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Almaty City Highlights: Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar & Kok Tobe

Almaty, UAE Duration: 4.5 Hours Pickup: Included (Dubai Hotels) Guide: English & Arabic Code: DNT-ALA-03

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Hotel Transfers

4x4 Hotel pickup & drop

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Experience

Tour Overview

Explore the rich history, leafy boulevards, and vibrant lifestyle of Kazakhstan's cultural capital. Walk through lush Panfilov Park to admire the colorful 1907 Ascension (Zenkov) Cathedral—one of the world's tallest wooden buildings built entirely without nails. Savor local dried fruits, smoked horsemeat, and cheeses at the bustling Green Bazaar, and ride the aerial cable car up to Kok Tobe Hill for panoramic views of Almaty and the snow-capped mountain backdrop.

Key Moments

Tour Highlights

Guided walking tour of the historic Golden Square (Zolotoy Kvadrat)
Marvel at the rainbow-colored wooden Ascension (Zenkov) Cathedral in Panfilov Park
Visit the monumental WWII Soviet Glory Memorial and eternal flame
Sensory tasting tour of the famous Green Bazaar (Zelyony Bazar)
Ride the scenic cable car up to Kok Tobe Hill and see the famous Beatles monument
Package Details

What's Included & What's Not

Included in Price

  • Round-trip hotel transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking licensed guide
  • Kok Tobe cable car return ticket
  • Food tastings at the Green Bazaar
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • Full lunch
  • Souvenirs and personal shopping
Activity Schedule

Day-by-Day Itinerary

10:00 AM Hotel Pickup

Pickup from your central Almaty hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

10:30 AM Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral

Tour the wooden cathedral and historic Soviet war memorial complex.

11:30 AM Green Bazaar Food Tasting

Sample local kurt cheese, dried fruits, honey, and traditional smoked delicacies.

12:45 PM Kok Tobe Cable Car

Ride the aerial cable car up to Kok Tobe mountain park for panoramic views.

02:00 PM Hotel Drop-off

Return transfer to your hotel.

Important Guidelines

Know Before You Go

Modest attire recommended when stepping inside active Zenkov Cathedral (headscarves provided for women)
Carry local Tenge (KZT) for bazaar purchases
Need Help?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zenkov Cathedral built without nails?

Yes, the cathedral was constructed in 1907 entirely from Tien Shan blue spruce wood using advanced wooden interlocking joinery without metal nails, which helped it survive a major 1911 earthquake.

Where does the Kok Tobe cable car depart from?

The cable car departs from the terminal behind the Palace of the Republic in central Almaty, gliding over residential gardens up to the hilltop park.

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