★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Private tour · by car
A private car tour of Almaty in 5 hours: green boulevards, the panorama from Kok-Tobe and the city's history. The central sights, without rushing.
Program
The guide and driver meet you at your hotel or another convenient place in Almaty. Boarding the car and start of the route.
Walk through the park, visit Ascension Cathedral and the Memorial of Glory.
Cable car ride up to Kok-Tobe hill. Panoramic view of the city and mountains.
Free time for lunch at one of the cafes on Kok-Tobe or in the city.
Explore the main city square, Independence Monument, and architecture.
Walk along the pedestrian street, visit the colorful market.
Return to the city center, end of the route.
What's included
Already included in the tour price
Optional, on site
To make the day comfortable
Team
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
★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
The excursion was fire, the city is greener than ever. Thanks to the guide for the cool story!
We took the tour to show the city to relatives from another city. Everything went great, the guide took us to the most beautiful places. I recommend it.
We chose this tour to get to know Almaty better. And we didn't regret it. Guide Dinara showed us not only the main sights but also told many stories. Very satisfied.
In May my friend from another city came to visit, and I wanted to show her Almaty not from a textbook, but for real. We took a private tour so we wouldn't depend on anyone. The guide turned out to be very attentive, adapted to our pace. We started at the Abai monument, then walked for a long time in Panfilov Park, my friend kept photographing the cathedral. The ascent to Kok-Tobe became the main impression, the city is like on the palm of your hand. After lunch we walked around the Green Bazaar, bought souvenirs and spices. The guide told a lot about the history of Panfilov Street, we didn't even notice how time passed. Very satisfied, I recommend it to everyone who wants to see the city without rushing.
Good tour, learned a lot of new things about the city. The guide is a professional. The only thing is, the road was a bit bumpy, but that's not a big deal.
Great excursion! The cable car ride up to Kok-Tobe is something incredible, the view of the city from above just takes your breath away. The guide told very interesting stories, I recommend it to all guests of the city. True, we were a bit delayed with departure, but it didn't spoil the impression at all.
Excellent excursion! It was very interesting to learn about the history of our city. Thanks to the guide!
Vse otlichno, gorod ochen krasivyi. Gid rasskazal mnogo interesnogo. Spasibo!
Almaty zelenyi gorod, ochen krasivo! Gid rasskazal mnogo interesnogo, ya v vostorge.
In August we were passing through Almaty, decided to take a sightseeing tour to get at least a little acquainted with the city. We went as a couple with my husband, both for the first time. We were immediately struck by how much greenery there is on the streets, even in the heat it's easy to breathe. The guide took us through the park, showed us the Ascension Cathedral, told us about the Glory Memorial. We went up to Kok-Tobe by cable car, the panorama is incredible. We had lunch ourselves at a cafe on the mountain, no one imposed anything. Then there was Republic Square and a walk along Panfilov, very colorful. The tour ended on time, we even managed to walk around on our own. Thanks for introducing us to the city!
My sister and I had long wanted to see the city through the eyes of a local, and we weren't mistaken. The guide gave a wonderful tour, everything was interesting and informative. We started at the park, where we were told about the cathedral and the memorial, then went up to Kok-Tobe. From the height the city is like on the palm of your hand, even despite the clouds. We had lunch ourselves at a cafe on the mountain, no one rushed us. After descending we walked around Republic Square, the Independence Monument impressed us. Panfilov Street and the Green Bazaar added color. The guide answered all questions, it was clear that the person loves his city. Thanks for a great day!
The 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park made a strong impression. The guide is a true professional, knows a lot.
Really liked it! We saw all the main attractions. The guide is great.
Good tour, liked everything. We waited a bit in line for the cable car, but it didn't spoil the impression. Thanks to the guide!
My wife and I had long wanted to see Almaty from above, so we chose this tour. In October the weather was great, sunny and cool. We stood in line for the cable car for about twenty minutes, but it was worth it: the views of the city and mountains are just super. The guide patiently waited while we took photos, and all that time told interesting facts. After descending we went to the Green Bazaar, tried local sweets. Panfilov Street is pleasant, there's somewhere to walk. Overall the organization is good, the guide is attentive, thanks to him for his patience. The only thing, I would have liked a little more time at Kok-Tobe, but that's minor.
We spent a long time choosing a tour around Almaty and settled on this offer. We really liked the excursion, especially the Park named after 28 Guardsmen-Panfilov. The guide told us many interesting things, thank you!
Krasivyi gorod, mnogo zeleni. Ekursiia interesnaia, no nemnogo tiasco v mashine. V osnovnom vse ponravilos, spasibo gid.
Almaty is a very green city, I liked the excursion. The guide told many interesting facts. Thanks for a well-spent time.
I was in my hometown, but realized I didn't know many places. My partner and I signed up for the tour because we didn't want to sit at home during the holidays. The guide met us at the Abai monument, then we went to the park. The beauty of the Ascension Cathedral amazed us, at the memorial we learned more about history. We went up to Kok-Tobe by cable car, the view of the city is wonderful. We chose lunch ourselves, no one rushed us. We strolled along Panfilov Street and the Green Bazaar, impressions were abundant. The guide's stories were interesting, it turns out I didn't know many things. Thank you, the tour was useful!
I had long dreamed of seeing Almaty, and finally it happened. The excursion exceeded expectations: a very rich program, interesting stories from the guide. I especially liked that we visited not only central places but also quiet green streets. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to truly get to know the city.
The nature is very beautiful, I liked the excursion. The guide provided a lot of information, thank you.
The departure was delayed by 10 minutes, but that's minor. Overall everything was great, especially the ascent to Kok-Tobe. Dinara gave an excellent tour.
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Ask a questionThis tour runs in a private format, so the route and pace are tailored to your group. Throughout the tour you travel in a car with a driver, with no other tourists in the car; we will confirm the meeting time and place for your date on WhatsApp.
The entire program is designed for 5 hours: starting at 10:00 and finishing around 15:00. We return to the city center, so you will still have the rest of the day free.
The guide and driver will meet you at your hotel or another convenient place in Almaty, usually at 10:00. We will confirm the exact place and time for your date on WhatsApp.
The route is easy, without long walks or difficult terrain, and the main ascent is by cable car to Kok-Tobe. There are walking sections in the park, on the square and on Panfilov pedestrian street, so comfortable shoes and a hat will definitely come in handy, and also take sunscreen, a camera and a raincoat — mountain weather can change.
The format is private, and the guide adjusts the pace to your group, so it is usually comfortable with elderly parents or children. If any of your loved ones has health restrictions, write to us on WhatsApp and we will advise how to plan the day.
The price already includes the guide's services, the cable car ascent to Kok-Tobe and a bottle of water. Lunch, personal expenses and entrance tickets to museums, if you decide to visit them, are paid separately. Booking is simply a message on WhatsApp, without prepayment, and you pay on the day of the trip by card, Kaspi or cash; cancellation of the booking is free.