June 3
Sat
Walking city tour
Lunch included.
Dinner in the city payment for dinner by each participant separately (~5-8 euros)
On this tour we explore the city's most illustrious neighborhood, the central district known as the Golden Quarter. Full of parks, squares, and tree-lined paths, the neighborhood is also a showcase of Almaty's Soviet architectural legacy, with diverse styles ranging from Constructivist to Stalinist to Modernist.
Winding our way downhill from Abay Square to Panfilov Street, we learn about such highlights as the Hotel Kazakhstan, the Academy of Sciences, and the Abai Opera House.
The Green Bazaar is one of Almaty's greatest attractions, but it's easy to be overwhelmed by all the bizarre foods on display.
Explore the art and architecture of Almaty's Stalinist masterpiece, the epic 1957 edifice known as the Academy of Science.