Shymkent city tour
- 4 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
An introduction to Shymkent, a city of national significance in southern Kazakhstan: Ordabasy Square, the hill of the ancient settlement with its restored citadel walls, the local history museum and Independence Park. The tour ends at the central market, a good place to buy dried fruit, spices and tandoor bread.
Highlights
- Ordabasy Square
- Walls and gate of old Shymkent
- Local history museum
- Central market
Programme
- 10:00Meet your guide at Ordabasy Square, introduction to the city's history
- 10:20The hill of old Shymkent: restored citadel walls and gate, the story of a town on the caravan route
- 11:15Local history museum: archaeology, everyday life and crafts of the region
- 12:30Walk in Independence Park
- 13:30Central market: dried fruit, spices and bread (optional)
- 14:00End of the tour
Included
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Transfers within the city as per the programme
- ✓ Museum entrance ticket
Not included
- ✕ Lunch
- ✕ Purchases at the market
- ✕ Hotel transfer
What to bring
Comfortable shoes · A hat and water in the warm season · Cash for the market
Meeting
Ordabasy Square in central Shymkent
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 2 people.
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