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Handicraft & Village tour in Bukhara
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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 village Palonze in Gijduvan district in order to get acquainted with rural life, culture, traditions, farming, harvest season and to taste fruit, meals by visiting locals.
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 in Bukhara city.
Transfer to Gijduvan by car
It is 45km.
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 Palonze village
Palonze village
Palonze is situated in Gijduvan district. You can see rural life, culture, traditions, farming, harvest season there and taste fruit, meals by visiting locals.
Lunch in a village cafe
You can taste Gijduvan shish-kebabs, Bukharian soup "Gelak", tandoori samosa, manti (dumpling) and fried chicken.
Transfer to Bukhara
Ending Point
Your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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
A bottle of water for each person
Payment for lunch
Payment for individual master-class of pottery making
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.
Reviews
Dru U.
“10 out of 5 stars!”
Gayrat is an exceptional guide. You will not go wrong spending a day with him. My son and I did the 7-hour walking tour of the city. He'll customize your tour and make sure you get time with any special requests. I enjoyed our stroll through local neighborhoods and an off-the-beaten-path mosque. Gayrat taught English, at the college level, if I remember correctly. He is also a certified guide and knows every detail of the area. He tells stories that bring the history alive. We loved him enough to book another day doing the Handicraft and Village Tour, which we're looking forward to. Scout's honor - you'll enjoy your time with Gayrat.
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Gayrat N.
Thank you, dear guest! It was also joyful for me to find out your culture and people. Please, invite your friends and relatives to our amazing country! You are always welcome!
Andriani Z.
“Perfect tour ”
Gayrat is an excellent guide . Highly recommended
Gayrat N.
Thank you, dear guest! You are always welcome!
Ahmed H.
“Gayrat - an excellent 7 star guide. ”
We had a day long tour of Bukhara on 10th May with our guide Mr. Gayrat.. We were amazed by his depth of historical knowledge and how beautifully he explained to the minutest detail. Thanks to him our Bukhara tour will always be a memorable one. Would stamp a 7 star for him.
Gayrat N.
Thank you, sir! It was also an interesting tour with you since I learnt a lot from you about your country and its culture. You are always welcome in Bukhara!
$160/ per group
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