Walking Tour of Varanasi: A Personalized Local Experience
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Varanasi, India
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With its temples, winding alleys, marketplaces, and riverside ghats, Varanasi—one of India’s most sacred cities—is a feast for the senses. But finding your way around and understanding all you’re taking in can be tough without context. On this private tour, stroll through the city with a local guide leading the way and pointing out details. Customize your tour with a specific theme, from photography and architecture to spirituality.
- View cremation ghats and funeral rites respectfully from panoramic vantage points
- Find secret parts of Varanasi that only locals know and the guidebooks don’t mention
- Private tours ensure a personalized experience, with itineraries that cater to your interests
- Choice of morning and afternoon start times for flexibility when booking
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Eco friendly tour guide..
- Entrance fee (If reuired)
- SnacksAny food, snacks, or soft/hot drinks purchase during the tour are at the traveler's own expenses.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- St. Thomas Church Girja Ghar, (Varanasi)Luxa Rd, Luxmanpura, Laxman pura, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Our guide will meet you directly at the designated meeting point. They will be holding a sign with our tour name and wearing an official company ID card for easy identification.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Godowlia
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Dasaswamedh Ghat
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Man Singh Observatory
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Meer Ghat
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Manikarnika Ghat
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Alamgir Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Maa Sankata Devi Temple
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
9
Blue Lassi Shop
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Godowlia
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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 44 reviews
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 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 ever in all India.
Anubis was so knowledgeable and sophisticated and the friendliest person. We thank him so much.
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
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