Top Varanasi Tours by Duration

Taste the street foods of Varanasi without worrying about getting an upset stomach later with this food-tasting tour, led by a local storyteller guide. You'll stroll through the ancient city's streets with your guide, trying out different snacks from tried-and-tested food stalls and learning about local treats along the way.

This guided tour will help you unravel the mysticism that has always been associated with Varanasi, it is due to this dimension of the city that everyone in the past longed to come to Varanasi. This amazing tour which is a combination of walking tour & boat ride that includes experience of life energies within during the Ganga Aarti, which is not to be missed, if you really wish to experience Varanasi in its original sense. 1. Watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places. 2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga. 3. Witness the rituals performed by local brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. 4. Enjoy evening walk around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi, significance of different ghats.

On this tour, you will be taken to the ancient city of Budda-age. You will be visiting Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa along with Tibetan Temple. Also, you have an amazing opportunity to explore the Sarnath museum which holds artifacts and scriptures dated back the 3rd century.

Experience Varanasi’s evening prayer, or aarti ceremony, from the water during this small-group boat ride along the Ganges River. Enjoy front-row views overlooking Dasaswamedh Ghat as you watch Hindu priests pay tribute to Mother Ganga, plus other smaller aarti prayers. You’ll also pass by Manikarnika Ghat, where cremation ceremonies are performed.

It’s easy to get lost in the tangle of ancient streets in Varanasi’s Old Town area. Avoid that risk by taking a sightseeing tour with a guide. After meeting at an easy-to-fine central meeting spot, head toward Dasaswamedh Ghat and some of the city’s most fascinating temples and ashrams. The small-group experience means you can ask lots of questions and won’t struggle to keep up with the group.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers much of Varanasi and visits Sarnath in just three days of sightseeing. Visit monuments, museums, and religious sites, including stupas—mound-like structures holding Buddhist relics. You’ll also have the chance to observe Hindu Aarti rituals, where priests recite mantras accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals. This tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned private car and accommodations for two nights at a 4-star hotel.

Explore the spiritual and pious city of Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon and one which remains as one of the four key sites of the Buddhist circuit. Explore Varanasi with a boat ride on the Ganges and a heritage walk of the oldest part of the city! Witness the Ganga Aarti, one of the most magical experiences (where the fire is used as an offering by the priests) of the city.

See the ancient city of Varanasi come to life as you make your way down the scenic Ganges River by boat. Observe Hindus practicing their morning rituals as the sun comes up along the banks of the river and learn about local customs and traditions from your expert guide.

See Varanasi's early-morning rituals on a small-group tour pairing a tuk-tuk ride, a Ganges boat journey, and traditional breakfast. Watch sunrise from the water, pass 55 main ghats, and see Manikarnika Ghat, while a guide explains the city's history. See morning rituals at Assi Ghat, witness the Arti ceremony and havan, browse Godowlia Market, and visit temples along the route, with hotel pickup and drop-off. - Private Sunrise Cruise: Authentic morning rowboat ride on the holy Ganges. - Golden Temple Priority: Fast-track guided visit to Kashi Vishwanath. - Traditional Breakfast: Savor authentic local street food and Masala Chai. - Private Tuk-Tuk Ride: Immersive local transit with a professional guide. - Certified Expert Guide: Exclusive historical insights from a native expert.

Varanasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Benares, the spiritual capital of India. It's a particularly auspicious place to die, since expiring here offers moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death), making Varanasi the beating heart of the Hindu universe. Most visitors agree it's a magical place. Visit the most important temples in Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Mother India Temple (Bharat Mata Mandir), Visit the the biggest Campus University in Asia Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi. Witness the mesmerizing evening Áarti Ceremony' thanks giving ceremony to Mother Ganges. Enjoy the Morning Sunrise Boat Ride on Ganges and witness morning riverside rituals, Walk through the narrow old lanes of Varanasi. Enjoy traditional Silk Weaving art of Varanasi, Visit Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon.

In this "The Ultimate 2 Days in Varanasi" you will get to witness the Historical ghats on the bank of the river Ganges, People in Hinduism consider this river as a Goddess who flew down from heaven. Also walking on the river Ganges and hearing the bell ringing on the Temples feels mesmerizing, Explore the Narrow Lanes of Varanasi with untold stories explained by your guide. See the local everyday life on the banks of the river Ganges. Interact with locals with the help of a guide who will keep you entertained during the tour. Visit Enchanting Ganga Aarti. Taste the street foods of Varanasi i.e. Chat, Lassi Paan, and world-famous Multifalouvered Lassi at Blue Lassi.

