KAZAKHSTAN · REGION
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The 10 most popular astana tours in Kazakhstan. What each trip covers, who runs it, and what you pay to book.
See Astana’s big landmarks lit up at night with a guide, hotel pickup, and a smart 4-hour route packed with stories and photo stops.
“Damir is a fantastic, enthusiastic guide. He is deeply knowledgeable about Khazakstan 's history and it's culture. I highly recommend him because he brought the history to life and made every stop on tour interesting and pleasurable”
Private Burabay day trip from Astana with Bolektau Peak hike, Kazakh culture, lake boat or horseback, and lunch.
“The tour was beautiful, with a good variety of experiences and exposure to different aspects of Kazakh culture. They provided a delicious lunch, including for the vegetarian. Our guide Nura was very accommodating to our schedule and transportation needs. He was friendly, informative, curious, helpful, and fun!”
Private Astana tour with certified English guide, lunch, and wine tasting. Grand Mosque, National Museum, Baiterek, Khan Shatyr in 8 hours.
“The whole Experience was excellent and well organised. The guide was excellent and gave us loads of information. He was happy to answer our questions.”
Astana day trip to Karaganda and the KarLag Gulag Museum with an English guide, Soviet monuments, and a hearty Russian lunch.
“Our tour went very well 😁 Of course, the gulag is a dark subject. Bekzat was great! We enjoyed talking during the drive. The Russian lunch was the best. ( we love Russian food at home)”
Private night tour in Astana with a certified guide, hotel pickup, iconic landmarks, and photo stops like Ak Orda and Khan Shatyr.
“Nura is an excellent guide and driver, Astana is amazingly beautiful by night and you will also get to know about the city and Kazakhstan.”
Private custom walking tour of Astana with a local guide, hotel pickup, flexible route, and practical advice on sights and food.
“Belle visite de la nouvelle ville de Astana. Ma guide Aliya était compétente et sympathique. Je recommande.”
A one-day Burabai National Park escape from Astana with a small group, an English-speaking guide, and big rock-and-view energy.
“Our trip to Burabai National Park was nothing but perfect. Daniyar was very knowledgeable about the park and it felt more like an outing with friend that a tour leader. He was very patient and accommodating with us throughout the trip. Will highly recommend this tour to everyone.”
One-day trip from Nur-Sultan to Dolinka’s Gulag Museum and Karaganda, guided EN/RU with Soviet history, city sights, snacks.
“An excellent tour for anyone interested in Soviet history. Damir is an incredibly knowledgeable guide who explained the complex past of the Gulag system with clarity. His passion for the subject was evident, and he answered all of my questions thoughtfully. Definitely recommended!”
Private 8-hour Astana tour with a certified guide, major monuments, museum time, lunch, skip-the-line Bayterek entry, and wine tasting.
“I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Discover Astana – Guided Tours. I was attending the Global Education Teaching summit with Nobel Fest in Astana and had limited time for exploring the city. As a biologist, I was also very interested to experience some of the nature of Kazakhstan. While I booked the Private…”
Astana Old City Tour in 4 hours with a Soviet-architecture guide, mosaics and murals, hotel pickup, and museum entrance fees for $50.
“This was one of the best tours I have ever done in the world in terms of depth of knowledge and personal anecdotes that really bring the city and the Kazak culture to life. The attention to detail was unsurpassed, and he continues to research new places other guides don’t know about with little surprises…”
