Almaty on Foot: The 11 Best Walking Tours

1.City Highlights Walking Tour with Chocolate Shop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · from $20Our pick

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!”

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2.Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $66Top rated

Review of Almaty’s 5 to 6-hour walking tour, covering nine city sights, Green Bazaar, Zenkov Cathedral, Arbat, and Kok Tobe.

“It was a wonderful trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Those four days were among the most beautiful in my life, spent with my wonderful ladies. We had so much fun, visited as many places as we could, and our guide, Ms. Nazerke, our Naz was amazing — full of energy and warmth. She was truly the cherry on top of our cake!”

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3.Almaty Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $193

Explore Almaty through markets, Kazakh food, chocolate, history, and a private three-hour walking tour with lunch.

“If you love food this is the tour for you. I told the tour guide I really wanted some local local food which I got.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $54

Review of Almaty’s private walking tour, covering Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, Kok-Tobe, guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Nice excursion to get acquainted with the city, the guide was prepared and kind. We would recommend it.Auto-translated”

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5.Guided Walking City Tour in Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $60

Explore Almaty’s Silk Road roots, Soviet architecture, cathedral, metro, bazaar, and earthquake history on a private three-hour walk.

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

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6.Almaty City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $67

Explore Almaty’s landmarks, Green Bazaar, Arbat Street, and Soviet-era history on a practical three-hour walking tour.

“It was a good three walk around Almaty. I was struck about how new the city was. Very little old. Expected some old evidence of being a Silk Road city. I truth one needs to get out of Almaty and see the countryside. Also perhaps the best Read more”

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7.Must-See Private Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Review Almaty’s private four-hour walking tour, from Panfilov Park and Green Bazaar to Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe views.

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8.Astana Private Custom Walking Tour with A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $53

Review of Astana’s private custom walking tour, with local guidance, major sights, price advice, itinerary details, and practical booking tips.

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

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9.Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $75

Review of Almaty’s private four-hour tour, covering Kok-Tobe, Medeu, Green Bazaar, the mosque, parks, price, transport, and value.

“Dina was an excellent guide - and Marat arranged everything perfectly. We saw the National Museum, a walk through the areas of interest in Central Almaty, a visit to the subway (at the Silk Road Station), the orthodox cathedral and monuments Read more”

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10.Almaty walking city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $30

Review the $30 Almaty walking tour, from museums and metro stops to Panfilov Park and Green Bazaar, with practical tips for your visit.

“A great introduction to Almaty. We saw a lot and learned about the history and culture of Kazakhstan. Amir was a great guide for our first day here.”

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11.mixed tour (walking and using public transports)+museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $150

Explore Almaty on foot, by public transport, and through its museum, monuments, Panfilov Park, and Kok Bazar in one half-day tour.

“It has been a great experience to have to visit some of the major tourist attractions in half a day, from the independent memorial, a cultural museum of Kazakhstan and an easy stroll at one of the oldest local bazaar; and above all an interestiRead more”

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