Top 13 Guided Tours in Kazakhstan

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

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

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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2.Guided Bar Crawl with Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $31Best value

Join City Pub Crawl in central Almaty for a 3.5-hour Saturday night out. An English- or Russian-speaking guide leads you from Bee’s Knees through four bars, with four welcome shots, drinking games, photos, and nightclub entry. Drinks and food cost extra, and the experience is for ages 21 to 60.

“★☆☆☆☆ Totally Disappointing Experience – Not Worth Booking We had booked the Almaty Pub Crawl for a group of 11, but only 9 of us could make it. Apart from us, there were just 4 others. For something advertised as a lively crawl with opportunities to meet locals, this was very poorly organized. If there aren’t enough numbers, u should cancel the experience rather than wasting people’s evening. The first stop, Jameson Camp Almaty, was extremely slow and lacked any atmosphere – we sat there for about 1.5 hours with nothing that resembled a “pub crawl.” The next stop, Bee’s Knees, was over 1 km away (too far for a…”

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5.Back to USSR Gulag Museum with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Travel from Astana to Dolinka and Karaganda with guide Damir or another English or Russian-speaking guide. Spend 2.5 hours at the Karlag Gulag Museum, tour Karaganda, enjoy lunch at a Russian restaurant, and return by comfortable transfer. The day suits history fans who want context, not just monuments.

“Simply great. This was my 3rd tour with the company, which completed everything that should be seen in and near Astana. A very smooth ride to the museum, where I got a chance to learn a lot about the system of Gulags. Then Damir gave a tour of Karaganda city, which a combination of a fairly modern and Soviet city. Our lunch at a Russian restaurant was the cherry on top. Many thanks to Damir and Discover Astana!”

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6.Astana City Tour: Certified Guide+Winetasting+All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend eight private hours touring Astana with an English- or Russian-speaking guide, usually Damir, whose storytelling links Kazakh Khanate history with the modern capital. You’ll visit Bayterek, the National Museum, major religious and civic buildings, enjoy Kazakh or Uyghur lunch, and may include a local winery stop. Confirm the exact inclusions before booking.

“From the moment our tour began, it was evident that we were in for an unforgettable day. My guide Domir, an enthusiastic young man with a profound understanding of Kazakhstan's history, made my experience extraordinarily educational and entertaining. His proficiency in English was impressive, allowing for seamless communication and a deeper appreciation of the narratives he shared. His passion for Kazakhstan's rich history and vibrant culture was infectious, making every site we visited more fascinating than the last. It wasn't just about the places; it was about connecting with the stories that shaped this beautiful country. His love for his job was evident in his meticulous attention to de...”

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7.Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $54

Spend 2 to 8 hours exploring Almaty with a private guide such as Tatyana, Marat, Madi, or Zhanar. See Panfilov Park, Republic Square, Arbat, Green Bazaar, the Central Mosque, and possibly Kok-Tobe Hill. The route can be adjusted, but monuments and museums are viewed from outside unless visits are arranged ahead.

“Tatyana gave us an excellent tour in fluent English. She presented informative and insightful information about the history and cultures of this area. We had visited some other Central Asian countries and Tatyana related their history to what waRead more”

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8.Guided Night Time Tour of Astana in a Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $64

Spend about two hours touring Astana’s night-lit landmarks in a private, air-conditioned car. Your English-speaking guide can shape the route around your interests, with stops at the Grand Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, the Palace of Peace, Hazret Sultan Mosque, and Atyrau Bridge. Bottled water and onboard WiFi are included.

“Bau was a fantastic tour guide and fun to spend the evening with. Astana is amazing to see at night, especially with all the landmarks beautifully lit. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the capital—it’s a great way to experience the city in the evening!”

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9.Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $160

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Otrar’s ruins, Arystan Bab Mausoleum, and Turkestan’s major monuments. Guides such as Islam and Daulet have been praised for clear explanations, careful driving, and flexible stops, including a possible visit to Turkestan bazaar. Entrance fees, transport, and one liter of water are included.

“Attività interessante sia per la parte più archeologica (Otrar) che per quella più architettonica ((Turkestan). Bello anche il paesaggio: steppa, deserto, cammelli e altra fauna. La guida, Islam, è stata molto cortese e professionale e ci ha ben consigliato anche sl momento del lunch (opzionale) che abbiamo sprezzato”

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10.Guided Walking City Tour in Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $60

Start at Almaty’s Zhibek Zholy metro station and walk through Panfilov Street, Stalin-era buildings, old schools, Panfilov Park, and the Green Bazaar. Your private guide connects Silk Road history, Soviet city planning, earthquakes, water systems, and local architecture during a roughly three-hour tour. Pickup is offered, but the listed meeting point is the station.

“It was basically a tour about architecture and very little else. Was not what I expected from the tour description.”

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11.Almaty City Bike Tour: Guided e-Bike Tour of City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $60

Ride an electric bike through Almaty with a local guide, stopping at Kok Tobe Hill, Ascension Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. Dulat’s engaging stories cover local history, legends, and daily life. The 2.5-hour tour costs $60, includes wireless audio, and is limited to three people.

“This tour is a can’t miss! In just 2.5 hours, we experienced a fantastic journey through the heart of the city, thanks to our nice and knowledgeable guide, Dulat. His storytelling was full of fascinating history, cultural insights, and fun anecdotes tRead more”

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12.Personalized guided Car Tours to Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel by private car from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake with a guide such as Sergey or Igor. Expect about 12 to 15 hours on the road, canyon walking, time for boats or horses at the lake, WiFi in the car, and pickup for your group of up to three.

“We had the absolute pleasure of having the most incredible tour guide SERGEY during our trip to Kazakhstan. It was a 3 nights 4 days trip and from the very beginning, he went above and beyond to ensure our journey was not only safe and sRead more”

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13.Astana Private Custom Walking Tour with A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $53

See Astana through a private guide’s eyes on a flexible 2 to 8 hour walking tour. Visit Bayterek Tower, Nur-Astana Mosque, the Peace Pyramid, Astana Opera, the First President Museum, and Khan Shatyr. Meet at your city accommodation, request a route built around your interests, and ask for Mrs Bikhat if available.

“Excellent guide during City Tour - Mrs Bikhat show us in short time all nicest places in Astana. Big thanks”

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