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NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS

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Explore the architecture of Almaty's historic Golden Quarter, the Cossack cottages of Malaya Stanitsa or Uighur bakeries in Druzhba — Almaty's diverse districts are best seen on a Walking Almaty walking tour. 

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LANDMARK
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Dig into Almaty highlights like the Green Bazaar or the Kök-Töbe  lookout, or discover hidden gems like the overlooked Academy of Sciences.

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ART & CULTURE TOURS

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Experience nomadic culture with crafts, music or traditional sports, delve into the Soviet past with a mosaic tour or check out the contemporary street art scene. 

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FOOD TOURS

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Treat your tastebuds to all that the most diverse city in Central Asia has to offer, from Kazakh cooking classes to street food crawls and noodle-y adventures. 

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"A guided walk with the company Walking Almaty can be one of the best ways to uncover Modernist mosaics and Imperial-era buildings across the historic centre."

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"Visitors rave about walking tours of Almaty run by enthusiastic Central Asia expert, polyglot and California expat Dennis Keen."

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#1 Top Activity in Almaty

"The highlight of my trip" - Khairul A., Guest

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URBAN FIELD GUIDE

Documenting everything from painted trees to irrigating aryks, this unusual resource is your guide to the elements that make Almaty so special

Founded in 2014, Walking Almaty was a blog before it blossomed into a business. Strolling every street in the city with his camera and eye for detail, Dennis Keen collected photos and created this "field guide" to Almaty's unusual urban landscape. 

Use the Urban Field Guide to familiarize yourself with the everyday texture of Kazakhstan's greatest city, answering some FAQs along the way: Why are the trees painted white? Who spray-painted all those flying rhinos? And what's up with all the yellow pipes?

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Whether you're joining a Walking Almaty tour or setting out on your own, these are the best neighborhoods to explore on foot in Almaty. 

Maps & Articles

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From 19th century Tsarist records to Soviet-era tourist resources, these historic maps can help us understand how the city of Almaty has developed over the years. 

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Only have a few hours to spend in Almaty? You might not be able to make it into the city, but you can explore "Airport Village," the quirky slice of Kazakhstan right near your terminal. 

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