Music & Performance
Tashkent
National Instruments Experience
Meet a traditional musician, hear Uzbek instruments up close and learn to play a simple rhythm.
- About 1.5 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Local Experiences
Experience Uzbekistan like a local.
Authentic local experiences, cultural activities, food, crafts, music and hidden places — connected with your journey across Uzbekistan.
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Food & Cooking
Samarkand
Plov Masterclass
Cook Uzbekistan's national dish over a kazan fire with a local cook — then sit down and eat it together.
- About 3 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
History & Heritage
Samarkand
Registan & Old Samarkand
The Registan's three madrasas, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym and Shah-i-Zinda with a local guide.
- 4 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Daily, on request
From $40 per groupRequest
Music & Performance
Samarkand
Traditional Music Evening
An intimate evening of traditional Uzbek music, with the story behind each instrument.
- About 1.5 hours
- Up to 12 people
- English, Russian
- Evenings, on request
Price on requestRequest
History & Heritage
Bukhara
Bukhara old city, full day
Lyab-i Hauz, the trading domes, the Kalyan Minaret and the Ark Fortress — Bukhara's old city in one unhurried day.
- 6 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Daily, on request
From $55 per groupRequest
Crafts & Art
Bukhara
Ceramics Workshop
Try the potter's wheel and paint a traditional design with a local ceramic artist near Bukhara.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
History & Heritage
Khiva
Ichan-Kala walled city
Kalta Minor, Kunya-Ark, the Juma Mosque's carved columns and sunset from the walls of Ichan-Kala.
- 3 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Daily, on request
From $35 per groupRequest
Food & Cooking
Khiva
Traditional Uzbek Bread Making
Learn how traditional Uzbek bread is prepared with a local host — from the dough to the tandoor oven.
- About 1.5 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Fergana Valley
Margilan Silk & Ikat Workshop
Follow silk from cocoon to ikat fabric in Margilan, the Fergana Valley's historic silk town.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 10 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Nature & Adventure
Aral Sea
Aral Sea & Muynak
Muynak's ship graveyard, the Aral Sea museum and the story of the sea told by people who live there.
- 3 Day
- Up to 17 people
- English, Russian
- On request
From $300 per personRequest
Food & Cooking
Tashkent
Samsa Making
Fold and bake samsa — Uzbekistan's favourite savoury pastry — with a local cook in Tashkent.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Food & Cooking
Tashkent
Tashkent city & food
Chorsu Bazaar, Khast Imam, the decorated metro and a plov tasting — Tashkent's highlights in one day.
- 5 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Daily, on request
From $50 per groupRequest
Local Life
Tashkent
Tashkent market & food walk
Chorsu Bazaar's stalls and spice sellers, local snacks and everyday shopping customs — an easy add-on before a flight.
- 2 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Daily, on request
From $25 per groupRequest
Local Life
Tashkent
Tea House Experience
Green tea, bread and conversation in a traditional choyxona, where Uzbek social life happens.
- About 1.5 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Culture & Traditions
Samarkand
Mahalla Neighbourhood Experience
Step inside the mahalla — the neighbourhood community at the heart of Uzbek life.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Food & Cooking
Samarkand
Samarkand plov & bazaar morning
Morning plov the way locals eat it, Siab Bazaar and the back streets of Samarkand's old quarters.
- 3 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Mornings, on request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Samarkand
Silk Paper Making at Konigil
See how Samarkand paper is made from mulberry bark by hand — a craft revived in the village of Konigil.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 10 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Bukhara
Bukhara craft workshops
Blacksmiths, suzani embroiderers and miniature painters at work in the old city's courtyards.
- Half day
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Culture & Traditions
Bukhara
Family Dinner Experience
Dinner at a local family's home — home cooking, Uzbek hospitality and conversation around the table.
- About 2.5 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- Evenings, on request
Price on requestRequest
Music & Performance
Bukhara
Folk Music & Dance Evening
Traditional music, dance and costume in a historic Bukhara courtyard.
- About 1 hour
- Up to 20 people
- English, Russian
- Evenings, on request
Price on requestRequest
Photography
Bukhara
Old City Photography Walk
Golden-hour light on Bukhara's domes, minarets and lanes — with a local photographer who knows the angles.
- About 2.5 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Sunrise or sunset, on request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Bukhara
Suzani Embroidery Workshop
Learn the stitches behind suzani, Uzbekistan's famous embroidered textiles, with a local embroiderer.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Photography
Khiva
Sunrise Photography in Ichan-Kala
Ichan-Kala before the crowds: first light on the minarets and empty lanes, with a local photography guide.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Sunrise, on request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Khiva
Wood Carving Workshop
The craft behind Khiva's famous carved columns and doors — watch a master and try the chisel yourself.
- About 1.5 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
History & Heritage
Khorezm
Khorezm desert fortresses
Ayaz Kala, Toprak Kala and the story of ancient Khorezm, with a guide — easy to combine with a stay in Khiva.
- 5–7 hours
- Up to 4 people
- English, Russian
- Daily, on request
From $55 per groupRequest
Food & Cooking
Urgench
Khorezm Food Tasting
Shivit oshi, tukhum barak and other dishes found only in Khorezm — tasted with a local.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Fergana Valley
Rishtan Pottery Experience
Rishtan's famous blue-glazed ceramics — meet a potter's family and try the wheel.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Local Life
Andijan
Local Market Visit
An Andijan bazaar morning with a local — fruit, bread, spices and the busy rhythm of the Fergana Valley.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- Mornings, on request
Price on requestRequest
Crafts & Art
Namangan
Chust Knife-Making Workshop
See the famous Chust pichok knives forged by hand in a workshop near Namangan.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
History & Heritage
Shakhrisabz
Historic City Walk
Ak-Saray's giant gateway, Dorut Tilovat and the story of Amir Timur's home town.
- About 2.5 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- On request
Price on requestRequest
Nature & Adventure
Karakalpakstan
Kyzylkum Desert Sunset
Sunset over the Kyzylkum from the Ayaz Kala fortress hill, with tea at a yurt camp.
- About 5 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- Afternoons, on request
Price on requestRequest
History & Heritage
Nukus
Savitsky Museum Visit
The remarkable Savitsky collection of Russian avant-garde and Karakalpak art, with a guide.
- About 2 hours
- Up to 6 people
- English, Russian
- Museum opening days, on request
Price on requestRequest
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From Tashkent to Khiva and the Aral Sea — the same cities our drivers take you to every day.
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Local Experiences: questions
Do I pay when I send a request?
No. A request is free and without obligation. We check availability with the local host, then send you the plan and the final price. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
How is my experience confirmed?
After you send a request we contact the host for your date and group size, then reply by your preferred contact method with the details, meeting point and price.
What does "Price on request" mean?
Some experiences depend on the season, the group size or the host's schedule. We quote them for your exact date and group — there's no obligation to book.
Can you add transport to an experience?
Yes. Tick "Add a private transfer" in the request form, or book a transfer separately. Transportation is what we do every day, so pickups from your hotel or between cities are easy to combine.
Can I request something that isn't listed?
Yes. Tell us where you're going and what you're interested in, and we'll look for a local host who can offer it.