Tours in Tashkent
Tashkent, day- and night-time excursions in the capital city of Uzbekistan
For those who truly love to travel, each new trip, tour or journey is a possibility to see and hear something new, which means, adding something to their piggy-bank of knowledge and impressions. "City tours" were created just for such types of active and curious people, in this case, the tour around Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan.
Tashkent… It is something that is unique in nature. As such, therefore, it is something of extremely high value. It is not by chance that Tashkent has been compared to a pearl. One can be fully justified in claiming that Tashkent is a rarity, a wonder, a unique place. A phenomena, if you like.
This city whose history spans two millennia has become, as Uzbekistan itself, a blend of the great cultures of Asia, and a symbiosis of Oriental and Western civilizations. In the beginning, it was a mixture of Persian, Hellenistic, Indo-Buddhist, Turkic, Arabian Muslim, and, naturally, local culture. Afterwards, this spicy cocktail was influenced by Jewish, Russian, Tartar, Armenian, Korean and other cultures, which made it taste even more rich and piquant.
One may hardly agree with Hemingway's statement that, in reality, there is no "Oriental mystery". The East, Uzbekistan, and, even more so, Tashkent, is something beyond the limits… Maybe that is why thousands of people from all parts of the world come here. Each of them seeks and finds something special for themselves. One may recall the boys from A. Neverov's book, "Tashkent, the town of bread" who dreamed about coming from the hungry Russia of the 1920s to the fabulously rich city of Tashkent to bring back wheat to feed their families. They sought grain, but found none. Yet, during World War II, orphaned children evacuated from all of the Soviet Union found here not only bread, but new parents, and a new Motherland. And poets, writers and scientists found in Uzbekistan a safe haven and a new inspiration. The volunteers that came to re-build the city after the devastating earthquake of 26 April 1966 found hospitality and warmth. Tashkent is a city of plenty... They went home not as citizens of Minsk, Moscow, Riga, Kiev, Almaty, etc., but as citizens of Tashkent. And it is understood that they were right in that. These new citizens of Tashkent have formed a perfect fellowship.
Enjoy an interesting and cognitive excursion around Tashkent accompanied with professional guide.
In the daytime you will visit:
Abu Bakr Kaffal Shoshi- Islamic scholar, mausoleum of the 16th c.
Barak-Khan madrassah (16th c.) that shows the Central Asian Muslim Religious Board, library with old manuscripts and the Osman Quran of 7th c.
"Khalklar Dustligi" (Friendship of Nations) square and palace
Oliy Majlis (The parliament building is a sample of New Central Asia)
Independence Square and the government buildings
National park of Alisher Navoi (Alisher Navoi - uzbek poet, philosopher, founder of the Uzbek language)
Museum of Applied Art. Today it displays samples of traditional Arts & Crafts, both antique and contemporary. The Museum shop makes available high quality handmade embroidery and carpets
Museum of History of Uzbekistan (recently renovated museum, displaying on three floors artifacts, archeological finds, documents, textiles and much more from pre-history to the beginning of last century)
Theatre square, which consist of Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Hotel Le-Meridien, Central Department Store, fountain
Constantine Romanov's Palace (19th c.). Romanov was the exiled Russian Prince, who built this unique building. (Available to see from outside only)
Broadway. Tashkent has its own and it's bustling with people, day and night. Shashlik, popcorn and ice-cream vendors line this pedestrian area, bordering the Zerafshan entertainment complex, trinkets are sold from street stalls, paintings and souvenirs towards the Amir Timur Square and the sound of Karaoke prevails
Amir Temur square. Under the green-leaved branches surrounding the statue of Amir Temur on his heavenly horse, children are at play, elderly gentlemen are bent over their chess boards, lovers are in deep conversation and little ladies sell sunflower seeds and ice-cream. Amir Temur Museum - another sample of New Central Asian architecture, the crown of Amir Temur served as a model for this building, which fittingly gives an overview over the historical Temurid period and beyond
Kuranti - right by Amir Temur square stands tall the clock tower. On its street level you can walk into the gallery and boutique Kuranti run by the Ustozoda master's association, and get an excellent overview over the best in Arts & Crafts found in Uzbekistan today
The Orthodox Churches. There are a number of Orthodox Churches scattered over the city and the main Catholic Church holds a mass every Sunday with special services on holidays
In the evening you can visit the following places:
Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi
Theatre-studio Ilkhom
Russian State Musical Drama and Comedy Theatre
Zarafshan Cinema complex
Kino Olami Cinema
Real Cinema
Night-club Catacomba
Night-club Basha
Night-club Wigwam
Club Che-Gevara
Night Club Sky-club
Star club
We hope you like the program and assure you that we are absolutely open to any suggestions to increase the range of our services for the complete satisfaction of our clients and are happy to meet your special requirements.
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