Street Art Tour
In 2.5 hours, dive into Almaty's street art world with a Kazakh muralist artist.
Today, murals aren’t just city decoration — they’re part of its cultural code.
The works reflect social and cultural issues, from ecology and urbanization to national identity. Street art becomes a mirror of changes happening in society.
Many works contain references to Kazakhstan's cultural heritage and important historical events, connecting past and present.
We’d love to show you the city from a different angle on our one-of-a-kind street art tour, led by an experienced art historian and author of a fine arts textbook.
Who is this tour for
- • Organize a unique team-building event
- • Help new employees integrate into Almaty's cultural context faster
- • Immerse yourself in the city's cultural code
- • Understand current social and urban themes through art
- • Discover the meanings behind familiar murals
- • Meet a member of the street art community
- • Dive deeper into cultural context than a typical sightseeing tour
- • See modern Almaty through the lens of street art
- • Understand how urban branding and visual identity are formed
- • Broaden your visual library through real street art cases
- • See the role of murals in urban development
- • Understand how art influences the perception of neighborhoods and public spaces
How the tour works
What our clients say
Real reviews from our clients
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. (translated from Russian)
We really enjoyed it. I love how Oksana tells the stories — you can feel her genuine interest and passion for the characters, their stories, and history as a whole. (translated from Russian)
What a great way to spend the day — walking through Almaty’s Golden Square. I especially loved how Oksana highlighted the architecture of the historic buildings. (translated from Russian)
Loved the tour — learned a lot about Abilkhan Kasteev’s work, nomadic life, and social realism. Thank you for making it so educational! This was my third tour with you. (translated from Russian)
Loved the tour. Vitaly, thank you for all the fascinating details and the pride with which you spoke about Kazakhstan’s history and traditions. (translated from Russian)
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FAQ
Beyond that, you'll understand the context behind the art: who created it, under what circumstances, and what social and cultural meanings it carries.
After the tour, you'll start perceiving the urban environment differently — not as background, but as a system of meanings.
the art historian's preparatory work on creating the route, the tour led by the art historian, and participation of a practicing muralist artist. The exact price varies depending on group size.
You'll learn the difference between graffiti and murals, what tagging and bombing are — without academic overload.
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.
For younger children, the format may be challenging due to the duration and depth of content.
A customized program for school groups is available upon request.
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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