Culture & History things to do in Almaty

We rank 160 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 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
160
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$20

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 Tour93$5915h4.9/5 (1,081)
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons86$29516h4.8/5 (331)
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall85$459h4.8/5 (97)
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon81$4617h4.5/5 (252)
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car81$655h4.8/5 (71)
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights80$498h4.9/5 (34)
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour80$908h4.9/5 (36)
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy79$8915h5/5 (25)
Almaty city & Shymbulak tour79$409h4.9/5 (29)
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour76$29012h4.9/5 (46)

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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 93 out of 100 from 1,081 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 160 culture & history experiences in Almaty in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Almaty cost?
Expect around $416 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Almaty: City Highlights Walking Tour with Chocolate Shop from $20, 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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