KAZAKHSTAN · GUIDED
Distances here are longer than they look on a map. These 15 guided tours are sorted so you can see what a day costs in both money and hours.
See Astana lit up at night on a four-hour private guided tour with hotel pickup, major landmarks, local history, and comfortable transport.
“Damir was simply awesome. He was very polite, professional and knowledgeable. Great guy.”
Review of Almaty’s 3.5-hour Saturday bar crawl, covering four stops, welcome shots, games, club entry, value, and common drawbacks.
“Fantastico con Guide esperte ed attente ad ogni esigenza. Complimenti”
Review of Astana’s private 8-hour city tour with a local guide, Grand Mosque, museums, lunch, Baiterek Tower, bazaar, and wine tasting.
“Excellent experience. The guide did his job perfectly. He was very nice, reliable and knew his job. In one day we saw many attractions. The mosque, the national museum, and Baitarek make a big impression. At the very end, we had a wine tasting, in the workshop of the owner Kadyrbek Nurlybekov, great local wines, everyone will find something for themselves! I recommend it with all my heart!”
Review of Astana’s KarLag Museum tour, with Soviet landmarks, Russian lunch, private transport, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent tour. Great communication through WhatsApp before the tour to arrange pickup. Zhalgas the guide was very informative and gave a lot of information and answered my questions on Kazakhstan during the car journeyk. Guide at the museum also very informative. Lovely Russian lunch as well.”
See Astana illuminated on a private three-hour night tour with hotel pickup, local stories, landmark photo stops, snacks, and expert guidance.
“The tour happened right on time. Tour guide Sultan was very good and was flexible. He was eager to help and explained the backstory of all the monuments. Reliable tour agency and recommended.”
Review of the Charyn Canyon day tour from Almaty, with a 2.5 km hike, small groups, guide details, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We had a great time! The Canyon was beautiful and the trekking time perfect. The guide was very helpful, punctual and he knew a lot about the place and history. I would definitely recommend him!”
Explore Astana with a private local guide, flexible timing, hotel pickup, tailored sights, and practical city advice for $53 per person.
“Belle visite de la nouvelle ville de Astana. Ma guide Aliya était compétente et sympathique. Je recommande.”
Visit Dolinka’s Karlag Gulag Museum and tour Karaganda on a guided day trip from Astana with transport, lunch, and local insight.
“Simply great. This was my 3rd tour with the company, which completed everything that should be seen in and near Astana. A very smooth ride to the museum, where I got a chance to learn a lot about the system of Gulags. Then Damir gave a tour of Karaganda city, which a combination of a fairly modern and Soviet city. Our lunch at a Russian restaurant was the cherry on top. Many thanks to Damir and Discover Astana!”
Explore Astana with a private guide, major landmarks, Kazakh history, local food, Bayterek Tower, and a possible winery stop.
“I liked how the tour was conducted and how the itinerary was setup. My guide Damir was excellent and knowledgeable. His way of story telling made the tour very interesting.”
See Almaty with a private local guide on a flexible walking tour tailored to your interests, with hotel pickup and advice on food and city sights.
“la comunicación,con el guía, falta mucha información”
Review of Almaty’s private walking tour, covering Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, mosques, city history, guides, timing, price, and value.
“Very informative tour with a great, friendly and helpful guide, Marat. Saw all of the key sights and really enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Almaty.”
See Astana’s illuminated mosques, towers, bridges, and modern architecture on a private two-hour night tour with an English-speaking guide.
“Bau was a fantastic tour guide and fun to spend the evening with. Astana is amazing to see at night, especially with all the landmarks beautifully lit. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the capital—it’s a great way to experience the city in the evening!”
Explore Otrar, Arystan Bab, and Turkestan from Shymkent on a private guided day tour with transport, museums, and Silk Road history.
“Attività interessante sia per la parte più archeologica (Otrar) che per quella più architettonica ((Turkestan). Bello anche il paesaggio: steppa, deserto, cammelli e altra fauna. La guida, Islam, è stata molto cortese e professionale e ci ha ben consigliato anche sl momento del lunch (opzionale) che abbiamo sprezzato”
Review of Almaty’s 3-hour private walking tour, covering Soviet architecture, Silk Road history, Panfilov Park, the Green Bazaar, and city logistics.
“It was basically a tour about architecture and very little else. Was not what I expected from the tour description.”
Explore Almaty by e-bike, from Kok Tobe to Green Bazaar, with a local guide, wireless audio, and a small three-person group.
“This tour is a can’t miss! In just 2.5 hours, we experienced a fantastic journey through the heart of the city, thanks to our nice and knowledgeable guide, Dulat. His storytelling was full of fascinating history, cultural insights, and fun anecdotes tRead more”
The days out, grouped by where they go.
