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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 15.
Your experience begins with convenient pick-up from any location within the Samarkand city center, making your journey smooth and worry-free from the very start. I’ll meet you right at your hotel, guesthouse, or preferred spot and take care of everything from there.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Village Cooking Class in Samarkand lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Samarkand experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. 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, with 8 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 2–5 pay nothing, adults from $75.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Your experience begins with convenient pick-up from any location within the Samarkand city center, making your journey smooth and worry-free from the very start. I’ll meet you right at your hotel, guesthouse, or preferred spot and take care of everything from there. Pickup points include Arka Boutique Hotel, Royal Lux Guest House.
The experience is available in RU, EN.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Village Cooking Class in Samarkand | 5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $75 | |
 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 |
 Samarkand Cooking Class: 2 meals with *add more* option/17 dishes | 5h 30min | 5.0 (53) | $68 | View |
 Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House | 4h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $65 | View |
 Samarkand Cooking Class Experience | 3h 30min | 4.8 (5) | $67 | View |
 Samarkand Local Family Cooking Class and Siyob Bazaar Tour | 6 hours | 4.1 (7) | $65 | View |
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 10 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
