Walking tour · history

Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen: history, religion, myths

5 · 24 reviews

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Almaty on a two-hour walk through the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. You'll learn about the legendary Panfilov heroes, see the unique Ascension Cathedral, and discover urban myths. The tour starts at the park entrance.

WhenDaily, starting at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Duration2 hours
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $61/person

Program

Program of the walking tour of the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen by time

10:00

Meeting at the park entrance

The guide meets the group at the main entrance, brief instructions and start of the tour.

10:10

Memorial of Glory

Visit the memorial complex and the Eternal Flame, story of the feat of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen.

10:30

Ascension Cathedral

Visit one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, history of construction and miracles.

10:50

Monument to Bauyrzhan Momyshuly

Story of the legendary commander and his role in the Battle of Moscow.

11:10

Alley of Heroes and sculptures

Walk along the alley, get acquainted with monuments and myths associated with the park.

11:30

House of Officers and conclusion

View the House of Officers building, summary, Q&A.

What's included

What is included in the cost of the walking tour of the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Services of a professional guide
  • Excursion along the route for 2 hours
  • Historical context and interesting facts
  • Recommendations for further sightseeing in the city

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, photos)
  • Transfer to the meeting point
  • Food and drinks

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera or phone for photos
  • Water in hot weather
  • Hat in summer
  • Good mood

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.

Aidos Serikov — Senior guide, mountain routes★4.9

Aidos Serikov

Senior guide, mountain routes

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Dinara Kassymova — Guide-lecturer in Almaty★5

Dinara Kassymova

Guide-lecturer in Almaty

142 review · experience 11 years

Marat Zhunussov — Trekking instructor★4.8

Marat Zhunussov

Trekking instructor

96 reviews · experience 9 years

Oleg Kim — Driver-guide, jeep tours★4.9

Oleg Kim

Driver-guide, jeep tours

164 review · experience 13 years

Zhanna Abenova — Tour manager★4.8

Zhanna Abenova

Tour manager

78 reviews · experience 7 years

Timur Beketov — Multi-day tour guide★4.9

Timur Beketov

Multi-day tour guide

118 reviews · experience 10 years

Aliya Nurlan — Group coordinator★5

Aliya Nurlan

Group coordinator

64 review · experience 6 years

Sergey Volkov — Instructor, ski tours★4.8

Sergey Volkov

Instructor, ski tours

103 review · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the walking tour of the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen

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4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Bauyrzhan P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My wife and I took the tour for our anniversary, we had long wanted to learn the history of the Panfilov heroes. Aliya quickly gathered the group, everything started on time.

Verified review · Order #48008
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Ilya S.
Google ·
★★★★★

My sister and I had long wanted to get better acquainted with the history of Almaty, and this tour turned out to be an excellent choice. In July it was hot, but there is a lot of shade in the park, so walking was comfortable. The guide told us in detail about the feat of the 28 Panfilov men at the Eternal Flame, it was very touching. The Ascension Cathedral struck us with its architecture, especially the fact that it is wooden. Then we went to the monument to Bauyrzhan Momyshuly and learned a lot of new things about his role in the Battle of Moscow. The Alley of Heroes and the sculptures are also interesting, especially the myths connected with the park. At the end we saw the House of Officers. Two hours flew by unnoticed. Thank you for the excursion!

Verified review · Order #46100
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Zhuldyz M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

I went with my grandmother on Nauryz, the weather in May was wonderful. Zhanna explained everything during the booking.

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Bolat S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My friend and I decided to diversify our weekend and chose this tour, especially since we had long wanted to learn the history of the park. In winter there are few people, it's comfortable to walk, though it was cool. The guide told in detail about the Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Flame, about the feat of the Panfilov heroes. The Ascension Cathedral impressed — it's wooden, yet so tall. Then we went to the monument to Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, learned about his role in the Battle of Moscow. The Alley of Heroes and sculptures are also interesting, especially the myths associated with the park. At the end we saw the House of Officers. Two hours flew by unnoticed. I recommend it to anyone interested in history.

Verified review · Order #41224
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Pavel Sh.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

I went in October, it's already cool in the park, but the excursion is interesting. Marat suggested how best to photograph the cathedral.

Verified review · Order #38337
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Andrey L.
Google ·
★★★★★

We came with colleagues for the May holidays, decided to combine rest with an educational tour. The guide told interestingly about the Panfilov heroes, the cathedral and Momyshuly. The weather was warm, but sometimes it drizzled, so an umbrella came in handy. Overall we liked it, I recommend it.

Verified review · Order #32878
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Aizhan Zh.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

My husband and I went on this excursion, wanted to learn more about the history of the city. We liked that the guide told not only facts but also myths. The weather was cool, but we dressed warmly.

Verified review · Order #31654
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Zhanna K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Went with a friend in March, just wanted to take a walk. But the tour turned out to be so fascinating that we lost track of time. I especially liked the Ascension Cathedral, so majestic. Thanks for the interesting stories.

Verified review · Order #31178
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Alisher K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My s druz'yami reshili posmotret' park 28 panfilovtsev, nashli etot tur. Zapisalis' na 10 utra, no nemnogo opozdali, no gid nas podozhdal i vse bylo normal'no. Progulka okazalas' poznavatel'noy, osobenno ponravilsya rasskaz pro sobor i ego chudesa. Edinstvennyy minus - bylo holodno v marte, ya ne vzal shapku, poetomu posle ekskursii prishlos' bezhat' v kafe gret'sya. No vse ravno stavlyu 4, potomu chto soderzhanie otlichnoe.

Verified review · Order #31000
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Talgat M.
Google ·
★★★★★

My s semyoy poshli na etu ekskursiyu v fevrale. Bylo holodno no interesno, gid rasskazal mnogo istoriy.

