The 15 Best Astana Tours & Day Trips

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

/ August 6, 2026

1.Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Our pick

Private full-day Astana city tour with comfort pickup, top sights like Bayterek and Grand Mosque, lunch, museum entry, and optional wine tasting.

“We had the pleasure of having Bauyrzhan as our tour guide in Astana, and he was absolutely fantastic. Within the time frame we had, Bauyrzhan managed to give us a wonderful insight into the city — taking us to all the key attractions and Read more”

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Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

/ August 6, 2026

2.Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

4-hour night tour of Astana with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi and drinks. See Grand Mosque, Baiterek Tower, Khan Shatyr and more.

“What a wonderful tour of Astana by night with Damir! Great communication from the moment I booked. Damir was an incredible guide; so knowledgeable and personable. We saw all the highlights, got beautiful pictures, and learned so much about Astana and Kazakhstan. Highly recommend!”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

/ August 6, 2026

3.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Private Burabay National Park day trip from Nur-Sultan with Bolektau views, pine-forest lunch, Zhumbaktas lake time and pickup.

“Had an amazing trip to Burabay National Park with Madi in June 2024. He was really helpful, friendly, and informative and I learned so much about this beautiful national park and Kazakhstan in general and he really gave me a huge amount of cRead more”

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Astana: Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup

/ August 6, 2026

4.Burabay National Park Tour with Lunch and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 day · from $165

Private Burabay day trip from Nur-Sultan with Bolektau Peak hike, meadow culture, Kazakh lunch, lake boat or horseback, spring water.

“beautiful tour with an amazing guide who was catering to our needs throughout the day. some of us were older so we didn't feel like going for the hike, we opted for some alternative activities which the guide was happy to suggest. the boat ride on the lake was very relaxing and we saw many scenic spots. 11/10!”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

/ August 6, 2026

5.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

Half-day Astana private tour with hotel pickup and a guide for Nur-Astana Mosque, Baiterek Tower, and Khan Shatyr.

“We had a private 3-4 hour tour with Beq of Astana. He was so patient with us and all our questions, and showed us the key landmarks of Nur Sultan mosque, hazrat sultan mosque, tower, khan sheytark mall etc. Beq also gave us restaurant recommendations and what Kazakh food to try. Great guide and tour!”

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Astana City Tour: Certified Private Guide+Lunch+Wine Tasting

/ August 6, 2026

6.Astana City Tour: Certified Private Guide+Lunch+Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Private full-day Astana tour with a certified guide, Baiterek Tower and museum tickets, lunch, and optional wine tasting.

“Had a wonderful day exploring Astana with a knowledgeable guide who explained so much about the history and culture of Kazakhstan. The guide introduced many of Astana’s iconic landmarks and provided detailed explanations. The time management was very good and the schedule was flexible, the lunch was delicious and the guide was able to accommodate my spicy preference. Thank you for this opportunity to learn about the culture and essence of Kazakhstan.”

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Astana: Back to USSR – Gulag Museum with Certified Guide

/ August 6, 2026

7.Back to USSR – Gulag Museum with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 1 day · from $169

A full-day Soviet history trip from Astana to Karaganda and the KarLag Museum, with English guides and included Russian lunch.

“Excellent tour with consistent clear communication, efficient transportation, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide (shoutout to Sultan!), delicious food, good vibes and intriguing sights. I’d wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Soviet and Kazakh history as it offers a fascinating insight into the past. Looking forward to coming back to Kazakhstan and trying out more of Astana Horizons’ tours.”

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Astana: Private Night City Tour with Certified Guide

/ August 6, 2026

8.Private Night City Tour with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Astana at night on a private 3-hour tour with hotel pickup, snacks, and an English guide. Photo stops include Khan Shatyr and Ak Orda.

“the night tour was great... i didn't expected snack... but it was a good move .. trip guide sultan showed us all the beautiful things... the briidge was very beautiful in night ... thanks for this”

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Half-Day Tour ( 4 hours)

/ August 6, 2026

9.Half-Day Tour ( 4 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $95

Private half-day Nur-Sultan tour with pickup, walking plus driving to Bayterek, Khan Shatyr, Hazret Sultan Mosque, and Main Square.

“My guide was Nargiz. It was such a pleasure to meet such a beautiful person, so knowledgeable and proud of her culture. The 5 hours spent with her gave me the confidence and understanding to go forth and explore the city further in the afternoon. A perfect day in Nur-sultan.”

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Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

/ August 6, 2026

10.Full Day (6 hours) City Tour in Astana

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $149

Full-day Nur-Sultan tour: mosques, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Astana Opera, museum, Zeleny Bazar and wine, with pickup.

“I have good memories of interesting places but heavy traffic in the city. I am a bit disappointed to miss the entry Bayterek Tower, National Museum of Kazakhstan and Zeleny Bazar. The guide picked us up at airport 20 mins late. I believe he is no experienced to us because both are profound deaf. I told him to entry the tower but he told me closed. I checked website that it is still open.”

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Astana: KarLag and Karaganda – Private USSR history tour

/ August 6, 2026

11.KarLag and Karaganda – Private USSR history tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $199

Private USSR history tour from Nur-Sultan to Karaganda and the KarLag Museum, with monuments, lunch break, and a moving Dolinka visit.

“Very good trip, well planned and well worth it. It was a long day, but we saw everything we wanted. Karlag Museum visit was very thorough; Karaganda stops - quick for the photos; lunch very delicious in a Russian restaurant. Our guide Amir was very good and knowledgable. Children enjoyed the trip as well.”

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Astana City Tour: Authentic Private Full Day with Lunch + Pickup

/ August 6, 2026

12.Astana City Tour: Authentic Private Full Day with Lunch + Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $149

A private full-day Astana tour with pickup, Uzbek lunch, key landmarks, included admissions, and an easy pace for families, ending with modern engineering sights.

“Very good and thorough tour of the capital city. Would definitely recommend the full day as there is so much to see. Our guide Damir was very lovely and knowledgeable about history and places we saw. Children also enjoyed it as it was moving at the right pace for them.”

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Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture

/ August 6, 2026

13.Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $199

Private yurt tour near Nur-Sultan: Kazakh music, snacks, horseback riding, and lunch with pickup. $199 per person.

“Such a great Guide! We had an amazing day. He speaks perfect english and has a lot of knowledge about his country and its history. He can make indivdual tours to cater your wishes. We did the National Tour with Horseriding. We had snaRead more”

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Astana: Private custom tour with a local guide

/ August 12, 2026

14.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

A flexible private walking tour of Astana with a local guide, hotel pickup, and customizable stops, from iconic sights to meal tips.

“Regular, aprendí poco y la guía es muy simpática, encantadora pero en 2 hrs. no se conoce casi nada”

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From Astana: Burabai National Park (1 day tour)

/ August 13, 2026

15.Burabai National Park (1 day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $150

1-day Burabai National Park trip from Astana with a small group, English-speaking guide, Bolektau views, rocks and Abylai Khan history.

“The hapiness and how we were treated by the guide was 100%. Good energy, clear understanding of english and Kazakhstan history. We felt really save and well welcomed. We recommend him a lot!”

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