Bishkek City Tour: Immerse in Vibrant Life and Kyrgyz Culture
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13 Ratings
Bishkek

A great city tour that will immerse you into the vibrant life of Bishkek and Kyrgyz culture. Our experienced and informative guide will give you nice company and a comfortable vehicle will make your tour even more convenient. Get acquainted with Bishkek in the best way possible!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bishkek - In the morning you’ll be collected from your accommodation to commence an enthralling exploration of the city. Your first destination will be Victory Square:

  • Victory Square - This plaza honors the heroes of World War II with its significant monuments and perpetual flame. Our guide will provide a concise overview of the conflict’s impact on Kyrgyzstan.

  • Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev - Visit the venerable Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre, a testament to the enchanting Soviet-era architecture. Next, stroll through Oak Park to discover additional monuments and take a peek at the upscale Art Gallery.

  • Ala-Too Square - Discover the central square of the city, home to the tallest flagpole and ceremonial guards. Meander through the area to view the historical museum, the statue of the hero Manas, and the White House. Wander along the delightful “Erkindik” or “Freedom” Boulevard and visit the old train station, a prime example of early 20th-century Soviet architecture.

  • Kyrgyz State Philharmonic Hall - Capture the impressive architectural style of the Mayor’s office, the International University, and the Philharmonic Hall itself.

  • Osh Bazaar - Experience the iconic open-air marketplace, immersing yourself in the traditional Kyrgyz shopping culture. It’s an ideal spot to pick up souvenirs, dried fruits, local treats, and more.
    This marks the conclusion of your delightful city excursion. You will be returned to your hotel. Enjoy your evening!

What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admissions
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
Bishkek
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ljstratton12
Aug 26, 2023
A must do in Bishkek - This is a must do tour in Bishkek. Our guide, Ash, spoke perfect English and was a wealth of information. As we were the only two on the tour, he tailored it to our interests. A wonderful introduction to the city.
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680_anb
Jun 2, 2023
Perfect Bishkek tour - The whole trip was amazing! The tour guide had a lot of information about the city and all the places we visited. We also wanted to visit some place that were not scheduled on the tour and they made adjustments with no problem. The tour guide was very kind and full of energy. His English was at a very high level which is rare in Kyrgyzstan. They also took us to an delicious complementary meal to a local restaurant which we would never find by ourselves. In all it was a great experience and a wonderful day!
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Williammi9088hn
May 4, 2023
Fantastic City Tour - Great few hours exploring a stunning city, national monuments, the railway station and the parks were all a highlight. Our guide, Boca, was incredibly fun, knowledgable, and helpful with general recommendations around Bishkek. 10/10 experience.
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Robert_h
Oct 30, 2022
Best tour I had in Kyrgyzstan. - This tour is really fantastic. Our guide, Mr. Ash, is really a gem and you will be lucky to have him. He is really great with communication, even before the tour he is in contact with you and answers your questions. His English is native and he is a library of information. I am very happy with everything he did for us and his patients with us. He gave us a lot of advice and helped me understand Kyrgyzstan much better. I highly recommend him and wish I had him on the other tour I took.
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Fromuae2theworld
Aug 22, 2022
A must-do in Bishkek! - Great tour around the local landmarks, markets and green boulevards of lovely Bishkek from a local guide who is passionate about his hometown! Thanks to Ash and team for a memorable experience!
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Christinerc9817aq
Aug 20, 2022
Great overview of Bishkek to start a visit! - From the beginning this was a great experience. The founder, Ash, contacted us with details for meeting our guide, Aimer. She was wonderful, spoke perfect English and was very informative. Bishkek is a fascinating place but small, and you can get a lot done in two hours on a tour. My favorite parts were the beautiful parks and the Osh Bazaar, where our guide even helped me purchase a jacket. The textiles were beautiful. After the tour, we were set up for things we wanted to do in the next few days.
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Danacarla92
Aug 15, 2022
Experience Kyrgyzstan not with guides but with friends. - A great day trip to experience Kyrgyzstan's rich history and early beginnings. We were welcomed by Ash and his intern who were extremely accommodating, friendly and fun. It was an easy stroll with lots of interesting facts shared by Ash as we go along each memorial, park and monument but it was so engaging that it felt like a normal walk in the park and not your usual guided tour at all. My friends and I even rented a four person cycle at Oak Park, it was a blast! Highly recommend Ventura tours as your go to Krgyzstan ambassadors.
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Maria
Jun 20, 2022
Good value for money - This was a great walking tour, learned about the history of the country and the sights are near each other and if there's a little distance, the car can be taken to the next point. All in all it was not tiring (if you like walking and don't mind summer heat 31c°). Our guide even recommended coffee shops and restaurants which were good!
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Lindabt1885ue
Jun 16, 2022
Must-Do Tour when in Bishkek! - Fantastic personal tour full of information, history, and all the highlights of the Capital. Everything was tailored to fit my timeline, with a private driver and guide.
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Trinaas
Apr 25, 2022
Perfect introduction to Bishkek! - From the minute I booked this day trip, the customer service was next level! Ash is an extraordinary ambassador for his country, and I absolutely recommend Ventura Tours, for anyone visiting. The tour covered the right amount of history, culture, monuments, parks, and information about all things Kyrgyz. Some tours can be information overload, but the way Ash delivers his tour, you feel like you’re having an interactive conversation wandering the sites with a friend.
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