One Day Admirable tour in Varanasi Private Guided Tour

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Varanasi, India

12 to 14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Private Air Conditioner Car from early morning till late evening untill all sightseeing is over.
All Fees and Taxes
Govt. Approved professional tour guide
Private Morning Boat during sunrise boat ride
Private chair on Roof top Balcony to attain the Evening Aarti ceremony best place

Gratitudes ( tips )
Everything which is not mentioned in inclusions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Need Hotel address if possibility with Room Number. Hotel pickup is offered. Anywhere in Varanasi. Apart from the above mentioned hotels

Itinerary

Ganges River

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Banaras Ghats

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Durga Temple

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass By)

Ganga Aarti

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Manikarnika Ghat

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sarnath

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sankat Mochan Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Banaras Hindu University

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

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

4.9

based on 120 reviews

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Mystique of Varanasi!

SatishBisale_R, Mar 2025

We reached Varanasi one day before Holi. Our tour was booked on Holi. Holi is celebrated in Varanasi by all and people prefer not to get out on this day. We were worried. The agency through their guide Mr Shanu handled the situation well. The guide was not only knowledgeable but was soft-spoken and flexible. He took care of our safety and other requests on priority. The morning started with a modification in the itinerary due to Holi. We started with the Lord Vishwanath Temple visit. Despite the rush of devotees, the visit got over in 15 minutes with a priest accompanying us to explain the history and the rituals. Could have the darshan from a very close distance but were not allowed to touch the lingam. We were warned to be careful with payments as there is always a possibility of someone misguiding. We proceeded to Kalabhairav Temple next. It was a quick visit. After the temple visit, we were dropped off at our hotel for breakfast. Could not go to Sarnath as per the original plan. In the afternoon we were taken to a place to show us the making of Banaras Sari by the weavers who used the ancient methods of weaving. We were told that it takes about three months to complete a Sari by this traditional method! In the evening were taken to Sankat mochan Hanuman temple and then to witness Ganga Aarti. This was a magical, musical experience! We witnessed it from the terrace of another nearby temple. The view was clear. During this, managed to take a blessing from a Naga sadhu. The evening boat ride could not be done as there was a holiday due to Holi. The day ended with a visit to Durga mandir which is supposed to have a history of 20000 years! The cancelled boat ride of the previous day was compensated by the Sunrise boat ride. The boat ride ended with a visit to Manikarnika ghat. This was truly a humbling experience! Then we explored the narrow lanes of Varanasi with some shopping. To explore Varanasi one should be ready to walk long distances and navigate through the crowd. All in all, it was a great experience and worth every penny spent.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are glad to know that you were satisfied with our services during your trip. Hope to serve you with more satisfactory services in the future as well. Regards, Sacred Varanasi Tour Team

Experience one day in Varanasi

RAAJKUMAR_R, Nov 2024

Boat ride on river Ganga Stride in Banaras Hindu University campus Visit to Saranath Evening Arathi on river Ganga

Response from Host, Nov 2024

We are glad to know that you were satisfied with our services during your trip. Hope to serve you with more satisfactory services in the future as well. Regards, Sacred Varanasi Tour Team

We did the 12h tour with...

Martine_E, Mar 2024

We did the 12h tour with Ballu. Its was very informative and educational. Ended the day at the evening seremony by the river, it was amazing!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Guest, Greeting from sacred varanasi tour !!! Thank you for taking our your precious time in writing this valuable review. We are very delighted to see that you enjoyed your time in Varanasi Hope to serve you with more satisfactory services in the future as well. Regards.....Aziz 8429549482

Way to see Varanasi in One Day

SUDHEER_K, Feb 2024

Our tour guide Ritu was amazing. He was very considerate and accommodating of my elderly parents and planned everything accordingly. He is very knowledgable and we covered as many things as we can in one day. What a way to start and end the day at the Ghats. Highly recommend this tour and the tour guide.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

The best tour guide in Varanasi

Jenny_N, Dec 2023

Our tour guide Arvind is very knowledgeable about his home town. He picked up on time and was willing to adjust the schedule according to our schedule. The morning boat ride is absolutely fantastic, once a lifetime with such beautiful sun and birds. The history he introduced makes me know more about all the goddesses in Hindu. He found the best spot to view the evening activities. I was touched by his deep thoughts and humorous. I highly recommend him if you visit Varanasi. Thank you, Arvind!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Recomendable!

daniela_v, Jan 2025

Tour 100% recomendable, en español. Vale la pena conocer varanasi, su historia y su espiritualidad :)

Response from Host, Jan 2025

We are glad to know that you were satisfied with our services during your trip. Hope to serve you with more satisfactory services in the future as well. Regards, Sacred Varanasi Tour Team

Excelente nuestro guia Manish

Aldo_P, Sep 2024

Dia bien aprovechado, principalmente por la dedicacion y calidad profesional de nuestro guia Manish. Su español es excelente y brinda la informacion justa y adecuada en cada momento. Para los hispano parlanttes es la mejor opcion. Lo recomiendo.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

We are glad to know that you were satisfied with our services during your trip. Hope to serve you with more satisfactory services in the future as well. Regards, Sacred Varanasi Tour Team