Discover the flavors of Uzbekistan with this immersive plov cooking class. Begin with a hotel pick-up and a visit to lively Siyob Bazaar to choose fresh ingredients. Then, in a welcoming local home, learn to prepare plov step by step in a traditional qozon (cauldron). After cooking, sit down at a dastarkhan to enjoy your homemade meal alongside fresh salads, bread, and tea while sharing stories with locals. This experience blends food, culture, and hospitality for a truly authentic taste of Samarkand. You’ll not only learn how to cook plov but also gain insight into everyday Uzbek life, traditions, and hospitality. Whether you are a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this class is a memorable way to connect with locals and take home a piece of Uzbekistan. ✅ Includes: private transport, groceries, cooking lesson, local chef guidance, and full meal.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 15.
we meet tourists in the lobby of the hotel with paper saying Plov cooking.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House lasts about 4h 30min.
Prices start at $65 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 $95. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. we meet tourists in the lobby of the hotel with paper saying Plov cooking. Pickup points include Sangzor Boutique Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House | 4h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $65 | |
 Uzbek Cooking Class in a Traditional Village Home | 6 hours | 5.0 (11) | $50 | View |
 Traditional Plov Cooking Class in a 14th Century Timurid Garden | 4 hours | — | $30 | View |
 Samarkand Cooking Class: 2 meals with *add more* option/17 dishes | 5h 30min | 5.0 (53) | $68 | View |
 PRIVATE Siab Bazaar Tour & Uzbek Home Cooking Class in Samarkand | 4 hours | — | $65 | View |
 Village Cooking Class in Samarkand | 5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $75 | View |
 Samarkand Cooking Class Experience | 3h 30min | 4.8 (5) | $67 | View |
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel with Ali.
