Astana City Tour: Discover the Present

Explore the vibrant, modern side of Astana with its cutting-edge architecture and innovative designs. You’ll visit iconic landmarks, marvel at futuristic skyscrapers, and learn about the city's rapid development.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Astana)
  • Available: Year-round, daily
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Private Tour
Highly qualified staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.
Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.
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We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.
Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

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3 hours

Distance

25,5 km

22 km

3,5 km
Astana City Tour: Discover the Present
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Astana)
Available: Year-round, daily
Duration: 3 Hours
Private Tour
Children aged 0-3 years go for free if they do not occupy a separate seat. For children aged 4-11 years, a 20% discount applies

What's Included in the Price?

  • Transfers to and from your hotel and throughout the entire tour route in comfortable, air-conditioned transport
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary

Booking Procedure

  • Select the tour you want to book.
  • On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
  • To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
  • After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

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You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87 (Almaty)

+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, and the services of an experienced guide and driver.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

  • Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

  • Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
  • VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

  • Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
  • Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

  • Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact. 

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself. 

Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel the tour less than 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
  • If you cancel less than 12 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary
  • Upon meeting your guide at your hotel, you will board a comfortable car or minivan to begin exploring the capital of Kazakhstan. Our journey starts with Independence Square.
  • Next, we'll make a stop to visit the Khazret Sultan Mosque. Standing near Independence Square, this grandiose snow-white mosque catches an eye with its elegant and airy architecture. 
  • Then, we will take a stroll along Nurzhol Boulevard, a beloved location for locals to walk and unwind.
  • Next, you'll explore the world's largest tent-shaped structure – the Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center, designed by the acclaimed architect Norman Foster.
  • To conclude the tour, we will ascend to the observation deck of the Baiterek Monument, providing a bird's-eye view of the entire administrative center with its futuristic buildings. Finally, we will return to your hotel.
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Itinerary
  • Upon meeting your guide at your hotel, you will board a comfortable car or minivan to begin exploring the capital of Kazakhstan. Our journey starts with Independence Square.
  • Next, we'll make a stop to visit the Khazret Sultan Mosque. Standing near Independence Square, this grandiose snow-white mosque catches an eye with its elegant and airy architecture. 
  • Then, we will take a stroll along Nurzhol Boulevard, a beloved location for locals to walk and unwind.
  • Next, you'll explore the world's largest tent-shaped structure – the Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center, designed by the acclaimed architect Norman Foster.
  • To conclude the tour, we will ascend to the observation deck of the Baiterek Monument, providing a bird's-eye view of the entire administrative center with its futuristic buildings. Finally, we will return to your hotel.
Independence Square
Khazret Sultan Mosque
Nurzhol Boulevard
Khan Shatyr
Baiterek Monument
Independence Square

Independence Square is the central square in Astana, hosting major city celebrations, fairs, and festivities. The focal point of the square is the Kazakh Eli Monument – a column crowned with a gilded figure of the mythical bird Samruk, symbolizing Kazakhstan's aspiration for continued development and prosperity. Surrounding the square, you'll see notable landmarks like the Palace of Independence, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the Khazret Sultan Mosque, the Peace Wall Monument, the Shabyt University of the Arts, and the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Khazret Sultan Mosque

The Khazret Sultan Mosque, one of Central Asia's largest mosques, was opened in July 2012. Constructed in the classical Islamic style, the mosque incorporates traditional Kazakh ornaments. Resembling an eastern palace, this colossal structure involved over 1,500 builders and craftsmen, collectively contributing to the creation of one of Astana's most stunning architectural monuments. The mosque has the capacity to accommodate up to 10 thousand people.

Nurzhol Boulevard

Nurzhol Boulevard is a pedestrian street adorned with numerous fountains, sculptures, and benches. Along the boulevard, you'll find administrative buildings, residential areas, and entertainment complexes, each with unique and individualized designs. The focal point of the boulevard is the Baiterek Monument. Adjacent to it is another captivating attraction - the Dancing Fountains, which enchant the eyes of passers-by, especially in the evening.

Khan Shatyr

Khan Shatyr combines world-class shopping and entertainment within its colossal structure. Designed by the renowned British architect Lord Norman Foster, it holds the Guinness World Record as the largest tent-shaped building in the world. Khan Shatyr has also earned a spot in Forbes Style magazine's top ten list of the world's best eco buildings. A standout feature of Khan Shatyr is its tropical climate beach, complete with lush plants and a consistent temperature of +35 degrees throughout the year. The resort's sandy beaches, featuring imported sand from the Maldives, are equipped with a heating system, creating an authentic beach experience.

Baiterek Monument

The Baiterek Monument is the city's most iconic landmark. Erected in 2003, it symbolizes the relocation of the capital from Almaty to Akmola (later Astana). The structure stands at a height of 100 meters (328 ft), and with the crowning sphere, it reaches 105 meters (345 ft). The lower level extends four and a half meters underground, housing cafes, aquariums, and a mini-gallery. An elevator from this level takes you to the highest point – the sphere – where a bar and a panoramic hall provide breathtaking views.

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Marketa
06 may 2024, 15:17

10

Thank you for making our journey interesting. It was so exciting to be close to your tradition and history in this short period of time. Our group was interested in having some unusual for our country experiences as falcon show. Guide told us that you have falcon show in Almaty as well. I hope we'll have a chance in the future to be back to Kazakhstan and visit other places.
We had a city tour and learned a lot about the city, visited the most attractive places. Particularly it was a pleasure to visit central mosque. We have different religions. Regarding it most of our group had a huge desire to see it. Thank you once again! See you next time.

Junjie Guo
11 december 2022, 19:14

10

Service from Nazerke and driver is exceptional and excellent. Nazerke is very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. I will refer this tour program and tour company to anyone who would like to visit Kazakhstan.

Svetlana
19 october 2022, 13:50

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Гид Назерке очень культурно провела экскурсию. В машине немного пахло бензином

Марат Баширов
16 august 2022, 13:35

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Большое спасибо от семьи Башировых из Йошкар - Олы, Россия. С удовольствием воспользовались услугами компании Welcome.kz Очень всё понравилось, отношения, улыбки, профессиональные гиды. Обязательно приедем еще раз через год на IRONMAN и будем рекомендовать вас своим друзьям.
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