★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Tour · Walking
Classic Almaty Tour
4.7 · 22 reviews
Discover Almaty in 4 hours: from the bustling Green Bazaar to the panoramic views of Kok-Tobe. You'll see the main sights of the southern capital and feel its atmosphere.
WhenDaily, time upon request
Duration4 hrs
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $33/person
Program
Hourly program of the Almaty tour
09:00
Meeting in the city center
Group gathering at the monument to Abai on Republic Square. Meeting with the guide.
09:15
Republic Square
Sightseeing of the Independence Monument and the Akimat building. Historical overview.
09:45
Park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
Walk through the park, visit to Ascension Cathedral and the Memorial of Glory.
10:30
Green Bazaar
Tasting of local products, introduction to the colors of the oriental market.
11:15
Climb to Kok-Tobe
Cable car ride to Kok-Tobe hill. Panoramic view of the city and mountains.
12:00
Descent and finish
Return to the city center. End of the tour at the monument to Abai.
What's included
What is included in the cost of the Almaty tour
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Services of a professional guide
- Transfer to the Kok-Tobe cable car
- Cable car ticket (one way)
- Bottle of water
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, food at the market)
- Lunch
- Hotel transfer (if needed)
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat and sunglasses
- Camera or smartphone
- Cash for the market
- Light jacket (in cool weather)
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 classic Almaty tour
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Arman B.
Our website ·
★★★★★good tour, learned a lot of new things, the guide is great.
Anna K.
Google ·
★★★★★I took the tour spontaneously, went with my sister, she wanted to see the mountains from above. Dinara told interesting stories, especially about the bazaar and the park. I liked that everything was compact in time.
Gulmira S.
Google ·
★★★★★I liked the tour, everything was well organized. My classmate and I decided to explore the city on our days off, he had studied here before, but forgot many places. Only there was a long line for the cable car, so we had to wait. The guide talked about the flavors at the bazaar and helped us choose what we'd like. Walking in the park was very pleasant, especially the beauty outside the cathedral. At the top of Kok-Tobe we managed to take photos, the view is wonderful. Overall the time was spent efficiently, we just got a bit tired at the end.
Kuanysh B.
Google ·
★★★★★It was a very good excursion, Dinara told us a lot. I went with my colleagues from work, they wanted to learn about the city's history. Dinara's story was interesting, especially when she explained the significance of the Independence Monument. The atmosphere at the bazaar is special, we tasted local sweets. In the park we stopped at the memorial and laid flowers in memory. When we went up by cable car, the city view opened up wonderfully. Even though time was short, we got a lot of impressions.
Aliya T.
Our website ·
★★★★★I liked the excursion, learned a lot of new things, only the start was delayed by 10 minutes. I came on a business trip and decided to combine work with sightseeing. The guide told in detail about the square and the monument, it was informative. In the park we saw the cathedral and the memorial, the atmosphere is calm. At the bazaar I was amazed by the variety of spices and fruits. The cable car gave pleasure, the city panorama opens up wonderfully. The delay confused me a bit, but overall everything went great.
Sergey T.
Our website ·
★★★★★davno hotel uznat' bol'she o rodnom gorode i ne oshibsya gid ochen' erudirovannyi chuvstvuetsya professional
Natalya S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★thought it would be boring, but the guide led so fascinatingly that time flew by. the only thing — had to wait at the cable car.
Larisa K.
Our website ·
★★★★★everything went well, the guide is a professional, I will recommend. but it dragged on a bit at the end.
Olga M.
Google ·
★★★★★I've wanted to see Almaty with a guide for a long time, and now I went on this tour — everything is very beautiful, the guide did an excellent job.
Damir Kh.
Google ·
★★★★★the city tour is very intense, Dinara is a knowledgeable guide, only at the end we got a little tired
Aigul R.
Our website ·
★★★★★the tour is super, the guide showed beautiful places, Almaty opened up from a new side. came to visit relatives for the holidays and decided to combine the visit with a city walk. the cathedral in the park looks especially nice in winter, the atmosphere inside is calm. at the bazaar the guide suggested what to try, everything was delicious. the cable car and the panorama from the mountain were the final pleasant moment
Maxim D.
