City tours

Discover the city from a new perspective with the RedBus double-decker tourist bus! Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Astana’s main attractions with a modern audio guide and an open-top roof — comfort and unforgettable impressions in the open air.

The boulevard, stretching from Khan Shatyr to the Presidential Residence “Ak Orda”, is the most beautiful pedestrian area to view interesting urban landscapes. Along the way you will encounter large architectural works by renowned Kazakh and foreign architects. During the walk we will learn interesting facts about the capital and get an answer to the question "Why is it called the Avenue of Millennia?"

One-day walking tour through Astana’s parks with a river cruise on the Ishim River — a Guinness World Record-holding oceanarium in Ailand Park, a traditional Kazakh yurt with tea tasting, the famous waterfront, and a 45-minute boat trip through the city’s most scenic locations.

Feel the charm of Astana from the water by taking a cruise along the city's main water artery — the Esil River. The tour “Blue Necklace of the Capital” will give you new impressions and allow you to see familiar sights from a completely different angle.

Arba Wine is a national wine brand of Kazakhstan with its own vineyards in the high-altitude terroir of Assa Valley at the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau Mountains. A classic tasting of 6 Reserve-class wines and a film about the winery’s history offer an introduction to the philosophy of Kazakh winemaking.

We invite you to an intensive tour that will introduce you to the main sights of the capital of Kazakhstan. This journey combines cultural, architectural and spiritual symbols of Astana, reflecting the country's modernity and traditions.

You will see the best panoramas, the brightest spots and palaces, mesmerizing legends, facts about construction and the culture of the capital. The tour will run through the most vibrant places of the night city.

Discover Astana from a street art perspective — from Soviet mosaics created in 1972 to modern murals. A walk through the right bank of the capital featuring the history of global street art, portraits of prominent Kazakh figures and the city’s first mural.

The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan invites you to an excursion through the two “Gold” halls — unique exhibitions featuring archaeological collections from the Bronze Age to the Early Middle Ages, including the world-famous “Golden Man” from the Issyk burial mound.

Theatrical lesson at **Astana Opera** — a unique opportunity to explore the life of the theatre from the inside: visit theatre workshops, rehearsal halls and backstage areas, and learn how a performance is brought to life.

Astana City Tour — an exciting introduction to the main symbols of Kazakhstan’s capital. You will see the Central Mosque, Independence Square and the famous Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The route ends with a river tram ride along the Ishim River, offering magnificent panoramic views of the city. In just four hours, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of modern Astana and its unique architecture.

Included: transportation services according to the programme; professional guide services according to the programme; all entrance tickets included in the programme; 1 litre of water per person.

Day programme: breakfast at the hotel (a relaxed start to the day); sightseeing tour of Astana (architecture, history and modern city life); boat ride along the Ishim River (depending on weather conditions and availability); transfer to a city hotel, check-in and free time.

Tour details:
Target audience: private tour, from 1 participant
Languages: Russian, English
Format: by car
Frequency: available regularly, upon prior request
Price: 1 person — $418; 2 people — $215/person; 3 people — $202/person; 4 people — $155/person; 5 people — $126/person; 6 people — $108/person.

Booking contacts:
Skyway
Phone: +7 747 040 74 05
E-mail: support@skyway.kz
Website: https://skyway.travel/

Sightseeing tour of the «Nursultan» Mosque — a guided walk through all rooms and offices of the capital’s main spiritual centre, with a guide’s narration in Kazakh, Russian or English.