Tashkent: Exclusive metro tour with Chorsu bazaar visit

Discover two sides of Tashkent on a guided journey through its beautifully decorated metro stations and the lively lanes of Chorsu Bazaar. Over three hours, travel through the city’s history and culture—from Soviet-era design and Uzbek artistic traditions to the colours, aromas and everyday energy of one of Central Asia’s best-known markets.

Begin at Oybek Station, where graceful arches, patterned surfaces and warm lighting offer a striking introduction to the Tashkent Metro. Continue to Kosmonavtlar Station, a tribute to the space age. Its celestial imagery and portraits of pioneering cosmonauts reflect the excitement and ambition surrounding space exploration during the Soviet period.

At Uzbekistan Station, take in the ornate design and decorative details inspired by the country’s cultural heritage. Then visit Pakhtakor Station, where cotton motifs and geometric patterns reference a crop that has played a major role in Uzbekistan’s history. At Mustaqillik Maydoni (Independence Square) Station, your guide will help you explore the station’s formal, monumental style and its connection to the country’s modern identity.

The route also includes Alisher Navoiy Station, named for the celebrated 15th-century poet. Its arched forms and decorative panels create an atmospheric setting that recalls the rich literary and artistic heritage associated with his work. At Novza Station, notice a more restrained design before continuing to the final stop, Chorsu Station.

Emerging from the metro, step into the bustle of Chorsu Bazaar, a historic marketplace beneath its distinctive turquoise domes. Explore the market’s lively aisles, where vendors display fresh produce, dried fruit, nuts, spices, sweets and traditional Uzbek bread. The colours and aromas of the stalls offer a vivid glimpse into local food culture, while the market’s constant movement reveals the everyday rhythm of Tashkent.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share stories about the metro’s architecture, the people and events represented in its stations, and the traditions that continue to shape life in the city. This three-hour experience is ideal for visitors curious about design, history and local culture, and offers a memorable way to connect Tashkent’s underground landmarks with the vibrant life above ground.

Ride through Tashkent’s ornate metro, hear the stories behind its art and architecture, then explore the lively stalls and flavours of Chorsu Bazaar.