |
| 12:30–12:45 | Samanid Mausoleum. | Look at the patterned brickwork and proportions of one of Bukhara’s most recognisable monuments. |
| 12:45–13:00 | Chashma-Ayub. | Walk from the Samanid Mausoleum for a brief stop by the building with its distinctive dome. |
| 13:00–13:15 | Bolo-Hauz. | A short drive, followed by a look at the carved columns of the portico from outside. |
| 13:15–13:30 | Ark Fortress. | Pause by the outer walls and monumental entrance; museum rooms are not part of this stop. |
| 13:30–13:50 | Poi-Kalyan Square. | Walk to the ensemble and view the Kalyan Minaret, mosque and Mir-i Arab Madrasah from the square. |
| 13:50–14:25 | Lunch in Bukhara. | Your included lunch and a chance to rest before the final walk. |
| 14:25–14:45 | Trading domes. | Walk through the covered trading passages, with a few minutes for photographs and souvenirs. |
| 14:45–15:25 | Transfer to Bukhara station in Kogon. | Your driver takes you back for the return train. |
| 15:25–16:16 | Ticket checks and boarding. | Have your ticket and passport ready and make your way to the platform and carriage. |
| 16:16–20:30 | Afrosiyob: Bukhara → Tashkent. | Arrive back that evening. Arrange your journey from the station to your hotel separately. |
End of the day: return to Tashkent · Walking: stone paving and occasional steps in the historic centre.
Season, clothing and physical demands
Bring a hat, sun protection and drinking water. Let your guide know if you need a break while walking outdoors.
Wear layers and shoes with a good grip. Bring an outer layer for wind and rain.
Follow local dress and photography rules. Access inside the mosque may vary around prayer times.
| What to consider | Actual demands |
|---|---|
| Walking | The historic centre has stone and uneven paving, as well as steps. Tell us about any access requirements in advance so we can discuss a suitable route. |
| A long day | Train travel: a substantial part of the day is spent on the trains. The city visit is a concentrated overview with brief stops and little free time. |
| Back in Tashkent | Plan your journey to the hotel around the arrival time on your ticket. Discuss any close onward connection with CAJ.UZ in advance. |
What to bring
- comfortable shoes with a good grip;
- clothes suited to the season;
- sun or rain protection;
- personal medication and a small bottle of water;
- the passport or travel document used to issue your tickets.
Who accompanies the travellers
An English-speaking local guide accompanies your visit in Bukhara. You travel independently on the trains; tickets, the meeting point and your guide’s contact details are sent before the trip.
How to request and pay for your tour
Enter your date, party size and any special requirements in the tour booking form, then submit your request.
Pay for the tour as soon as you submit your request, using the agreed payment method. Payment comes before tour confirmation from CAJ.UZ.
After receiving your request and payment, CAJ.UZ checks the details and sends you written tour confirmation. Payment alone does not confirm the booking. Booking Terms.
Payment: immediately after submitting your request, before CAJ.UZ confirms the tour. Use CAJ.UZ’s official payment page for Visa/Mastercard. Bank transfer or cash payment must be agreed in writing beforehand.
Cancellation: the refund amount depends on ticket and service conditions. Issued tickets and services secured in advance may be partly or fully non-refundable.
Before you travel
- Check that the name and travel-document details on your ticket are correct.
- See the official CAJ.UZ payment information for the available methods.
- Before ordering, read the Booking Terms and Refund Policy .
Who organises your trip
Central Asia Journeys coordinates your train tickets, guide, transport and lunch in Bukhara.
Save your tickets and guide meeting details on your phone before departure. The name and document number on your ticket must match your travel document.
FAQ — questions before booking
Can I bring children or large luggage?
Tell us the children’s ages and your luggage requirements in the booking form so we can arrange suitable tickets and transport.
What happens if a train is delayed?
A train delay may mean reducing the number of stops to make the return service. Your guide will discuss any changes with you during the trip.
When should I spend two days in Bukhara?
Choose an overnight trip if you want to explore museums in depth, add sights outside the city or spend an evening in Bukhara. The day trip provides a concentrated introduction to the city.
Can I travel alone or with more than seven people?
Yes. The published one-person group rate applies to solo travellers. For eight or more people, the vehicle, train seats and total price are arranged separately.
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Total cost
Please note the price is for groups; to know the cost per person needs to divide the total cost by the number of people in the group.
1 person
$381
2 people
$532
3 people
$682
4 people
$879
5 people
$1,030
6 people
$1,180
7 people
$1,331
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Prices valid until: 31.12.2026