Tandoor Experience: Authentic Uzbek Samsa Culinary Tour near Samarkand
Price: $40 per person
Duration — (days): 4 hours
Duration — (days): 4 hours
Discover the true taste of Uzbekistan with this immersive Tandoor Experience near Samarkand. This culinary masterclass and village dinner invites travelers to explore traditional Uzbek cuisine, focusing on the iconic samsa baked in a clay tandoor oven.
Set in a traditional village near Samarkand, the tour offers a unique chance to learn hands-on cooking skills, experience authentic rural life, and enjoy genuine Uzbek hospitality. This food and cultural tour combines a local market visit, cooking masterclass, and home-hosted dinner for a full cultural and gastronomic immersion.
Samarkand Region, Uzbekistan
Terakzor Village (outskirts of Samarkand)
Start your experience at a traditional Samarkand bazaar, where you will:
Learn how locals select the freshest meat, dough, and spices for making samsa
Discover the essential spices used in authentic Uzbek cuisine
Have the opportunity to purchase edible souvenirs and local specialties
Cultural significance:
Markets in Uzbekistan are vibrant social and cultural hubs, reflecting daily life, trade traditions, and regional flavors passed down through generations.
After the market visit, travel to Terakzor village, a picturesque rural community near Samarkand.
Transportation:
Comfortable private transport
Travel time: approximately 30–40 minutes
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a local Uzbek family, setting the stage for a hands-on culinary experience.
Under guidance from the host family:
Learn the full samsa-making process from preparation to baking
Prepare the filling and shape the samsa by hand
Bake the samsa in a wood-fired clay tandoor oven
Watch the baking process until the samsa turns golden, crispy, and aromatic
Tasting Highlights:
Freshly baked traditional Uzbek bread
Home-style Uzbek dishes prepared by the family
Highlight:
Baking in a tandoor is an ancient culinary tradition of Central Asia, preserved in rural communities and rarely experienced by visitors.
Conclude the tour with a traditional Uzbek dinner in a family setting:
Enjoy samsa straight from the tandoor
Learn about village life, customs, and traditions through conversation
Experience authentic Uzbek hospitality
Private transportation from Samarkand and back
Guided visit to a local market
Hands-on samsa cooking master class
Traditional dinner at a local family home
Accompanying guide (personal or professional)
Drinks: water, tea, vodka