Breath of Almaty
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Small Groups, Big Experiences: Almaty Your Way! Skip the crowds with tyour exclusive small-group tours. We offer a personalized approach, staying flexible to your pace and wishes. Start at Astana Square, visit the wooden Zenkov Cathedral, and taste local life at the Green Bazaar. Then, escape to the mountains—we reach Shymbulak in just 20 minutes! We conclude with a drive to Kok Tobe for a stunning evening view of the city lights. This tour offers authentic vibes, no rush, and zero cable car queues. Join this trip for a comfortable, tailor-made adventure through the heart of Almaty!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Cable Car Ticket to Shymbulak Mountains
- English-speaking guide
- Entry ticket to Kok Tobe
What's not
- Lunch
- Extra activities
Itinerary
Your journey starts at the heart of the "Old Square" — at the majestic KBTU building. This monumental site is the perfect place to kick off our adventure through Almaty's history and culture. Look for our team near the central stairs of the university. From here, we’ll dive into the city's story together!
We will head towards the mountains. In just 20 minutes, you will find yourself at Shymbulak, breathing the fresh air of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an altitude of 2,260 meters. It’s an incredibly quick escape from the urban buzz to breathtaking mountain views.
"Zenkov Cathedral (also known as the Ascension Cathedral) is one of Almaty’s most famous landmarks. It is a stunning wooden structure built without a single metal nail, and it’s one of the tallest wooden buildings in the world."
A visit to Almaty isn’t complete without the Green Bazaar. This vibrant market has been the heart of the city's trade for over a hundred years. Here, you can taste local delicacies like kazy (horse meat sausage), fresh seasonal fruits, famous Almaty apples, and authentic Central Asian spices. It’s a sensory explosion of colors, smells, and flavors!
You'll finish the tour at Kok Tobe. You’ll drive up to the top to catch the beautiful evening view of the city. It’s the best way to see all of Almaty’s lights in one panoramic sweep!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at Astana Square, in front of the KBTU (Kazakh-British Technical University) main entrance.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Erick
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Almaty
- Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 317 experiences we list in Almaty.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Almaty
Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city, set beneath the snow peaks of the Tian Shan, with leafy parks, Soviet-era monuments, cafés and mountain lakes nearby.
Almaty lies on a plain at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau, a range of the Tian Shan mountains, whose snowy peaks rise to the south. It was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, when the title passed to Astana, and it remains the largest city and the cultural centre. Wide avenues are shaded by poplars and elms, and Panfilov Park holds the brightly painted wooden Ascension Cathedral and a memorial to soldiers of the Second World War.
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