All Varanasi Tours & Excursions in 2026
200+ results
Sort by: Featured
Must-Dos in Varanasi
1 / 2
What are people saying about Varanasi
erez_e, Oct 2026
Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat is great
Vinaw, our guide, was very professional, friendly, and spoke good English.
He showed and explained the Morning Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat and the surrounding area. We finished off with a very impressive sunrise boat ride.
We had a great time and highly recommend this tour, especially attending the early morning Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat
erez_e, Oct 2026
Great experience at the evening Ganga Aarti
Indrajeet Kumar, our guide, picked us up on time with a comfortable car and driver.
He took us to the evening Ganga Aarti at the main Ghat and secured the best seats for us. We were able to clearly see and understand the ceremony.
We also booked an excellent tour with him for the next day to Sarnath (the Buddha Stupa).
Killick_R, Oct 2026
Lovely tour
A lovely day with a lovely guide. Himanshu wanted to give us the best experience and he is very knowledgable. The boat ride had to be cancelled because the Ganges was too high, so Himanshu had to be flexible and included a visit to the Mosque and view of the city instead. Overall a good experience. Remember to take some lunch as this is not included.
KaWai_C, Sept 2026
Niwas is the best guide one could hope for experiencing Varanasi!
Niwas is a local and gave me the perfect tour of Varanasi. It is not an easy city to navigate but following Niwas made me feel very safe and was accommodating to every need I had. During the heavy rain mid-tour Niwas was able to take me into a local’s house, experiencing the tight knitted community hospitality that Varanasi residents share. Niwas was extremely knowledgeable with perfect English explanations, seeing respectfully the rawest form of Hindu religious practices especially the cremation ceremony happening at the Marnikarnika Ghat. Overall experience 10/10!
AlistairJan_Z, Aug 2026
Amazing time with Hemant
I had a great experience with the travel. Hemant explained all the cultural nuances that helped me appreciate Varanasi. He also helped navigate a city that could be overwhelming to foreigners. I saw the different parts of Hindu pilgrimage up close and personal. He was also accommodating with schedules as I had a flight to catch. I would definitely recommend the this to others - helps cover all the highlights.
Raghuram_J, July 2026
Mystic KASI and Ganges river is equal to liberation of soul
Ganges River-Varanasi-Kasi is heaven on earth and this is the place according to hinduism you get liberation. Boat tour is a must for any Varanasi visitor and all ghats have to be seen the Ganges river has to be felt and the past-present-future has to be felt in the Ganges air..Dont miss it and last but the least we have been a Viator customer for many years ...just be with them and you will get good experience and service ..our operator Sonu was very good and we enjoyed the moments
Kamil_E, May 2026
All in one tour especially if you are here for a day.
A boat ride on the Ganges at dawn is the heart of any Varanasi visit witnessing the ancient ghats, riverside temples, and the sacred cremation ceremonies at Manikarnika will leave you deeply moved and reflective. Be prepared for an emotionally intense experience, as the open-air cremations are a raw and spiritual part of daily life here, not a spectacle. Ended my day at the Ganga Aarti evening ceremony, where the riverside comes alive with fire, chanting, and thousands of devotee it’s an unforgettable ritual you won’t want to miss.
Sunny was an awesome very knowledgeable guide. Definitely recommend this tour.
Edmund_K, Mar 2026
Unexpected fotografer experiances
We are very impressed by this kind of Varanasi experiance. Take a look to Varanisi through a frame and watch how everthink develops in this frame. Very many tips to go to the best fotografer point and the right angle for the best fotopicture you ever took.
Deborah_R, Mar 2026
Varanasi in one day lives up to its name!
Our guide, Bharat, was exceptional! Not only friendly and good humoured on what was a long day, but efficient and oh so knowledgeable. It would have been a very long day, so to build breakfast and lunch breaks into this trip is a great idea. Sadly the sun was hiding, but nonetheless our Sunrise Cruise was wonderful, seeing Varanasi come to life in the morning. Sarnath was not just a green and welcome respite from the city, it was also a most wonderful tour of the Stoupa and archeological Buddhist artefacts, temples and statues all set within the most beautiful gardens. Bharat’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the religious history of India was astonishing, and he delivered it in a gentle and easy to understand way. SO pleased we did this trip - it really is Varanasi in one day!!
Luciano_P, Mar 2026
Shiv was an amazing...
Shiv was an amazing guide! He was early to my hotel, walked with me in the city center, knew the answer to all my questions and on top of that also told me many stories of Hindu gods and the history of the city. I recommend this tour for anyone trying to see not the main attractions of the city but also the temples and interesting places around the city center.
Anand_C, Feb 2026
The morning boat ride was...
The morning boat ride was a memorable experience. Incredibly peaceful and serene, one gets the full vibe of Varanasi on the trip.
Inderjeet, our guide was professional, knowledgeable and someone who has the ability to give you the right info at the appropriate time. He was very easy to speak to, punctual and someone we would instantly recommend to.
en
01d2f4b9-bfaf-47df-b4c0-50beff8d50b0
things_to_do
More Tours in Varanasi
Attractions in Varanasi, India
Things to do near Varanasi
Varanasi Best Experiences
Popular on Viator








































![Varanasi Morning Boat Tour [RowBoat]](https://media.tacdn.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-360x240/09/c3/3c/2d.jpg)