Tour from Almaty

Baikonur tour: history and launches

4.9 · 22 reviews

Two-day tour to Baikonur: Museum of Cosmonautics, Gagarin's house, rocket launch.

WhenPer launch schedule, 2 days
Duration2 days / 1 night
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $268/person

Program

Tour itinerary: Baikonur tour: history and launches

Day 1

Arrival and check-in

Arrival in Baikonur and check-in at the hotel. In the evening — a short sightseeing tour of the city.

Day 1

Space History

In the afternoon, visit the space museum, which features exhibits related to the history of space flights. Then visit Yuri Gagarin's house, where he lived before his first flight.

Day 2

Rocket Launch

Early rise and departure to the observation point to watch the rocket launch from the cosmodrome. After the launch, return to the city and breakfast.

Day 2

Return

Free time for a walk or buying souvenirs. In the afternoon — departure from Baikonur.

What's included

What is included: Baikonur tour: history and launches

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • A guide throughout the programme in Baikonur
  • An evening sightseeing tour of the city of Baikonur
  • The space museum and Yuri Gagarin's house
  • A trip to the observation point to watch the rocket launch
  • Transport during the programme in Baikonur
  • Hotel accommodation (1 night)

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Personal expenses

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Passport or ID card (for the cosmodrome pass)
  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water and a light snack
  • A charged phone or camera
  • A hat and sun protection

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.

Alexander Пашкин — Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу★4.52

Alexander Пашкин

Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу

52 review · experience 10 years

Andrey Шевелёв — Driver-guide★4.74

Andrey Шевелёв

Driver-guide

73 review · experience 13 years

Анжелика Чвыкова — Гид-фотограф★4.27

Анжелика Чвыкова

Гид-фотограф

58 reviews · experience 11 years

Ильяс Дарбеков — Гид-переводчик★4.27

Ильяс Дарбеков

Гид-переводчик

36 reviews · experience 6 years

Мадина Данина — Организатор туров★4.55

Мадина Данина

Организатор туров

65 reviews · experience 15 лет

Сергей Бабичев — Personal guide-водитель★4.49

Сергей Бабичев

Personal guide-водитель

65 reviews · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the Baikonur tour

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4.9 ★
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4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Aleksandr S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went in July, with my wife, for vacation. It was hot, but the launch was excellent.

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Maria V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My husband has been interested in space since childhood, so I decided to surprise him. In June, the two of us set off for Baikonur. The journey was long, but our spirits were high. We reached the city in the evening, checked into the hotel, and then took a short walk. The next day we visited the museum and Gagarin's house, the exhibits were very impressive. The day after, at dawn, we went to the observation point and watched the rocket launch – it's hard to put this sight into words. On the way back, despite being tired, I was happy to see my husband's joy.

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Denis O.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We went in April, the weather was good. The launch was great, only the journey was long.

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Aibek I.
Google ·
★★★★★

Aleksandr told everything about the cosmodrome on the way, it was interesting with him. In March it's still cool but the rocket launch is worth it

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Anuar K.
Google ·
★★★★★

Febralda ake men birge bardyk, kosmodromdy korgim kelgen. Aua suyk boldy, kala musabyz kyiy kerek.

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Polina Sh.
Google ·
★★★★★

I gave my husband a trip to Baikonur for our anniversary. It's frosty in January, but the rocket launch in real life cannot be put into words.

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Aizhan K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went with our family in July, the kids found it interesting. We saw a lot at the museum, liked Gagarin's house. Watching the rocket launch was great. Only the hot weather was tiring.

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Vladimir Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went in July, it was hot. The rocket launch was amazing, only the air conditioner in the hotel worked poorly.

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Ilya B.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We went in February, it was cold, we dressed warmly. We liked the museum and Gagarin's house. The rocket launch made a great impression. The journey was long, but we were patient.

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Dana P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went to Baikonur in December. The journey is long, but we knew what we were getting into. We arrived in the evening, checked in and immediately went on a short sightseeing tour of the city. It was cold, so we dressed warmly. The next day we visited the space museum and Gagarin's house — very interesting, especially for those who are into history. And early in the morning the next day there was a rocket launch! This spectacle will be remembered for a long time, despite the frost. The way back was long too, tired but satisfied. Overall, the trip is worth the money if you are into the space theme.

