Astana City Tour with Guide: Night Lights & Modern Architecture

Three to four hours seeing Astana's modern landmarks lit up at night

A guided night tour of Astana with pickup and drop-off at your hotel, covering the Grand Mosque, Baiterek Tower, Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center and the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The tour runs three to four hours with a live guide in English or Russian, private transportation, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi and bottled water. Choose between a group or private tour experience at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night tour of Astana's landmarks

• Pickup from hotel
• Explore the Grand Mosque
• Visit Bayterek Tower
• See Norman Foster's building
• Learn Kazakhstan's history
• View Greek and Soviet architecture
• Visit Khan Shatyr tent
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads straight into the city center, where Astana's modern architecture shows itself best after dark. You'll see the Grand Mosque, the biggest in Central Asia, and learn the history of Kazakhstan's path to independence from your guide. The route takes in two of Norman Foster's monumental buildings: the Baiterek Tower, the main landmark and heart of the capital, and Khan Shatyr, the world's largest tent structure.

You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board and bottled water provided. The guide speaks English or Russian and points out the blend of Greek and Soviet architecture mixed into the city's newer districts. The tour ends with a drop-off back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Private transportation or shared group transportation depending on the option you choose.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• live guide in English or Russian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group Tour ExperienceGuide in English or Russian · 5 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 20:00Includes pickup

Private Tour ExperienceGuide in English or Russian · 5 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 20:00Private tour experience: this is a private tour option that includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 6

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Discover Astana - guided tours

Is this one for you?Choose the group tour if you're comfortable sharing the vehicle and want to meet other travelers. Pick the private tour if you prefer your own guide and vehicle for the night. Both cover the same landmarks and run the same length, so the choice is about who you travel with.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Grand Mosque of Astana like?

The Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Central Asia and a major stop on the tour. Your guide will explain its significance to Kazakhstan's capital and the role it plays in the city's modern identity.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What's the difference between the group tour and the private tour?

The group tour experience shares the vehicle and guide with other travelers, while the private tour experience is just for your party. Both include the same stops, transportation and inclusions. You choose which fits your preference at checkout.

Does the tour include entry to Baiterek Tower?

The tour visits Baiterek Tower as a landmark stop, but admission to the tower itself is not included. Your guide will show you the building and its role in Astana's skyline.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup happens from your hotel at a time arranged when you book. The tour itself runs three to four hours, and you'll be dropped back at your hotel when it ends.