The 8 Best Kok Tobe Tours in Almaty

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $49Our pick

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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2.Shymbulak, Medeu, Kok Tobe, Cathedral Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $128

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Shymbulak’s three cable-car levels, Medeu ice rink, Kok Tobe Park, and Zenkov’s Cathedral. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and guided sightseeing are included. Cable-car tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Highly recommend this tour! Being a private tour makes it easy and comfortable. In this tour you follow your own pace the guide is very good. You will not be rushed even you have a time to have lunch and guide will not rush you.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $60Top rated

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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4.Group: Medeu, Shymbulak, Cathedral, 28’s park, Market, Koktobe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Spend 6 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Aseem, Adam, or Yerkhin, visiting Medeu, Shymbulak, Ascension Cathedral, Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, and Koktobe. Transport is included, while cable cars, the Koktobe shuttle, and lunch cost extra.

“We had a fantastic time travelling with Adam on this trip. His kindness, knowledge about all the places and flexibility, really impressed us. Keep up the good work.”

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5.Medeu, Shymbulak, and Koktobe Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 13 hours · from $90

Join a 13-hour Almaty tour with guides such as Star or Anel, riding to Medeu and Shymbulak, then visiting the Central State Museum, Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Rahat chocolate shop, and Koktobe. Transfers and admission are included, but lunch is at your own cost.

“This trip was excellent; very much recommended. Anel, our guide was very organized and the time spent in every area was just perfect.”

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6.Private: Shymbulak, Medeu, Koktobe, Cathedral, 28’s park, Bazar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $135

Spend 6 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Adam or Yerkin, traveling by private car from Almaty to Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, Ascension Cathedral, Panfilov Park, and the bazaar area. Mountain cable cars and Kok Tobe fees cost extra.

“I had a great to tour with Adam. Very professional and friendly. He will take care of you like a friend. He is very polite and humble. He has a very good knowledge on local history and places. Also he has very commendable English speaking skill. Will recommend to my contacts to book this tour again.”

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7.Shymbulak, Medeu, Kok Tobe by cable cars and tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $190

Spend eight hours exploring Almaty’s mountain sights with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Medeu, ride cable cars through all three Shymbulak levels, see Kok Tobe’s city views, and enter Zenkov’s Cathedral. Hotel transfers, cable-car tickets, water, and local sweets are included.

“Excellent tour, excellent guide! I don't think it needs any more improvement. Very very smooth & a much recommended tour. The kindness of the guide made this even more special.”

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8.5 hours Private City Tour inclusive Kok Tobe

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Join a private 4 to 5-hour Almaty tour with hotel pickup, a ride up Kok Tobe, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, and Green Bazaar. You get city views, Soviet wartime history, local market life, and a private guide for $100 per person.

“This tour is not worth the money. The tour provided can be done by booking a taxi through YandexGo. I wont recommend anyone for this tour as it is wastage of money.”

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