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Walking Tour: Discover Almaty's Local Lifestyle
4.9
7 Ratings
Almaty
A walking tour around Almaty offers an incredible chance to immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere and experience the local lifestyle. Enjoy listening to captivating stories, strolling through the streets, and truly feeling alive on this journey!
A walking tour around Almaty offers an incredible chance to immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere and experience the local lifestyle. Enjoy listening to captivating stories, strolling through the streets, and truly feeling alive on this journey!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen - The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is situated in the east-central part of Almaty, surrounding the Zenkov Cathedral. It is dedicated to the Panfilov heroes, the 28 soldiers from an Almaty infantry unit who perished fighting the Germans near Moscow during the Great Patriotic War.
- Zeleny Bazar - Looking…
- Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen - The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is situated in the east-central part of Almaty, surrounding the Zenkov Cathedral. It is dedicated to the Panfilov heroes, the 28 soldiers from an Almaty infantry unit who perished fighting the Germans near Moscow during the Great Patriotic War.
- Zeleny Bazar - Looking for a unique and vibrant shopping experience? A visit to the “Green Bazaar” is highly recommended - it embodies the essence of Eastern shopping! The Green Bazaar transports you back to the Middle Ages, offering great discounts and a cheerful atmosphere! Don’t miss the chance to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, authentic dried fruits, rare spices, and much more at our Green Bazaar!
- Ascension Cathedral - The Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral) is a remarkable architectural structure located in the lush Panfilov Park of Almaty. This historical monument is one of the city’s main attractions. The Bishops of Turkestan and Tashkent initiated the church’s construction in the early 19th century. The project was entrusted to the era’s finest engineers and architects: K.A. Borisoglebskiy, N.I. Stepanov, S.K. Troparevskiy, and A.P. Zenkov. In 1903, the project received approval, and the cathedral was constructed between 1904 and 1907 under the supervision of A.P. Zenkov.
- Gogol St 144 - Visit the “Rahat” candy store, where tourists can purchase candies, sweets, and more.
- Arasan Wellness & SPA - In the late 1970s, due to a shortage of public baths, a proposal was made to construct a large SPA complex featuring swimming pools, Russian, Finnish, Eastern, and combined baths, a hydrotherapy center, and additional amenities such as cafes, hairdressers, and massage rooms. The building is located along the block’s perimeter and adjoins the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park on the eastern side. The Arasan building became a new phenomenon in Soviet architecture for its figurative characteristics and functionality of bathhouses. It is one of the last projects of the “Kunaev” period of Almaty’s development, noted for its complex plan and structure.
- Ulitsa Panfilova - Also known as Arbat Market, this is a delightful place to visit. Similar to city squares in other countries, Arbat is a pedestrian street stretch between Nazarbayeva and Ablai Khan, filled with artists, entertainers, shops, and a supermarket. It also features the nearby TSUM shopping mall. Panfilov Street, which intersects Zhybek Zholy, is also part of Arbat.
- Kazakhstan Hotel - Constructed between 1975 and 1977, the hotel was recognized as an architectural monument and added to the register of national significance in 1979. It stands 26 floors tall and reaches a height of 102 meters. From 1977 to 2008, it was the tallest building in Alma-Ata. According to the hotel’s website, it is “the most earthquake-resistant high-rise building in the Southern capital.”
- Republic Square - Abay Square is a city square located in front of the Palace of the Republic in Almaty, Kazakhstan, named after the Kazakh poet and educator Abay Kunanbayev.
- Kok-Tobe Hill - Ascend to Kok-Tobe mountain, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the evening city from a bird’s-eye perspective (the Funicular ascent offers a city view, taking 15-20 minutes). Kok-Tobe is a mountain in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, featuring a popular recreation area at its summit. The mountain stands 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-Tobe is one of the city’s main landmarks and is popular among Almaty visitors. The viewpoint from Kok-Tobe is a must-visit, offering panoramic views of the city in all directions.

What's Included
- Other
- Guide services
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets
- Other
- Guide services
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Private transportation
- Lunch
Location
Museum of Musical Instruments
Zenkov Street
Meeting point at Museum of National musical instruments ( Zenkov street 24)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Ahmedrq1825la
Jul 27, 2025
Wonderful Family Trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan - Our recent family trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan was a truly memorable experience. The city is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by stunning mountains and full of natural charm. The accommodation provided was comfortable and added to the pleasant experience of our stay.
A special mention must go to our guide, Miras, who was arranged by the travel agency. He was outstanding—very kind, extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and always ready to assist with a smile. His honesty and support played a big role in making our trip smooth and enjoyable. Miras really made our journey special and successful, and we are very grateful for his guidance.
While the overall experience was great, one suggestion for the travel agency would be to include the ropeway (cable car) ride ticket in the package,
Overall, it was a fantastic trip, hope we return with beautiful memories. Highly recommended!
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Resort04653945034
Jul 13, 2025
Amazing Almaty - Amazing Place, Fantastic Weather And Natural Beauty. Good Food, People are helpful. Shymbulak Mountains Experience Was Vey Good
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Ajeshp2025
Jun 9, 2025
The perfect Vacation - Everything was perfect, the country, the tour guide.
We enjoyed really.
Ms.Nazerke was our guide and she is the best guide and very supportive.
Really appreciate the team for sending her
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Sauru2861995
May 20, 2025
Awesome experience! - We had a great time visiting Almaty with Skyway. The guide “Zan” was extremely helpful and made sure we didn’t face any problem during the trip because of the language. He also gave us tips on how to travel and what all to take care of. We would highly recommend if you’re visiting Almaty, do book your trip via Skyway.
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Peteres2316xa
May 11, 2025
Almaty was fun... 😀 - Our guide Miras created a good atmosphere with his calm approach and good sense of humour. He was knowledgeable and gave us useful information and insights into Almaty. The samsa pies were very tasty. Many Thanks and good health to Miras
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613ramakantp
Apr 5, 2025
Holidays at Kazakhstan - I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional service and hospitality provided by Nurly and Chandos during my recent trip. The combination of Nurly as a tour guide and Chandos's exceptional driving skills made our trip truly unforgettable. Their warm hospitality and dedication to providing an exceptional experience were evident in every aspect of our journey.
Thank you, Nurly and Chandos, for your outstanding service and hospitality. I highly recommend you to anyone looking for a memorable and enriching experience.
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420gelag
Jun 9, 2025
Travel experience was fantastic - Almaty is a fascinating place to explore. Naz, our tour guide, is very considerate and wonderful. We hope for additional possibilities for places to visit, especially if we want to buy local goods and souvenirs. Overall, our travel experience was fantastic.
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