Private day tour in Astana
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Modern Nur-Sultan is a planned city, much like other planned capitals. After it became the capital of Kazakhstan, the city cardinally changed its shape. The Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa designed the master plan of Astana. As the seat of the Government of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan is the site of the Parliament House, the Supreme Court, the Ak Orda Presidential Palace and numerous government departments and agencies. It is home to many futuristic buildings, hotels and skyscrapers. Nur-Sultan also has extensive healthcare, sports and education systems.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide services
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets
What's not
- Lunch
- Dinner
Itinerary
A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.
An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.
Iconic pyramid from famed British architect Norman Foster designed to represent all of the world's religious faiths.
The building is constructed in the classic Islamic style using traditional Kazakh ornaments. The mosque standing on the right bank of the Yesil River is located near the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and a monument “Kazakh Eli”.
The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana is the largest and youngest museum in the Central Asia. The museum was created on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev within the framework of the state program “Cultural Heritage”.
The theme of the exhibition is the “Energy of the Future” and is dedicated to the alternative energy sources and “green” technologies.
The Esil River Embankment, dividing the old city and the new one, is one of the most favorite places of the city residents and its guests: a leisurely flow of the river, picturesque panoramas of the city, street musicians, artists, children's attractions. An excellent opportunity to see the city is to take a boat trip on the Esil River and see Nur-Sultan from the other side. In warm weather, you can walk along the river and along the pedestrian bridge over the Esil River, which surprises with its design in the form of petals that create a marquee-canopy. In total, there are 2,450 petals in the design, and each of them is unique and does not repeat. And on holidays there are mass celebrations, concerts, water shows, fairs and fireworks. Another feature of the embankment is the Arbat. Here are located 14 yurts with craft shops and artists' workshops.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SKYWAY
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Nur-Sultan
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 42 experiences we list in Nur-Sultan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 42.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nur-Sultan
Astana, which carried the name Nur-Sultan from 2019 to 2022, is Kazakhstan's capital, a young city of futuristic towers on the open steppe.
Astana stands on the Ishim River in the middle of the Kazakh steppe, a flat, wind-swept landscape that brings it very cold winters. It replaced Almaty as the capital in 1997, and the city has grown quickly since, with government buildings and towers designed by architects from around the world. The Baiterek, a tall tower topped by a golden sphere, is its emblem, and the city's planned layout crosses the river.
