India · CITY TOURS IN VARANASI
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 city tours in Varanasi justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Sunrise Ganges cruise, Kashi Vishwanath, BHU, Sarnath, silk weaving, and evening Ganga Aarti with private A/C transport.
“I had a great day with Shivam exploring everything Varanasi has to offer. Shivam has a lot of local knowledge and always makes sure you are enjoying your experience.”
Small-group evening boat tour on the Ganges in Varanasi to watch Ganga aarti at Dasaswamedh, with Assi and Manikarnika stops.
“Rahul was a great guide. It was easy to find him at the meeting place and he was easily contacted through Instagram. There were only 3 in the group which I appreciated. He was very informative as we travelled by motor boat along the GaRead more”
South Varanasi morning walk with breakfast. 3 hours with a local guide, artisan lanes, yoga and temples, plus a sunrise Ganges cruise option.
“Roobaroo Walks tour was amazing. We booked both City of Good Life and Essential tours. From wandering the labyrinth of Old Town (better keep up it's truly a Medevil maze) and often stopping at shops for exotic tastes of local favs and chaRead more”
Experience Varanasi at dusk with a guided ghat walk and a boat ride to see the Ganga Aarti, plus a look at Manikarnika Ghat.
“The ability to watch the ghat aarti from a good location at the main ghat. The pick up location could be better. Rahul was willing and flexible with changes made to the itinerary which is a huge plus. The boat operator was so good at making sure we could see the aarti well. A good experience, highly recommended”
Private Heritage City Tour in Varanasi with Amit, ghat stops, a 60-min Ganges boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath and Ganga Aarti, tea included.
“Great itinerary, great guide, fabulous walking pace. Loved the boat ride, and the back alleys, and the morning tea stop, lots of information, and the option to customise your tour if you wanted”
Private Varanasi city tour with an official guide visiting Durga and Vishvanath temples, plus Benares silk weaving at a local factory.
“Apart from his knowledge of history of the region, he is a great story teller and kept us engrossed. He understood our requirement and guided us accordingly to make our experience a very memorable one.”
3-hour English guided walk from St. Thomas Church through Varanasi lanes, Bhonsale Palace, and Manikarnika ghat rituals.
“Excellent expert guide. Very pleasant walk trough the narrow streets of the old town. Nice stops at particular café and shops. Seen interiors of private patrician houses and exclusive small temples inserted in the labyrinth of the streets. Do not miss.”
Watch Varanasi wake up on a guided sunrise Ganges boat ride with round-trip pickup, ghats views, and a flexible private group for $44.54.
“Rohit was a wonderful guide and customised our experience to suit us. The river is both beautiful and mystical and well worth getting up early. Rohit also helped us arrange a visit to the temple”
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