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Samarkand: Cooking & Uzbek Home Dinner with a Local Family

By Beyond Samarkand with Abdulaziz
Free cancellation available
Price is S$75 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Skip the tourist restaurants and experience true Uzbek hospitality
  • Enjoy an authentic Uzbek home dinner with a welcoming local family
  • Learn about Uzbek traditions, life and food culture through personal interaction
  • Select to join the family in preparing the meal with a hands-on cooking option

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Y, Okhunboboyev Street, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan | The guide will meet you here by holding up a sign with your name for easy identification.
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan

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Home Dinner with Local Family
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:30
Price details
S$75.27 x 1 AdultS$75.27
Total
Price is S$75.27
Until Thu, 23 Apr
Hands-On Cooking & Home Dinner with Local Family (17:00)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Join the family earlier in preparing traditional Uzbek dishes. Learn how meals are made, then enjoy the dinner you helped cook together.

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
S$100.79 x 1 AdultS$100.79
Total
Price is S$100.79
Until Thu, 23 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dinner with a local family
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea and light conversation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural immersion
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Uzbek dishes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on cooking experience (if you select this option)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

Step beyond tourist restaurants and discover the true spirit of Uzbek hospitality with a traditional home dinner experience in Samarkand.

You will be welcomed into the home of a local family, where you can experience everyday life and cultural traditions in a relaxed and authentic setting. Uzbek hospitality is famous for its warmth, and sharing food with guests is an important part of local culture.

In the evening, enjoy a homemade meal made with traditional family recipes. The menu may include seasonal dishes, fresh salads, bread, and other specialities commonly enjoyed in Uzbek households. While sharing the meal, your hosts will introduce you to local customs, daily routines, and the cultural traditions that shape life in Samarkand.

This experience offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with local people, learn about Uzbek culture beyond the historical monuments, and enjoy genuine hospitality in a comfortable home environment.

Perfect for travellers who want to experience the real atmosphere of Samarkand and create personal cultural connections during their journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Y, Okhunboboyev Street, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan | The guide will meet you here by holding up a sign with your name for easy identification.
    • Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan