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The 15 Best City Tours in Kazakhstan

32 tours  ·  from $20

Almaty climbs and Astana sprawls, so the two city days look nothing alike. The 15 below cover both, priced and timed, with a note on which ones include the cable car, the rink or the bazaar.

Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe - Medeu and the 842-step Health Staircase
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Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

1.City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 163 reviews · 11 hours · from $49Our pick

Spend a full day moving from Almaty’s mountain viewpoints to its markets and historic center. You’ll visit Medeu, ride the cable car to Shymbulak, explore Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral, shop at Green Bazaar and Rahat Chocolate, then finish at Kok-Tobe. English and Russian guides may include Alina, Dilnaz, Zhanna, or Zhibek.

“Amazing alina! Thank you so much for making my trip unforgettable. Amazing tour friendly guide. Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊😊”

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Almaty City: Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour - Weather, clouds, ice, and the best photo chances
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Almaty City: Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

2.Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

This four-hour Panda Travel outing takes you from central Almaty to Big Almaty Lake, 2,511 meters above sea level, without a long hike. English or Russian-speaking guides such as Adam, Karina, Ice, Rustam, and Ais share local stories while you enjoy mountain scenery, pine forests, photo stops, and an eco taxi ride to the lake.

“Even though the lake was frozen when we visited, the beauty was still unbelievable. The ice shimmered under the mountains, and it felt like we were standing inside a postcard. What made it even better was Karina, she didn’t just guide us, she made the whole day feel personal. She shared stories, made sure we were comfortable, and gave us space to really take in the moment. Karina’s energy and care turned this into more than just a tour. It felt like spending the day with a friend who loves her city and wants you to love it too.”

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Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup - Bayterek Tower and Astana’s new center
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Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

3.Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Top rated

Explore Astana by private car with an English-speaking guide, visiting Bayterek Tower, the Grand Mosque, Hazret Sultan Mosque, the National Museum, Ak Orda, and Atyrau Bridge. Lunch, water, snacks, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included. Add a tasting of Kazakh wines at Arba Wine, if you wish.

“The tour was comprehensive and offered a comfortable experience to someone travelling for the first time to Astana. There were many sights in the city and this tour had allowed me to cover as many places as possible within a short span Read more”

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Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide - Hotel pickup makes the evening easy
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Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

4.Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four hours seeing Astana after dark with a certified English or Russian-speaking guide. Damir, Arsen, and Abay are among the guides associated with this tour. You will ride between major sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop for photos, hear about Kazakhstan’s past and present, and return to your hotel with drinks and Wi-Fi included.

“This was the best tour I have ever been on. The guide was incredibly kind and extremely knowledgeable, we asked hundreds of questions and he knew the answer to every single one. The tour combines driving around the city with walking stops, allowing you to truly experience Astana from different perspectives. We enjoyed it so much that we immediately booked an additional tour to visit the old part of the city. After last tour, he even drove us to the airport. The guide is Kazakh and truly understands his country — its success, identity, and challenges. He speaks about it honestly and openly, which made the experience even more valuable.…”

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Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar - Shymbulak and the cable car ride
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Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

5.Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $49

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Almaty and the Trans-Ili Alatau foothills with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Medeu, ride toward Shymbulak, browse Green Bazaar, see Zenkov Cathedral, and finish at Kok-Tobe. Guides such as Anel and Dilnaz are noted for clear planning and attentive service. Lunch and personal expenses are extra.

“The tour is the definitely worth the price. Ms. Anel was such a terrific tour guide. She looked after all of us and was really trying her best to accommodate our needs. She kept on roaming around the tourist places checking on us every now anRead more”

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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour - Kok Tobe at 1,130 meters
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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

6.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $200

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Almaty with a private guide, stopping at mountain viewpoints, Medeu skating rink, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Zeleny Bazar, and the Rakhat candy shop. Guides such as Alina and Assel add clear explanations and practical help, while lunch and entrance fees are included.

“Alina was great. She communicated clearly of what to expect and gave us a lot of information of the sites. full of history and detail of each places we visited. Lunch was excellent at Navat. We visited all the places listed and maximized our timRead more”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort - Bayterek Tower and the best city view
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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

7.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

Explore Astana with a private guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Grand Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Hazret Sultan Mosque, Palace of Peace, and Aq Orda. Guides such as Darman, Beq, Kadyrbek, and Nura tailor the route to your interests and schedule.

“A great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this tour as an introduction to the city.”

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Astana City Tour: Certified Private Guide+Lunch+Wine Tasting

8.Astana City Tour: Certified Private Guide+Lunch+Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend eight hours exploring Astana with a certified English or Russian-speaking guide such as Adil, Sultan, Nursultan, or Kadyrbek. Visit the Grand Mosque, National Museum, Orthodox Cathedral, bazaar, Baiterek Tower, and more, with private transport, lunch, entry tickets, and a six-wine tasting included.

