Navruz Palace (Kokhi Navruz)
Step into a world of exquisite craftsmanship at the “Palace of Nowruz,” a modern architectural jewel filled with hand-carved wood, Pamir stones, and crystal chandeliers.
Capital
Dushanbe city tours
Tajikistan’s capital: wide tree-lined avenues, grand monuments, museums and lively bazaars — and the starting point for almost every trip in the country.
- 15 private tours
- 45 videos
- 119 places to stay
15 tours
Dushanbe tours
Each sight is a private guided tour — combine several into a half-day or full-day city tour.
Komsomol Lake (Youth Lake)
Escape the city heat at Dushanbe’s historic urban oasis—a 21-hectare lake built by volunteers, perfect for boat rides, sunset walks, and peaceful relaxation.
Mehrgon Market (Dushanbe)
Step into Dushanbe’s grandest bazaar, where traditional Silk Road trade meets modern palace-like architecture under a stunning pyramid skylight.
Rudaki Statue (Dushanbe)
Pay homage to Abu Abdollah Rudaki, the “Adam of Poets” and father of Persian classical literature, in the heart of Dushanbe’s most beautiful park.
Somoni Monument (Ismail Samani)
Stand before the majestic 43-meter golden arch honoring Ismail Samani, the father of the Tajik nation, at the heart of Dusti Square.
Ismaili Centre Mosque (Jamatkhana)
Discover the first Ismaili Centre in Central Asia, a spiritual Jamatkhana and cultural hub featuring traditional Samanid architecture and the peaceful Chahar Bagh gardens.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral
Discover the spiritual heart of the Russian Orthodox community in Dushanbe, a historic cathedral built during WWII and fully restored to its golden glory.
Central Cathedral Mosque of Dushanbe
Discover the Imam Abu Hanifa Mosque, a monumental 12-hectare complex blending traditional Tajik artistry with grand modern architecture, forming the largest mosque in Central Asia.
Haji Yaqub Mosque
Step into nearly 200 years of history at one of Dushanbe’s oldest Islamic landmarks, the spiritual and educational heart of the capital.
Palace of the Nation (Kohi Millat)
Admire the “White House of Tajikistan,” a majestic neoclassical masterpiece and the official residence of the President, located in the ceremonial heart of Dushanbe.
National Library of Tajikistan
Discover the largest library in Central Asia, designed like an open book and home to over 6 million historical and cultural artifacts.
Ayni Opera & Ballet Theatre
The cultural heart of Dushanbe. Experience opera, classical ballet, and stunning Soviet neoclassical architecture at Tajikistan’s state academic theatre.
The Sleeping Buddha
Discover the 13-meter 7th-century Buddha in Nirvana, Central Asia’s largest reclining clay Buddha, housed at the National Museum of Antiquities.
Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments
Discover the rich musical heritage of Tajikistan through a unique collection of over 100 traditional Pamiri and Badakhshani instruments.
National Museum of Tajikistan
Discover over 50,000 artifacts spanning from the Stone Age to the modern era at the largest and most prominent state-of-the-art museum in Dushanbe.
Stay
All 119 places to stay Where to stay in Dushanbe
We book hotels as part of your tour.
Hyatt Regency Dushanbe
Experience five-star hospitality, architectural elegance, and modern comfort in central Dushanbe.
Hilton Dushanbe
Experience traditional Tajik hospitality blended with global standards in the heart of the capital.
Safo Hotel Dushanbe
Blending modern luxury with traditional Tajik hospitality in the heart of the capital.
Almaz
Hotel · Dushanbe · кӯчаи Мирзо Ризо 6
+992446257373
Atlas Hotel
Hotel · Dushanbe
+992446251818
Hotel Mercury
Hotel · Dushanbe · Lev Tolstoy Street 9
+992 37 224 44 91
Hotel Vakhsh
Hotel · ★★★ · Dushanbe · хиёбони Рӯдакӣ 24
+992 372210510;+992 372278188
Hotel Душанбе
Hotel · Dushanbe · хиёбони Рӯдакӣ 7
Hotel-Hostel Kurush 122
Hotel · Dushanbe · Fazliddin Shahobov 122
+992904145555
Hyatt Regency Dushanbe Website
Hotel · ★★★★ · Dushanbe · хиёбони Исмоили Сомонӣ 26/1
+992 487021234
Мехмонхонаи Серена Website
Hotel · Dushanbe · хиёбони Рӯдакӣ 14
(+992-48) 701-4000
Меҳмонхонаи "Тоҷикистон"
Hotel · ★★★★★ · Dushanbe · кӯчаи Шотемур 22
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Tours on this page include Navruz Palace (Kokhi Navruz), Komsomol Lake (Youth Lake), Mehrgon Market (Dushanbe), Rudaki Statue (Dushanbe), Somoni Monument (Ismail Samani), Ismaili Centre Mosque (Jamatkhana).
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