Overview
Modern Nur-Sultan is a planned city, much like other planned capitals. After it became the capital of Kazakhstan, the city cardinally changed its shape. The Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa designed the master plan of Astana. As the seat of the Government of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan is the site of the Parliament House, the Supreme Court, the Ak Orda Presidential Palace and numerous government departments and agencies. It is home to many futuristic buildings, hotels and skyscrapers. Nur-Sultan also has extensive healthcare, sports and education systems.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Guide services
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.
Stop 2
An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.
Stop 3
Iconic pyramid from famed British architect Norman Foster designed to represent all of the world's religious faiths.
Stop 4
The building is constructed in the classic Islamic style using traditional Kazakh ornaments. The mosque standing on the right bank of the Yesil River is located near the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and a monument āKazakh Eliā.
Stop 5
The National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana is the largest and youngest museum in the Central Asia. The museum was created on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev within the framework of the state program āCultural Heritageā.
Stop 6
The theme of the exhibition is the āEnergy of the Futureā and is dedicated to the alternative energy sources and āgreenā technologies.
Stop 7
The Esil River Embankment, dividing the old city and the new one, is one of the most favorite places of the city residents and its guests: a leisurely flow of the river, picturesque panoramas of the city, street musicians, artists, children's attractions. An excellent opportunity to see the city is to take a boat trip on the Esil River and see Nur-Sultan from the other side. In warm weather, you can walk along the river and along the pedestrian bridge over the Esil River, which surprises with its design in the form of petals that create a marquee-canopy. In total, there are 2,450 petals in the design, and each of them is unique and does not repeat. And on holidays there are mass celebrations, concerts, water shows, fairs and fireworks. Another feature of the embankment is the Arbat. Here are located 14 yurts with craft shops and artists' workshops.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adultās lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness