India · VARANASI TOURS
The dawn row past the bathing ghats and the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh are the two fixed points; everything else is how you fill the day between them. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which handle the cremation ghats respectfully.
Explore Varanasi from sunrise to evening Aarti with a private guide, Ganges boat ride, temples, BHU, silk weaving, and Sarnath.
“Our stellar Varanasi experience wouldn’t have been possible without Anmol. Highly professional, cheerful, helpful and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend taking a tour with him.”
Explore Varanasi’s ghats, temples, cremation rituals, alleys, markets, and local traditions on a three-hour guided walk.
“Akash is really a knowledgeable person, young and polite and I could listen to his English very much even though I'm not native English speaker and sometimes I had to ask meanings of unfamiliar wordings, every time he kindly explain with otRead more”
Watch Varanasi wake from the Ganges with morning arti, havan, sunrise views, 55 ghats, and Manikarnika Ghat with an English-speaking guide.
“I will definitely recommend this beautiful sunrise tour to everyone. The boat just floats on the water peacefully and cityscape looks very beautiful & mesmerising from the water. The whole panorama is great. Karan is a fantastic guide. He is not only knowledgeable but also very helpful. I went to join his 3 other tours as well. We visited Sarnath together after the boating and later on Heritage walk. Next day I visited some of the most famous temples. I thoroughly enjoyed his all.the tours and actually it was a great experience overall.”
Review of Banaras Wala Tours in Varanasi, with a sunrise boat ride, ghats, temples, cremation grounds, local food, and practical booking advice.
“Well-run, although fairly standard, walking tour of the old city, including a boat tour on the Ganges, that makes for a good introduction for first-time visitors. Vinay, our guide, did a good job of sharing his extensive knowledge of the city.”
See Varanasi in one long day with a sunrise Ganges boat ride, temples, Sarnath, private transport, and an evening Ganga Aarti.
“This was an amazing experience, we have enjoyed every corner of the city, the vibrant views of ganga river, sunrise , delicious food at the rooftop ( not included, but tour guide advised us the nice restaurant at the local hotel), evening show and lots more , huge thanks to our tour guide Ballo”
Review of Varanasi’s private walking tour, with temples, cremation ghats, tea, hotel transfers, and Ganga Aarti guidance for $24.
“Our local guide guided us safely through the narrow streets of Varanasi, showed us great locations and shared a lot of information about life in Varanasi with us. A clear recommendation!Auto-translated”
Explore Varanasi’s sacred temples, cremation ghats, winding lanes, and local tea with a friendly guide on this affordable 3-hour walk.
“It was great. Akash is a great person to tour with.”
Walk Varanasi’s lanes, ghats, temples, and chai stops with a private guide on this intimate three-hour spiritual heritage tour.
“Learnt in more detail about Hindu culture. Guide’s accent very easy to understand and his English excellent”
Review of Sarnath’s private Buddhist walking tour from Varanasi, with tuk tuk transport, Dhamekh Stupa, temples, ruins, and museum entry.
Review of Varanasi’s evening aarti boat tour, with Ganges views, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Guide was unaware and had to chase. Turned up late and arranged a short boat ride in the dark. We had to book another boat the next day. Very unsatisfactory. I have requested a refund”
Spend 39 hours in Varanasi with Sarnath, Ganges boat rides, temple visits, Ganga Aarti, hotel, breakfast, and airport transfers.
“Unforgettable experience. Absolutely every aspect of how Yattri handles business glowed with professionalism and virtue and they went above and beyond to ensure our happiness. Arvind was our guide and he was stellar. He made sure Read more”
Practice private sunrise yoga beside the Ganges in Varanasi with Ayush, including a mat, personal guidance, and flexible beginner-to-advanced instruction.
“Had an awesome experience practicing with Ayush! thank you for the wonderful experience really enjoyed the whole session”
Review of a private one-day Varanasi tour with sunrise boat ride, Sarnath, old alleys, and reserved Ganga Aarti seating.
“After some misunderstandings about pick up time, we spent a very nice and intense day with our guide Wasim in Varanasi. We started with a boat trip on river ganges and visited throughout the day the major sights of Varanasi. We haRead more”
Explore Varanasi by sunrise or sunset boat, sacred ghats, temples, cremation rituals, silk looms, and local food with an English or Spanish guide.
“He was a very friendly guide. We were able to cross the river to see the sunset and the festival. His Japanese was very good and he helped us from many things. He also took us to some nice stores.”
Review of Marigold’s private Varanasi boat tour, with sunrise ghats, cremation sites, chai, guide tips, price value, and booking advice.
“This tour is a must-do. Sonu is a fantastic guide and most importantly a good person. He really enjoys what he does and offers an honest price. It's worth waking up early when the energy/light is magical.”
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