Almaty City Tour
See the city's most vibrant landmarks, famous architectural monuments, iconic places and stunning views of the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains.
We will walk through the city's historical park with its main landmark — the Ascension Cathedral, which survived a 10-point earthquake.
Walk along Panfilov Street, the city's golden square. Learn how Almaty's appearance changed from constructivism to brutalism.
Alma-Ata was the filming location of "The Needle" with Viktor Tsoi. We will visit Hotel Kazakhstan — the most earthquake-resistant building in the city.
How the tour works
What our clients say
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We loved the tour! Everything was well organized, from booking to payment. Started right on time. Special thanks to Oksana — she packed so much fascinating information into a short time, and delivered it with real energy and emotion.
Yes, we really liked it. I love how Oksana tells the stories, you can feel her interest and love for the characters, their stories, and history in general.
It was very nice to spend the day walking through the Golden Square of Almaty. I especially liked how Oksana highlighted the architecture of historic buildings.
Loved the tour, learned a lot about Abilkhan Kasteev's work, nomadic life, and social realism. Thank you for the educational tour! This is my third tour with your program.
Loved the tour. Vitaly, thank you for the interesting details and the pride with which you spoke about Kazakhstan's history and traditions.
Thank you for creating such an amazing route! Love how Andrey adds his own insider details and nuances alongside the official history.
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FAQ
— learn how the city changed from pre-revolutionary Verny to modern Almaty
— understand why the center looks the way it does and which eras "coexist" in it
— hear stories of people and events connected to key buildings
— notice details and connections between places that are hard to spot without context
A city tour is not just a route between points — it's a complete story of the city, woven into one walk.
the guide's preparatory work on creating the route, and the tour itself. The exact price varies depending on group size.
We explain architectural styles in simple terms — no professional jargon or complex terminology. When new words come up, we immediately break them down with clear examples.
However, in most cases guides may already be booked if you reserve at the last minute. We recommend booking in advance:
Day programs — at least a week ahead, ideally 2-3 weeks. Multi-day programs — at least a month ahead.
creative and marketing teams, companies with expats, teams focused on identity and branding. The tour helps:
better understand the city you work in, see how the visual environment is shaped, step outside the office mindset into an urban one. The route can be adapted to your company's goals if needed.
Cancellation 168+ hours (7+ days) before the service — 100% refund. Cancellation 96-168 hours (4-7 days) before — 50% refund. Cancellation 48-96 hours (2-4 days) before — 30% refund. Cancellation less than 48 hours before — no refund.
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Fill out a short form and our organizer will contact you to create an individual trip plan.
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