Verified review · Order #30767
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Laura M.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Before the December holidays, we decided with colleagues to have a cultural outing, and the guide helped book the tour for a convenient time. The park was snowy and beautiful, and the excursion took two hours.

Verified review · Order #30066
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Asem L.
Google ·
★★★★★

In November we wanted to keep our visiting relatives occupied, so we chose this tour because it's short and everything is in the center. The weather was damp and chilly, but the guide told the story interestingly, so we didn't notice the dampness.

Verified review · Order #29978
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Timur M.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We went out for a walk on the weekend as a family and chose this tour. In September the weather was pleasant, the leaves had begun to turn yellow. The guide told us interestingly about the 28 Panfilov heroes and the Ascension Cathedral. Two hours passed quickly, we learned a lot.

Verified review · Order #27419
KK
Kairat Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Zhanna recommended this tour and we didn't regret it. The guide told everything interestingly.

Verified review · Order #25410
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Asem T.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Mama men bireu barganbyz, mayda kún jylu boldy. Jan'na rastyn'da barlyq suraqtarǵa jaup berdi, bilet tez tabyldy. Keleside taǵy baramyn.

Verified review · Order #22882
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Kseniya S.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

In January my friend and I decided not to freeze at home but to walk around the historical places of Almaty. We chose this tour because it's short and on foot — just right for a frosty day. We put on warm down jackets, hats, and headed to the park entrance. The guide led us from the Glory Memorial to the Ascension Cathedral, telling us about the Panfilov heroes and city myths. The cathedral especially stuck in my memory — in January it looked like something out of a fairy tale, though it was cold inside. Two hours flew by unnoticed. The only thing is, I got a bit cold, but that's a minor thing. I advise bringing a thermos of tea.

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Bauyrzhan N.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Went on this tour in January, in winter. It was frosty, but the guide told the story so enthusiastically that we didn't notice the cold. Learned a lot of new things about the Panfilov heroes. I recommend it to everyone interested in history.

Verified review · Order #20443
LK
Lyazzat Kh.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

My sister and I had long wanted to get better acquainted with the history of Almaty, and this tour turned out to be an excellent choice. In August it was hot, but there is a lot of shade in the park, so it was comfortable to walk. The guide told in detail about the feat of the 28 Panfilov heroes at the Eternal Flame, it was very touching. The Ascension Cathedral struck with its architecture, especially that it is wooden. Then we went to the monument to Bauyrzhan Momyshuly, learned a lot of new things about his role in the Battle of Moscow. The Alley of Heroes and sculptures are also interesting, especially the myths associated with the park. At the end we saw the House of Officers. Two hours flew by unnoticed. Thanks for the excursion!

Verified review · Order #16720
MT
Maksat Ts.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Dinara conducted the excursion excellently, everything was interesting and informative. Many thanks to her.

Verified review · Order #16670
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Anuar N.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We went as a family, the kids liked it too. The guide told about the feat of the 28 Panfilov heroes, about the cathedral. It was hot in July, but the route is short, two hours flew by unnoticed. Thanks for the interesting walk!

Verified review · Order #15687
AY
Adil Ya.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

It was hot in July, but the shade in the park saved us. The guide told interesting stories about Momyshuly, I didn't even know many facts.

Verified review · Order #15146
SK
Sergey Kh.
Google ·
★★★★★

In March I had a free Sunday, decided to go with my daughter. I liked the story about the cathedral, though it was windy and we got a bit cold.

Verified review · Order #11798
AE
Alisher E.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Went with colleagues after work in March, wanted to take our minds off things. Liked the memorial and the story about Bauyrzhan Momyshuly.

Verified review · Order #11618
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Alina R.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

In February my husband and I decided to diversify our weekend and chose this tour. The weather was frosty but sunny, we dressed warmly. The guide told the story very vividly, especially about the myths and legends of the park. The cathedral impressed with its architecture, it's hard to believe it's wooden. We learned a lot of new things about the Panfilov heroes. Two hours flew by unnoticed. Thanks for the interesting route!

Verified review · Order #11427

FAQ

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Choose comfortable, broken-in shoes, since the route is on foot and lasts two hours across the park. In hot weather, water and a hat will come in handy, and a phone or camera will definitely be useful at the Ascension Cathedral and the memorial. For the rest, dress for the weather; the guide will tell you the details before the walk.

Yes, it's a leisurely two-hour walk from the central entrance to the Officers' House, without long stretches or climbs. We adjust the pace to you, since the format is private: with children and elderly people we walk calmly, with stops. No special preparation is needed, just comfortable shoes.

The route starts at the central entrance: first the Memorial of Glory with the Eternal Flame and the story of the 28 Panfilov guardsmen, then the Ascension Cathedral — one of the tallest wooden churches in the world. Next comes the monument to Bauyrzhan Momyshuly and the alley of heroes with its myths and legends, and the finale is at the Officers' House, where the guide sums up and answers your questions.

We meet at the central entrance to Park 28 Panfilovtsev in Almaty, with starts daily at 10:00 and 15:00. The guide waits for you there, gives a short briefing and leads the group along the route. We'll confirm the exact spot at the entrance for your date on WhatsApp.

The price includes the guide's work for all two hours, the route through the park and historical stories, plus tips on where to go next in Almaty. Separately, there are personal expenses: souvenirs, photos, food and drinks, as well as travel to the meeting point. Transfer to the park is not included.

The tour format is private, so it's just you and the guide; booking for the desired date and time is done via a WhatsApp message, with no prepayment. Payment on the day of the trip — Kaspi, card or cash. If plans change, cancellation is free, just message us on WhatsApp.