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MARKET FOOD TOUR

Walking tour

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One of the best ways to get to know a country is through it's cuisine! This is a local, original market, it's not touristic so you'll see the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Your guide will share stories and details about all the delicious food you'll be trying, while answering your questions. 

Is this tour for me?

Travel-Ready & Vaccinated Tours 

To help protect our travellers and the places we visit, all our tours now adhere to our Covid Policy. All travellers must be vaccinated, it is the responsibility of each traveller to check the updated information regarding entry requirements and possible PCR  tests for each country. 

Travel Style: Light

This walking tour lasts around 3 hours and involves walking around the market.

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Service Level: Standard

A standard local vehicle will be used for transportation.

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Physical Rating: 1 

People of most fitness levels can partake on this walking tour.

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Trip Type: Small Group or Private

This is a private trip or can be booked as a small group trip.

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Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

VISA:

Under recent Covid regulations entrants from most countries need to apply for a visa. Double check with your local embassy.

1 day

KAZAKHSTAN

Starting From

39

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Valid until   30/8/2022

Itinerary

Pick Up     

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You will be picked up from your hotel and met by our friendly English-speaking guide and experienced driver. If you do not choose pick-up, you can start the experience in front of the main entrance of Green Market.

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Take In The Sights & Aromas

 

Let’s go on a local culinary adventure, experiencing the aromas & flavours of the main market in Almaty. Together we will discover the history of the country through the food & stories of the vendors in the Green Market. Let’s chat while sipping a cup of locally roasted coffee and watching the hustle and bustle of local life. You will see why this market is the heart of cultural Almaty.

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What's On The Menu?

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During our finger-licking food tour you will try these gems of the Green Market:​

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  • Salted dry cheese – kurt

  • Sweet cheese – irimshik

  • Khalva from millet – zhent

  • Mare milk – kymis

  • Camel milk – shubat

  • Locally made horse meat sausage – kazy

  • Spicy freshly-made Korean salads

  • Samsa – triangular layered dough mini-pies with cheese or chicken 

  • Best Lagman Ever – noodles with meat & vegetables at the tiny hidden cafe of the market 

  • Locally roasted coffee or locally sourced herbal tea

  • Apples – a symbol of the city!

  • Many other delicious things!

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Say Goodbye 

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The culinary adventure comes to an end today as we drive you back to your hotel so you can enjoy the rest of your day.

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Extend your tour with more trips in Kazakhstan

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Led by one of our knowledgeable CEOs (Chief Experience Officers), these tours will have you hitting up all the highlights, enjoying the tastiest of eats, and visiting beloved local gems in some of your favourite cities around the world — all with the added health and safety measures of our Travel with Confidence policy.

What's Included

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Pick Up

Pick up and drop off at your hotel or Airbnb flat

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Expert Guide

Friendly English-speaking guide and experienced driver.

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