Almaty City Tour

Almaty is modern, multinational and green city in the footsteps of Ile-Alatau mountains

Location description:

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan Republic located in Central Asia in the footsteps of Ili-Alatau mountains – part of Tian Shan. It’s former capital of Kazakhstan and still sometimes called as South Capital. The city is a commercial, financial and cultural center of the Republic. The population of the city is about 2 million people. The main pearl and beauty of the city is local mountains stretching on the South from East to West and visible from any point. While walking in the city you will notice a small constant slope going up into the mountains. City is very green with several big mountain rivers crossing the city. Almaty represents a mixture of cultures, architectural styles and nationalities. It was founded in 1854 as military post of Russia and initially was called “Verniy”. During soviet times it was called Alma-Ata (translate from kazakh: Apple- GrandFather) as there were many apple gardens all around the city. Apple is still considered as a symbol of the city. You can describe Almaty for long time, but as russian proverb says “it better once to see rather than hundred times to hear”.

Trip description:

Preferable season for Almaty city tour: ALL YEAR ROUND. Tour time is about 4-8 hours.

See the interactive map of the tour and most interesing places in Almaty below. The basic program description of the tour is provided below, but is fully customed based your preferences. Some places can be combined with other tours, but require preliminary agreement.

1. Pickup in the morning at agreed location
2. First stop will be done near Rupublic Square. Here you can look at Monument of Independance composition and former House of Parlament. Then we will proceed through small parks to Central Museum.
3. Short stop will be performed near Academy of Science and surrounding area which is well known for its quiet and green streets where multiple kazakh scientists, poets, artists have lived.
4. Next destination is a walking Panfilov street which starts in front of Abay Opera and Ballet house. The street goes down the city and crosses “Old” square and few parks.
5. 28 Panfilovs park is a heart of the city well known for Voznesenski Cathedral and “Act of Bravery” monument. National music instrument museum is other sight which can be of interest for tourist.
6. The last point of tour is Koktobe hill – observation decks provide good view on the city and nearby mountains. The best and most beautiful view is during the sunset when mountains become colored with orange and redish colors.

Interactive map tips:  Use button on the up-left corner to customize visible layers. Click on any icon on the map to get more information about the place – linked to google maps.  

Prepare yourself:

Check weather conditions in advance to take appropriate clothes and shoes. General recommendations for comfortable and safe journey:

• Passports – necessary in case police will check your documents
• Hat or cap – to protect yourself from sunstroke in summer / cool wind in autumn and spring
• Sun glasses –  to keep your eyes safe from bright sunlight

Service cost:

For a company of less than 3 adult people (+2 kids) the tour will cost 25,000 tenge. For larger group you need to contact in advance for price information.

Service cost include:

• Transportation – 4×4 SUV with possibility of utilizing 3rd row seats for kids.
• Guidance – provided on English language

General Information:

Please, for booking a tour try to contact in advance (at least 1 week before) especially if you are planning your trip on holidays. Trip description is given for general information and can be altered based on your preferences and desire. In case you have used our services, you are kindly asked to leave your feedback on a trip in comments.