Experience the authentic taste of Uzbek village life through a hands-on cooking class. Pick fresh ingredients at a local bazaar, then learn to prepare traditional dishes like Plov, Dumplings, or Tandoor-baked Somsa, paired with vibrant salads, a tangy vinegar drink, and sweet desserts. Enjoy the rich aromas, bold flavors, and rustic charm of homemade Uzbek cuisine in a warm, family-style setting.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Prepare & taste Plov, Dumplings, or Somsa, with salads, vinegar drink & dessert.
Hands-on cooking class in a village setting
Guidance from a local host throughout the activity.
Pick-up & drop-off from Samarkand city center
Gratuities/tips for the guide or host
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the authentic taste of Uzbek village life through a hands-on cooking class. Pick fresh ingredients at a local bazaar, then learn to prepare traditional dishes like Plov, Dumplings, or Tandoor-baked Somsa, paired with vibrant salads, a tangy vinegar drink, and sweet desserts. Enjoy the rich aromas, bold flavors, and rustic charm of homemade Uzbek cuisine in a warm, family-style setting.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Prepare & taste Plov, Dumplings, or Somsa, with salads, vinegar drink & dessert.
Hands-on cooking class in a village setting
Guidance from a local host throughout the activity.
Pick-up & drop-off from Samarkand city center
Gratuities/tips for the guide or host
Itinerary
We’ll start the day with a fun stop at a lively local bazaar, where together we’ll choose the freshest ingredients for our traditional Uzbek Plov. After that, we’ll leave the city behind and head to my peaceful village, where I’ll welcome you into my family home for an immersive cooking masterclass.
You’ll learn the step-by-step secrets of making authentic Plov and a few other local dishes, all in a warm, friendly, family-style atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll experience real village life, enjoy great conversations, and—of course—taste the delicious dishes you’ve created with your own hands.
