Bishkek Tours
The ancient Burana Tower + Bishkek city tour, 1 day
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The ancient Burana Tower + Bishkek city tour, 1 day

By Ventura Tours Central Asia
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Ages 10-100
Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Russian, English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch in a national restaurant
  • Admissions
  • Entry/Admission - Burana Tower


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Our driver and guide will pick you up from a hotel or any other point in Bishkek.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 185368P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 185368P3

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        • Ventura Tours Central Asia
          321
          Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
          Joined in August 2019
        • yi l
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kyrgyzstan, we can’t wait to be back. 💜
          Ash, (the founder) was super responsive and clear in his communications prior to me even booking anything. Our guide, Bek is helpful, warm and easy to hang out - an important point given we basically spent all our awake hours together in 3 days. Our 4wd vehicle was comfortable given we had to navigate off road terrain and our driver Baha was a pro. Quiet but proficient behind the wheel. His driving is smooth and vehicle super comfy. Staying at Golden Yurt and Zaton guesthouse was a great way to experience the country and its people. Note that these are not standard hotels eg yurt has outdoor toilet. Bring a sense of adventure and you won’t regret it. Our guide Bek ordered all of meals and it was the best. Everything was tasty. Our favourite part was staying at Jeti Oguz in a yurt and the horse riding. There’s nothing like hearing the sound of the river to sleep and seeing a night sky filled with stars. The people we have encountered along the way were all warm and friendly and just left an indelible mark on our hearts.
          Written 3 October 2024
        • Gorgeoussj_sooz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Definitely a hidden gem, Kyrgyzstan tour with Ventura🤗
          Travelled with begimai. Needless to talk about beautiful scenery of Kyrgyzstan, Begi made my tour full of energy with happiness:)
          Written 19 September 2024
        • edinb535
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kyrgyz with Begi
          Thanks to Begimai, my days in Kyrgyzstan was stunning. All the places I visited were excellent and the itinerary was quite flexible so that we could enjoy what we exactly wanted to. One day if I have another chance to visit Kyrgyzstan, I will definitely find Ventura again, and explore western side of Kyrgyzstan. Loved it so much!
          Written 18 September 2024
        • TAMAN1951
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Took the city tour
          Excellent guide that accomplished more than we could have hoped for. We saw so many sights we had to modify or plans the next day avoid overlap. Lots of walking but it was indeed worthwhile.
          Written 9 September 2024
        • jonnyg453
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great way to start your trip in Bishkek
          We had an excellent private tour with Boca who spoke excellent English. He was highly informative and we managed to fit in quite a lot in the 3 hours thanks to the fact that the car was always ready to go. We did the tour on our first day in Bishkek and it served as a very useful introduction to the city.
          Written 7 September 2024
        • sauciehall
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour, a nice intro to the city
          Great tour! Tour guide Boka is fantastic and very knowledgeable, spoke great English. This is a nice walking tour and intro to the city. You will see the main sights and learn a bit about the history.
          Written 3 September 2024
        • Ellie_Sharkey
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must-do if you are in Kyrgyzstan for only a few days
          Beautiful sites and an affable, well-informed team. Even the drive to the sites generated “write-home-about” views. I was operating on a tight timeframe, so I had only one day to tour the country; this was a perfect fit for me.
          Written 29 August 2024
        • Jenn3777
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Discovered a hidden gem in Kyrgyzstan-thank you Ventura Tours!
          We had an amazing trip - As it was still “off season” in April some tourist places to stay/eat were closed but our guide and driver took excellent care of us and made everything work out. Also the people in the support office team were fantastic making sure we were comfortable. The scenery is out of this world - if you’ve always wondered about going to this country just go :) you won’t be disappointed
          Written 24 August 2024
        • _P1519CA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing trip in Kyrgyzstan
          Definitely that was amazing experience in my life ever :) Baile and Adi are so nice people and we had good communication. We went to hiking to beautiful mountain and went to waterf, so I enjoyed the stunning view. baiel helped me a lot even though I’m beginner of hiking. I really appreciated. Hotel pickup-drop off and lurch are included and the restaurant they took me is so good. I really like foods there. Highly I recommend this tour if you want to get great memory in Kyrgyzstan :)
          Written 22 August 2024
        • Khaled G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing short trip
          Had a fantastic time on this trip and explored the beauty of Kyrgyzstan. Our guide Abi was great. Very Knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended. Ash, the owner was also very helpful during the booking process and helped us plan our itinerary
          Written 19 August 2024
        • 290suminj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Friendly and considerate guide, well programmed tour, highly recommend!
          만 3세 아이가 있어서 커스텀 개별 투어로 진행하였는데 3박4일간의 일정동안 키르기스스탄의 정수를 느낄 수 있는 투어였습니다. 친절하고 열정적이며 사려깊은 가이드와 능숙한 운전실력을 가진 드라이버 덕분에 일정내내 편안하고 즐거운 여행이 되었습니다. 이식쿨 호수에서의 수영과 알틴아라샨에서의 멋진 풍경, 유르트에서의 캠프 파이어와 별이 빛나는 밤하늘 등 잊을 수 없는 멋진 순간들이 가득한 투어였습니다. 키르기스스탄에서 투어를 한다면 꼭 여기를 선택하세요. 강력추천합니다. Well programmed tour. Guide was friendly and enthusiastic, driver was skillful. The tour was full of unforgettable moments. Highly recommend this company!
          Written 5 August 2024
        • Monique O
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          8 Day Tour of Beautiful Kyrgyzstan! BEST TRIP EVER!
          No regrets booking this tour with Ventura Tours! I went on a private 8-day tour with Boca as guide and Sasha as driver! Highlights of my trip: 1. The tour itinerary was very well planned out. Not too many long drives, but still got to see the must see of Kyrgyzstan! The views were absolutely breathtaking. I’ve never seen a more beautiful country. 2. The kindness and passion of Boca and Sasha were unparalleled! They really try their best to make the guests informed and at ease. :) Can’t wait to do more tours again with Ventura tours!
          Written 2 August 2024
        • williamkotze
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing nature & great tour
          We recently visited Kyrgyzstan and it was an incredible experience! The views were absolutely stunning, from the majestic mountains to the pristine lakes. The tour was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the trip even more enjoyable. Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country with so much to offer. We loved every moment and can't wait to come back again. Highly recommend this tour agency for anyone looking to explore this hidden gem!
          Written 30 July 2024
        • rhysa738
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic trip
          Fantastic trip, breathtaking views, great guide (Baiel) who answered all of my questions. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend.
          Written 27 July 2024
        • juliewB2163WR
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A day trip not to miss
          Great communication from Boca and a great trip out of the city. A beautiful hike to the waterfall with stops along the way to take photos. Boca was on hand to answer any questions and was thoughtful and attentive throughout the trip. A great lunch stop for local food and Adi (our driver) got us back to our accommodation. Highly recommend this day trip out of Bishkek! Thanks Boca and Adi.
          Written 25 July 2024
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        Brent F
        21 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        Overall this was an amazing tour. Ash is a great guide, he knows his city and country well and is really happy to chat with you about it and answer any questions you have. I learned a lot about the history of the country, got a great tour of Bishkek and of Burana Tower. I had a lot of requests to stop for photos of horses on the windy scenic mountain road back to Bishkek and Ash and the guide were happy to stop for me.

