Mosques of Astana: Hazret Sultan, Nur-Astana and the Grand Mosque
- 4 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
A tour of three mosques of the capital with very different architecture: the white Hazret Sultan, Nur-Astana with its golden dome and the new Astana Grand Mosque. The guide explains the interiors, Islamic traditions in Kazakhstan and how to behave inside; we travel between the mosques by vehicle.
Highlights
- Hazret Sultan Mosque
- Nur-Astana Mosque with its golden dome
- Astana Grand Mosque
- Talk on traditions and etiquette
Programme
- 10:00Meet at the main entrance of Hazret Sultan Mosque, visiting rules
- 10:15Hazret Sultan Mosque: architecture and interior
- 11:15Drive to Nur-Astana Mosque
- 11:35Nur-Astana Mosque: history and decoration
- 12:30Drive to the Astana Grand Mosque
- 12:50Grand Mosque: courtyard, prayer hall and how it was built
- 14:00Back at Hazret Sultan Mosque, tour ends
Included
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Transport as per the programme
Not included
- ✕ Donations (optional)
- ✕ Lunch
What to bring
Women: a headscarf and clothes covering arms and legs · Men: long trousers · Socks — shoes come off in the prayer halls
Meeting
Astana, at the main entrance of Hazret Sultan Mosque
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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