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Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Embark on an immersive walking tour of Almaty, where every step reveals the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Stroll through bustling streets with a knowledgeable local guide who will unveil hidden gems and fascinating stories along the way. This is a personalized walking tour where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums; however, if you would like to include a museum visit, we can arrange a customized experience—just let us know in advance. Begin at the Central State Museum, admire Panfilov Park and the Zenkov Cathedral, wander the lively Zelyony Bazaar, and admire landmarks such as the Presidential Palace and Almaty Opera House. Conclude at Kok-Tobe Hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this private tour provides insider knowledge and a deeper connection to Almaty’s history, culture, and hidden treasures.

Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage

We will start our trip in the morning from your hotel. Drive will take approximately 2.5 hours. Museum-reserve is located on the vast territory with hills, canyons and rocks. There are several groups of petroglyphs of different eras. We will observe all of the available ones. You will have a chance to learn about the life of people and see unique petroglyphs of different time periods from bronze age to late medieval documented on these rocks.

Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Beautiful sights and museums in Almaty in one day

A unique all-inclusive tour (full transfer in an individual car, entrance tickets to all museums, lunch in a restaurant with Kazakh national cuisine, personal guide) for the whole day, during which you will get to know the history of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh people in such a comprehensive way, understand our traditions and culture, taste our national cuisine, see the main sights of the city of Almaty and also buy useful gifts for your relatives and friends in memory of the city of Almaty and Kazakhstan. If you want to visit the city of Almaty and its main attractions, learn about the traditions, culture and history of the Kazakh people and taste the national cuisine, then this full-day tour is for you.

Beautiful sights and museums in Almaty in one day

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

1 Day Tour: Tamgaly Petroglyphs

Unique tour to feel the history of ancient Kazakhstan. Tamgaly is a petroglyph site in Zhetysu, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The majority of the 5000 petroglyphs are in the main canyon, but there are many in the side canyons. The petroglyphs are mostly Bronze Age, but in some cases have been overlaid with Medieval or later etchings. There are even some petroglyphs from the Iron Age.

1 Day Tour: Tamgaly Petroglyphs

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Tamgaly (Tanbaly) UNESCO Petroglyphs – Guided Cultural Day Tour

This guided day tour focuses on the Tamgaly (Tanbaly) Petroglyphs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological monuments in Kazakhstan. Rather than a simple transfer to the site, the experience is built around a structured visit with time to explore the main sections of the reserve and understand its historical significance. The tour is designed as a cultural experience, combining a guided walk through the canyon with observation of petroglyph clusters, ancient burial structures, and key viewpoints. All logistics, permits, and entrance fees are arranged in advance, allowing travelers to visit the site as a single, well-organized day trip from Almaty. This tour is best suited for travelers interested in history and archaeology who prefer a clear itinerary and professional organization over self-guided exploration.

Tamgaly (Tanbaly) UNESCO Petroglyphs – Guided Cultural Day Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

1 Day Tour: Castle of nomads & Buddha petroglyphs

Tamgaly-Tas is the site of Dzungar Lamaism, common in South-East Kazakhstan in the second half of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Tamgalytas is located 25 km north-west of Kapchagai, on the right bank of the Ili river. Tamgaly-Tas is a unique site of Buddhist culture, has a long history of study and has been known in science for more than a century and a half. Castle of nomads was built as a decoration for the film “Nomad”, which was released in 2005. But you will be surprised by how organically it fits into the surrounding landscape. Now this city is often called the “Nomad Fortress”, and thousands of tourists flock to this tourist site every year.

1 Day Tour: Castle of nomads & Buddha petroglyphs

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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