Immerse yourself in the heart of Uzbek culture during a hands-on bread baking experience in Samarkand.
Shape the dough by hand, and decorate it with intricate patterns using the traditional chekich tool, an emblem of the region's bread-making artistry.
Feel the warmth of the tandir oven as your creations bake to perfection, filling the air with irresistible aromas.
This unique culinary journey not only teaches you how to make Samarkand's legendary round bread but also reveals the profound cultural significance of bread in Uzbekistan, where it symbolises hospitality and celebration.
Savour your freshly baked bread, a true taste of tradition.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local tour guide
Entrance fee
Fresh and warm bread
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Hands on baking experience with a local baker
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Immerse yourself in the heart of Uzbek culture during a hands-on bread baking experience in Samarkand.
Shape the dough by hand, and decorate it with intricate patterns using the traditional chekich tool, an emblem of the region's bread-making artistry.
Feel the warmth of the tandir oven as your creations bake to perfection, filling the air with irresistible aromas.
This unique culinary journey not only teaches you how to make Samarkand's legendary round bread but also reveals the profound cultural significance of bread in Uzbekistan, where it symbolises hospitality and celebration.
Savour your freshly baked bread, a true taste of tradition.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local tour guide
Entrance fee
Fresh and warm bread
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Hands on baking experience with a local baker
Need Help?
Itinerary
Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Traditional Tandir Shape the dough with your own hands and decorate it with beautiful patterns using the traditional chekich stamping tool, a symbol of Samarkand’s unique bread culture, while diving into the art of preparing Samarkand’s famous round bread.
Place the prepared bread in the traditional tandir oven and enjoy it warm and fresh once it is baked, with guidance from the baker.
Along the way, uncover the deep cultural traditions surrounding bread in Uzbekistan, where bread is treated with respect and shared as a symbol of hospitality, family, and celebration.
Taste your warm bread fresh from the oven and experience one of Sik ...