Almaty half-day city tour

Half-day city tour of Almaty city centre is the most popular city tour in the southern capital of Kazakhstan.
Almaty has a number of unique features that set it apart from other CIS cities. Here are a few aspects that make Almaty special:

• Nature and geographical location: Almaty is located at the foot of the Tien Shan Mountains, which gives the city a picturesque appearance. The mountains surrounding the city create a unique landscape and promote outdoor activities such as mountain hiking, skiing, etc.
• Almaty has a continental climate with distinct seasons. In summer temperatures can reach high values, and in winter the city is covered with snow, which makes it attractive for both summer and winter tourism.
• Culture: Almaty is home to different ethnic groups, which creates a multicultural atmosphere. Representatives of different nations coexist here in harmony, which is reflected in traditions, cuisine and festivals.
• Architecture: Almaty combines both modern buildings and historical architecture. Skyscrapers such as the Nurly Tau Tower and the Ritz Carlton Hotel can be seen next to old and traditional buildings, creating an architectural contrast.
• Approach to education and science: Almaty is an important educational and scientific centre of Kazakhstan with many universities and scientific institutes, which attracts students and researchers from all over the country and abroad.
• Cuisine: Almaty cuisine is multifaceted, including both traditional Kazakh dishes and a variety of other cuisines of the peoples living in the city. This diversity makes Almaty's gastronomic scene particularly interesting.

A four-hour tour of Almaty city centre will cover key moments in the history of the city's development.

Almaty city tour route map (4 hours)

Type of excursion: walking tour.
Length of the city-tour route: 3.7 kilometres.
Duration of the city-tour: four hours.
Difficulty of the route: standard, suitable for people with average physical fitness.
Location of the beginning of the tour: crossroads of Kabanbai Batyr and Panfilov streets of Almaty, near the main entrance to the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay.
End of the excursion: Park of memory of 28 Panfilov heroes.

Visited objects of the programme:

• Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abai,
• Panfilov pedestrian street,
• Astana Square,
• the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kazakh SSR,
• pedestrian street Zhibek Zholy (Almaty Arbat),
• building of the House of fabrics ‘Kyzyl Tan’,
• Green Bazaar,
• Park of memory of 28 heroes-Panfilovtsy,
• Ascension Cathedral,
• Memorial of Glory of the fallen in the Civil War (1917-1922), the Second World War (1939-1945) and the Afghan War (1979-1989).

Ascension Cathedral, photo by Deonisy Mit

During the course of the tour, the guide talks about the city's history, events and significant personalities. While passing by public buildings, the GreenX guide mentions different styles of architecture, such as "Soviet constructivism", "Stalin's Empire" and modern architecture.
In parallel, guests can discuss with the guide the national identity - elements of Kazakh culture (national holidays, cuisine and traditions).
Almaty is a green city, the roots of tradition go back to the times of the Russian Empire, it is recommended to ask the guide about the role of parks and green spaces for the residents of the city and the ecosystem of Almaty.

Cost of Almaty city tour:
65 USD for one guest, individual tour.
65 USD KZT for a group of guests in number of 2-4 participants of the tour.
75 USD for a group of guests in number of 5-10 participants of excursion.
90 USD for a group of guests in number of 10-20 participants of excursion.

The price of Almaty city-tour includes:

• services of English-speaking guide,
• visiting of sights according to the excursion programme.

Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abai, photo by Deonisy Mit

How to book a tour of Almaty city centre
You can book a tour by clicking on the "Contact Us" button or by writing to us on WhatsApp or Telegram at +7 777 161 1929, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have,
You can send your request to e-mail: greenx.kz@gmail.com.

How a tourist can pay for participation in a trip:

• payment by payment card,
• remote payment within the Kaspi Pay system,
• payment via bank by cashless transfer to the company's current account,
• cash payment.

In the comments, just below you can read the feedback from guests who have been on our tours.
For visitors to Almaty we have developed a small article about the city of Almaty, which may be of interest while preparing for your trip.

What can I see in Almaty? We have prepared an article about the main sights of Almaty.

Welcome to Almaty - the southern capital of Kazakhstan!