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Varanasi, India

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get your bearings in Varanasi, without worrying about getting lost in its labyrinthine streets, by booking this private tour, led by a local guide who knows the ancient city well. You'll visit some of the most important temples in the city, pay a visit to the Manikarnika Ghat, where funerary services are traditionally held, and attend the nighttime aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the river.

Explore Varanasi without worrying about getting lost by going with a local guide
Coffee or tea will be served, free of charge
Round-trip transfers from your hotel are included
Private tour ensures flexibility and personal attention from your guide

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Morning boat ride along with a walk at 5 AM. 5 PM Evening VIP seats Ganga Aarti walk after or before

Private transportation

Morning boat ride with guide in English speaking

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we pickup guest from their hotel that located under 1 km

Meeting point

Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple) (Pass By)

Manikarnika Ghat

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dasaswamedh Ghat

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vishalakshi Temple

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panchganga Ghat

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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 276 reviews

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Must do in Varanasi!

Elisa_B, Mar 2025

Our afternoon with Prakash was amazing. He showed us the centre of Varanasi and guided us through all the small and narrow streets. He is really knowgeable and friendly, we had a great time! Highly recommended for an unforgettable time in Varanasi!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for sparing few moments from your valuable time and sharing an awesome review. It was such a great pleasure to be at your service. Prakash Gaud A Journey Of A Lifetime +919648293807

Great walking tour

Marc_G, Dec 2024

This tour was quite an experience through the streets of Varanasi. We wouldn't dare going by ourselves without the fear of getting lost. Our guide Prakash was walking on our pace, not his, we appreciated that and we were then able to better feel the vibe of the city. A must do tour for a first time in Varanasi!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Great overview of the old city!!

Brent_L, Oct 2024

We had a wonderful informative experience seeing Varanasi for the first time with our guide Prakash! He was a wonderful host and provided great insight into the Hindu path!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

from your valuable time and sharing an awesome review. It was such a great pleasure to be at your service. Prakash Gaud A Journey Of A Lifetime +919648293807

Prakash is awesome

Mokit_C, Jul 2024

Prakash is an awesome tour guide. It felt like I was hanging out with a local friend, discussing about history and philosophy. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Great tour to learn about the culture and the city!

Simone_I, Mar 2024

Had a really fun tour with Prakash. He is very knowledgeable about the city and culture. We saw plenty of places in Varanasi and even tried some street food. I would recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

A great introduction to Varanasi

david_g, Dec 2023

The guide was very informative on Varanasi and found the tour to be excellent and great value for money - a great introduction to the city

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Highly recommend!

Benjamin_S, Oct 2023

Had a great time and Prakash did a very good job taking me around the wonderful places of Varanasi. Even after our trip he was always just a WhatsApp away helping me and giving me some good advice. Really recommend doing a trip with him!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Prakash is a gem!

Niem_D, Apr 2023

Prakash is the real deal. He takes you on a amazing informative history of Varanasi. I had a lovely time and felt the value he added to my trip. Cool secret places of the beaten path.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Excellent guide

Dries_V, Dec 2022

Had an amazing time in Varanasi thanks to Prakash. He explained everything what happens in Varanasi very clear and guides you trough the small streets . In the evening he took us to the ganga aarti and made our experience with this ceremony even more beautiful.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Highly recommended.

Wendy_M, Nov 2022

Highly recommend Prakash. I have taken tours with Prakash before this recent trip and recommend him highly. I only use him when I am lucky enough to be in Varanasi. He is very professional, his English is fantastic, and he explains everything as you go - he encourages you to ask any questions about anything you are experiencing which is helpful too. Don't go past Prakash as your guide if you want professional service with a friendly manner.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

An extraordinary experience

Amelie_B, Oct 2025

Our local guide guided us safely through the narrow streets of Varanasi, showed us great locations and shared a lot of information about life in Varanasi with us. A clear recommendation!

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