Title: Things to Do in Samarkand in 2026 | Expedia.com [Samarkand Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Samarkand.dx601573)[Hotels in Samarkand](https://expedia.com/Samarkand-Hotels.d601573.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Samarkand](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Samarkand.d601573.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Samarkand](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Samarkand.d601573.Car-Rental-Guide)[Samarkand Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Samarkand.d601573.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Samarkand ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Samarkand Types of activities [Samarkand Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Samarkand.dx601573) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/211e68bc-2e48-417e-a04f-3cdeecef3e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/211e68bc-2e48-417e-a04f-3cdeecef3e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/1537b3ad-e58c-4bdb-91c4-babef71fe29b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/9c8d44e0-6f48-49cc-97a7-68ca76ab3307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Registan, the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty, now in Uzbekistan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/c51a414e-c198-444b-a5e2-e8c3e109839b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Samarkand Attractions Find out what makes Samarkand tick with some of the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=601573&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Samarkand ### Tours & day trips [See all 136 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49370305/9523c345-9150-4359-9014-dfbd402f5e7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East 4h 9.8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$17~~$15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-tour-of-samarkand-the-pearl-of-the-east.a49370305.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48415785/0d3042a7-a411-471f-8bcb-05e59563aed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand 9h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $270 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-day-tour-to-seven-lakes-and-panjakent-from-samarkand.a48415785.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Seven Lakes Tour in Tajikistan with Traditional Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51033080/d03c0c8c-ec79-4c0f-80ec-96e1375ae560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seven Lakes Tour in Tajikistan with Traditional Food 11h Free cancellation available $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/seven-lakes-tour-in-tajikistan-with-traditional-food.a51033080.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Seven Lakes from Samarkand, Private day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48514073/36464068-2709-4369-ae12-01ebd17f6b99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seven Lakes from Samarkand, Private day tour 1d 9.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $88 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/seven-lakes-from-samarkand.a48514073.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (13d12n)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2781274/6f3e7a9a-3b5f-482b-b1c2-8eb7a337508e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (13d12n) 7m Free cancellation available $2,399 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kazakhstan-kyrgyzstan-and-uzbekistan-13d12n.a2781274.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47056965/c27d8aaa-8b9a-4b57-99fd-bee73f3f2934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand 10h 9.6/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $110 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-seven-lakes-from-samarkand.a47056965.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49559809/d1f04fb7-982c-405e-a90a-379ba18e9f81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes 10h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$109~~$99 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-from-samarkand-to-tajikistan-seven-lakes.a49559809.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50956326/64f5c62f-3d5d-4f14-ad28-6500c230039c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail) 6h Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samarkand-private-guided-tour.a50956326.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan 7d6n](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2781237/548eff75-daae-40ce-9eac-923959029665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan 7d6n 7d Free cancellation available $1,150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kazakhstan-uzbekistan-7d6n.a2781237.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![From Samarkand: Day Trip to Tajikistan's Seven Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51012370/f8ab2daf-bafc-4f7e-b47e-bb8877ac47ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Samarkand: Day Trip to Tajikistan's Seven Lakes 10h Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-samarkand-day-trip-to-tajikistans-seven-lakes.a51012370.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Samarkand: Private Day Tour (Guide + Transport + Lunch)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48773240/9fddd7ed-8480-4db1-a311-8bd66a92690b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samarkand: Private Day Tour (Guide + Transport + Lunch) 6h+ Free cancellation available $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samarkand-private-day-tour-guide-transport-lunch.a48773240.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48883907/4555fa7e-5a36-4cef-a2ed-cdcd9ee168a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience 5h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cooking-class-in-samarkand-with-local-life-experience.a48883907.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Life As Nomads - Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Samarkand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126114/9d42c0ec-b4bd-4337-995d-1631488aa145.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Life As Nomads - Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Samarkand 2d 8/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $340 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/life-as-nomads-yurt-camp-tour-with-night-from-samarkand.a48126114.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Private Samarkand City Tour With Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48164997/553c34de-090c-4ec6-9def-31fc4c858ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Samarkand City Tour With Transport 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samarkand-highlights-tour-with-plov-tasting-history.a48164997.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Tajikistan 2 day tour from Samarkand and back](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48193842/d7f13381-3fa7-4015-9a97-c5556d6e09f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tajikistan 2 day tour from Samarkand and back 2d Free cancellation available $849 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tajikistan-2-day-tour-from-samarkand-and-back.a48193842.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Samarkand Private Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47780890/affe5e0c-76fb-4e9c-bce6-1aab2a5cac7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samarkand Private Day Tour 1d Free cancellation available $160 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samarkand-private-day-tour.a47780890.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Private Day Trip with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47893538/0a3a4944-209b-4e23-bf9f-b1fa58efe90f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Private Day Trip with Guide 1d 9.4/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $186 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shakhrisabz-day-trip-from-samarkand.a47893538.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Samarkand Cooking Class Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50804176/348f494f-9974-4f1a-a94b-76ce229d194f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samarkand Cooking Class Experience 3h 30m Free cancellation available $61 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samarkand-cooking-class-experience.a50804176.