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Astana City Tour: Discover Kazakhstan's History
4.9
17 Ratings
Astana
Explore Astana’s rich history and culture on a private full-day tour with lunch and pickup. Discover key sights and hidden gems with a local guide.
Explore Astana’s rich history and culture on a private full-day tour with lunch and pickup. Discover key sights and hidden gems with a local guide.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bayterek Tower - Visit Bayterek Tower - The main symbol of Astana’s Skyline that roots deep into the Persian Mythology!
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace - Walk by the Ak Orda Presidential Palace of Astana
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation - You will get a chance to take a look at an engineering marvel created by a British Achitect - Norman…
- Bayterek Tower - Visit Bayterek Tower - The main symbol of Astana’s Skyline that roots deep into the Persian Mythology!
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace - Walk by the Ak Orda Presidential Palace of Astana
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation - You will get a chance to take a look at an engineering marvel created by a British Achitect - Norman Foster
- National Museum of Kazakhstan - Discover Kazakhstan’s history starting all the way from paleonthological period up to modern day Kazakhstan
- Triumphal Arch Mangilik El - Pass by the Triump Arch of Astana - the symbol of Kazakhstan’s direction of becoming the Mangilik El - The Eternal State!
- The Grand Mosque - Visit the biggest Mosque in Central Asia! Make sure to wear clothes that do not reveal your body and have something to cover your hair.
- Khan Shatyr - Enjoy the Khan Shatyr shopping mall - the biggest Shatyr in the world! A project by a British architect - Norman Foster. The engineering marvel that was added into the Guinness Book of World Records!
- The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana Opera - Take a look at the modern Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Astana!
The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana is not always open for visit
- Atyrau Bridge - A fascinating product of creative engineering - a bridge that resembles Sturgeon’s shape - symbol of Atyrau city!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- On-board restrooms
- The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana is not always open for visit
- Dinner
- On-board restrooms
- The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Astana is not always open for visit
Additional Information
Astana City Tour is calling for you! Buckle up and explore Astana with our local guide, who will provide the most authentic experience of traveling in Kazakhstan and the best of all Astana tours available!
Our team will ensure you don’t miss any of Astana’s important sights and will help you learn all about the history of Kazakhstan, from the days of the…
Astana City Tour is calling for you! Buckle up and explore Astana with our local guide, who will provide the most authentic experience of traveling in Kazakhstan and the best of all Astana tours available!
Our team will ensure you don’t miss any of Astana’s important sights and will help you learn all about the history of Kazakhstan, from the days of the Kazakh Khanate to modern-day Kazakhstan!
The sightseeing tour’s stops are listed below. The list does not include an additional point of interest - the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, which will be the very first stop of your tour!
Location
Bayterek Tower
Vodno-Zelyony Blvd.
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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(17 Ratings)
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Joe_king_traveler
Apr 25, 2025
An unforgettable day in Astana! - The Discover Astana team designed the perfect tour, and the experience was absolutely fantastic! It was customized for us to include airport pickup and dropoff, making it a very convenient day trip flying in from Almaty. Our guide, Damir, was exceptional—friendly, helpful, knowledgeable—and spoke English perfectly. He gave us a deep appreciation of Kazakhstan’s history, geography, and culture.
The landmarks were all spectacular—from the lovely Russian Orthodox Church and beautiful Grand Mosque to the historic Independence Square and the stunning Millennium Axis and surroundings. Each location offered beautiful photo opportunities and a glimpse into everyday Kazakh life. Lunch was delicious (lagman noodles and veal), and we learned all about the ritual and significance of tea service. To cap off the perfect day, we enjoyed a delightful wine tasting at the Arba Wine Cafe. This was definitely the highlight—unexpectedly great wine, lovely ambiance, and a chance to unwind and learn about the history of wine-making in the region.
Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Astana. It will leave you with lasting memories and a true appreciation for Kazakhstan!
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Joanna_b
Apr 13, 2025
Worth it - Very good and thorough tour of the capital city. Would definitely recommend the full day as there is so much to see. Our guide Damir was very lovely and knowledgeable about history and places we saw. Children also enjoyed it as it was moving at the right pace for them.
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Nickcortello
Apr 11, 2025
The new capital of Kazakhstan! - We booked this tour to get to know the capital of Kazakhstan better after touring the length and breadth of the country. The visit was very interesting and useful to understand the facets of the city also from a political point of view without limiting ourselves to the points already known to visit.
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S7595ibdanieleb
Apr 10, 2025
Amazing astana - We took a great tour of Astana. The guide was very kind and speak a great english.We have only one day but we visit plenty of places and we have a good lunch during the tour.
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David_f1206
Apr 8, 2025
A to do to put on your list in Astana - Very interesting city Tour with a location/historical knowledgeable driver/guide. Damir is also very helpful and professional.
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Rileyb758
Oct 17, 2024
Great tour with excellent guide! - We had an amazing time with our guide. He showed us the highlights of Astana, but also explained much of the history and culture. His English was superb and we enjoyed his company and knowlegde. 10/10 would recommend him!
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Lawrencec101
Sep 27, 2024
Great tour - I really enjoy the tour of Astana. My guide, Ablay, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed me many of the highlights in Astana in a short time. Overall very satisfied.
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216jensl
Sep 16, 2024
Definitely recommended! - We would like to thank our guide for the unforgettable tour. His extensive knowledge of the city, his clear and vivid explanations and his friendly nature have made the trip a special experience. We felt safe and in good hands at all times. The tour was perfectly organized and our guide was a real Expert. He not only showed us the classic sights, but also presented us with some hidden treasures of the city. We were thrilled by his passion for the city and his commitment to bringing everything closer to us.
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980natalik
Sep 16, 2024
Are more than enthusiastic and definitely recommended! - Are just thrilled!
Hospitality is very important here .
Super Tour , very good German , highly intellectual and so friendly .
More than promised seen , everything you would be asked as question answered.
Seeing such a beautiful city in one day is just great .
I highly recommend it.
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Gon_alos500
Sep 16, 2024
Perfect tour around Astana - Great tour! Very informative, loved the museum tour and the lunch restaurant, i am really glad we decided to visit Astana, such an underestimated city! Astana become our favorite Kazakh city because of this tour :-)
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