Wine Tasting in Samarkand: Khovrenko Winery with Local Guide

Taste natural-product wines and cognacs straight from the barrel at a working winery.

A 1-hour wine and cognac tasting at Khovrenko Winery in Samarkand, led by a local guide who walks you through Uzbek winemaking traditions. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tasting pairs wines with dessert, and the guide speaks English, French or Russian depending on your choice at booking.

The experience

Samarkand's winemaking goes back to the early 19th century, when a Russian pioneer first started production in the region. Khovrenko Winery carries that history forward, and the tasting tour lets you taste what comes out of it: Uzbek wines and cognacs made from natural products, poured by someone who knows the story. You'll taste with dessert, which is how the winery pairs them.

The guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to the winery. Once there, you taste and learn about the traditions that shaped the region's wine culture. It's a break from Samarkand's monuments (the Registan, the mausoleums, the bazaars), and a chance to see what else the city is known for among people who live there.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• local guide in your choice of English, French or Russian.
• wine and cognac tasting with dessert.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:30

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Salom Travel Service

Is this one for you?An hour is short enough to fit between other plans in Samarkand, so this works as a morning or afternoon break without reshaping your whole day. If you want to spend longer exploring the winery or the region's wine culture, this tasting is an introduction, not a deep dive.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Russian.

How long does the wine tasting at Khovrenko Winery take?

The tasting lasts 1 hour from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating up the whole day.

What wines and cognacs will I taste?

Khovrenko Winery pours Uzbek wines and cognacs made from natural products. The tasting pairs them with dessert, which is how the winery serves them.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, the guide and driver pick you up at your hotel and bring you back after the tasting, so you don't need to arrange your own way there.

Is there a minimum age for the wine tasting?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the tasting.