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Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

We are local guides. Our families have lived for many generations in Varanasi allowing us to know every hidden corner of this beautiful and ancient city, along with fascinating stories about our traditions, history, religion, and ordinary people like ourselves. Varanasi represents the soul of India. A visitor alone can never hope to uncover more than a fraction of its secrets. Still, with our help, you will be able to discover the essence of this captivating city. Our tour will start at the meeting point, from where we will embark on a 3 hours journey to discover the most important historical and religious sites. We will visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets and popular food stalls, but also less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi. During our tour, we will be sharing with you historical information and other important facts but also telling you interesting stories about our daily life, our gastronomy and our customs.

Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Aarti Varanasi

Spend three unforgettable hours in one of India's most ancient cities during this evening Aarti tour in Varanasi. Experience the beauty of this Hindu ritual where light is offered up to deities. Hear religious songs sung out into the night and watch as lamps are offered to the gods. Learn why locals say this city liberates the soul from the human body during this once in a lifetime cultural experience.

Varanasi Evening Ganga Aarti Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full Day Varanasi Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals

Learn about Indian cultural and religious traditions on this private tour. You'll take a sunrise boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, watching the devout partake in morning rituals along the way. You'll then have the chance to explore the city on foot with a local guide by your side so you won't have to worry about getting lost. Boat ride-only and tours that include a city walking tour are available.

Full Day Varanasi Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Photo Tour In Holy Varanasi

Ancient Varanasi is a dream city for photographers, and on this private photography walking tour you’ll get the chance to photograph it. You’ll start early in the morning so you can photograph the early morning rituals, the sun rising over the River Ganga, and the city waking up. As well as the most famous spots your guide will show you some hidden corners that you might not find alone.

Photo Tour In Holy Varanasi

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Boat Ride

Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.

The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour

10 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Varanasi Sunrise Boat Ride with Walking Tour

Early Morning Pickup Your guide will meet you at your hotel or a designated meeting point in Varanasi. Walk or drive to Assi Ghat, the starting point for your morning experience. Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges itananray Board a traditional wooden boat as the sun rises over the Ganges. Watch the city come alive with chanting priests, devotees bathing, and pilgrims performing morning rituals. Glide past famous ghats such as Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, and Manikarnika Ghat (the cremation ghat). Your guide will share insights into Hindu traditions, mythology, and life along the river. Walking Tour Through the Old City Disembark and begin your walking exploration through the narrow lanes of Varanasi’s old quarter.

Varanasi Sunrise Boat Ride with Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Banaras Wala Tours

See Varanasi through the eyes of an insider with this guided tour of the ancient city. Your guide, Vinay, will fully customize your tour to suit your personal interests, where you can immerse yourself in the spiritual and religious experiences for which the city is known. Visit Varanasi's famous ghats, cremation grounds, local markets to sample safe street food, and secret spots, and more that you won't find in any guidebook.

Banaras Wala Tours

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Explore Varanasi’s heritage

Varanasi is a place to experience as if you have been living there, and not a place to merely see as a tourist. My tour is a personalised private tour, where I am responsible for your experience. I do not outsource your tour to any other guide. I am a local whose family has been living here for over 500 years, and I take immense pride in having you experience this amazing part of the world.

Explore Varanasi’s heritage

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Varanasi tour in one day

Varanasi tour in one day

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Ghats of Varanasi soaked in spirituality

Experience the essence of Varanasi in a single unforgettable day with our meticulously curated one-day tour. This condensed journey is designed to provide you with a taste of the city's rich culture and spirituality. Here are some highlights: Sunrise Boat Ride: Begin your day with a serene boat ride on the Ganges River at sunrise, where you can witness the mesmerizing rituals and offerings along the ghats. Sarnath Excursion: Explore Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, to learn about its historical and spiritual significance. Walk Through Old Alleys: Stroll through the narrow, ancient alleys of Varanasi, witnessing the city's vibrant street life and discovering hidden gems. Aarti Ceremony: Conclude your day with the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony, a mesmerizing spectacle of devotion at the ghats that illuminates the city's spiritual heart.

Varanasi Private Guided Tour | Ranked 1 Tour Operator on Viator

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Varanasi Morning Boat Tour [RowBoat]

Varanasi Morning Boat Tour [RowBoat]

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Varanasi Ganga Aarti

Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti, Boating & Witnessing the GOD

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Sarnath

Sarnath Tour from Varanasi – Birthplace of Buddhism

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Our guest enjoying boat tour on the banks of ganges river.

The Ultimate 3 Days in Varanasi - How to Spend 39 Hours - For First Timers

3 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Experience Varanasi Tour: 2 Days Private Guided Tour

Spend two days exploring the sights of Varanasi, without having to worry about getting lost in its meandering lanes, on this private tour of the city. You'll learn about Hindu traditions through visits to temples and Ganges River ghats, watch silk weavers in action, and take a trip out to Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Note that accommodation is not included.

Experience Varanasi Tour: 2 Days Private Guided Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Varanasi Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)

Varanasi Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

City of good life walk (South Varanasi Walk)

City of good life walk (South Varanasi Walk)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Death House Varanasi

Visit to Death Hotel in Varanasi

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride

Enjoy the best parts of Varanasi on this private full-day tour that starts with an atmospheric early-morning boat ride on the River Ganga. Your guide will ensure you don't miss highlights—including Sarnath’s Dhamekh Stupa—and tailor the itinerary to your interests. Move at your own pace with private transportation and hotel transfers. Finish with a sunset boat ride to see the evening aarti ceremony.

Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Varanasi: Private Fully-Day Tour with Sarnath and Boat Ride

Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan , Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.

Varanasi: Private Fully-Day Tour with Sarnath and Boat Ride

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Music art's and culture

Discover the Spiritual and Artistic Heart of India in Varanasi! Welcome to Varanasi, the divine city where culture, art, and music intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of traditions and spirituality. As believers in the sacred origins of this city, we invite you to explore its rich cultural heritage and embark on a transformative journey of learning and understanding. Varanasi: A City Created by the Divine: According to legend, Varanasi was founded by Lord Shiva himself, making it a city steeped in mythological significance and divine energy. This belief has inspired centuries of artistic expression and cultural practices that continue to thrive in the city today. Art and Music in Hindu Culture: In Hindu culture, art is revered as a form of devotion and expression. Indian classical music, which traces its roots to the Samaveda, is considered a divine art form that has the power to uplift the soul and connect with the divine. Come and experience with us the incredible journey

Music art's and culture

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour of the Villages of Varanasi (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car)

“The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. Join us on this tour of villages surrounding Varanasi and you will experience the true essence of Indian culture. We have curated this offbeat tour as an opportunity to actually be among the village communities of India and get personal in-depth insights into their lifestyle and livelihood, which are hardly mentioned in a travel guidebook. See the life in rural India closely and experience the villagers, see how even today they have preserved their old culture and tradition for coming generations. Learn the basics of home cooking, ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, food and life of a local.

Tour of the Villages of Varanasi (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Varanasi Boat Ride and Ancient Temples Day Tour with Breakfast

Experience Varanasi on a sunrise cruise on the Ganges River followed by visits to several temples during a half-day tour accompanied by a private guide. Ride in a boat from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat, observe a puja ceremony at Kashi Vishwanath temple, and visit two more temples for a comprehensive overview of one of the world’s oldest living cities. Includes traditional vegetarian breakfast, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Varanasi Boat Ride and Ancient Temples Day Tour with Breakfast

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Ganges River (Ganga)

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