Private Tour
Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
We will start our trip in the morning from your hotel. Drive will take approximately 2.5 hours. Museum-reserve is located on the vast territory with hills, canyons and rocks. There are several groups of petroglyphs of different eras. We will observe all of the available ones.
You will have a chance to learn about the life of people and see unique petroglyphs of different time periods from bronze age to late medieval documented on these rocks.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Professional guide
1.5L per person
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
You can take some snacks or lunch box with you or we can stop at local roadside cafe
Snacks
What To Expect
Tamgaly Gorge
Tamgaly museum-reserve is a unique worldwide famous archaeological complex in Kazakhstan. In 2004 it has entered the UNESCO World Heritage List. Petroglyphs cover several time intervals, starting from the Bronze Age to the XIII – XIV centuries of our era.
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Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
YUSUKE T,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00I joined this tour because I couldn't find any public transportation options, but it turned out to be an amazing experience. The guide spoke fluent English and provided clear explanations about the petroglyphs, which helped me understand them well. Please note that there are no shaded areas, so sunscreen is essential on sunny summer days.
Highlight of any visit to Almaty!
Lennard K,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is hard to find a tour to these (very rare) petroglyphs. However it is very much worth the time and effort to visit these extraordinary ancient stone carvings. This tour specifically was extremely comfortable in part due to a very responsible driver and a luxurious vehicle. However, the highlight of the tour might have been our (English speaking) guide who went out of her way to give us all the information possible about the petroglyphs, but also gave us a lot of insight into daily life in Kazachstan . If you have any interest at all in these types of sights, then this tour is an absolute must! Side note: communication was great, pick-up etc. was no problem whatsoever. Highly recommended!
Excellent
Arlina k,
Oct 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience to not be missed by anyone who really wants to understand Kazakhstan. Nursulltan was a great guide knowledgeable and very nice and polite
Nice entourage to historical site!
Kajal K,
Oct 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00The guide was helpful and the trip was very informative! The local guide also tried to make us understand various archeological insights.
Highly recommended
Lawrence C,
Oct 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the tour to see the petroglyphs. My guide, Nursultan, is great. He is so knowledgeable about the petroglyphs and pointed out ones that I would have otherwise missed. I am surprised not more people visit the site as we were the only one there during the visit. Overall I am very satisfied.
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