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1 day · Almaty itinerary

Almaty in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Almaty? City and mountains. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City tour
  2. 2Green Bazaar
  3. 3Kok Tobe
  4. 4Medeu

Morning: the city

Panfilov Park and the Green Bazaar.

Midday: the heights

Kok Tobe cable car and views.

Afternoon: Medeu

The mountain skating rink and Shymbulak.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Almaty — prices per person.

Private Full Day Almaty City Tour
Almaty
Private Full Day Almaty City Tour
5.0(57)·7–8 hours
from$219/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov's guardsmen
Almaty
Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov's guardsmen
5.0(22)·6 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
Almaty
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
5.0(26)·12–14 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
4.9(31)·5–7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
Almaty
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
5.0(18)·12–14 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour
Almaty
Almaty City Tour
5.0(11)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Almaty city & Shymbulak tour
Almaty
Almaty city & Shymbulak tour
4.9(29)·9 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon
5.0(16)·16 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator

Almaty in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Almaty in one day?
Yes — explore the city and Green Bazaar, ride up Kok Tobe, and visit Medeu and Shymbulak.
What is the best one-day tour in Almaty?
A city tour combined with Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe is ideal for one day.
Is one day enough in Almaty?
One day covers the city and nearby mountains; add days for Charyn Canyon and the lakes.

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