Kazakhstan · ALMATY FOOD AND DRINK TOURS
Horse sausage, laghman, dried apricots by the kilo and a tea culture that takes its time. The 9 below walk the bazaar and the kitchens around it, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
Join an English or Russian-speaking guide at Bee’s Knees in central Almaty for a 3.5-hour Saturday night out. You’ll visit up to four bars, receive a welcome shot at each stop, play group games, meet other adults, take digital photos, and finish at a nightclub. Drinks and food beyond the included shots cost extra.
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Meet your English or Russian-speaking guide at Arbat for a 2 to 3-hour walk through Almaty. With guides such as Aika and Fariza, you’ll visit Zenkov Cathedral, the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen memorials, Zeleniy Bazaar, and Rakhat Lotte chocolate shop. Optional tastings, wine, and Kazakh lunch cost extra.
“Aika was a wonderful guide; answered all of the groups questions and gave us lots of insight into the local history and culture. Food was great, Aika pointed out recommendations and good fruit and chocolate samples. Extra lunch option was great; big fan of the horse sausage!”
Spend eight hours touring Astana with an English- or Russian-speaking guide, usually Damir, in a private vehicle. Visit Bayterek Tower, the National Museum, the Grand Mosque area, Atyrau Bridge, Assumption Cathedral, and more. Lunch is included, and the flexible final stop may include a winery or a short trip beyond the city.
“A day full of stories about the history and culture of Kazakhstan. The chance to visit the local winery is especially charming! On top of that Damir’s driving during the day felt seamless and very comfortable unlike the local taxis haha. Recommended!”
Explore Astana by private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Timur, Damir, or Nurmerey. Visit the Grand Mosque, National Museum, Ak Orda, Atyrau Bridge, major monuments, and Astana Opera, then add an optional Arba Wine tasting. Lunch, water, WiFi, transport, and entrance fees are included.
“Our guide Nurmerey was good company as he navigated us around Astana and he answered all our questions very thoughtfully. Lunch was included and he helpfully suggested some Kazakh specialties. Two things to note when bookingRead more”
You’ll spend about three hours with a private guide walking central Almaty, tasting local sweets and savory foods at Zeleny Bazar, visiting Panfilov Park and Ascension Cathedral, sampling Rakhat chocolate, and finishing with lunch at a Kazakh cafe. The tour is customizable and ends on Panfilov Street.
“If you love food this is the tour for you. I told the tour guide I really wanted some local local food which I got.”
Leave Almaty at 7:30 AM for a full day in the Turgen and Issyk areas. Hike to Bear Waterfall, visit a trout farm, and relax beside turquoise Issyk Lake. English, Russian, and Kazakh guiding is offered, though language service may vary. Driver Madi has earned praise for safe, friendly service.
“The driver Madi was friendly and helpful. The ride was safe. Issue lake was beautiful and hike for waterfall was exciting.”
See Astana by private vehicle with an English or Russian-speaking guide, visiting the National Museum, Qazaq Eli, the Palace of Peace, the Grand Mosque, and the city's highest point. Lunch and a tasting of Kazakh wine at Arba Wine are included. Expect a polished six-hour introduction to Kazakhstan's modern capital.
Spend about four hours with a local guide exploring Zeleny Bazar, Panfilov Park, and Almaty food traditions. Taste kumys, shubat, apples, Korean street food, beshparmak, plov, and baursaki, then sample three white and three red Arba wines. Guides have included Bota, Alethia, and Galtsen.
“Delicious adventure in Almaty! Every stop offered unique flavors, warm hospitality, and rich culture—an unforgettable foodie experience! Our tour guide Bota was very helpful!”
Join Oleg and a group of up to 25 for a late-night Almaty bar crawl beginning at 9:30 pm. You will visit four bars, play games for points, receive welcome shots, meet people from different countries, and finish with dancing, live music, or a DJ set.
“It was one of those rare moments when you get to see your hometown in new colors, find out something new about the nightlife and meet new people!”
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