Our website ·
★★★★★everything was good, but we waited 20 minutes at the cable car, Dinara apologized. took the tour with my husband, wanted to see the main things in the city in one go. liked the park, especially the cathedral inside, it's quiet and beautiful. at the bazaar the guide showed what was worth trying, helped us choose. the panorama from the mountain is excellent, it was worth going up for it
Dmitry A.
Our website ·
★★★★★thanks to the guide for the interesting story, everything was great.
Elena P.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Thanks to Dina, the tour was interesting, the weather let us down but that's not important. My husband and I came for the weekend, we wanted to see the city without rushing. The rain slightly hindered walking in the park, but the cathedral inside impressed us. At the bazaar we tried local sweets, the guide advised what to take. The cable car ride was in fog, but the view was still memorable. Dina told many stories you won't find in guidebooks. Despite the weather's whims, we were satisfied.
Maria L.
Google ·
★★★★★great tour, the kids are happy too, the guide found an approach to them. especially liked the bazaar, the guide showed what to try and the kids were interested. and the view from the mountain is beautiful, the kids are thrilled
Svetlana I.
2GIS ·
★★★★★The tour was good, but I wish we had more time in the park. Overall, it was okay.
Viktor N.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Good tour, everything was fine, except the road was a bit bumpy.
Pavel G.
Our website ·
★★★★★the tour is excellent, saw the main sights, guide Dinara is great. went with colleagues after work, had been planning such a city walk for a long time. Dinara talked about Republic Square so engagingly that even locals were listening. liked the bazaar and the cable car ride the most, time flew by unnoticed
Andrey B.
Google ·
★★★★★ya lyublyu istoriyu poetomu vybral etot marshrut, gid Zhanna potryasayusche rasskazyvala, no bylo ochen' zharko
Yerlan D.
Our website ·
★★★★★We came to Almaty on vacation with my sister, she had been before, but it was my first time. I saw the city from a new perspective, I'm satisfied. Dinara turned out to be a strong guide, she introduced local products at the old bazaar and suggested a few things for us to taste. When we entered the cathedral in the park, a feeling of peace came over me, the guide told its history in an interesting way. The cable car to Kok-Tobe was enjoyed by both the kids and me, from the top the city and mountains look amazing. Time flew by, we didn't notice we were tired. Now I'll recommend this route to my friends too.
Asel Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★liked the organization, the guide explained everything clearly, no complaints. just got a bit tired at the end.
Ruslan M.
Google ·
★★★★★everything was great, the guide is cool, the only downside was that it was cold in February. went with my brother, he hadn't been to Almaty for a long time and wanted to refresh his impressions. the memorial in the park impressed us, we stood there a bit longer. at the bazaar we warmed up with tea and tried local sweets, the guide advised what to get. the view from the mountain, though frosty, is very beautiful
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Almaty 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.
Ask a questionThe route is a walking city tour, so comfortable shoes and a hat with sunglasses are most important. A smartphone or camera will come in handy for the panorama from Kok-Tobe, a little cash for the Green Bazaar, and a windbreaker if the day is cool.
No special training is needed: the walking segments are short — around Republic Square, the park and the Green Bazaar — and you go up to Kok-Tobe by cable car. The pace is calm, the format is private, and the guide adapts to your group.
Yes, the format is private, and the guide leads your group at a pace that is comfortable for you. The ascent to Kok-Tobe is by cable car, and the walking sections are short. If you have any doubts about the exertion, write to us on WhatsApp — we will clarify the details for your date.
We start in the centre of Almaty: the guide waits for you at Republic Square, next to the Abai monument, at 09:00. Everything finishes at around 12:00 in the same place, so you are free by lunchtime. Departures are daily, time on request — we will confirm the point and time for your date on WhatsApp.
The $33 per person includes the guide's work, the transfer to the Kok-Tobe cable car, a one-way ticket for it and a bottle of water. Lunch, souvenirs and food at the Green Bazaar are paid separately, as well as the transfer from the hotel if you need it.
The tour is private, so you travel without other tourists, with your own group. To book, simply write to us on WhatsApp — no prepayment is needed, you pay on the day of the trip: via Kaspi, by card or in cash. Cancellation of the booking is free.
