Delve into the rich culinary heritage of Uzbekistan with a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Plov and Somsa. Under the guidance of a skilled local chef, you’ll discover the art of crafting Plov, the iconic dish that blends rice, carrots, and tender meat in a kazan, just like generations before. Learn to create golden Somsa pastries by kneading dough, preparing savory fillings, and baking them in a traditional clay oven. As you cook, listen to captivating tales about the cultural significance of these dishes. Conclude your culinary journey by enjoying a delightful feast of your creations, accompanied by tea and warm conversation.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $101.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:10 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 15.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Samarkand Cooking Class Experience lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $67 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 $101. 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, starting at 4:00 PM.
Children aged 7–15 pay from $52, adults from $67.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please be aware that in that street you can arrive by taxi. If you are coming from Registan Square just pass the shops and you will see school number 21 and then after 50m next to the shop is our office Samarkand Tourist Information Center. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Faridun.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Samarkand Cooking Class Experience | 3h 30min | 4.8 (5) | $67 | |
 Samarkand Cooking Class: 2 meals with *add more* option/17 dishes | 5h 30min | 5.0 (53) | $68 | View |
 Cooking Class in the Village with Local Family in Samarkand | 5 hours | 4.9 (14) | $65 | View |
 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 |
 Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House | 4h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $65 | View |
 Samarkand Local Family Cooking Class and Siyob Bazaar Tour | 6 hours | 4.1 (7) | $65 | View |
