Book Almaty Layover Tour to explore the largest and the most ethnically diverse city, transport and financial hub of Kazakhstan. A six-eight-hour layover doesn’t give much, but guided tours will maximize your short Almaty stopovers. You will explore the oldest building of the city, oriental bazaar, mosques, squares, Medeo gorge in Almaty vicinity and many more. Make the most of your travel with Almaty Layover Tour!
Tour Itinerary:
The guide and the driver will meet you at Almaty International airport. Almaty layover tour starts with a visit to Panfilov Park – named after the 28 heroes, who died for freedom and independence of the country. Zenkov Cathedral - one of the oldest buildings of the city, that is entirely wooden, and a Memorial complex devoted to the World War Two and with eternal flame. Continue sightseeing at Green bazaar – a place where you can buy souvenirs, central Moslem mosque, Republic square with three main symbols of Kazakhstan and Obelisk devoted to the independence.
After the city tour, drive to Medeo Gorge. Stop at the huge Medeo dam, that protects the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tian Shan mountains. From the top of the dam, at the altitude of 1733 meters above the sea level, enjoy view of the largest high mountain skating rink in the world – Medeo, surrounded by marvelous mountains of Trans-Ili Alatau. After that visit the top of Kok-Tobe hill, where you can enjoy unforgettable panorama of Almaty from the observation desk. At the foot of the tallest TV tower in Kazakhstan you can take a walk along the winding paths of the Kok-Tobe park, where you will come across "The Beatles" monument devoted to the popular Liverpool band. At the end of the tour take a short ride from the hill to the city center by the cable car.
During the tour you will have lunch in a local restaurant. The driver and guide will round up the tour bringing you back to the airport.
The program usually takes 6-8 hours, but easily customised upon your request.
Price includes:
- Guided sightseeing tour;
- Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
- Transport throughout the tour;
- Transfer to airport (two ways);
- Lunch.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Tour Request
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
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