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Sunrise in Varanasi Tour with a local with free Ganga Aarti and Boat Ride

Varanasi, India
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Watching the sun rise over ancient temples from a boat on the Ganges River is a quintessential Varanasi experience. This combo tour includes a crack-of-dawn boat ride and a walking tour of the old city. You'll start with your sunrise boat ride, watching devout locals and pilgrims engaging in early-morning rituals, followed by a walking tour through the old part of town, complete with an interesting local guide to show you around.
  • Watch the sunrise over Varanasi
  • Take a boat ride along the Ganges River
  • Go on a walking tour through an old part of Varanasi
  • A local guide will lead the way

What's Included

  • 1. Friendly storyteller who can speak English & Hindi, highly trained by Yo Tours
  • 2. A Boat Ride
  • 3. Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.
  • 4. Great conversations and interesting stories
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • St. Thomas Church
    Luxa Rd, Luxmanpura, Laxman pura, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India

    Entrance Gate of St. Thomas Church, Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Varanasi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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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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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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