Firdavs.

Local Tour Company in Samarqand, Uzbekistan

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About Firdavs

I had been a journalist for almost 15 years. And now I am a full-time guide and a tour operator in Samarkand. Love to meet new people, learn about different cultures. To me, it's a pleasure and collecting pieces of a huge puzzle, understanding the world, understanding oneself. Living some period of my life in the USA and Russia has not only improved my language skills but also shaped my cosmopolite personality. Although, the city I was born in has a vivid culture like the turquoise mosaics of ancient buildings of Samarkand. Of course, in hot weather, it's better to take a car to travel around, but I don't mind and actually enjoy more walking through the city telling stories of the past to my guests. I prefer calling tourists guests. Being brought up in Uzbek family, I strongly believe that one should be always hospitable. The Uzbek proverb says: "Respect your guest, as you respect your father". While telling the history of ancient Samarkand, Shahrisabz, Urgut, I rely on facts (journalistic habit) and of course share beautiful myths and legends which passed mouth-to-mouth through centuries. And of course, the safety of guests is of my first concern. Although, Uzbekistan is one of the safest countries in the world. People are warm, hospitable and always helpful. I enjoy my tours when my guests enjoy them. Only then I feel fulfillment at my work. This has become my lifestyle and commitment.

Tours & Activities

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Tours & Activities

1 Day

Walk Through Samarkand

Starts in Самарканд, Самарканд, Узбекистан

If you're tough enough and can easily bear weather conditions, or just enjoy walking, then you probably don't need a vehicle to see all highlights of Samarkand. I'm a guide who can show you all on feet. Challenge me and join for a walk through the city. This excursion lasts one day, but check my other listings if you wish to stay for two days and see even more. The only time when we may need a vehicle is when we go for a lunch to a special place afar from the sightseeing areas, or it depends on your hotel location. Then we can take a cab or just stop for lunch on the way, and, believe me, we've got lots of places to enjoy mouthwatering uzbek cuisine.

Reviews

5.0

★★★★★

2 Reviews

★★★★★

A wonderful guide and a lovely person. We spent a day in Samarkand with Firdavs, and it was a real pleasure. He has a very good knowledge of the history and monuments of the city, but what we appreciated most was his warmth, patience and genuine interest in talking with us. I wasn’t feeling very well that day and needed to return to the hotel for a couple of hours to rest and recover. Firdavs was incredibly patient and understanding, adapting the programme completely to our needs without ever making us feel rushed. We also really enjoyed our conversations about everyday life in Uzbekistan, family, education and society. These personal conversations gave us a much deeper and more interesting impression of the country. Thank you, Firdavs, for your kindness, patience and for making our day in Samarkand so enjoyable. We will remember not only the wonderful places you showed us, but also the conversations we shared. We hope to see you again someday! Farmie y Seve

severino

September 2026

Response from Firdavs September 2026

I enjoyed each moment chatting with them. Very kind, open and nice. I had a great pleasure showing them my city.

★★★★★

This tour went very well from start to finish. Firdavs' communication was excellent, and he checked on me every day. Everything happened as expected, local guides were knowledgeable and helpful, and the accommodation was well located, often in walking distance of major sites. The whole tour went off without a hitch. I recommend Firdavs.

Andrew

May 2022

Response from Firdavs May 2022

Al went very well. Extremely kind, open and beautiful person. Loves learning new things and also has very interesting stories.