Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience

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Varanasi, India

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Follow your guide on a private themed walking tour of Varanasi, learning about its history, culture, and natural wonders as you discover sites and hidden gems. Each themed tour explores ideas from the town's colors and scenes to its cuisine's flavor and vibrancy. Walk narrow alleyways of the old town and see religious rites held in the Ganges, with hotel pickup included for convenience.

See sacred temples and ghats with a local guide
Explore hidden parts of Varanasi off the beaten path
Discover the best local spots to eat, drink, and visit
Private tour with hotel pickup for a personalized experience

What's Included

Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Eco friendly tour guide..

Any monument entrance fee..

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can pickup our guest from anywhere here in the city (In 2 Km) or from Airport as well.. There will be an additional fee if the hotel is beyond our area. The fee depends on distance, and you may inquire it to us once the product has been booked.

Itinerary

Godowlia

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dasaswamedh Ghat

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Man Singh Observatory

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Meer Ghat

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Manikarnika Ghat

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alamgir Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Maa Sankata Devi Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Lassi Shop

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Godowlia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 40 reviews

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This was a very...

John_P, Nov 2025

This was a very worthwhile experience. Rajiv was tireless in taking us to all the sites we especially wanted to see; and his knowledge about Varanasi gave us background and insights we could never have gleaned from a travel book. Highly recommended.

Fantastic tours

Jennifer_T, Oct 2025

Fantastic guide. A kind hearted man who clearly loves his job. I booked another day with him it was so good. Very knowledgable too. Thank you Rajeev. Great tours.

He was the best guide...

Nurbanu_K, Jun 2023

He was the best guide ever in all India. Anubis was so knowledgeable and sophisticated and the friendliest person. We thank him so much.

Increible día en varanassi

Javier_C, Jun 2023

Fue una experiencia maravillosa, de ma mejor que he tenido en india, varanassi tiene una magia ,mi guía ,fue el mejor un muy buen inglés, pero lo mejor fue el trato, muy amable ,cordial ,me consiguió los mejores lugares para observar y entender todo, muy amable con las fotos, y quiero rescatar su nombre Mukesh, que personaje ,parece sacado de un cuento , sus mágicas explicaciones y detalle de la historia descrestan ,me senti como si fuera un amigo más en una amena charla ,muchas gracias por todo