Private Tours and Home Cooking in Khiva

Ancient Fortresses
and Local Home Cooking

Explore Ayaz Kala, Toprak Kala, and Kyzyl Kala on a private day trip, or join a hands-on Khiva home cooking class with a local host. English only, hotel pick-up included.

Daily

Availability

Private

Experience

English

Guiding

Private Experiences in Khiva

Two signature experiences: a day trip to the ancient desert fortresses and a hands-on home cooking class with a local host.

Day Trip to Ancient Fortresses
Private Day Tour

Ayaz Kala - Toprak Kala - Kyzyl Kala

Day Trip to Ancient Fortresses

Travel from Khiva into the desert to explore the ancient fortresses of Khorezm, part of the Great Silk Road defense system.

Duration
About 6 hours
Price
$78 total (1-4 people)
Start time
09:00 AM
Pick-up
Hotel pick-up in Khiva or any city location
Khiva Local Home Cooking Class
Private Cooking Class

Khiva Local Home Cooking Class

Cook in a local Khiva home with a private host. You will actively prepare traditional dishes, learn family recipes, and share the meal together.

Duration
About 2 hours
Price
$62 total (up to 3 people)
Start time
Before lunch or before dinner
Pick-up
Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

About your guide

Local Knowledge, Personal Care

I am a local Khiva guide and host who focuses on private, authentic experiences. Whether we are exploring desert fortresses or cooking in a family home, the day is paced for comfort, photos, and real conversation.

Private, relaxed experiences with flexible pacing
English-only guiding with clear storytelling
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Khiva
Local host for the home cooking class
Khiva guide and desert fortress landscape

Khiva, Uzbekistan

Private tours and home cooking

Reviews

What Guests Say

Private, personal experiences designed around comfort, culture, and unforgettable landscapes.

Photo from Private guest experience
★★★★★

The fortresses were stunning and the pacing was perfect. We had time for photos, walking the dunes, and learning real history.

Private guest

Photo from Home cooking visitor experience
★★★★★

Cooking in a local home was the highlight of our trip. Clear instructions, great food, and warm hospitality.

Home cooking visitor

Photo from Family travelers experience
★★★★★

Easy communication, punctual pick-up, and a truly private experience. We felt well cared for from start to finish.

Family travelers

Ready to Book?

Choose your experience and preferred date. Both options are private and run daily. Payment is in cash on the day.

1

Choose Your Experience

Pick the fortress tour or the home cooking class

2

Pick Your Date

Daily availability with flexible timing

3

Confirm & Enjoy

We will confirm details and pick you up

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