The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there.Highlights • Aarti Ritual At the Ganges River

Embark on a journey through Varanasi's soul, tracing the footsteps of legends and lifetimes. From Rani Laxmibai Janmsthali, where courage was born, to the hallowed Tulsi Ghat, where wrestlers sculpt strength, each step resonates with history. Dive into the mystique of Lolark Kund fertility rites and witness Assi Ghat serene days transform into vibrant nights. Explore the poignant rituals of Harishchandra Ghat and soak in the spiritual aura of Dasaswamedh Ghat timeless rituals. Conclude at the ethereal Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where golden hues whisper tales of devotion. This Varanasi walking tour is a symphony of sacred sites, cultural nuances, and spiritual revelations, painting an unforgettable portrait of India's spiritual capital.

Are you coming to Varanasi for a short time and don't have many hours to experience the city? Here's the perfect tour for everyone who wants to see the highlights of Kashi's magical mornings. Join the daily private tours with us. From the sacred Ganges river you will witness local life, rituals and morning ceremonies as you stroll the ghats and marvel at a dreamy sunrise ... I will be your host, friend and guide to bring you a true Benares experience. Are you in?

Watch the sun rise over the Ganges River with this early-morning experience in Varanasi. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and take you down to the shores of the Ganges, where you'll take a boat ride along the ancient river. You'll then go on a short walking tour of the old part of town, with a stop at a temple before returning to your hotel.

Explore Sarnath, the holy place where Buddha gave his first sermon, and which remains one of the key sites on the Buddhist circuit. Visit all the diverse monasteries and learn more about this ancient religion that became a world religion thousands of years ago.

Learn about Varanasi’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions on this private, guided tour, led by a guide. You'll have the chance to walk along the ghats that line the Ganges River, visit the birthplace of Buddhism at Sarnath, pay your respects at the famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and attend an evening prayer ceremony on the banks of the river.

Varanasi is renowned for being one of the most spiritual parts of India. Gain local insight into the Hindu cycles of death and rebirth on an evening tour of Varanasi, the perfect cultural introduction for travelers visiting India for the first time. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll visit top Varanasi attractions such as Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath), Manikarnika Ghat, and Dasaswamedh Ghat while your guide provides information integral to understanding their spiritual significance.

Discover the real Varanasi beyond guidebooks. Walk through ancient streets, witness sacred rituals at the ghats, and understand the deep spiritual meaning of life and death with a knowledgeable local guide.

If you have three days to explore Varanasi and want to have an unforgettable experience, this tour is the best! We will be your host, friend and guide for three full days. During two days we will visit together the most emblematic places of the new and old city, known and unknown places, temples, palaces, bazaars, markets, ceremonies and rituals ... And on the third day we will look for a respite in a quiet place. Come with us, among cereal fields, orchards and farms, and let's explore a village in search of the slow and traditional rhythm of life outside the bustling and busy city of Varanasi. You will spend unforgettable hours in a natural environment, with pure air and nature around you, discovering the essence of a rural area. What more could you want for a round tour?

With this unique guided 2 day tour of Varanasi from Delhi you get an opportunity to get immersed in the local customs and traditions of one of the world's oldest living cities. We will take you through the Sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganga River, tour Hindu and Buddhist sites. A professional local guide will help you to get the in-depth experience of the culture, that you may not discover on your own. -Convenient private AC vehicle throughout the tour. -All entrance fees and train passes included. -Private evening and morning boat ride to witness prayer ceremonies and tour to Sarnath with local Guide. -Explore the local areas and streets on foot. -Visit pilgrim's stones and Ganga Ghats.

Save yourself the trouble of reaching Allahabad on public transportation with this comprehensive, private day trip from Varanasi. Visit Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and (mythical) Saraswati rivers, and the Mughal Allahabad Fort with an art historian guide. You’ll also have time for a boat ride on the Ganges River.

Je m'appelle Rakesh, guide francophone à Varanasi. Je suis né et j'ai grandi dans cette ville, où ma famille vit depuis de nombreuses générations, ce qui me permet de connaître ses coins cachés. Je vous invite à découvrir Banaras comme un local, en explorant ses traditions, son histoire et sa religion. Varanasi regorge de secrets, et il est difficile pour un visiteur de tout découvrir seul. Si vous souhaitez vraiment ressentir l'ambiance de cette ville fascinante, n'hésitez pas à me contacter.