Essential Free Tour Almaty

Admire the impressive soviet-style architecture of the Presidential Palace.
Discover the fascinating role of Almaty as a trade center in the Silk Road.
Visit the stunning Ascension Cathedral, the second tallest wooden building in the world!

Although it is no longer the capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty is still its largest city and Kazakhstan’s cultural and financial hub. Join the Essential Free Tour of Almaty and be taken on a journey through this cosmopolitan city where you can feel the blend of European and Asian culture and 1000s of years-worth of history. As you wander to some of the city’s most notable landmarks your knowledgeable guide will bring to life its ancient origins in the Bronze Age, as well as its role as one of the most important craft and trade centers on the Silk Road and its recent Soviet past.

One of the highlights of the Almaty Essential Free Tour is the Ascension Cathedral among the most unique cathedrals in the world. This breathtaking structure is built entirely out wood! You will find the cathedral located in the tranquil treelined Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. As your group strolls through this lovely park your guide will explain to you the park’s many name changes and the extraordinary story behind its current name. From here your group head to Republic Square where you will have an opportunity to take incredible photos of the Ak Orda Presidential Palace’s soviet-style architecture framed beautifully by the stunning Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.

Your tour will also take you to monuments that are sometimes overlooked on less researched tours. You will discover the best kept secrets of Almaty, from the hustle and bustle of the Green Bazaar, where you can experience day to day Almaty life, to the Monument of Independence (aka Golden Warrior Monument) that celebrates the independence and identity of the people of Kazakhstan. You will learn how this region was forever changed by the Soviet presence, the subsequent fall of the USSR, and how the country plays a role as a link between East and West. Throughout the tour, please feel free to ask your guide any questions, they’ll be more than happy to answer them!

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