The 15 Best Astana Tours & Day Trips

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup - Nur-Astana Mosque and Hazret Sultan Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Astana with a private English-speaking guide such as Zhalgas, Bauyrzhan, or Kadyrbek. See Bayterek Tower, major mosques, Khan Shatyr, the National Museum, and the Atyrau Bridge, with lunch and optional local wine tasting.

“Everything was well-organized: delicious food, a comfortable private car, and great company and conversations with the guide. I enjoyed every moment. The highlight was the wine tasting at the end with many types of wine, everyone will find something for themselves!”

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Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

2.Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four evening hours seeing Astana’s key monuments under lights, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-Fi, drinks, and an English or Russian-speaking guide. Damir, Arsen, and Abay are among the guides reported for this tour, with time for photo stops and questions.

“Damir our guide was courteous, professional & extremely knowledgeable about the culture & history of Kazakhstan & Astana's monuments. It was such a magical experience seeing all the sights lit up at night & one I will never forget. If you're looking for something to do in Astana, this is a must. Thank you Damir.”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

3.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Travel from Astana to Burabay National Park for a private 10 to 12-hour day with pickup, a gentle climb up Bolektau, lunch beside the pine forest, and a boat ride toward Zhumbaktas or horseback riding. Guides such as Madi, Damir, Kadyrbek, and Amir have led this route.

“As a nature lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Kadyrbek, my guide, was knowledgeable, polite, and courteous, making me feel safe throughout the journey. His fluent English made everything effortless. Highly recommended!”

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Astana: Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup

4.Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Spend about 10 hours with a private English or Russian-speaking guide and driver from Astana to Burabay National Park. Hike Bolektau Peak, visit Abylay Khan Meadow, drink spring water, eat Kazakh food, and choose a boat ride or forest horseback ride. Both activities cost an extra $20 per person.

“The visit to the lake and boat ride A fantastic guide whe was very knowledgable”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

5.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

You’ll explore Astana with a private guide and driver, visiting Nur-Astana Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Hazret Sultan Mosque, Ak Orda, and more. Guides such as Abzal, Darman, Beq, and Kadyrbek have helped past guests make the most of short visits, with airport pickup sometimes arranged by request.

“We had a private 3-4 hour tour with Beq of Astana. He was so patient with us and all our questions, and showed us the key landmarks of Nur Sultan mosque, hazrat sultan mosque, tower, khan sheytark mall etc. Beq also gave us restaurant recommendations and what Kazakh food to try. Great guide and tour!”

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Astana: Private Night City Tour with Certified Guide

6.Private Night City Tour with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Ride through Astana after sunset with an English- or Russian-speaking guide such as Sultan, Kadyrbek, Nura, or Aitzhan. You’ll see the Grand Mosque, Baiterek area, Khan Shatyr, bridges, opera house, and Ak Orda, with warm clothing, water, snacks, and a camera recommended.

“Astana is absolutely beautiful at night so I very much recommend doing the city tour at dark. We took a 3h tour and it was enough to go through the main areas and attractions. Our guide Bekzat was knowledgeable about both the places we visited and life in Astana. The tour was well organized we got all tickets and entries where needed. We enjoyed our tour and the time with Bekzat!”

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Half-Day Tour ( 4 hours)

7.Half-Day Tour ( 4 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $95

Explore Nur-Sultan, formerly Astana, with a private guide and driver in four to five hours. Walk the Millennium Axis, ride up Bayterek Tower, visit Khan Shatyr and Hazret Sultan Mosque, and photograph Ak Orda, Astana Opera, the Main Square, and the Triumphal Arch. Guides include Nazerke, Nargiz, Dariya, and Zhanel.

