Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Tandir

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Beyond Samarkand | Abdulaziz

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local tour guide
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Fresh and warm bread
Included: Baking experience with a local baker
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off

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 Road’s most beloved culinary traditions.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Evro
AD Bellagio
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand Afrosiyob
Hotel Samaria Terrace
Astoria Plaza Hotel
Altair Nur
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand Sogd
Wellness Park Hotel Turon
Aminabonu Hotel
Wellness Park Hotel Bactria
YURT Hotel
Old Station Hotel

and 371 more pickup points

Pick-up is available from all hotels within Samarkand. If you can not select your pick-up location, you can easily send the name of the hotel or any pick-up point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Options

Private option

Private experience: Upgrade for a private experience. Set your own pace and avoid group distractions without other participants.

Pickup included
Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Tandir

Pickup included