10 Walking Tours in Varanasi to Build a Day Around

1.Private Heritage and Spiritual Walk Tour – Varanasi Kashi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $24Our pick

3-hour private Varanasi heritage and spiritual walk with street chai, snacks, and early morning Ganga rituals, led by your guide.

“We had an excellent walking tour of Varanasi. It was very interesting, showing us the unique highlights of the city. We also enjoyed small snacks, samosas, lassi and masala chai along the way. Manish was a fabulous guide! He was interesting, kept a great pace and answered all of our questions. Highly recommended!”

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2.3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $33

3-hour private Sarnath Buddhism walk from Varanasi with tuk tuk, Dhamekh Stupa, and Ashoka Pillar museum included.

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3.Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $11Best value

Walk Old Town Varanasi for a Ganga aarti view, Manikarnika Ghat cremation scenes, a Nepali-style wooden temple, and historic lanes, guided.

“Started off ok with a quick visit to look at a temple from below and then a small shrine. Walked to the ghat and watched the cremations. Very interesting and guide ok till then. That took an hour. When I said I did not want to go to a silk shop hRead more”

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4.Walking tours – for an authentic Varanasi experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $13

A private 4 to 5 hour walking tour in Varanasi with a local guide to Ganges ghats, temples, alleyways, and easy food stops for $13.

“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.”

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5.City of good life walk (South Varanasi Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $39

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”

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6.Ancient ghat walk tour with local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

A 2-hour private Varanasi ghat and temple walk from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh, with a local guide, chai, entry, and great sights.

“It was very nice tour. Beautiful walk and well organised and the guide is very friendly. I learned a lot about Varanasi and he explained well to all my interests and questions.”

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7.Single Walking Tour. Local culture, religion, traditions and more. Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $23

Varanasi walking tour after sunrise with local breakfast, alley strolls, Maharaja Palace views, ashrams and temples, plus the Manikarnika burning ghat.

“We had a great day. It was 3 to 4 hours but in the end it was 6 hours including lunch. Our tour guide took the time to shows us old Varanasi and explained everything into details. This tour is so much better than the highlights of Varanasi. Great guy. Thanks again for a wonderfull day.”

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8.Essential Varanasi (North and Manikarnika) Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $41

Small-group North Varanasi walk to Haveli lanes and Manikarnika Ghat, with Hindu ritual context. 3-4 hours, $41.34.

“This is hands down the BEST tour you can take in Varanasi. Our guide, Anupam, and what he has created will leave an impact on you. I’m so grateful for this experience.”

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9.Walking Tour in the old part of the city of Varanasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

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.”

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10.Private Cultural Walking Tour of Varanasi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $55

Private 2-3 hour Varanasi walk with Ashok. Old city lanes, Kathwala Shiva temple, key ghats, bottled water, pickup offered.

“Ashok was very calm and gentle. He showed me every important Place in Varanasi. We visited Kashi-Vishwanath-Tempel, Manikarnika Ghat. We did a Boat Tour and he guided me through the old town. In the evening he showed me the Ganga Aarti. He organised the best Read more”

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