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Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House

By Travel with Ali
Free cancellation available
Price is $95 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover the flavors of Uzbekistan with this immersive plov cooking class. Begin with a hotel pick-up and a visit to lively Siyob Bazaar to choose fresh ingredients. Then, in a welcoming local home, learn to prepare plov step by step in a traditional qozon (cauldron).

After cooking, sit down at a dastarkhan to enjoy your homemade meal alongside fresh salads, bread, and tea while sharing stories with locals. This experience blends food, culture, and hospitality for a truly authentic taste of Samarkand.

You’ll not only learn how to cook plov but also gain insight into everyday Uzbek life, traditions, and hospitality. Whether you are a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this class is a memorable way to connect with locals and take home a piece of Uzbekistan.

✅ Includes: private transport, groceries, cooking lesson, local chef guidance, and full meal.

Activity location

  • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Plov Cooking Class at Local Uzbek House in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:00am-1:30pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$95.00 x 1 Adult$95.00
Total
Price is $95.00

What's included, what's not

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    Private transportation
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    English-speaking guide
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    Lunch
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    Alcoholic Beverages
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    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Activity itinerary

Plov Cooking Class in a Traditional Uzbek Home Location: Samarkand, Uzbekistan ⏳ Duration: 4-5 hours Includes: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, all groceries, guided cooking class, and meal Overview Experience Uzbekistan’s rich culinary traditions with a hands-on Plov cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients at Siyob Bazaar, then head to a welcoming Uzbek home to prepare this iconic dish from scratch. Learn time-honored techniques, cook in a traditional qozon (cauldron), and enjoy your homemade meal with locals. What’s Included ✔️ Private transportation (hotel pick-up & drop-off) ✔️ All groceries & cooking ingredients ✔️ Step-by-step cooking guidance ✔️ Traditional Uzbek meal with tea, bread & salads What to Expect ️ Siyob Bazaar Visit – Select fresh ingredients and experience local market culture Uzbek Home Cooking – Chop, stir, and cook using authentic techniques ️ Enjoy Your Meal – Feast on your homemade Plov with friendly locals Book now and learn to cook Uzbekistan’s most famous dish!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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