M
Great tour!
Chingis was our tour guide and he was amazing. It felt like we just met up with our old friend and walked around his city. He was very knowledgeable and had great conversations
Almaty Original City Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 23 reviews
- Languages
- RU, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Chris Jantore
- Meeting point
- We will be meeting in front of the Kazakh Philharmonic building. Our tour guide will have an open Red Umbrella in front of him.Address:Kaldayakov St 35, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan
Description
1. This tour specifically designed to cover most important Historical, Cultural, & Traditional parts of Almaty. 2. Professional English speaking guide 3. Flexible routes upon the request 4. Full Destinations Management Service can me provided in needed.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen
This park is one of the oldest in Almaty, where the Holy Ascension Cathedral is located (Almaty's oldest standing cathedral ), which is the most iconic building in the city. In the park you will also see the WW II memorial and Afghanistan War memorial, dedicated to the memory of fighters who died for the freedom and independence of the country
Zeleny Bazar
Next stop will be Zelenyi Bazar (Green Bazar). Historically speaking this bazar attracted town folks for grocery shopping, trade, and town gossip. Today, Green Bazar is a must place to visit in Almaty. Fresh produce, authentic Kazakh dishes, dried fruit, and of course meat are only few reasons to experience this authentic place
Arbat Almaty
Arbat Street is Almaty’s main shopping street which is best explored by foot. While walking down, you can spot a diversity of shopping areas & restaurants. To make it more beautiful, Arbat street is lined up with fountains sculpture expositions. Local artists and craftsmen sell their masterpieces.
Ulitsa Panfilova
Panfilov street is another gorgeous pedestrian street that will help you dive into a true Almaty sprite. While passing through, you will be introduced to a Soviet Era architecture masterpieces. On top of it all, it is a favorite place for street artist to perform, so live music & street performance will be accommodating your journey.
Kazakh State Academic Theatre Of Opera And Ballet Named After Abay
Opera and Ballet Theater will be the ending point of your trip. Abai Theater is located on Kabanbai Batyr st. which is also called the Broadway Street of Almaty due to its central location, cultural significance, cozy restaurants.
What's included
Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Traveller Ratings
4.9
23 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Almaty Original City Tour take?
Almaty Original City Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Almaty Original City Tour cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Almaty experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Almaty Original City Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will be meeting in front of the Kazakh Philharmonic building. Our tour guide will have an open Red Umbrella in front of him. Address:Kaldayakov St 35, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Almaty Original City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(23)
S
A really good tour, worth attending.
Although it was hot, the tour was really enjoyable, interesting and informative. The tour guide certainly knew his stuff and provided a wealth of historical and cultural information about Almaty and Kazakhstan in general. Also, there was interesting info provided on the sites and streets that we saw. I am glad we attended this tour.
H
Good dry weather. You can pass and enjoy nature and ancient constructions
Beautiful city. It was the capital. Picturesque and nostalgic .Beautiful parks and walks. Orthodox churches. Nice typical restaurants. There's the chocolate factory where you can shop and the instrument museum
B
Great informative walking tour
Guide was able to really provide solid informed information about the history across all aspects. It was a good introduction to the country and helped pull the threads together from my visit to the museum. He made this a personalised tour and we covered quite a lot of highlights! This is good if you don’t have a lot of time or want to take a deeper dive into history and key differences in culture and some regions of Kazakhstan!
L
Great tour!
Great introduction to Almaty! Chingis was an excellent guide - he introduced us to the history, architecture and culture of the city. Although an Almaty local, his English was flawless. We would highly recommend this tour!
S
Best Tour of Almaty
Chingis was my tour guide & was in a small group. Chingis was very good at explaining the history & was very knowledgeable. The Cathedral was very interesting & getting to see amazing architecture. We got to see Kazakhstan army practicing their drill. The statues were amazing. There is so much history I learnt. I would highly recommend this tour !
M
Almaty city guided walk
Short (2h) but very informative and interesting city walk. Enjoyed it a lot and the guide was great and knowledgable. Recommended!
A
Wonderful and informative...
Wonderful and informative tour with our guide - was a great way to get some historical and cultural context for our visit to Almaty!
A
Review
I quick and interesting tour of the city. The guide was fluent in English and very informative and with a good personality
A
Energetic and informative
Great way to have a quick intro to the city and have a feel of what you'd want to enjoy and spend more time on subsequently. Energetic guide with clear diction and pronunciation.
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