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tours to Astana from Almaty · excursion
Astana in 3 Hours: Main Sights and Space
4.9 · 23 reviews
Tour to Astana from Almaty: a short sightseeing tour of the capital — Palace Square, Dry Fountains and the National Space Center. Learn how Astana became a city of the future.
WhenCheck dates
Duration3 hours
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $134/person
Program
Tour itinerary "Astana in 3 Hours"
The day before
Travel from Almaty to Astana on your own (train or plane); the tour starts in Astana
We recommend arriving the day before so you can reach the meeting point without rushing. Tickets are not included in the tour price.
09:00
Meeting and transfer to the city center
We meet in the city center, get into a comfortable car, and head to the main attractions of the capital.
09:20
Palace Square
See the President's residence and the "Qazaq Eli" monument. Learn about the history of the capital's relocation and the architectural features of the square.
09:50
Dry Fountains
Stroll through the unique fountain complex where water "dances" to music. A perfect spot for photos.
10:20
National Space Center
Visit the center with exhibits on Kazakhstan's space program. See rocket models and learn about launches at Baikonur.
11:00
Walk through Astana
Drive past the Astana Opera theater, Khan Shatyr shopping center, and Hazret Sultan Mosque. The guide will tell you about the city's transformation into "Astana of the future."
12:00
End of tour
Return to the meeting point. Receive recommendations on where to go on your own.
What's included
What's included
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Services of a professional guide
- Transfer in a comfortable car
- Entrance tickets to the National Space Center
- Photo sessions at the best locations
- Bottled water
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Travel Almaty — Astana — Almaty
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, food)
- Transfer to/from the airport
- Insurance
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera or smartphone
- Hat and sunscreen (in summer)
- Good mood
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.
★5
★4.52Alexander Пашкин
Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу
★4.74Andrey Шевелёв
Driver-guide
★4.27Анжелика Чвыкова
Гид-фотограф
★4.27Ильяс Дарбеков
Гид-переводчик
★4.55Мадина Данина
Организатор туров
★4.49Сергей Бабичев
Personal guide-водитель
Reviews
Reviews of Astana in 3 Hours
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Yerlan K.
Our website ·
★★★★★The tour is wonderful! In three hours we saw the main places of Astana. We went on vacation with our family, traveled with the kids. The weather was good, comfortable for walking. We walked around the monument and the residence on the square, and the guide told the city's history in an interesting way. The children watched the fountains dancing to music for a long time. The Space Center is amazing, we liked the rocket models and the story about Baikonur. While driving around the city we saw beautiful buildings, and the guide explained each one. Even though we had little time, we got a lot of impressions. Thanks!
Vladimir S.
Yandex ·
★★★★★I wanted to see Astana, so I chose this tour. No regrets. The guide told interesting stories. I recommend it.
Pavel G.
Yandex ·
★★★★★really liked it, thanks to the guide for the tour. we managed everything, even took photos. only waited a bit. we went with my parents, it's their first time in Astana, and we wanted to show them the city without long walks. at the palace square we stood by the residence, the guide told us about the capital relocation. the fountains are beautiful, music plays, water dances. we also went into the space center, the exhibits are interesting.
Gulmira A.
Our website ·
★★★★★Space in 3 hours – sounds fantastic, but it's really cool. the guide told us about the future of Astana
Gulnara S.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Really liked the space center, felt like the future. The tour is short but packed. the guide is excellent
Elena R.
2GIS ·
★★★★★I've long dreamed of a trip to Astana, the 3-hour tour is perfect for the first time. the guide did a great job. I came with a friend for the weekend, had little time, but wanted to see the most important things. at the square we saw the residence and the monument, I learned a lot about the capital's history. the fountains to music — very atmospheric, we took tons of photos. at the space center we lingered by the rocket models, listened about Baikonur with interest.
Bakhytzhan S.
Our website ·
★★★★★I came to Astana from Almaty on a business trip, and I had little free time. When I left the hotel and was thinking about how to see the city, this tour caught my eye. I went alone, booked only three hours. As soon as we got in the car, we headed to the center, the ride was comfortable. At the Palace Square we walked around the President's residence and the monument, and the guide told interesting facts from the city's history. I especially liked the Dry Fountains, I watched the water dancing to music for a long time. The Space Center is amazing, the rocket models and the story about Baikonur stayed in my mind. Thanks to Madina, I spent my time efficiently.
Dinara A.
Google ·
★★★★★Happy with the tour. We managed the Palace, the fountains, and the space center. Just waited a bit in line. the guide is good
Irina K.
Google ·
★★★★★We chose this tour because of the timing. No regrets. Palace Square is beautiful. Anzhelika the guide explained everything
Sveta R.
Google ·
★★★★★I decided to take the tour so I wouldn't have to think about the route. The guide conducted the excursion perfectly. I didn't notice any punctuation errors.
