KAZAKHSTAN
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The 10 most popular almaty city tours in Kazakhstan. What each trip covers, who runs it, and what you pay to book.
Joinme Asia’s Almaty day tour links mountain icons and city classics: Medeu rink, 842-step climb, Shymbulak cable car, Rahat chocolate and Kok-Tobe views.
“I enjoyed the trip, and the tour guide, sayana, she did her best! Two thumbs up! :) Thank you!”
A full Almaty day tour with Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak mountains, Kok-Tobe views, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and Green Bazaar.
“Did not get off to a good start as I contacted the tour operator the day before to ask for directions on how to get to the meeting point but received no reply. On the day itself, worried that we may be late for the 8.00 am meeting I again contaRead more”
A full-day private Almaty tour mixing mountains, major parks, a historic wooden cathedral, and local food and candy stops.
“Had a lovely day in Almaty with Assel! Saw the beautiful sites of the city and Assel knew all of the best spots for photos and souvenirs. Would highly recommend.”
Private Medeu and Shymbulak excursion from Almaty with hotel pickup, tickets included, cable car to 3,200m, and a guide.
“Get some solid clothing if it’s winter , try to book skiing lessons if Available. He helped us to book it .”
Private day trip from Almaty to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort, with cable car rides and a dam climb.
“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is…”
Almaty City Tour with Roza: Green Bazaar, Arbat, Zenkov's Cathedral, metro ride and local food stops in 3.5 hours, $70.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Roza was an excellent guide. .very knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture. She was friendly, helpful, and made the walking tour enjoyable. I really appreciated how she introduced me to authentic Kazakh food as I requested. Her passion for her country and culture truly shows. it was a perfect tour for a solo…”
Private winter Almaty tour with Shymbulak, Medeu ice skating, Kok Tobe views, and Zenkov’s Cathedral plus hotel pickup.
“The best tour in Almaty!”
Almaty in one day: Shymbulak views, Koktobe panoramas, Panfilov Park, Central Pedestrian Street, and Green Market in a small group.
“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…”
Half-day Almaty city tour with hotel pickup, free sights from Panfilov Park to Medeu and Kok-Tobe views, private and customizable.
“I took this tour on my first day visiting Almaty, and I'm glad I decided to do so. Dastan, who showed me around, is really friendly and knowledgeable about the city and its history. I'd recommend this tour if you want to see the main highlights that the city has to offer and to get…”
Almaty highlights in 6 hours: Medeu, Shymbulak at 3,200m, Republic Square, Panfilov Park with the Cathedral, and Green Bazaar.
“Assem was a wonderful guide, very informative and professional. We both had an enjoyable day and learned a lot about Almaty.”
