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Excursion · City Tour
Sightseeing Tour of Almaty with a Local Guide
4.9 · 21 reviews
Discover Almaty through the eyes of a local. In two hours, you'll see the city's main attractions: from green parks to Soviet mosaics. The route adapts to your interests—whether architecture, history, or gastronomy.
WhenDaily, time upon request
Duration2 hours
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $51/person
Program
Sightseeing Tour of Almaty Program
00:00
Meeting with the guide
We meet in the city center (Astana Square or your location). The guide will explain the walking plan.
00:15
Park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
Walk through the park with a visit to the Ascension Cathedral—one of the tallest wooden buildings in the world.
00:45
Green Bazaar
Get to know the flavor of an Eastern bazaar: spices, dried fruits, local delicacies. Tasting optional.
01:15
Panfilov Street and Soviet Architecture
Walk along the pedestrian street with examples of Stalinist Empire and modernist styles. The guide will show famous mosaics.
01:45
Climb to Kok-Tobe (optional)
Optionally, take the cable car to the observation deck. Panoramic views of the city and mountains.
02:00
End of tour
Return to the meeting point. The guide will give recommendations for further leisure.
What's included
What's included in the Almaty City Tour
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Services of a local guide (Russian language)
- Individual route tailored to your request
- Tasting at the Green Bazaar (seasonal)
- Photo assistance from the guide
- Map of Almaty with marked points of interest
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Climb to Kok-Tobe (cable car — $7)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, food)
- Transfer from hotel (additional option)
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera or smartphone
- Bottle of water
- Hat in sunny 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.
★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 sightseeing tour of Almaty
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Zulfiya R.
Our website ·
★★★★★We had long wanted to see Almaty not from a guidebook but from the inside. Friends recommended this guide. The tour was very heartfelt. The guide told many facts you won't read in books. The places are amazing: the park, the bazaar, and the old streets. We were very impressed. We will definitely come back!
Nurlan B.
Google ·
★★★★★bul tur ote unady! Aleksandr bizge Almatynyn korkem zherlerin korsetti. kishkene kelektirgeni bolmasa, bari jaxsy boldy
Khalida Sh.
Google ·
★★★★★Liked the tour. We saw many beautiful places. The guide suggested where to eat. All good
Yuriy R.
Our website ·
★★★★★The guide showed Almaty from an unexpected side. Many interesting facts. Beautiful places. I recommend the tour.
Sholpan M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★It was a wonderful excursion! The guide explained very well. I am very satisfied. We saw all the main places.
Maral E.
Google ·
★★★★★We booked an excursion with a local guide to get to know the city from the inside. No regrets. Anzhelika showed us parks, mountains, and even the local market. Very rich experience.
Olga V.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We wanted to see the city at a leisurely pace. Madina adjusted to our tempo. We saw Kok-Tobe, 28 Guards Park, and many beautiful places. Everything was great.
Pavel D.
Our website ·
★★★★★We vacationed as a family, the kids were in Almaty for the first time. We decided to take a private tour so everyone would be comfortable. The guide is excellent! He showed not only the standard places but also cool viewpoints with mountain views. The kids were thrilled. We really liked the tour, time flew by unnoticed. Thank you!
Nursultan T.
Our website ·
★★★★★The tour was great! We saw all the main places. The guide was very pleasant. The only downside was that we were delayed by 10 minutes due to traffic.
Chingiz A.
Our website ·
★★★★★We took the tour to show our parents the city. Anzhelika was very attentive and knowledgeable. We managed to do everything, even though the cable car line delayed us a bit. Still, it was great.
Aliya T.
Our website ·
★★★★★otlichnaya ekskursiya! vse osnovnye mesta posmotreli. Gid klassno rasskazyval. rekomenduyu
Gulnara S.
Yandex ·
★★★★★I'm very happy I chose this excursion with Madina. She showed not only the standard places but also hidden courtyards, beautiful views. Everything was excellent.
Tsoy E.
Our website ·
★★★★★Very cool! Anzhelika took us to unusual spots you won't find in a guidebook. It's clear she knows the city. Props.
Talgat N.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Chose this tour because I wanted to see Almaty through the eyes of a local. Guide Ilyas showed both the mountains and the city. All great. Only waited a bit for the cable car.
Fatima G.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Excellent overview of the city in 2 hours. The guide showed all the key points. Very satisfied. The only downside is a small delay at the beginning.
Elena A.
Google ·
★★★★★My friend and I were in Almaty just passing through, only one day. We wanted to see as much as possible. The guide took us to the most iconic places: the park, the cathedral, the bazaar. Very informative and dynamic. We learned a lot of interesting things about the city. We liked that the route was tailored to us. We were satisfied!
Bakhyt K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★I wanted to see Almaty through the eyes of a local. No regrets. I visited Kok-Tobe and the Green Bazaar. The guide told many interesting things.
Elmira K.
Our website ·
★★★★★My wife and I came for the weekend, wanted to see the city without rushing. We booked a sightseeing tour and didn't regret it. The guide turned out to be a professional: showed us the mountains, the parks, and the old city. The climb to the viewpoint was especially memorable — the panorama is just super! We were a bit delayed at the start due to traffic, but it didn't spoil the impression. The guide gave lots of tips on where to eat and what else to see. I recommend it to everyone!
Aigul M.
Google ·
★★★★★I really enjoyed the excursion! The guide showed us the mountains, parks, and the old city. Everything was clear, without fuss. I recommend it.
Ulyana I.
Our website ·
★★★★★The tour is great! The guide told stories very emotionally. She showed both the old districts and the new ones. It's a pity that time flew by so fast
Kamshat Sh.
Our website ·
★★★★★I liked the tour. The guide knows the city perfectly. But we waited a bit in line for the cable car, but that's not critical.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sightseeing tour of 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 questionNo transport is used on the route — you walk around the city centre, and the whole tour takes two hours. The walks between stops are short, with stops at the park, the Green Bazaar and the pedestrian street. The pace is relaxed, and the guide adjusts it to your group.
Yes, the route is on foot and unhurried, and the format is private: the guide leads only your group and adjusts the pace. Children usually enjoy the Green Bazaar, while older guests are more comfortable on the even paths of the park and the pedestrian street. The ascent to Kok-Tobe in the programme is optional and can be skipped without missing out on the rest of the tour.
Departures are daily, and we agree the time to suit your date, so there's no need to tie it to a particular season. The route is a city walking route, so we go by the weather on the day of the tour: the guide will advise you before departure on what to wear and bring. If rain or heat is expected on your date, we'll find a convenient time via WhatsApp.
The price includes the work of a local guide, a route tailored to your interests, photo assistance and a map of Almaty with markings, as well as a treat at the Green Bazaar if the season allows. Paid separately are the cable car for the ascent to Kok-Tobe, personal purchases such as souvenirs and food, and hotel transfer if you'd like to add it. Everything else in the programme is already included.
Yes, the format is private: the guide works only with your group, and the route is tailored to your interests. Booking is by message on WhatsApp for your chosen date, and no prepayment is needed. Payment is on the day of the tour: Kaspi, card or cash, and cancellation is free.
It's best to choose comfortable walking shoes, and in sunny weather a hat will come in handy. Take a bottle of water and a phone or camera — there's plenty to photograph along the route. The guide will advise you on the rest before departure on WhatsApp.
