The 9 Best Almaty City Tours

1.Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Our pick

Travel from Almaty to Big Almaty Lake by road and eco taxi, with an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Adam, Karina, Ice, or Rustam. Expect pine forests, high mountain views, changing blue water, and possible extra stops such as a waterfall or apple orchard.

“It was 5 hrs which was perfect . There was there was 9 people on the tour so the van wasn’t full , our guide ice was very chatty and very friendly & approach to talk to . The van driver was a very good driver . We all had a lovely meal too . Would definitely recommend this tour”

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2.Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $49

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Almaty, from the high-altitude Medeu rink and Shymbulak cable car to Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, and Kok-Tobe. A small group of up to 15 travels by air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Anel or Dilnaz.

“The tour is the definitely worth the price. Ms. Anel was such a terrific tour guide. She looked after all of us and was really trying her best to accommodate our needs. She kept on roaming around the tourist places checking on us every now anRead more”

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3.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $200Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 private hours touring Almaty with a guide such as Alina or Assel. Ride toward Shymbulak, visit Medeu, take in Kok Tobe views, explore historic landmarks, shop at Zeleny Bazar, and enjoy lunch with transport and entrance fees included.

“Alina was great. She communicated clearly of what to expect and gave us a lot of information of the sites. full of history and detail of each places we visited. Lunch was excellent at Navat. We visited all the places listed and maximized our timRead more”

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4.Almaty city & Shymbulak tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 15, riding the Shymbulak cable car to 3,200 meters before seeing Almaty’s cathedral, old center, Arbat, Green Bazaar, and Rakhat chocolate shop. Tim has guided some departures.

“The visit to the ski resort. Wine tasting was boring and long for those who don't drink. City tour could be done on your own.”

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5.Almaty city tour. Shymbulak, Koktobe, Green market, Park 28 Panfilov’s guardsmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $60

See Almaty’s mountain setting and city center in one six-hour tour. Ride toward Shymbulak, visit Koktobe, walk through Panfilov Park, see Ascension Cathedral, and browse Green Bazaar. Guides such as Gulzhat, Lana, and Diana add local context. Lunch and the Shymbulak cable car cost extra.

“Kazia Tour made our trip unforgettable with their knowledge, organization, and friendly approach. Gulzat shared fascinating insights, took us to hidden gems, and handled everything smoothly. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a stress-free and enriching travel experience!”

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6.Almaty city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $137

Start with hotel pickup and explore Almaty by private vehicle and guide. Visit Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen Park, the Central Mosque, Medeu skating rink, and Kok-Tobe Hill. Guides such as Dastan, Minara, and Tschingis bring local history and useful city context to this flexible first-day tour.

“Overall the tour checks the boxes, that is it. Medeo skating: longish drive and then a glimpse of the skating arena from a distance, that's it. Kok Tobe Hill: the only thing worthwhile here is to have a decent view of the city from the top. There's Read more”

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7.Almaty city, Medeu, Shymbulak, Green Bazaar,Panfilov & Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $44

Ride toward Shymbulak from Almaty, pause at Medeu, and take the cable car toward 3,200 meters for mountain air and wide views. An English-speaking guide, possibly Assem, adds city context before stops at Republic Square, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. Cable car tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Good tour with small group. Guide was helpful. Only shymbulak and green Bazar to enjoy. Other places other itinerary are just other road like republic square, not really worth visiting”

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8.Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $144

See Almaty with a private guide such as Nursultan or Dimash, moving from the Green Bazaar and Rakhat chocolate shop to Panfilov Park, Arbat, Kok Tobe, Medeu, and Shymbulak. You get private transport, water, entrance fees, and a flexible route, while lunch and personal spending are extra.

“Nursultan is our guide for this tour. Nur is very friendly and take care everything to guarantee we enjoy our trip.”

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9.Almaty City Bike Tour: Guided e-Bike Tour of City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $60

Cycle Almaty with a guide such as Dulat on an easy-riding e-bike tour for up to three people. Hear clear commentary through a wireless audio system while visiting Kok Tobe Hill, Ascension Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. The route begins and ends at Kudos Coffee.

“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”

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