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48883907/4555fa7e-5a36-4cef-a2ed-cdcd9ee168a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience 5h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cooking-class-in-samarkand-with-local-life-experience.a48883907.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50000211/d6ece230-04d6-427d-93df-21d749ae6f73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House 4h 30m Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/plov-cooking-class-at-local-uzbek-house.a50000211.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Cooking Class in the Village with Local Family in Samarkand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50678046/96caa2c6-320f-40d6-be4a-e2d1fce844ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking Class in the Village with Local Family in Samarkand 5h Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cooking-class-in-the-village-with-local-family-in-samarkand.a50678046.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![Samarkand Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47981384/b3b409db-b563-4782-bb36-61720d48e460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Samarkand Walking Tour 4h 30m 9.2/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/samarkand-walking-tour.a47981384.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Life As Nomads - Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Samarkand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126114/9d42c0ec-b4bd-4337-995d-1631488aa145.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Life As Nomads - Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Samarkand 2d 8/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $340 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/life-as-nomads-yurt-camp-tour-with-night-from-samarkand.a48126114.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![From Bukhara: 2-Day Desert Yurt Camp Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48332099/0bf9e227-a59e-44f9-991a-13910d2e136f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Bukhara: 2-Day Desert Yurt Camp Tour 2d 9/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $354 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-bukhara-2-day-desert-yurt-camp-tour.a48332099.activity-details?&rid=601573&location=Samarkand&swp=off) ![The Beautiful Sunset in Aydarkul Yurt Camp 2 Days 1 night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49929138/02c98f0e-584b-4a14-87dd-0895ddc56786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_601573) ## Recommended things to do in Samarkand | Number of things to do | 123 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Rome of the East: An Audio Through Samarkand](/things-to-do/rome-of-the-east-an-audio-through-samarkand.a51289437.activity-details): $5 | | Top 5 things to do | [A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-samarkand-the-pearl-of-the-east.a49370305.activity-details)[Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour](/things-to-do/samarkand-city-tour.a47395249.activity-details)[Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation](/things-to-do/colourful-uzbekistan.a2986654.activity-details)[Samarkand Group Day Tour: Registan & Blue Domes](/things-to-do/samarkand-city-tour.a48024510.activity-details)[Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/samarkand-essentials-guided-walking-tour.a49958890.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-samarkand-the-pearl-of-the-east.a49370305.activity-details)[Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour](/things-to-do/samarkand-city-tour.a47395249.activity-details)[Samarkand Self-Guided Audio Tour: Exploring the Rome of the East](/things-to-do/samarkand-self-guided-audio-tour-exploring-the-rome-of-the-east.a50199590.activity-details)[Samarkand Half Day Walking Tour](/things-to-do/samarkand-half-day-walking-tour.a50875466.activity-details)[Samarkand Historical Monuments Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/samarkand-historical-monuments-guided-walking-tour.a51026362.activity-details) | | With kids | [A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East](/things-to-do/city-tour-of-samarkand-the-pearl-of-the-east.a49370305.activity-details)[Private Samarkand City Tour With Transportation](/things-to-do/colourful-uzbekistan.a2986654.activity-details)[Samarkand Historical City Highlights Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/samarkand-essentials-guided-walking-tour.a49958890.activity-details)[Guide / excursion service in Samarkand](/things-to-do/guide-excursion-service-in-samarkand.a3010195.activity-details)[Samarkand Walking Tour History Culture and Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/samarkand-walking-tour-history-culture-and-hidden-gems.a50902660.activity-details) | ## What to do in Samarkand - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Samarkand Vacationing on a limited budget in Samarkand? Spend time instead of money on great experiences. **Registan Square** \- Sit for a while in this lively spot and imagine what life would be like as a local. **St. Aleksyi Orthodox Church** \- Stop for some quiet reflection and discover a thing or two about this site's spiritual importance. ### Things to Do in Samarkand with Kids You'll find plenty of fun things to do with the kids in and around Samarkand. Keep the gang entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=601573&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Samarkand? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Samarkand ![The Registan has minarets that appear to be leaning outwards. This was old Samarkand's place of commerce. It still houses a bazaar within its walls. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/2b296b66-8d5e-4c19-96e1-ef5fa6fb9c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Registan Square You can find out about the history of Samarkand with a stop at Registan Square. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Registan-Square-Samarkand.d6114018.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bibi-Khonym Mosque After visiting Bibi-Khonym Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Samarkand. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Bibi-Khonym-Mosque-Samarkand.d6114012.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ulugbek Madrasah Find out about the history of Samarkand with a stop at Ulugbek Madrasah. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Ulugbek-Madrasah-Samarkand.d6114032.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tomb of Prophet Daniel Find out about the history of Samarkand with a stop at Tomb of Prophet Daniel. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Tomb-Of-Prophet-Daniel-Samarkand.d6114030.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sherdor Madrasa Find out about the history of Samarkand when you spend time at Sherdor Madrasa. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Sherdor-Madrasa-Samarkand.d6114022.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shakh-i-Zinda You can find out about the history of Samarkand with a trip to Shakh-i-Zinda. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Shakh-I-Zinda-Samarkand.d6114020.Vacation-Attraction) #### Afrasiab You can find out about the history of Samarkand when you stop by Afrasiab. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Afrasiab-Samarkand.d6114010.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tillya Kori Madrasah Find out about the history of Samarkand with a stop at Tillya Kori Madrasah. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Tillya-Kori-Madrasah-Samarkand.d6114028.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gur-Emir Mausoleum You can find out about the history of Samarkand when you stop by Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Discover the area's art scene and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Gur-Emir-Mausoleum-Samarkand.d6114014.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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