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Uzbekistan Tashkent travel guide
30 things to do in Tashkent, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Tashkent
- Kukeldash Madrasah — geographical object (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Amir Timur Museum — museum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Navoi Theater — opera house in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 20 min)
- State Art Museum of Uzbekistan — art museum, Uzbek art, Western art, Russian art in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- State Museum of History of Uzbekistan — museum in Tashkent (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Sacred Heart Cathedral — church in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Holy Assumption Cathedral Church — orthodox church in Tashkent (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Dzhuma Mosque — mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Barakhan Madrasah (visit ≈ 30 min)
- State museum of applied arts of Uzbekistan — art museum in Tashkent (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Tashkent — monument in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Sheihantaur complex — architectural monument in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Monument to the Independence of Uzbekistan — monument in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Palace of Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich Romanov, Tashkent — building in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Qaffol Shoshiy Mausoleum — mausoleum in Taschkent (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Tashkent Zoo — zoo in Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 150 min)
- Amir Timur Square — square in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Square of Martyrs in Uzbekistan — monument in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Tomb of Muin Khalfa Baba — mausoleum in Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Minor Mosque — Mosque in Tashkent (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ural Tansykbayev Museum, Tashkent — house-museum in Tashkent (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Ilkhom Theatre — theatre in Tashkent (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Alisher Navoi State Museum of Literature — museum of literature arts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- State Museum of Victims of Repression in Tashkent — memorial site in Uzebekistan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museum of Olympic Glory — museum in Tashkent (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Monument of Courage — monument in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — war memorial (visit ≈ 15 min)
- The Museum of Communication History in Uzbekistan — first Uzbek museum of communication technologies (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tashkent — church building in Uzbekistan (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Yunus Khan Mausoleum — mausoleum in Tashkent (visit ≈ 15 min)
3-day Tashkent walking itinerary
Starting point: Amir Timur Square. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 7.4 km · 9,980 steps · 1 h 39 min on the way): Amir Timur Museum → State Art Museum of Uzbekistan → Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Day 2 (≈ 8.1 km · 10,950 steps · 1 h 48 min on the way): Holy Assumption Cathedral Church → State museum of applied arts of Uzbekistan
- Day 3 (≈ 9.0 km · 12,090 steps · 2 h 0 min on the way): Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Tashkent → State Museum of History of Uzbekistan → Navoi Theater
Where to stay in Tashkent
- Amir Timur Square: The city centre; metro and hotels nearby.
- Old City / Chorsu: Near Chorsu Bazaar and the Hazrati Imam complex.
- Mirabad: A calm, leafy district with many restaurants.
Getting from the airport to Tashkent
- Tashkent International (TAS): Taxi ≈ 20 min
Getting around
The metro is fast, cheap and has ornate stations; taxis are easy to call via apps.
Classic places to eat
- Besh Qozon: Famous Uzbek plov cooked in giant cauldrons; go at lunchtime.
- Caravan: Restaurant with traditional decor; Uzbek cuisine.
- Afsona: Uzbek dishes with modern presentation in the centre.
- National Food: Large local eatery serving plov and somsa.
Romantic views
- Japanese Garden (Afternoon): A quiet garden set around ponds and little bridges.
- Amir Timur Square (Evening): The tree-lined square is pleasant for an evening walk.
- Tashkent TV Tower (Sunset): The observation deck shows the whole city and distant mountains.
- Tashkent City Park (Evening): Lakeside fountain shows light up the evenings.
Football stadiums in Tashkent
- Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium: Home of Pakhtakor Tashkent FK
- Bunyodkor Stadium: Home of F.C. Bunyodkor
- Lokomotiv Stadium: Home of Lokomotiv Tashkent
Good to know before visiting Tashkent
- Fine: Codeine and some psychiatric medicines are controlled; bringing them without papers is an offence.
- Fine: Drug offences carry very severe penalties.
- Warning: Foreigners must register within 3 days; keep the registration slips hotels give you.
- Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- Cover shoulders and knees in mosques and madrasas.
- Bread (non) is revered; never throw it away or place it upside down.
- Emergency: police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101
- Plugs: C/F, 220V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Uzbekistan, Wikivoyage — Uzbekistan, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Tashkent travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Tashkent?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 3 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 5 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Tashkent?
- Highlights: Kukeldash Madrasah, Amir Timur Museum, Navoi Theater, State Art Museum of Uzbekistan and State Museum of History of Uzbekistan. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Tashkent?
- Amir Timur Square: The city centre; metro and hotels nearby. Other options: Old City / Chorsu and Mirabad.
- How do you get from the airport to Tashkent city centre?
- Tashkent International (TAS): Taxi ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Tashkent?
- The metro is fast, cheap and has ornate stations; taxis are easy to call via apps.
- What is the emergency number in Tashkent?
- Emergency: police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101.
- Do you tip in Tashkent?
- About 10% is customary.
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