        Ash does longer tours and if I ever return I would like to try one of those out as it's a beautiful country.
        Written 11 December 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Dear Brent! Thanks a lot for your much valued feedback! We are, just as always, happy that you loved your experience with us! That’s what keeps us moving! We’ll be always ready and glad to show you around Kyrgyzstan in future 🙌🏻
        Written 11 December 2022
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        Karen C
        Cleveland, United States5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023
        Absolutely one of the best tours. Ash our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the history of Bishkek and of Kyrgyzstan. He made the history come alive for us. There wasn’t one monument or statue that we painted to that he did not know the history of. He kept pace with us old ladies instead of rushing us around. He was patient and kind. The tour was amazing and we did get a lot of ground covered. I highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed.
        Written 28 May 2023
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        Dear Karen! Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It was an honour to be showing you around and we are truly happy that you loved it! Thanks again and you know that you’re always awaited in Kyrgyzstan!
        Written 29 May 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Torgeir R
        Sandnes, Norway18 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This was our second day trip with Ash as our guide. We had a great day and learned at lot about the history of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan - both older and newer. We want to thank Ash for two great days with him seeing some of the best places in and around Bishkek. We can highly recommend Ventura Tours for everyone!
        Written 19 July 2022
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        Dear Torgeir and Elen! Thank you so very much for your words! We are immensely happy that you liked your experience in Kyrgyzstan with us! We’ll be waiting for you here again!
        Written 19 July 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Vivian Yu
        New York City, NY138 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Solo
        Only had 24 hours in Bishkek and wanted to see as much of majestic Kyrgyzstan as I could! I had a fantastic day with Baiel exploring the countryside and major sites in Bishkek city. What made this tour special was that it felt as if I was on a roadtrip with a long-lost cousin - Baiel and I talked a lot about his life in Kyrgyzstan and his hopeful plans for the future, his own experiences abroad, and the history and background of the sites we visited. Such a cool, personal, and authentic experience - thanks Baiel for a great day together!

