KAZAKHSTAN
Reviewed and ranked.
The 10 most popular 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.
“Great experience. Guide was excellent. Thank you!!”
Private full-day Astana tour with hotel pickup, key landmarks, museum time, lunch, and optional wine tasting, plus tickets for Bayterek and the museum.
“So many things . It’s beyond expectations or explanation . Best way and LIO was super polite and educated I really appreciated his professionalism and patience . And Astana is beautiful”
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.
“Excellent!! Very courteous and knowledgeable guide.Would recommend him for anyone visiting Astana.”
Bus tour through Almaty’s key sights plus a roundtrip cable car to Shymbulak, with mountain views and local walks.
“Took the Cable Car City Tour in Almaty and really enjoyed it. Karina, our guide, was amazing- friendly, helpful and quick to solve issues when our driver left mid-tour, even booking cabs for everyone. Great views and a well-managed experience despite the transport hiccup.”
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.
“Great to see glacier in Shymbulak. Kok Tobe is a very nice place to visit. Lunch in Navat is good. Our guide, Alina, is also wonderful and helpful.”
See Astana’s top monuments in comfort on a 3-4 hour private tour with pickup, an English-speaking guide, and fast stops.
“Great city tour for those that want a quick introduction to the city of Astana. Sultan was a great guide!”
Private Astana tour with certified English guide, lunch, and wine tasting. Grand Mosque, National Museum, Baiterek, Khan Shatyr in 8 hours.
“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…”
A 2–3 hour Almaty walking tour hitting Panfilov Park, Zeleniy Bazaar, and Rakhat Lotte chocolate, with optional Kazakh food and wine.
“Our walking tour of Almaty with Fariza was a fantastic experience. She was extremely knowledgeable, cheerful, and patient—making sure everyone in the group felt included and had a great time. One of the highlights was exploring the local market with her; she helped us navigate the stalls, explained what we were seeing, and even assisted…”
Private Almaty tour for up to 4: Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Panfilov Square, President’s Park, plus Medeu and Shymbulak mountains.
“Very nice tour! You will see both the main Almaty sights and go up to Shymbulak mounting - 3 200 metres above the sea level!”
