Samarkand Local Family Cooking Class and Siyob Bazaar Tour
Samarkand Local Family Cooking Class and Siyob Bazaar Tour
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
Spend a day with a local family during your visit to Samarkand. Gain authentic insights into the local culture, traditions, and daily life. Interact with locals, learn about their stories, share meals, and perhaps even participate in their daily activities.
Begin your day at Siyob Bazaar, the bustling heart of Samarkand. Stroll through colorful stalls, chat with vendors, and witness the lively exchange of goods. It's the perfect place to people-watch and soak in the local atmosphere.
Join a local family in their home and learn the secrets of Uzbek cuisine. Roll up your sleeves and prepare traditional dishes like plov (rice pilaf), shashlik (grilled meat), and samsa (savory pastries). Discover the flavors that have been passed down through generations. For vegetarians, special foods can be cooked.
Spend the day with a warm-hearted local family. Share stories, laughter, and perhaps even a game of chess. Learn about their daily routines, customs, and traditions.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Transfer time of around 1 hour is included in the total time.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What You’ll Experience
Siyob Bozor
Samarkand
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Point
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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 Baza...read more
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 in...read more
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 ...read more
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 Baz...read more
