Things to Do in Almaty

Things to Do in Almaty, Kazakhstan - Almaty Attractions

Things to Do in Almaty

Ways to tour Almaty

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One Day Private Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay
15
Full-day Tours
from
$190
per adult (price varies by group size)
Charyn canyon
15
Full-day Tours
from
$142
per adult (price varies by group size)
Almaty Original City Tour
10
Historical Tours
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$45
per adult (price varies by group size)
Discover Nomadic Lifestyle in 'The Huns' Ethno-village
15
Historical Tours
from
$171
per adult (price varies by group size)
Almaty city tour
10
Historical Tours
from
$123
per adult (price varies by group size)
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon 2-day small-group tour
16
Bus Tours
from
$180
per adult
Almaty Nature Kaskelen hills day Tour by Off Road Vehicle
4
4WD Tours
from
$250
per group (up to 4)
Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty
20
4WD Tours
from
$329
per adult (price varies by group size)
Charyn Canyon - Private Day Tour
18
Photo Shoots
from
$135
per adult (price varies by group size)
One day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay lake and Kaindy lake
14
Full-day Tours
from
$130
per adult

Private Sightseeing Tours

Top Attractions in Almaty

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1. Ascension Cathedral

Churches & Cathedrals

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A really beautiful Russian Orthodox cathedral in the middle of Panfilov Park, Almaty.

2. Big Almaty Lake

Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Spectacular Mountain Lake in the Ile-Alatau National Park

3. Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen

Parks

Beautiful memorial for the martyrs of Kazakhstan

4. Kok-Tobe Hill

Mountains • Lookouts

By MumbaiRiders

A "Cable-Car" connects Kok-Tobe with Downtown Almaty.Use the "Cable Car" to visit Kok-Tobe for a excellent "Bird's Eye...

5. Medeu Skating Rink and Ski resort

Sports Complexes

Very nice and huge. First time to such a large skating rink. Its easily accessible by public bus from Kazakhstan Hotel...

6. Zeleny Bazar

Farmers Markets

By RANVIRAmritsar

Haggling is there and you have to be smart to purchase all these varieties. Souvenirs are also available. On the whole...

7. Gorky Central Park

Amusement & Theme Parks

Open now

By Abu_Firas_11

It’s exactly opposite Almaty zoo, just cross the road.

8. First President's Park

Parks

We visited this park during the evening, because Almaty in August can be very hot. I suggest you this park if you go to...

9. Museum of Folk Music Instruments named after Yihlasa

Speciality Museums • Art Museums

An intimate museum of old and new musical instruments. The instruments are well arranged and presented.

10. The Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Art Museums

The many halls of paintings include Kazakh and Soviet painting from impressionistic to abstract and are well worth...

11. Kazakh State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abay

Ballets • Operas

The theater is located in the downtown, easily accessible by public transportation either metro or bus. Tickets are...

12. St. Nicholas Cathedral

Churches & Cathedrals

This is worth the drive. Beautiful Russian architecture and religious paintings inside. Bring a scarf to cover your...

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