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tours to Astana from Almaty · excursion
Night tour of Astana with a guide
4.9 · 21 reviews
Tour to Astana from Almaty: explore the night city with a local guide. You will be amazed by the sparkling landmarks and atmospheric walks.
WhenCheck dates
Duration4 hrs
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $70/person
Program
Night tour of Astana program
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.
20:00
Meeting with the guide
Group gathering in the city center, meeting the guide and a brief orientation.
20:15
Independence Square
Visit the main square of Astana, where you will see the «Qazaq Eli» monument and the akimat building illuminated at night.
20:45
Ishim River Embankment
A walk along the embankment with views of the illuminated bridges and fountains, photos against the night city backdrop.
21:30
Bayterek and Triumphal Arch
Sightseeing of the city's symbol — the Bayterek monument with lighting, as well as the «Mangilik El» arch.
22:15
Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Visit the pyramid — a unique architectural object beautifully lit in the dark.
23:00
End of tour
Return to the meeting point, farewell to the guide. We recommend continuing the evening at one of the nearby cafes.
What's included
What's included
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Services of a professional guide in Russian or Kazakh
- Walking tour of central attractions
- Photo stops at the best locations
- Recommendations for further leisure
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Travel Almaty — Astana — Almaty
- Transfer to the meeting point and back
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, food, drinks)
- Entrance fees to museums (if not included in the program)
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing according to the season (it may be cool in the evening)
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Bottle of water
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 the night tour of Astana
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Larisa N.
Yandex ·
★★★★★The city lights are just a fairy tale. My wife and I came for the weekend and decided to take a tour to see night Astana. The guide knows many stories, especially about Baiterek and the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. I liked that the route is walking and leisurely. The Ishim embankment is very beautiful in the evening. Everything was great, I recommend it.
Natalya V.
Our website ·
★★★★★We chose the tour for a long time and were not mistaken. Night Astana is mesmerizing. The guide Aleksandr is great, told a lot of interesting things about the city. Most memorable was the walk along the embankment and the view of the illuminated bridges. The only thing, I would like a little more time for photos at Baiterek. But overall everything is excellent.
Fedor L.
Our website ·
★★★★★I took the tour for a photo shoot. Astana at night is something incredible. The guide suggested the best locations. Everything went wonderfully. I recommend it.
Marat Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★Great tour, amazing views. The only thing is I would have liked more time at Baiterek. But overall excellent.
Viktor S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★The tour is at night, the views are magnificent. We took it spontaneously, a couple of days before the trip. The departure was delayed by 15 minutes, but it didn't spoil the impression. The guide told interesting stories, especially about the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. I liked the atmosphere of the night city. Overall excellent, I recommend.
Anna P.
Google ·
★★★★★Really liked the night tour of Astana. The city looks magical in lights. Thanks to the guide for the interesting commentary.
Talgat S.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Nashli tur po sovetu, okazalsia luchshim. Gid Madina rasskazala ocheen interesno. Vse ponravilos.
Zhanat M.
Our website ·
★★★★★Astana tunde ote korkem. Gid jaksy aityp berdi. Rakhmet!
Zarina K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We took the tour for photos, no regrets. The guide showed the best angles. Very pleased.
Gulmira A.
Yandex ·
★★★★★A very beautiful tour, especially liked the embankment. The guide told a lot of interesting things. Thank you!
Ulyana D.
2GIS ·
★★★★★I didn't expect the night tour to be so beautiful. The guide showed all the famous places. Very pleased. The city lights will be remembered for a long time. Thank you very much.
Eduard M.
Our website ·
★★★★★Good tour, I recommend it. Astana is beautiful at night. The guide is polite and knowledgeable. Downside: we waited a long time for the group to gather. But in the end, we liked it.
Tsvetaeva A.
Our website ·
★★★★★I've been wanting to see Astana at night for a long time. The tour exceeded my expectations. The guide knows a lot of facts. Very engaging. I'll recommend it to friends.
Elena G.
Google ·
★★★★★Astana at night is gorgeous, really enjoyed the tour. Anzhelika was a wonderful guide.
Khalima K.
Google ·
★★★★★We really liked the tour. The night views of the city are simply stunning. The guide told interesting stories. The only thing is that the start was a bit delayed. But it didn't spoil the impression.
Kanat R.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Kereemet ekskursiia. Nurly qala. Gid Madina korkem aityp berdi.
Raushan B.
Google ·
★★★★★I really enjoyed the night tour of Astana. The guide spoke wonderfully. Thank you!
Bolat K.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went with the family, everything was super. We had long wanted to show the children the night capital. Sergey showed us the most beautiful places: Independence Square, the embankment, Baiterek. The illumination of the Triumphal Arch was especially impressive. The children are delighted, so are we. Highly recommend.
Yulia R.
Our website ·
★★★★★We decided to take a spontaneous tour and didn't regret it. Night lights, the embankment, Bayterek—all super. Anzhelika gave an excellent tour. Thanks.
Galina I.
2GIS ·
★★★★★The tour exceeded expectations. We are impressed by the scale and beauty of night Astana. Special thanks to the guide for professionalism and friendliness. We learned a lot of new things about the city. The only thing is, we would have liked more time at the stops for photos, but it was still great. I recommend it.
Sabina A.
Our website ·
★★★★★The tour is fire! Especially liked the bridge and the illumination. The guide is super, showed and told everything. We went with friends, everyone liked it. The only downside is that we didn't have time to properly see Baiterek, would like more time. But the impressions are excellent. I advise everyone.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the night tour of Astana for travellers 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 questionYes, this is a fully walking route through the centre of Astana, no transport is provided. Over four hours you will walk from Independence Square to the embankment and back, so it is best to choose comfortable shoes. If anyone in the group gets tired, the guide will suggest where you can take a rest.
The night walk starts in central Astana, and you arrange the journey from Almaty — by train or by plane — yourself; tickets are not included in the price. It is better to arrive the day before: after a long journey, four hours on foot around the city are hard going. We will confirm the meeting point on WhatsApp.
The group meets in the city centre at 20:00, the guide will meet you on the spot and give a short briefing. We will confirm the exact meeting point for your date in WhatsApp so that you do not get lost. You return to the same place at around 23:00.
The route is calm, the pace is leisurely, with stops for photos and sightseeing. No special preparation is needed, but it can be cool by the water in the evening, so warm clothing for the season will be useful for both young and older people. If someone walks slowly, the guide will adjust.
Dress for the weather, but allow for the evening cool: a light jacket or sweater will not go amiss even on a warm day. Shoes should be comfortable for walking, because we are on our feet almost the whole time. Take water and a phone or camera to capture the illuminated Baiterek and the embankment.
The price includes the guide's work, the walking tour of the centre itself and photo stops at the main locations. You pay separately for travel to and from the meeting point, as well as personal expenses — souvenirs, food and drinks. If you want to visit a museum along the way, you also buy the tickets yourself.
This tour runs in a group format, so you join other participants on your chosen date — there is no separate departure just for your company in the tour. Booking for the evening you want is made by message in WhatsApp, no prepayment is required, and you pay on the day of the trip via Kaspi, by card or in cash. Cancellation of the booking is free.
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