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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

Welcome to our exciting half-day tour in Kazakhstan's dynamic capital. In just 3 to 4 hours, your personal guide and private driver will take you on a customized journey through Astana’s main landmarks—from the largest mosque in Central Asia to the iconic Baiterek Tower—offering rich cultural insights along the way. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in a private, comfortable vehicle, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience from start to finish. With limited time, your guide will adapt the itinerary to your interests—whether that’s modern architecture, bustling local markets, or a glimpse into the city’s early 20th-century history, including the two remaining merchants’ houses from the pre-communist era. You can choose a convenient start time that fits your schedule. Whether you’re passionate about history, curious about culture, or simply eager to explore, this private tour ensures you see the very best of Astana in comfort.

Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Astana Private Custom Walking Tour with A Local Guide

Astana can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but this private walking tour with a local guide makes the city easy to explore. This is a personalized tour where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. However, if you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can create a fully customized itinerary—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you visit only the places that appeal to you. As you wander the streets of Astana, gain insider knowledge about local life, uncover hidden gems, and hear fascinating stories about the city’s history and culture. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers an exclusive, authentic experience tailored just for you.

Astana Private Custom Walking Tour with A Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

Discover the best Astana has to offer with Astana Horizons! Join us for a private, full-day city tour through Kazakhstan’s vibrant capital with a local guide—perfect for both solo travelers and groups, dedicated to giving you the most authentic experience available! You will be taken to the city’s iconic landmarks like Central Asia’s largest mosque and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, plus much more. Dive deeper into Astana’s history with unique stops at early 20th-century merchant houses. With a flexible, personalized itinerary, you will enjoy a delicious local lunch and have the option for a local wine-tasting experience. Book now and experience the best of Astana with a guide who’s passionate about sharing Kazakhstan’s authentic heart and soul. Note: the National Museum is closed on Mondays!

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Astana: KarLag and Karaganda - Private USSR history tour

Prepare to travel back in time on this captivating tour, where we will explore the historic city of Karaganda and the nearby KarLag Museum, a must visit for history lovers fascinated by the Soviet era. Located two and a half hours from Astana, Karaganda was once a coal-mining industrial heartland and offers a fascinating glimpse into its past with landmarks such as the famous Gagarin’s Monument and impressive Soviet-era theaters. The highlight of our journey will be a visit to the KarLag Museum, located 35 km outside Karaganda. This vast museum provides a deeply moving and detailed look into the history of Stalin’s labor camps, offering invaluable insights into a dark chapter of Soviet history. We'll also take time to enjoy a delicious lunch, giving us the energy to continue our exploration of this city steeped in history and resilience.

Astana: KarLag and Karaganda - Private USSR history tour

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

The Old City Tour

This private tour of the Old City is the perfect introduction to this former USSR city and an essential element of understanding the people and culture of Kazakhstan. We'll visit several important monuments, which lay out the history of this ancient culture. Afterwards, we'll stop at The Trade House of Merchant Matvey Kubrin, now known as the Astana Supermarket, to see some beautiful architecture and enjoy a local shopping experience.

The Old City Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half Day (3 hours) City Tour

The classical half day long tour in the young capital of Kazakshtan. Your personal guide and driver will meet you at hotel or other place at your convenience in Astana. You will see unique symbiosis of east and west traditions in the main sights of Astana, feel the essential of kazakh culture in a National Museum of Kazakhstan, visit the largest mosque in Central Asia and try the authentic cuisine of steppe nomads. The tour is also included the visit of the emblematic of the city Bayterek, the national brand of Kazakhstan higher education Nazarbaev University. At the end of tour you will taste the best wine from south Kazakhstan and we will bring you back to the hotel or any other place at your convenience.

Half Day (3 hours) City Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Astana City Tour. Private tour.

Explore the dynamic capital city of Kazakhstan, Astana, in a single, action-packed day. Begin your journey with a visit to the awe-inspiring Baiterek Tower, offering panoramic views of the city's futuristic skyline. Continue to the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, an architectural gem designed by Norman Foster, and explore the serene surroundings of the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, shaped like a giant tent. Delve into the country's history at the National Museum, housing a diverse collection of cultural artifacts. After a delicious lunch featuring Kazakh cuisine, visit the Hazret Sultan Mosque, a symbol of Islamic architecture in the city. Conclude your tour at the picturesque Nur-Astana Mosque and the iconic Independence Square, providing insights into Kazakhstan's vibrant past and dynamic present. This one-day Astana city tour is a whirlwind of cultural, historical, and architectural delights.

Astana City Tour. Private tour.

