Kazakhstan · CITY TOURS
Two very different cities: Almaty under its mountain wall, Astana out on open steppe. The 15 below cover both, with what each includes, how long it runs and where the guide actually walks with you.
Explore Almaty’s mountain resorts, markets, cathedral, and city views on an 11-hour guided tour priced at $49.
“Zhibek is really good tour guide, well spoken and great info, very friendly and engaging with the tourist.”
Ride from Almaty to Big Almaty Lake for mountain views, local stories, photo stops, and an easy no-hike visit in four hours.
“The trip was absolutely wonderful! Everything was perfectly on time, and the view of the lake was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I especially recommend it to people who may not be able to go hiking. On top of that, my tour guide was incredibly kind and helpful. We also got to see a charming waterfall and an apple yard. Everything turned out even better than I expected - just perfect! A special thank you to Dias for being such an amazing guide 😊”
Review of Astana’s private full-day tour, covering major landmarks, local lunch, private transport, museum time, and optional Kazakh wine tasting.
“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”
See Astana glowing after dark on a four-hour private guided tour with hotel pickup, major landmarks, local history, and comfortable transport.
“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.…”
Review of Almaty’s $49 city and mountain tour, covering Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok-Tobe, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park, and Zenkov Cathedral.
“We booked the tour at night for the next day morning but The tour operator did not connect with us at all. The tour operator did not show up at the pick up location. He did not even bothered to connect us, call us or reply us on app or reRead more”
Review of Almaty’s private full-day tour, covering Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, local markets, lunch, guides, price, and practical tips.
“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”
See Astana’s Grand Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, and more on a private half-day tour with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
“Great city tour for those that want a quick introduction to the city of Astana. Sultan was a great guide!”
Review of Astana’s private 8-hour city tour with a certified guide, local lunch, major sights, bazaar visit, and Kazakh wine tasting.
“Excellent. It was a fantastic private tour. The guide was very nice and very knowledgeable, and I got to see so much in just a few hours. Astana is a very interesting and very beautiful city and I also particularly enjoyed my visit of the National Museum. The lunch was also perfect, and the guide was also very helpful and flexible when I had a problem with my flight - all just perfect!”
Explore Almaty’s landmarks, Zeleniy Bazaar, Kazakh snacks, and Rakhat Lotte chocolates on a friendly 2 to 3 hour walking tour.
“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!”
Review of Almaty’s private city and mountain tour, with Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Medeu, Shymbulak, guide tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“Super great guide who brought a lot of time and had a lot to tell”
Ride to 3,200 meters at Shymbulak, then explore Almaty landmarks, markets, local food, and chocolate on a nine-hour guided tour.
“Our tour guide is good and his English is great this tour was great.But our starting time in app was 8 o’clock, they picked up in 9 am”
Review of Almaty’s small-group city walk, covering Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, Arbat Street, and Abai Opera House.
“Chingis was my tour guide & was in a small group. Chingis was very good at explaining the history & was very knowledgeable. The Cathedral was very interesting & getting to see amazing architecture. We got to see Kazakhstan army practicing their drill. The statues were amazing. There is so much history I learnt. I would highly recommend this tour !”
Astana city tour review covering mosques, Bayterek Tower, museums, markets, wine tasting, transport, guides, value, and booking advice.
“The broken car made us lost time .We can got 2 places only instead of 9 places in the tour descriptions”
See Almaty from Shymbulak and Koktobe, then explore its market, cathedral, and Panfilov Park on a practical six-hour small-group tour.
“Kazia Tour made our trip unforgettable with their knowledge, organization, and friendly approach. Gulzat shared fascinating insights, took us to hidden gems, and handled everything smoothly. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a stress-free and enriching travel experience!”
Review of Almaty’s private four-hour city tour, with Medeu, Kok-Tobe, the Central Mosque, hotel pickup, guide tips, and value advice.
“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”
Canyon, lake, steppe and city, grouped by the kind of day it is.
