★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Private tour · by car
Almaty in a Day — Private Car Tour
4.9 · 23 reviews
In one day you will see the main sights of Almaty: ascend Kok-Tobe, stroll through the First President's Park, and taste authentic baursaks at the Green Bazaar. The private format in a comfortable car lets you decide where to linger longer.
WhenDaily
Duration6 hours
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $66/person
Program
Private tour itinerary in Almaty by car
09:00
Meeting in central Almaty
The guide picks you up from your hotel or a convenient point downtown. Introduction and day plan.
09:30
Climb to Kok-Tobe
Drive up the green hill with panoramic views of the city and mountains. Observation deck, photos.
11:00
First President's Park
Walk through the well-groomed park with fountains and sculptures. Stories about modern Almaty.
12:30
Lunch at a national cuisine cafe
Try beshbarmak, manti, or lagman (optional, at your own expense). The guide recommends the best spots.
14:00
Green Bazaar and Ascension Cathedral
Colorful market with dried fruits and spices. Then visit the wooden cathedral in Panfilov Park.
15:30
Tour end
Return to the city center. The guide drops you off at your hotel or metro.
What's included
What's included in the private tour of Almaty
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Comfortable car (sedan or minivan)
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide-driver
- Fuel and parking
- Bottled water in the car
- Photo support (the guide helps with photos)
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Entrance tickets (Kok-Tobe is free, cable car paid separately)
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Tips for the guide
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat and sunglasses (in sunny weather)
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Some cash for the market and lunch
Team
Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★4.9
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
Reviews of private tour in Almaty
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Total reviews
Evgeniy P.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Gid proved nam ekskursiyu. Ochen' interesno. Posmotreli gorod s luchshey storony. Kofe pyli. Vse zdorovo
Pavel K.
Google ·
★★★★★Good tour. The guide showed us the city. The bazaar is super. The coffee was tasty. The only thing is we left a bit later, but that's not a big deal.
Nurgul K.
Our website ·
★★★★★I toured Almaty with a guide. It was great. We visited all the main places. We drank coffee. No downsides. Thanks!
Zulfiya T.
Google ·
★★★★★The tour is super. The guide showed us Almaty. Individually by car is very convenient. We saw all the viewpoints. The bazaar impressed. The coffee is excellent. The only downside is we waited a bit in line for the cable car. But the guide organized everything, we didn't wait long. Overall impressions are only positive
Timur A.
Google ·
★★★★★My colleagues and I came on a business trip and carved out a day for an excursion. We booked an individual tour to see as much as possible. The guide Dinara took us through the main places, it was very informative. We went up to Kok-Tobe and walked in the park. At the Green Bazaar we tried local sweets. The road is bumpy in places, but that's a minor thing. At the end we stopped by a coffee shop and had coffee. Overall, we liked everything, despite a small delay at the beginning. Thanks!
Aliya D.
Google ·
★★★★★My friends and I came to Almaty for the weekend and decided not to waste time on public transport. We booked an individual car tour. The guide Dinara immediately won us over, leading the tour easily and with humor. What I remember most is the First President's Park — a beautiful place with fountains. The weather was cool, but it didn't spoil the impression. The guide recommended an excellent cafe with national cuisine, where we tried beshbarmak. The coffee was also top-notch. No downsides, everything was organized clearly.
Yuliya G.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Thanks to the guide for the excursion. We learned a lot of interesting things. Flexible route, everything was adjusted to us. I highly recommend
Bakhyt M.
Our website ·
★★★★★It was our first time in Almaty with my wife, and we wanted to cover the most important things in a short time. We took this car tour so we wouldn't depend on a schedule. The guide Dinara turned out to be an excellent storyteller and showed the city from the best angles. We went up to the viewpoint, which offers a panorama of the mountains. Then we stopped by the Green Bazaar — your eyes just run wild from dried fruits and spices. On the way we popped into a coffee shop and had coffee. Everything went calmly, without rushing. We really liked it, we recommend!
Natalya M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★The guide was our guide. In one day we saw Almaty from its best side. The route is flexible, we went where we wanted. The only thing is we waited a bit in line at the viewpoint
Gulmira F.
Google ·
★★★★★Excellent tour. Dinara showed us Almaty in a day. We visited the bazaar and viewpoints. The flexible route pleased us. Minus — we waited at the cable car but not long
Saule B.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We toured Almaty with a guide. We really liked it. We managed to visit all the places. Thanks!
