# One day in Almaty: an itinerary in the best order

> One day in Almaty covers the centre and the view from the hill. In the morning — the pedestrian Arbat on Zhibek Zholy and the Green Bazaar, the city's main covered market. At midday — the wooden Ascension Cathedral of 1904–1907 in Panfilov Park. After lunch — Republic Square with the Independence Monument and the cable car up Kok-Tobe, with viewpoints over all of Almaty.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Almaty Arbat](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/almaty-arbat.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free, open 24/7
   ↓ 16 min on foot
2. [Green Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/almaty-green-bazaar.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry
   ↓ 10 min on foot
3. [Ascension Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/almaty-ascension-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 22 min by transport
4. [Republic Square](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/almaty-republic-square.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, open 24/7
   ↓ 23 min by transport
5. [Kok-Tobe](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/kok-tobe.md) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Cable car 10,000 KZT return

Total with walks: 7 h 11 min

## What to see in Almaty in one day

The morning is on foot in the centre: the Arbat, the bazaar and Panfilov Park are 10–16 minutes apart. After lunch take a taxi to Republic Square and to the lower cable car station for Kok-Tobe.

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## Kok-Tobe: the cable car and its hours

The cable car runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 10:00–22:00, on Tuesday from 13:00, and on Friday, Saturday and holidays until 23:00. A return ticket is 10,000 ₸. It is cooler at the top in the evening than in town.

## Where to have lunch

Lunch in the plan comes after the cathedral. At the Green Bazaar you can buy dried fruit and sweets for the road; cafés are on the Arbat and around the park.

## Is one day in Almaty enough?

For the city, yes. [Medeu](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/medeu) and [Shymbulak](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/shymbulak) are mountains half an hour away; [Big Almaty Lake](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/big-almaty-lake) and [Charyn Canyon](https://yesgo.io/kazakhstan/almaty/charyn-canyon) are separate days.

## Tips

- The Green Bazaar is closed on Mondays.
- On Tuesdays the Kok-Tobe cable car opens only at 13:00.
- Dress modestly for the cathedral; women need a headscarf.
- Kazakhstan uses the tenge (₸). Cards are accepted almost everywhere; bazaars are easier with cash.
- Kok-Tobe is cooler than the city in the evening — bring a jumper.

## Questions

### Is one day in Almaty enough?

For the city centre and Kok-Tobe, yes. The mountains, the lake and Charyn need more days.

### What to do in Almaty in one day?

The Arbat, the Green Bazaar, the Ascension Cathedral, Republic Square and Kok-Tobe.

### Can I see Almaty on my own?

Yes: the centre on foot, a taxi to Republic Square and Kok-Tobe.

### How much is the Kok-Tobe cable car?

10,000 ₸ return.

### When does the Kok-Tobe cable car run?

Usually 10:00–22:00, from 13:00 on Tuesdays and until 23:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays.

### How much does this itinerary cost?

Only the cable car is paid; the rest is free.

### When is the Green Bazaar open?

Every day except Monday.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: Kok-Tobe has a park and a Ferris wheel, and the bazaar is fun for children.

### What are the best day trips from Almaty?

Medeu and Shymbulak, Big Almaty Lake and Charyn Canyon.

### Is it good in winter?

Yes: the cathedral and the bazaar are indoors, and Kok-Tobe is snowy and pretty.

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