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Astana: A Private City Comfort tour with Lunch

Explore the allure of Astana on our exclusive tour, blending breathtaking sightseeing with a touch of local wine richness. Immerse yourself in the city's architectural marvels and cultural gems, unveiling the beauty of Astana through a mix of history and modernity. Join us for an unforgettable journey, where every sight tells a story of this vibrant capital, complemented by a delightful sip of Kazakhstan's local wines.

Astana: A Private City Comfort tour with Lunch

5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half-Day Private Tour to Alzhir Camp from Nur-Sultan

Alzhir - Akmola camp for the wives of traitors of Motherland - one of the largest camps of the Soviet Union and one of the three "islands" of the "Gulag Archipelago". The camp was opened at the beginning of 1938, when it received the first stages of the prisoners - mostly members of the families of traitors. According to incomplete data, the number of repressed exceeded 18,000 convicts. It is located 40km west of Nur-Sultan, so you will have an opportunity to drive through the endless Kazakh steppe. Today, the museum-memorial complex includes the following objects: A train carriage from Stalin’s time for transportation of prisoners. The museum building The Wall of memory with names of more than 7,000 women spends their term in Alzhir camp. The barrack – the building, where women prisoners lived. and other courtyard exhibits Drive through the village Malinovka - stops can be arranged by request. Transfer to the hotel.

Half-Day Private Tour to Alzhir Camp from Nur-Sultan

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Nur-Zhold Boulevard

Astana City Tour is calling for you!! Buckle up and discover Astana with our local guide that will provide you the up-most authentic experience of travelling in Kazakhstan and the best of all Astana tours there are to be offered! Our team will make sure that you do not miss any of the important sightseeings of Astana and will ensure that you learn all about the history of Kazakhstan starting from the days of Kazakh Khanate up to modern day Kazakhstan! The sightseeing tour's stops are listed below. The list does not include an additional POI - the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, which will be the very first stop of your tour!

Astana City Tour: Old and Modern City Tour

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Grand Kazakhstan tour - Astana Turkestan Almaty

Explore the rich history and stunning landscapes of Kazakhstan on this comprehensive 11-day tour. From the vibrant squares of Astana to the ancient Silk Road sites in Turkestan and the breathtaking natural wonders of Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes, this journey offers a deep dive into the heart of Central Asia. Enjoy local cuisine, guided tours of UNESCO sites, and the unique Singing Dune phenomenon. This tour is perfect for adventurers and culture enthusiasts alike, with ample opportunities to experience Kazakhstan's diverse heritage and natural beauty. - Visit the iconic Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and Charyn Canyon. - Enjoy guided tours in Astana, Almaty, Turkestan, and Shymkent. - Savor traditional meals at local restaurants throughout the journey. - Includes hotel accommodations and transportation in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter.

Grand Kazakhstan tour - Astana Turkestan Almaty

11 daysFree Cancellation

from $2,494

Astana City Tour Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

Discover the beauty of night-time Astana on a guided tour. Immerse yourself in the captivating lightshow of the capital city with a local guide. Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel and head to the city center. Admire the city's modern architecture and learn about the history of Kazakhstan from your guide. See the best of Astana, including the Grand Mosque, Baiterek Tower, the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, and the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Finish your tour with a drop-off back at your hotel.

Astana City Tour Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private day tour in Astana

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.

Private day tour in Astana

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Amazing Central Asia

Amazing Central Asia

22 daysFree Cancellation

from $7,840

Price varies by group size

Tour to "USSR"

Kazakhstan, was one of the transcontinental constituent republics of the Soviet Union from 1936 to 1991. You will visit Karaganda, the city in 200km from Astana where you still may see Soviet architecture and spirit. The tour includes the visit of Karlag museum of political repression victims, one of the largest Gulag labor camps with 800,000 inmates served in total over its history. And it is an essential part of understanding the people and culture of Kazakhstan. It is a very sobering experience and exhibits repression in many forms

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

2 days experience with Kazakh family of "Berkutchi" in Nur-Sultan

How long has it been? Do you want to become a Kazakh for a day and become a part of the Kazakh family? You can witness hunting with a golden eagle and the close relationships and communication needed between the hunter and their bird. Well, it will be something unusual because that is what we want to offer to you. You will have two days to immerse yourself in Kazakh life. You will understand that it is the connection between the hunter and the golden eagle that is the key to success of a good hunt. But, besides the fact that you will experience a unique relationship between hunters and their eagles, you will also experience the traditional art of horse riding and other aspects of Kazakh culture.

2 days experience with Kazakh family of "Berkutchi" in Nur-Sultan

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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