KAZAKHSTAN
The best of Astana.
The 12 most popular astana tours. The ones worth building a day around, with what each costs, who runs it, and what it actually delivers on the ground.
Astana at night with a certified guide. See the Grand Mosque, Baiterek and Khan Shatyr, plus hotel pickup, transport, drinks, Wi-Fi.
Most Popular“Great tour, very interesting, guide Abay was very friendly and spoke good English which is rare in Astana. I was the only person on the tour so he made sure I saw the things I wanted to see.”
Private Burabay day trip from Astana: Bolektau Peak hike, meadow culture show, Kazakh lunch, lake boat or horseback, spring water.
“The tour was beautiful, with a good variety of experiences and exposure to different aspects of Kazakh culture. They provided a delicious lunch, including for the vegetarian. Our guide Nura was very accommodating to our schedule and transportation needs. He was friendly, informative, curious, helpful, and fun!”
Private Astana city tour with a certified guide, Grand Mosque and National Museum, bazaar lunch, and wine tasting in one packed day.
“The whole Experience was excellent and well organised. The guide was excellent and gave us loads of information. He was happy to answer our questions.”
From Astana to Karaganda, visit the KarLag Gulag museum with an English guide, see Soviet monuments, and enjoy a Russian lunch.
“The trip was very successful in every aspect. Our guide proved to be open and approachable, with excellent connection with the participants. The journey took place in very comfortable conditions, which allowed us to fully enjoy the program. Visiting the museum with a qualified staff member was a great advantage – the stories about the…”
Private 3-hour night tour of Astana’s lit-up landmarks with an English/Russian guide, hotel pickup, and photo stops that actually work.
“The guide Adilzhan was very friendly and polite to interact. He explained all important landmarks in great details. The night in Astana was really awesome and definitely worth. I would strongly recommend everyone to avail this trip. Amar Guwahati Assam India”
A private, customizable walking tour in Astana with a local guide, hotel pickup, and insider advice to help you see the city fast.
“Regular, aprendí poco y la guía es muy simpática, encantadora pero en 2 hrs. no se conoce casi nada”
One-day Burabai National Park tour from Astana: Mount Bolektau views, Okzhetpes/Zhumbaktas rocks, Abylay Khan sites, small group.
“had a wonderful day with a kind and knowledgeable guide who answered all our questions patiently. Burabai was beautiful. the views were worth the steep climbs.”
Astana to Dolinka’s Gulag museum and Karaganda city with a certified English/Russian guide, lunch, snacks, and Soviet-to-modern contrast.
“Simply great. This was my 3rd tour with the company, which completed everything that should be seen in and near Astana. A very smooth ride to the museum, where I got a chance to learn a lot about the system of Gulags. Then Damir gave a tour of Karaganda city, which a combination of a…”
Private 8-hour Astana tour with skip-the-line Bayterek entry, Kazakh history stories, lunch, and a possible winery stop.
“I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Discover Astana – Guided Tours. I was attending the Global Education Teaching summit with Nobel Fest in Astana and had limited time for exploring the city. As a biologist, I was also very interested to experience some of the nature of Kazakhstan. While I booked the Private…”
Private 6-hour Astana tour with museum sights, mosque and modern icons, plus lunch and a 45-minute Arba Wine tasting.
A 4-hour Astana Old City tour focused on Soviet-era architecture and art, with an expert guide, photo stops, and hidden sites off the main route.
“This was one of the best tours I have ever done in the world in terms of depth of knowledge and personal anecdotes that really bring the city and the Kazak culture to life. The attention to detail was unsurpassed, and he continues to research new places other guides don’t know about with little surprises…”
2-day ranch stay from Astana in Akmola Province: horseback riding, yurt meals, private sauna, and a tour to Kabanbai Batyr Mausoleum.
“With that kind of payment we expected more than just a ride with horses ( no photos). Accommodation poor its like you were living in a haunted ranch , to say the least food was a bit better … ( had to leave before)”
