A one-day tour to Aktau is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the capital of Mangistau, its architecture, culture and history. Aktau is a small city and in one day you can see almost all the sights and beautiful places. In 1956, rich uranium deposits were discovered near the future Aktau, and this was the reason for the construction of the city in a distant lifeless land. The first buildings were erected in 1959, and 5 years later it was already a large city with all the infrastructure. Gradually, uranium mining receded into the background as oil was found in the region. Today, Aktau is considered the unofficial capital of Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry, and for tourists it is the gateway to the mysterious world of Mangistau. Our one-day tour of Aktau is an aperitif before the big journey through Mangistau.
Tour itinerary:
Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Aktau. You will have intense tour that covers Mangystau Regional Local History Museum, Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mosque Beket-Ata. Visit to the rooftop lighthouse and the MIG-21 aircraft monument. Experience the local culture by visiting local market where you can find traditional crafts, foods, and souvenirs.
Continue to Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko Monument, the Columbus La Santa Maria ship monument. Visit oceanarium at Caspian Riviera Grand Palace with the sturgeon farm there. Enjoy beautiful views of the Caspian Sea coast from the hotel's observation deck. By the end of the tour transfer to Aidyn restaurant with sea view, where you will have a chance to try Fishbarmak from sturgeon, the renowned dish, which can only be tried in Aktau (cost for the lunch is not included). End of one-day Tour to Aktau.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Price includes:
- Guided sightseeing tour;
- Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
- Transport throughout the city tour.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Tour Request
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
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