サマルカンド地方家庭料理教室とシヨブバザールツアー

Overall, an enjoyable experience though it's worth clarifying a couple of things from the Tranquil Holidays listing. 1. There are multiple different families/guides that host this, so there's no way to know who you'll be paired with. 2. Aside from plov, there's not a lot of consistency around what you may learn to make or not--it entirely depends on your host. 3. You MAY have an air-conditioned vehicle. Again, it depends on who is hosting you and the vehicle they drive. 4. *Fluent English isn't a guarantee, but if you're willing to have fun getting creative with communication, it's not a problem at all. We were the fourth group that the family we were paired with hosted, and (we think) the first in English, so they were still figuring out the kinks of guiding. That said, they were incredibly hospitable, kind, and generous. It was wonderful to actually learn more about the Uzbek culture and life, and experience it all first hand. We got to meet three generations of the family who all lived together, try fresh fruits and vegetables from their bountiful garden, and enjoy tea, compote, and of course, homemade plov (which, genuinely, was better than what we had at the restaurants we'd been to). Overall, a wonderful break from the classic tourist site visits and a lovely experience that we'd recommend.

For us, it's more of a wonderful insight into a very friendly Uzbek family than a cooking class. We ate dinner with the whole family and were able to chat in English with Akram.

We had a fantastic time on the Samarkand Local Family Cooking Class and Siyob Bazaar Tour! This was our second tour with Akram — truly a gem of a person. He guided us through the vibrant Siyob Bazaar and then welcomed us into a local home where we cooked a delicious traditional meal: mutton pilov, shashlik kebabs, fries, and fresh salads. It was an authentic and heartwarming experience that gave us a real taste of Uzbek culture. Highly recommend this tour and Akram as a guide!

This was one of the most authentic and unforgettable tours I’ve ever taken. Without this experience, it's impossible to truly understand the spirit of Samarkand. Akramjon and Rushana welcomed me into their home and taught me all the secrets of making traditional samsa and plov. They also explained the different varieties of plov and shared wonderful stories about local life. Their warm hospitality, along with the kindness of Bibisora, Yusufjon, and Alimardon, made me feel like part of the family. Absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Samarkand!

This was truly the most unique tour I’ve ever booked. An absolute must for anyone wanting to truly understand Samarkand. Together with Akramjon and Rushana, I had the rare opportunity to learn all the details of making traditional samsa and plov. They also explained the different types of plov and shared many insights into local life. A warm thank you to the whole family, including Bibisora, Yusufjon, and Alimardon for making me feel so welcome. Highly recommended!

Ok.. so this was really really fun.. Kids enjoyed a lot too. It was cooking class organised in Akramanov's home. Being a true local from Samarkand he guided us with how the locals shop in Siyob Bazaar and then how local Pilov is cooked at his home with some juicy Kebabs and Fries (kids wanted) What a heart warming family and fun filled day.