Culture & History things to do in Almaty

We rank 120 culture and history things to do in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The highest scoring is Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
120
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$15

Culture & History in Almaty compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Almaty by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour96$5915h4.9/5 (1,004)
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons89$1516h4.8/5 (323)
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall79$309h4.8/5 (93)
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon78$3517h4.5/5 (238)
Almaty city & Shymbulak tour76$309h4.9/5 (29)
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights75$498h4.9/5 (34)
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour75$908h4.9/5 (32)
Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage74$478h5/5 (26)
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy73$7915h5/5 (24)
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar72$4410h4.6/5 (79)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Almaty

Culture & History in Almaty: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Almaty?
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 1,004 traveler reviews. Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons, Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall, Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon follow close behind. We rank 120 culture & history experiences in Almaty in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Almaty cost?
Expect around $426 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Almaty for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Almaty currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Almaty?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Almaty, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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