Anar K.
Google ·
★★★★★We came to Almaty on vacation with our family. We planned to see the city in one day, so we chose a private tour. The guide Dinara picked us up from the hotel and showed us around all day. From Kok-Tobe a wonderful view of the city opened up, the children were delighted. At the Green Bazaar we bought spices and dried fruits. For lunch we tasted national dishes. The guide told many interesting stories. We liked everything, thank you!
Dmitry L.
Our website ·
★★★★★The guide showed us Almaty. The city is beautiful, the coffee is excellent. The only thing is the road is bumpy in some parts. But overall good
Elena F.
Our website ·
★★★★★We took the "Almaty in a day" tour. Individually by car. Very convenient. The guide showed us the Green Bazaar and Kok-Tobe. There was a queue for the cable car, but we got through quickly.
Olga P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Very pleased with the tour. Guide Dinara knows the city perfectly. Bazaars, viewpoints. Everything on a flexible route. I recommend
Vladimir T.
Google ·
★★★★★The tour is superb. The guide is excellent. We saw all the sights. The bazaar impressed us. The coffee is great too. The downside is we were a bit delayed with departure
Lyazzat K.
Google ·
★★★★★I traveled with a guide. Almaty is very beautiful. We walked around everywhere. Amazing impressions!
Sergey N.
Google ·
★★★★★We vacationed in Almaty as a family and wanted to show the city to our children. An individual car tour was perfect. The guide met us at the hotel and immediately suggested a convenient route. We visited Kok-Tobe, walked in the park, and at the Green Bazaar the children were delighted with the sweets. The guide told us a lot about traditions and customs. We had a delicious lunch at a nearby cafe. The coffee was also excellent. Everything went comfortably, without fuss. Thanks for a wonderful excursion!
Damir K.
Our website ·
★★★★★Great tour, the guide showed everything. The city is beautiful. The coffee is tasty. I recommend. We left later than planned, but it didn't hinder much
Aleksandr L.
Google ·
★★★★★We decided to take a private tour to see Almaty in a day. No regrets. The guide knows the city perfectly. The route is flexible, we went where we wanted. We visited the main attractions and atmospheric coffee shops. We delayed departure a bit due to traffic, but it didn't spoil the impression. Highly recommend.
Roman V.
Our website ·
★★★★★Great tour. The guide took us around the city. Saw everything in one day. Kok-Tobe, Green Bazaar, and lots of coffee shops. The route was adjusted for us. Really enjoyed it despite the bumpy roads and a slight delay at the start.
Anna D.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We took the tour to see the city in one day. The guide was our guide. The route is flexible, we stopped at all the points. Very satisfied.
Ivan M.
Our website ·
★★★★★Liked everything. The guide. We saw the city, drank coffee. The car is comfortable. I recommend
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about private tour in Almaty
We've collected the questions travelers ask most often. Didn't find your answer? Write to us — a guide will reply in a couple of minutes.
Ask a questionThe program takes 6 hours: start at 9:00, finish around 15:30. The guide takes you to your hotel or a metro station in central Almaty. If you want to linger somewhere, the format is private, so we'll adjust the time.
We meet at 9:00 in central Almaty — the guide picks you up directly from your hotel or from a point convenient for you. We'll agree on the exact place and precise time via WhatsApp for your date. If you're not staying in the centre, write to us — we'll suggest the most convenient way to start the route.
You only walk at the Kok-Tobe viewpoint, in the First President's Park and by the cathedral with the bazaar — between them you travel by car. There are no long walks, the pace is relaxed, and the guide adapts to you. This day suits both children and elderly parents.
The price covers a comfortable car, a guide-driver, fuel, parking, water in the car and his help with photos. The Kok-Tobe cable car, lunch at a cafe and tips are at your own expense. At the Green Bazaar, cash will come in handy for dried fruit and spices.
The tour is private: only you and your guide-driver are in the car, there will be no other tourists. You decide where to linger longer — at the Kok-Tobe panorama, in the park or at the bazaar. The guide adjusts the route to your interests within the program.
We arrange the booking via a WhatsApp message — no prepayment is needed, we hold the place without payment. You pay on the day of the trip: Kaspi, by card or in cash. If your plans change, cancellation is free, with no penalties.