“When I booked this tour I didn't realise it was a private tour, so I was pleasantly surprised to have my guide Zhanel as my personal guide and chauffeur for the day. Zhanel, was very pleasant, attentive, knowledgeable and informative about the Read more”

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Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

8.Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $149

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Astana with a private guide and driver. Visit Bayterek Tower, two major mosques, Astana Opera, Khan Shatyr, the National Museum, Zeleny Bazar, and Nazarbayev University. Guide quality can vary, with Damir, Zhanna, Timur, Max, and Gers named by past guests.

“What a great day! Damir was the best tour guide. He was knowledgable and passionate about his beautiful city and it rubs off on you - Well Done!”

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Astana: KarLag and Karaganda – Private USSR history tour

9.KarLag and Karaganda – Private USSR history tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $199

Travel from Astana to Karaganda with a private guide such as Amir, visiting Soviet-era theaters, mining monuments, and the KarLag Museum in Dolinka. Expect a 10 to 11-hour day, about five hours of driving, a Russian restaurant lunch, and a serious look at Stalin-era labor camps.

“Very good trip, well planned and well worth it. It was a long day, but we saw everything we wanted. Karlag Museum visit was very thorough; Karaganda stops - quick for the photos; lunch very delicious in a Russian restaurant. Our guide Amir was very good and knowledgable. Children enjoyed the trip as well.”

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Astana City Tour: Authentic Private Full Day with Lunch + Pickup

10.Astana City Tour: Authentic Private Full Day with Lunch + Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $149

Spend 6 to 7 hours seeing Astana with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Bayterek Tower, the National Museum, the Grand Mosque, Khan Shatyr, and more, with Uzbek lunch, snacks, water, WiFi, and pickup included. Guide Damir has led some departures.

“Very good and thorough tour of the capital city. Would definitely recommend the full day as there is so much to see. Our guide Damir was very lovely and knowledgeable about history and places we saw. Children also enjoyed it as it was moving at the right pace for them.”

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Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture

11.Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $199

Travel from Nur-Sultan to BalQaragai for a private Kazakh cultural visit. Sit in a traditional yurt, taste local snacks, hear Kazakh music and stories, then ride horses through the surrounding scenery before returning to the city for a traditional lunch.

“Such a great Guide! We had an amazing day. He speaks perfect english and has a lot of knowledge about his country and its history. He can make indivdual tours to cater your wishes. We did the National Tour with Horseriding. We had snaRead more”

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Astana: Back to USSR Gulag Museum with Certified Guide

12.Back to USSR Gulag Museum with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Travel from Astana to Dolinka with an English- or Russian-speaking guide, visit the Karlag Gulag Museum for 2.5 hours, then tour Karaganda and stop for lunch. Damir leads the tour with clear explanations of Soviet history, Kazakh life, and the city’s changing face.

“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!”

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Astana City Tour: Certified Guide+Winetasting+All Inclusive

13.Astana City Tour: Certified Guide+Winetasting+All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend eight hours seeing Astana with a private English or Russian-speaking guide, usually Damir. Visit Bayterek, the National Museum, Ak Orda, the Grand Mosque area, Atyrau Bridge, and more, with lunch, Wi-Fi, water, and a local winery visit included in the experience.

“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.”

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Astana Unveiled: A City Comfort tour with Lunch and Winetasting

14.Astana Unveiled: A City Comfort tour with Lunch and Winetasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $179

See Astana with a private guide such as Timur, Damir, or Nurmerey, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle between the Grand Mosque, National Museum, monuments, and churches. Lunch is included, while the Arba Wine tasting must be requested in advance and costs extra.

“It was an excellent and nice tour as have visited Astana with Nurmerey, the tour guide. We visited the Museum of the first president and it was a very interesting visit as Nurmerey has explained very well the history of his country. Then, we Read more”

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Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Astana (6 hours)

15.Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Astana (6 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $290

Meet a traditional Kazakh family near Astana with guide Yerlan, help make baursak and kurt, eat beshbarmak and shorpo, learn archery, hear the dombra, and see the family’s golden eagles. Confirm whether the Berkut display is live or shown on video.