Immerse yourself in the heart of Uzbek culture during a hands-on bread baking experience in Samarkand. Shape the dough by hand, and decorate it with intricate patterns using the traditional chekich tool, an emblem of the region's bread-making artistry. Feel the warmth of the tandir oven as your creations bake to perfection, filling the air with irresistible aromas. This unique culinary journey not only teaches you how to make Samarkand's legendary round bread but also reveals the profound cultural significance of bread in Uzbekistan, where it symbolises hospitality and celebration. Savour your freshly baked bread, a true taste of tradition.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $59.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 13.
Pick-up is available from any place hotel or historic site within Samarkand. If you can not select your pick-up location, you can easily send the name of the hotel or any pick-up point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread like an Acrobat in a Local Bakery lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $29 per person for this Samarkand experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $59. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Children aged 4–15 pay from $19, adults from $29.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up is available from any place hotel or historic site within Samarkand. If you can not select your pick-up location, you can easily send the name of the hotel or any pick-up point. Pickup points include AD Bellagio, Astoria Plaza Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread like an Acrobat in a Local Bakery | 2 hours | 5.0 (37) | $29 | |
 A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East | 4 hours | 5.0 (259) | $18 | View |
 Private Samarkand City Tour with Transport: Inside Attractions | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (232) | $75 | View |
 Seven Lakes Day Tour from Samarkand (Private & Group Options) | 8–10 hours | 4.8 (151) | $140 | View |
 Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes | 10–12 hours | 4.9 (108) | $69 | View |
 Samarkand City Private Guided Tour & transport & paper factory | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (76) | $40 | View |
 Samarkand: Tajikistan Seven lakes Day trip with lunch | 10h 30min | 4.8 (73) | $68 | View |
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
