KAZAKHSTAN · WALKING TOURS
Almaty is a grid of tree-lined streets built for walking, and the good tours use that. These 8 cover Panfilov Park and the wooden cathedral, the Soviet-era architecture and the bazaar, priced by length and honest about the hills.
Explore Almaty’s top sights, local market, Kazakh foods, and Rakhat Lotte chocolates on a friendly two to three-hour walking tour.
“Excellent introduction to Almaty and Kazakhstan! Our guide Aika was very friendly and knowledgeable and answered our many questions about local culture and history. We also enjoyed trying fudge made from camel milk! Definitely recommended.”
Review of Almaty’s 5 to 6-hour small-group walking tour, covering nine sights, Green Bazaar, Zenkov Cathedral, Arbat, and Kok Tobe.
“The trip to Almaty was amazing, and the schedule was well organized. I would like to thank our tour guide Elyas for all of his hard work and support during the trip, he well explained the places to us.”
Explore Almaty through markets, sweets, Kazakh lunch, Soviet landmarks, and local stories on this private three-hour food walk.
“If you love food this is the tour for you. I told the tour guide I really wanted some local local food which I got.”
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.”
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.”
Review of Almaty’s 3-hour walking tour, from Panfilov Park and the Green Bazaar to Arbat, Republic Square, and key city landmarks.
“Tour was ok but lacking in in-depth detail; could have extended the walk by one hour (tour lasted 2.5 hrs including more than 20 minute wait for the guide whilst she was in the bank) for more information & more sites. Compared to other walkiRead more”
Review of Almaty’s private four-hour walking tour, covering Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, Shymbulak, and Kok-Tobe with a local guide.
Review of Astana’s private local walking tour, covering six major sights, guide quality, value, timing, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Excellent guide during City Tour - Mrs Bikhat show us in short time all nicest places in Astana. Big thanks”
The days out, grouped by where they go.