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Gaukhar P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My family and I had long wanted to see a real cosmodrome, and we finally decided on this tour. In winter in December it's very cold there, especially at the observation point early in the morning, so warm clothes are a must. The journey was long, upon arrival we settled in a hotel. In the evening there was a short sightseeing tour of the city, and during the day we visited the space museum and Gagarin's house — the children liked it. On the second day we got up early and went to see the rocket launch, this is the strongest impression of the trip. Then we returned to the city, had breakfast and walked around the souvenir shops. The way back was long too, but did not regret it at all.

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Roman D.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

In October, I went with my sister to see a rocket launch. The weather was cold, but we had dressed warmly. We liked the exhibits in the museum and Gagarin's house. The main thing was the moment of the launch, it made us forget all the fatigue.

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Roman I.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went in July, it was hot, but the launch was great. The journey was long.

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Zhandos L.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Madina helped to choose a date according to the launch schedule, everything was clear with the booking. It was hot in July, but the rocket launch impressed.

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Damir R.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Went with friends to the launch in April. Overall liked everything, but the journey was exhausting, rating 4.

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Ekaterina R.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Went with a friend in February. Liked the museum and Gagarin's house, but watching the rocket launch was very cold.

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Olzhas U.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In February we saw the rocket launch, it was cold. We liked everything.

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Ermek N.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

With my wife in February? No, we went in January, I gave it as a birthday gift. One drawback – I got sleepy on the road.

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Ermek Z.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

My father and I decided to go to the rocket launch, he had dreamed about it since his youth. In December at Baikonur it's frosty, the wind is strong, so we took warm jackets and a thermos. The journey was long, upon arrival we checked into a hotel and in the evening walked a bit around the city. The next day we went to the space museum, where there are many exhibits about the history of flights, and saw Gagarin's house. On the morning of the second day there was an early rise and departure to the observation point, the rocket launch made a strong impression, that's what we went for. Then we returned to the city to have breakfast and bought souvenirs. The way back was long, we arrived in the evening tired but happy.

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Ekaterina V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My husband and I had long wanted to see a rocket launch, and we finally made it. The weather in October at Baikonur is cool and windy, so warm jackets and hats were very useful. The trip itself turned out longer than I expected, but the museum and Gagarin's house are worth it.

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Elena B.
Google ·
★★★★★

Anzhelika gathered the group, told the meeting place, and stayed in touch on the road. In May the weather was pleasant, I liked the trip.

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Marzhan A.
Google ·
★★★★★

My sister and I decided to go during the May holidays, we had long dreamed of Baikonur. The weather is warm, we walked around the city after the excursion

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the two-day Baikonur tour

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.

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The programme starts with arrival in Baikonur and check-in at the hotel, and ends with departure from Baikonur at midday on the second day. The exact pick-up and return times depend on the launch schedule — we will confirm them for your date on WhatsApp.

Dress for the weather and in a way that is comfortable for walking, and choose reliable footwear. Water, a light snack, a charged phone or camera, and sun protection will come in handy. The programme includes both a walk around the city and an early departure to the observation point, where you may stand outside for a long time. The guide will tell you before departure what will be useful for your dates.

The main strain here is not on foot: the key things are the packed programme and the very early wake-up for the rocket launch. The tours of the space museum, Gagarin's house and the evening walk around the city go at a calm pace, without long stretches on foot. If you have any health concerns, write to us on WhatsApp — we will confirm for your date.

There are no formal restrictions in the programme, but the long journey and the early wake-up for the launch are not equally easy for everyone. Children and elderly people should prepare in advance for a long journey and an overnight stay in a hotel. Write to us on WhatsApp if you are travelling with a child or parents — the guide will tell you before departure how everything will go.

The tour is offered as a group tour, and departure follows the general launch schedule together with other tourists. If you would like to travel with your own group, write to us on WhatsApp — we will confirm what can realistically be arranged for your date.

Simply write to us on WhatsApp — no prepayment is needed, and we hold the booking without payment. You pay on the day of the trip: via Kaspi, by card or in cash, and cancellation of the booking is free. The price is $268 per person, and departures follow the launch schedule, so it is best to write in advance.