Almaty City Sightseeing Tour

Dive into the lively atmosphere of Green Bazaar, where exotic flavors and local treasures await. Step into history at Panfilov Park, and admire the magnificent Zenkov (Ascension) Cathedral, an architectural wonder. Feel the crisp mountain air as you ascend to Medeu, the world’s highest skating rink, before heading further up to the breathtaking peaks of Shymbulak. Conclude your adventure with sweeping panoramic mountain/city views from Kok-Tobe.

Throughout the tour, you'll uncover some fascinating historical and cultural facts about Kazakhstan and Almaty, while enjoying the city's unique blend of cultures and its rich heritage. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to savor authentic national dishes, bursting with flavors that reflect the soul of the region. Book now and experience the magic of Almaty like never before! 🚡✨

Sightseeing Tour program

- Meet me near the Green Market main entrance (51 Zhibek Zholy Street, corner of Dostyk Street).

- Walk to Panfilov Park (about 200 - 300 meters). It is an urban park dedicated to 28 WW2 soldiers—heroes from Almaty. It contains Zenkov (Voznesensky) Cathedral, the second tallest wooden building in the world built without nails. Take a short walk there and look at the Zenkov Cathedral.

- Go to Medeu (by taxi), climb up the stairs to the dam (optional) and go ice skating (the ice-skating option is regularly available only during the Winter).

- Catch a cable car or an eco-microbus shuttle to Shymbulak. Here you can go skiing. (Please let me know in advance if you would like to so that I can suggest the best time for skiing according to the season).

- Head for Kok-Tobe Park on your way back to the city center. It is an amusement park near the TV tower of the same name on top of Kok-Tobe Mountain, with a Ferris wheel and the Beatles sculpture. Enjoy the fascinating view of the city from the mountain.

- Coming back by cable car or by bus to the Republic Palace area and get back to either the Green Market or your place of stay.

The tour starts at Green Market (51 Zhibek Zholy Street, corner of Dostyk Street) and finishes near Republic Palace (Dostyk - Abay avenues corner) - please consider getting to/from those locations to/from your hotel by yourself.

It is the city tour, so we use taxi, cable cars, buses for transportation, the meeting point is near the Green Market. It starts at 10:00am-10:30 and lasts 6-8 hours. The price includes transportation (taxi, gondola, buses). It is $120 for one person, then $100 for each additional person in the group.