Ultimate 1-Day Itinerary in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Day 1: Explore Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan

8:00AM

Breakfast at Café Satti

Start your day with the local favorite, a hearty breakfast buffet at Café Satti featuring traditional dishes such as kazy (horse meat sausage) and ughum (fried dough).
Located centrally, it’s an easy start to your day.
KZT 3,500, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral

Stroll through Panfilov Park to admire the stunning wooden Zenkov Cathedral, one of the few tserkovs made entirely of wood without nails.
Walk from Café Satti to Panfilov Park; it's about a 20-minute walk.
Free, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Explore the Green Bazaar

Immerse yourself in local culture and flavors at the bustling Green Bazaar, where you can find fresh produce, spices, and maybe even some local souvenirs.
A short 10-minute walk from Panfilov Park.
Free to enter; costs vary depending on purchases., 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Daredzhani

Enjoy a delicious lunch at Daredzhani, where you can taste authentic Georgian cuisine, including khinkali dumplings and khachapuri cheese bread.
Take a short taxi ride (about 10 minutes) from the bazaar.
KZT 5,000, 1.5 hours

2:00PM

Ascend to Kok Tobe

Take the funicular ride to Kok Tobe, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Almaty and the Tien Shan mountains, plus visit the Beatles monument.
The funicular station is a short walk from Daredzhani.
KZT 1,500, 2 hours

4:00PM

Explore the Almaty Museum

Visit the Almaty Museum to learn about the city’s rich history, showcasing artifacts from the ancient Silk Road to modern times.
Take a taxi from Kok Tobe to the museum, approximately 15 minutes.
KZT 1,000, 1 hour

5:30PM

Relax at Medeu Skating Rink

Head to the scenic Medeu skating rink, known for being the highest ice skating rink in the world, surrounded by picturesque mountains.
A 30-minute taxi ride will get you there.
KZT 1,500, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Duman Restaurant

End your day with a delicious dinner at Duman, specializing in traditional Kazakh dishes like beshbarmak (boiled meat with noodles) and baursaks (fried dough balls).
Take a taxi from Medeu; it’s about a 20-minute drive.
KZT 7,000, 1.5 hours

8:30PM

Evening walk at the Republic Square

Finish your day with a leisurely evening stroll around Republic Square to marvel at the beautiful illuminated fountains and monuments.
A short 15-minute taxi ride from the restaurant.
Free, 1 hour
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