Tashkent: Cultural Exploration & Pottery Masterclass

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3 hours 30 minutes
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1 - 8 guests
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English, Russian, Polish
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Explore Tashkent's rich culture and craftsmanship with this immersive tour. Discover history and craft your own pottery masterpiece with local artisans. Includes authentic Uzbek meal.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Dive deep into the vibrant traditions of Uzbekistan with a one-of-a-kind tour that seamlessly blends cultural exploration with hands-on creativity. Unlike typical tours, this immersive experience offers you the chance to walk in the footsteps of Silk Road traders while also participating in a live pottery masterclass guided by local artisans.


What sets this journey apart is the opportunity to not only witness Uzbekistan's rich history but to become a part of it—crafting your own piece of pottery, a skill passed down through generations. Afterward, unwind with an authentic Uzbek meal in a tranquil garden, savoring the same flavors that have defined the region for centuries.


Whether you're a culture enthusiast, a craft lover, or a curious traveler, this tour offers a rare blend of history, artistry, and tradition. Book now for an extraordinary adventure where you don’t just observe Uzbekistan's heritage—you live it.

What You Get

Guided cultural exploration of Uzbekistan’s crafts
Pottery Equipment
Lunch
Drop Off
Pottery Shipment
Glazing

Good To Know

  • Vegetarians/Vegans: Contains meat and dairy with limited plant-based options.
  • Nut Allergies: Uzbek cuisine may include nuts; confirm specific ingredients.
  • Gluten Sensitivity/Celiac Disease: Includes wheat in bread and pastries.
  • Dairy Allergies/Lactose Intolerance: Uses cheese in starters.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Cultural Exploration (1 hour) Begin your journey with a guided exploration into the heart of Uzbekistan’s artistic traditions. Here are the key topics covered during the tour: -Silk Road significance -Traditional textiles & silk production -Traditional doll making -Tribal craft differences -Local superstitions -Uzbek household traditions -Wedding customs -Suzani embroidery history -Ceramics & pottery Pottery Masterclass (1-1.5 hours) Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a hands-on pottery masterclass led by skilled local artisans. Experience the ancient art of Uzbek pottery. Masterclass will consist of following parts: -Introduction to the pottery -Clay preparation -Piece selection -Wheel throwing/molding -Fire torch initial drying -Shaving -Decoration Traditional Uzbek Lunch/Dinner (1 hour) After your cultural exploration, unwind with a traditional Uzbek meal. This is an authentic taste of Uzbekistan’s culinary heritage, which includes: -Uzbek 'non' Bread -Shakarob & Kuzchi Kayfiyat Salad -Variety ofTraditional Uzbek palov -Unlimited green tea and water

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After bookings please send message to local Guide by (Whatsapp) Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Best ever cultural tour and pottery experience in Tashkent.
July 21, 2025
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Yusaf is a knowledgable and kind tour guide who listened to what I wanted to focus on. The potter is quite skilled and has created a technique to preserve Uzbek designs through carving pottery. Lyn...read more

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Highlight of Tashkent!
July 20, 2025
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This was a great tour, very worth it! Yusuf, the tour operator, is the business owner and he really cares about making a good experience. He picked us from the hotel and drove us to the cultural ce...read more

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Excellent, kind, informed and patient tour guide, knowledgable and talented ceramic artist and lunch was delicious.
July 20, 2025
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The most comprehensive cultural experience I could have wished for. Yusaf is very knowledgable about all aspects of Uzbekistan. Ceramic aspect was superb, highly skilled/talented potter who shared ...read more

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I had such a great time...
July 08, 2025
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I had such a great time and learned so much from Yusuf on this tour. He is so knowledgable about Uzbek crafts and history, and also is very easy to talk to. I learned a lot about traditions of diff...read more

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A fabulous lesson in culture and pottery
May 13, 2025
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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Julia, she shared so much with us about life in Uzbekistan historically and today. It was our first time using a pottery wheel but the teacher was amazing ...read more

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