Samarkand Family Experience: Local Culture Immersion

Experience Samarkand’s culture with a local family cooking class and Siyob Bazaar tour. Cook traditional dishes, explore vibrant markets, and connect with locals.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Siyob Bozor - Renowned local market in Samarkand known for its locally produced foods and goods.
  • Samarkand - Experience the warmth of a local family by joining them in their home to uncover the secrets of Uzbek cuisine. Get hands-on and create traditional dishes such as plov (rice pilaf), shashlik (grilled meat), and samsa (savory pastries)….
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a day with a local family during your visit to Samarkand and immerse yourself in the genuine culture, traditions, and everyday life. Engage with the locals, listen to their stories, enjoy meals together, and maybe even take part in their daily routines.
Start your day at Siyob Bazaar, the vibrant center of Samarkand. Wander through the vivid…

Location
Siyob Bozor
Bibikhonim Str.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bhupenkumar
Jul 24, 2025
- 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 Bazaar and then welcomed us into a local home where we cooked a delicious traditional meal: mutton pilov, shashlik kebabs, fries, and fresh salads. It was an authentic and heartwarming experience that gave us a real taste of Uzbek culture. Highly recommend this tour and Akram as a guide!
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Carinasr1008is
Jun 15, 2025
The Most Unique Tour Experience in Samarkand - 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 into their home and taught me all the secrets of making traditional samsa and plov. They also explained the different varieties of plov and shared wonderful stories about local life. Their warm hospitality, along with the kindness of Bibisora, Yusufjon, and Alimardon, made me feel like part of the family. Absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Samarkand!
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Carina_s
Jun 15, 2025
The Most Unique Tour Experience in Samarkand - 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 the details of making traditional samsa and plov. They also explained the different types of plov and shared many insights into local life. A warm thank you to the whole family, including Bibisora, Yusufjon, and Alimardon for making me feel so welcome. Highly recommended!
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Passenger30408099586
Apr 19, 2025
Juicy Kebabs and flavourful Pilov in a local house. - 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 Bazaar and then how local Pilov is cooked at his home with some juicy Kebabs and Fries (kids wanted) What a heart warming family and fun filled day.
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From $63
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).