Kazakhstan · ALMATY CITY TOURS
14 tours
Almaty is a grid of tree-lined streets under a wall of mountains, and the good tours use both. Here are the 14 best, with what each one covers, the Green Bazaar and Panfilov Park among them, how much walking is involved, and which finish at the cable car in time for the light going down over the plain.
Big Almaty Lake half-day transfer tour from Almaty City. Zero-hike style with an eco taxi ride, expert guide stories, 4 hours, $69.
“Our guide Ais was well informed and thoughtful. The driver Bibi made sure we had a smooth ride. All in all, an excellent experience.”
Almaty day tour to Medeu rink, Shymbulak cable car views, Koktobe panorama, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral.
“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”
A private full-day Almaty tour with mountain views, Kok Tobe, historic churches, Zeleny Bazar bites, and Rakhat sweets, with guide and lunch.
“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”
A $20 guided walking tour of Almaty’s top sights, from Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral to Zeleniy Bazaar and Rakhat Lotte chocolate.
“Aika was a wonderful guide; answered all of the groups questions and gave us lots of insight into the local history and culture. Food was great, Aika pointed out recommendations and good fruit and chocolate samples. Extra lunch option was great; big fan of the horse sausage!”
Small-group walking tour of Almaty’s highlights: Panfilov Park, Zeleny Bazar, Arbat and Panfilov streets, ending at Abay Opera.
“Great way to have a quick intro to the city and have a feel of what you'd want to enjoy and spend more time on subsequently. Energetic guide with clear diction and pronunciation.”
A guided Almaty day trip mixing Shymbulak and Koktobe views with downtown landmarks, Panfilov Park, and Green Bazaar shopping.
“Gulzhat was very helpful and wonderful to talk to. You can tell she loves her job and is knowledgeable. You have this feeling you have been her freind for many years. She took care to ensure I got to my prayers on tour which is very vital for Muslim travellers I am grateful for that consideration.”
A 4-hour Almaty highlights tour with hotel pickup, free admissions, and big views from Medeu and Kok-Tobe.
“Visiting nice spots, nice walks, very nice guide Tschingis We got a lot of interesting information on history and current economic and political developments The right Dosis of information for a first time visit”
See Almaty’s top six sights in 8 hours, from the wooden Ascension Cathedral to Shymbulak views and Koktobe Hill lights.
“Almaty was the last stop on a three-week tour in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The initial plan was to quietly enjoy the city for three days before returning to the United States. At the last minute, we decided to book a day tour; it was the right decision. Yerkin was waiting for us in our hotel lobby and discussed with us the program. He was entirely open to suggestions and gave us the pros and cons of each of our requested changes. A highlight of the tour was a visit to the Cathedral which is the tallest wood structure in the world. He was well informed of the history, explained it…”
Shymbulak cable car views, Medeu high-rink scenery, Almaty landmarks and Green Bazaar in a small 6-hour tour from $44.10.
“Good tour with small group. Guide was helpful. Only shymbulak and green Bazar to enjoy. Other places other itinerary are just other road like republic square, not really worth visiting”
Almaty city tour with a local guide, Green Bazaar, Zenkov Cathedral, Panfilov Park and Arbat, plus options for Kok Tobe, Shymbulak and Medeu.
“Nursultan is our guide for this tour. Nur is very friendly and take care everything to guarantee we enjoy our trip.”
Private 6-day Almaty tour with mountains, gorges, and Kazakh culture. Air-conditioned transport, in-person guide, and big market time.
“Professional agency with organized tours and friendly tour guides. Good options for hotel booking, highly recommended 👍”
See Almaty highlights on a 3-hour walk, Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, and Rakhat chocolates. Small group, $20.
“Nice highlights of the city centre main attractions. Aika is a great guide, very knowledgable and speaks very good English. I was pleasantly surprised that we even got a tasting session of some local products in the green bazar includedRead more”
Guided Almaty day trip to Medeu, Shymbulak, and Kok-Tobe with included cable cars, stunning mountain views, and flexible free time.
“We did see Shimbaluk and Medeu and Kok Tobe. The lifts to the mountains provided stunning views. But the driver was basically only a driver- an hour late; not prepared with tickets for Kok Tobe so we had to wait while he picked up the tickets. And unlike our other tours he didn’t give us any information.”
Almaty in 3 hours on foot: Central Mosque, Republic Square, Ascension Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Arbat Street, and Arasan SPA at day’s end.
“Very nice tour of downtown with Gulmira! We saw lots of monuments, parks, the Green Market, and I learned about the history of Kazakhstan.”
