Handicraft tour in Bukhara
Joined 2025
Discover the various types of traditional handicraft still thriving in Uzbekistan on this tour. Learn about Gijduvan school of ceramics, carpet weaving, hand embroidery as well as visiting Naqshband craftsman center for discovering wood carving, paper making, straw painting arts, Also, take part in a tandoor bread making class.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- I'll meet you at the lobby of your hotel.
Transfer to Gijduvan by private car
Gijduvan ceramic school and museum
Gijduvan is a town famous for its ceramics school at which unique products recognizable across Uzbekistan are created. The Gijduvan ceramics school has a long history, for the skills have been passed from father to son for generations. Today Gijduvan is home to the sixth generation of potters from the Narzullayevs family, who have brought the ceramics school to worldwide fame.
While visiting the pottery workshop you will have the opportunity to create your own piece of art under the guidance of an experienced potter. Visit the adjacent Gijduvan Ceramics Museum and even purchase souvenirs from the potter’s shop.
You can also get acquainted with Gijduvan school of suzani (hand embroidery) and carpet weaving there.
Transfer to Galaosiyo town
Naqshband craft center
You can observe wood carving art, paper making workshop, straw painting artists and enjoy from fresh baked uzbek bread - "non".
Transfer to Bukhara city
Lunch in a local restaurant to taste Bukharian plov "Oshi Sofi" or Gijduvan shish kebabs
Transfer to the hotel
Ending Point
Your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
A professional guide service
Transport (minivan - Chevrolet Orlando)
Gasoline fee
A bottle of water for each person
Payment for lunch
Payment for individual master-class of pottery making
Bread baking master-class
Tour Important Information
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Gayrat N.
Hi! My name is Gayrat. I'm a certified local guide in Bukhara since 2019. I work in 3 languages: English, Russian and Uzbek. I love my city and I want to show my ancient and eternal Bukhara to the visitors of our country.
$160/ per group
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