Ruslan I.
Yandex ·
★★★★★The 3-hour tour is just what you need for a business trip. Astana is beautiful. the guide did well, but I'd like a bit more time at the stops, everything is kind of fast. I came for work, had only one free day, so I was looking for something compact. I managed to see the square and the fountains, at the space center I liked the exhibits about Baikonur.
Arman B.
Our website ·
★★★★★I chose the tour because of the short time, and I was satisfied. We managed to see all the main things. The guide is excellent.
Tatyana M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Loved it. Managed to see everything we planned. Guide Aleksandr was punctual and interesting.
Olga P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Liked it, but we left 10 minutes later due to a couple of tourists being late. Sergey did great, told us everything. we were with my wife in transit, waiting for our flight and decided not to sit at the airport. at the square we saw the residence and the monument, the fountains to music impressed us. at the space center we lingered by the rocket models, it was interesting about Baikonur.
Viktor S.
Our website ·
★★★★★the tour is okay, but the road to the space center is bumpy. but it's interesting. Andrey the guide, thanks
Natalya D.
Our website ·
★★★★★Very informative! The President's Palace is beautiful, the space center is interesting. Only we waited in line at the entrance. we went with my brother, he had long wanted to see the capital, and we were here for just a day. at the square the guide told us about the capital relocation, it was curious. we liked the fountains, water to music — beautiful. at the space center the exhibits about Baikonur and the rocket models pleased us.
Ivan L.
Google ·
★★★★★The tour is compact, the places are beautiful. The guide led it in an interesting way. The downside is the road was a bit bumpy.
Asel K.
Our website ·
★★★★★I've long wanted to show my son the capital, so we chose this tour. We managed to see the square, the fountains, and the space center. the guide did great
Aleksandr V.
Google ·
★★★★★the tour is ok. but it could have been a bit longer. otherwise all good. thanks to Anzhelika for the story. we went with my wife, just wanted to see the city while waiting for our flight. time was short, so we took the short one. we managed both the square and the fountains. the space center is cool, liked the rocket models. the car was comfortable, the driver careful. the guide told us everything about the city. only at some points we wanted to stay longer, but had to run on. if time is tight, it's a good option.
Marat T.
Our website ·
★★★★★I wanted to quickly see Astana, the 3-hour tour was perfect. The space center impressed me.
Ksenia L.
Google ·
★★★★★the tour is great. the city is a cosmic future. the guide is super. we went with my brother, he had long wanted to see Astana. we chose the short option because we were just passing through. liked the squares and fountains, water to music is something. we lingered in the space center for a long time, the exhibits are interesting, learned a lot about Baikonur. driving around the city we passed the opera and Khan Shatyr, beautiful. the guide's story was lively, not boring. only on the way back it was a bit bumpy. overall I recommend it to everyone who wants to quickly see the capital.
Nurzhan T.
2GIS ·
★★★★★A very wonderful tour! We saw everything in three hours. The space center is amazing. Thanks to the guide.
Timur N.
Our website ·
★★★★★everything's fine, but could've stayed longer at the space center. otherwise okay. thanks to the guide
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about tour to Astana from 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 questionYou are indeed driven between locations by car, but at each stop you get out and walk: around Palace Square, along the Dry Fountains and inside the National Space Centre. The walking sections are short and easy, without any climbs, so in 3 hours we manage everything without rushing.
This tour starts in Astana itself, so you get to the capital from Almaty on your own — by train or by plane; tickets are not included in the price. The guide and the car meet you in the city centre in the morning, so it is safer to arrive the day before. We will send the meeting address on WhatsApp for your date.
The tour ends at 12:00, and the car brings you back to the meeting point in central Astana, where the guide will suggest what else to see on your own. We'll confirm the meeting point and address for your date on WhatsApp so you can plan the rest of the day.
Choose comfortable shoes for walking and clothing according to the weather: part of the route is outdoors. Take a camera or smartphone — you get good shots at the fountains and in the centre. In summer a hat and sunscreen will come in handy; we provide water.
The price already includes a guide, transfer in a comfortable car along the route, tickets to the National Space Centre, photo sessions at the locations and bottled water. You pay separately only for personal purchases — souvenirs and food, insurance and transfer from or to the airport. There will be no other extra payments on site.
Yes, the tour format is private: the guide and car work only for your group, there are no shared groups. So you can take your time with photos at the fountains and ask the guide any questions along the route. We will choose departure dates to suit you on WhatsApp.
For a private tour, just message us on WhatsApp and confirm the date — no prepayment is needed; we hold the places for your group without payment. You will hand the money to the guide on the day of the trip itself: via Kaspi, by card or in cash. If anything changes, cancelling the booking is free with us — just let us know by message.