        Couple of other notes/recommendations:

        - Bring a hat and sunscreen in the warmer seasons! There is a good amount of outside time on this tour and it can get toasty.

        - Have some cash on hand for incidentals like souvenirs. We attempted to buy some strawberries from a roadside vendor and I didn't have any local currency.

        - I was able to customize my tour start time as I landed in Bishkek early that morning and needed time to check in to my hotel and get settled. Baiel and my driver were also able to drop me off at dinner instead of my hotel at the end of my tour.
        Written 6 July 2024
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        Dear Vivian! Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback! We are sincerely happy that you enjoyed your experience with us! You're always welcome in Kyrgyzstan and other countries of Central Asia!
        Written 22 July 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Daiwei L
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019 • Solo
        I attended this tour after finishing the National Park. Climbing the tower could be potentially dangerous but the view was beautiful and definately worth a visit. The guide speaks perfect English and was willing to answer any questions you may have.
        Written 5 December 2019
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        Egon B
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019 • Friends
        Adventurous tour in kyrgystan 😘❄️ it’s an unplanned to visit the country since I really want to be out of the hassle and bustle in UAE We visited Kirghiz for 2 days with the help of Ventura tours Kyrgyzstan, we really enjoy this country very much. our guide ASH is really experienced and very hospitable. Very friendly, and flexible. Really recommend him specially he is good in english no offense most locals here doesn’t speak or understand english so I suggest make sure to have a tour guide like ASH who really easily communicate with, On our 1st day we actually customized our tour we visited Burna Tower a magnificent historical tower + Issy kul tours & City tours it was really a long day drive but we enjoyed it specially when we saw the Issy kul lake.
        Written 4 December 2019
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        Thank you very much Faith and Kerry!
        Written 4 December 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        olonob
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        From start to finish the day was impressive. This was a thorough tour of the main places of interest within Bishkek. Our guide Ash was comprehensive with his attention to detail and made sure that the trip was enjoyable and informative. We took a look at kyrgyz art deco, brutalist and soviet style buildings with plenty of history behind them. The mixture of walking and driving made the whole day accessible. The trip to Osh bazaar was also an interesting part of the tour but we saved ourselves for the local food at lunch which was great. The highlight of the trip was of course the Burana tower, which came after the city tour. The ancient structure stands proud against the vast kyrgyz countryside. We got to climb the tower which is worth it for the views.This tour combines the best elements of Kyrgyzstan for those, who like us, didn't have much time to explore the city and surrounding area ourselves. Highly recommended.
        Written 26 October 2019
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        Thank you so much!!! Always striving to do our best! It was a pleasure to get to meet both of you lads!
        Written 26 October 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Marcos B
        23 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023 • Solo
        It was a complete and different spots in the same day. I will remember this day like a misñx of soviet-kyrgyz culture and silk road landscapes.
        Written 24 June 2023
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        Dear Marcos! Thank you so much for your much appreciated feedback! We are truly happy that you loved your short experience with us! Thanks!
        Written 5 July 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Jamie W
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2022 • Solo
        One of those perfectly crafted one day tours if you don't have a huge amount of time in Bishkek but appreciate a local guide taking you around for the day. My guide Boka was great as was the driver - a highly recommended tour.
        Written 9 December 2022
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        Dear James! We are incredibly happy that you loved your experience with us! That’s what keeps us inspired! Thank you very much! Waiting for you to come for more!
        Written 9 December 2022
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        Gabriel A
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021
        We was a fantastic day with Ash, his knowledge and very knowledgable regarding the city of Bishkek!

        He gives good advises on food highly recommended and stress free.
        Written 11 July 2021
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        Thank you very much Gabriel! Your feedback means a lot for us! We enjoyed your company a lot!
        Written 11 July 2021
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