“We‘ve spent a very interesting day with a great host, who speaks outstanding English! Highly recommend!”

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Almaty: City Highlights Walking Tour with Chocolate Shop - Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and Zenkov Cathedral
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Almaty: City Highlights Walking Tour with Chocolate Shop

9.City Highlights Walking Tour with Chocolate Shop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend 2 to 3 hours walking through Almaty with guides such as Aika or Fariza. Visit the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Zenkov Cathedral, the city’s war memorials, Zeleniy Bazaar, and Rakhat Lotte Chocolate Shop. Local food, horse or camel milk tasting, wine, and lunch are available for an added fee.

“Our walking tour of Almaty with Fariza was a fantastic experience. She was extremely knowledgeable, cheerful, and patient—making sure everyone in the group felt included and had a great time. One of the highlights was exploring the local market with her; she helped us navigate the stalls, explained what we were seeing, and even assisted us with shopping. It was a great way to experience the city through a local’s perspective. If you're visiting Almaty, I highly recommend taking a tour with Fariza!”

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Almaty: City Tour with Mountain Visit - Starting with Zenkov Cathedral and 28 Panfilov Square
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Almaty: City Tour with Mountain Visit

10.City Tour with Mountain Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews

See Almaty’s main sights with a private English- or Russian-speaking guide, then ride toward Medeu and Shymbulak. You’ll visit Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, 28 Panfilov Square, Presidents Park, and more. Guides such as Sergey and Igor can shape the day around your interests, though cable-car tickets and attraction fees may cost extra.

“Very nice tour! You will see both the main Almaty sights and go up to Shymbulak mounting - 3 200 metres above the sea level!”

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Almaty city & Shymbulak tour - Panfilov Park and the wooden cathedral
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Almaty city & Shymbulak tour

11.Almaty city & Shymbulak tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $40

Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 15 people. Ride the cable car to Shymbulak’s 3,200-meter summit, then visit Almaty’s old center, Arbat Street, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Green Bazaar, and the Rakhat chocolate shop. Cable tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Ski resort was excellent as was lunch. We had a really great guide too. Didn’t need as long around the city. I’d recommend this tour for the reaort”

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Almaty Original City Tour - Green Bazaar for food, trade, and local rhythm
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Almaty Original City Tour

12.Almaty Original City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $137

Walk through central Almaty with an English-speaking guide such as Chris or Chingis. In about two hours, you’ll see Panfilov Park, the Holy Ascension Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Arbat Street, Panfilov Street, and Abai Opera House. Groups are capped at 10, with a flexible return walk to the starting point if needed.

“Although it was hot, the tour was really enjoyable, interesting and informative. The tour guide certainly knew his stuff and provided a wealth of historical and cultural information about Almaty and Kazakhstan in general. Also, there was interesting info provided on the sites and streets that we saw. I am glad we attended this tour.”

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Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana - Bayterek Tower for a high view of the city
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Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

13.Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $149

This private Astana tour covers Nur-Astana Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Astana Opera, Khan Shatyr, Nazarbayev University, Hazrat Sultan Mosque, the National Museum, and Zeleny Bazar in six to seven hours. Guides such as Damir, Zhanna, Timur, Gers, and Max have led past departures. Expect a driving tour, museum time, shopping, and a taste of wine from southern Kazakhstan.

“The Guido was a gentleman and the City is wonderfull. The culture is very interesting and the hospitality of the people is amazing..”

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Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov's guardsmen - Shymbulak and Medeu: Almaty’s mountain side
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Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov’s guardsmen

14.Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov’s guardsmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $60

See Almaty from two heights, Shymbulak Ski Resort and Koktobe Hill, then explore Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Green Bazaar, and the city center. A guide such as Gulzat, Lana, Diana, or Gulzhat leads the small group. The $60 price covers transport and guiding, but not lunch or Shymbulak’s $15 cable car.

“I had the lovliest tour with Diana! The company was great, really efficient and superb with their communication; I was contacted the day before to confirm timings and pick up, then again on the morning of the tour, so I felt comfortable thaRead more”

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Almaty city tour - The Central Mosque’s blue domes
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Almaty city tour

15.Almaty city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $137

Start with hotel pickup and explore Almaty with a private guide, often Dastan, Tschingis, or Minara. Visit Panfilov Park, the Central Mosque, Medeu skating rink, and Kok-Tobe Hill. The route can be adjusted, and the tour works best as a first-day orientation, though four hours leaves limited time at some stops.

“Overall the tour checks the boxes, that is it. Medeo skating: longish drive and then a glimpse of the skating arena from a distance, that's it. Kok Tobe Hill: the only thing worthwhile here is to have a decent view of the city from the top. There's Read more”

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