India · VARANASI TOURS
The city works to the river’s hours: aarti fires at dusk, bathers before six, boats pushing off in the dark. These 15 cover both ends of the day, with prices and how early each one starts.
Private 10-hour Varanasi tour with sunrise Ganges cruise, Kashi temples, Sarnath, and evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
“lovely trip - thank you for all of your guidance and help over the day - much appreciated! :)”
3-hour guided walk in Varanasi’s ghats and old lanes, with tea and water, temple stops included, and local stories on daily life.
“I was shown around Varanasi by Vidya Niwas Chaubey and boy oh boy what a gem of a person he was. He went above and beyond for me to show me the streets of Varanasi and the history behind it. He’s truly a humble, honest and hard working man! Would recommend 10/10 if you want to explore the city from a local’s perspective.”
Sunrise boat tour from Assi Ghat with Arti ceremony and havan, passing about 55 ghats and ending near Manikarnika cremations.
“We had a very beautiful morning tour by boat with Karan. Will highly recommend to everyone. :)”
A 5 AM Varanasi morning with a local guide, sunrise boat on the Ganges, old-city temples, and Manikarnika Ghat views, starting at $13.
“Amazing tour of Varanasi with Vinay! We got to spend two days seeing various sights…would highly recommend him and this tour!”
Private 1-day Varanasi loop with sunrise Ganges boat, Kashi temples, Sarnath, and Ganga Aarti viewing, led by an English guide.
“Arvind our guide was excellent and the driver was excellent. It was fascinating but a very long day. It was a very good experience. It is important to have a trustworthy driver and our driver made us feel safe under very unsafe driving conditiRead more”
Private Varanasi walk with Prakash: Manikarnika and Dasaswamedh Ghats, plus Ganga Aarti seats, hotel transfers, and coffee or tea.
“Our afternoon with Prakash was amazing. He showed us the centre of Varanasi and guided us through all the small and narrow streets. He is really knowgeable and friendly, we had a great time! Highly recommended for an unforgettable time in Varanasi!”
3-hour Varanasi walking tour of Vishalakshi Temple, Nepali (Kathwala) Temple, and Manikarnika Ghat, with tea and bottled water included.
“Akash was an excellent, friendly, and informative guide. He was eager to answer any questions. Highly recommended for first time visitors to Varanasi. It is easy to get scammed as a foreigner near the Ghats, and he was great at telling us what to avoid.”
A 3-hour private morning walk in Varanasi with riverfront scenes, chanting, street chai, and snacks, led by a local guide.
“Learnt in more detail about Hindu culture. Guide’s accent very easy to understand and his English excellent”
3-hour private Buddhist walking tour in Sarnath from Varanasi with tuk tuk pickup, Dhamekh Stupa, Ashok Pillar museum, and temples.
Small-group Varanasi evening aarti boat tour on the Ganges, with guided views from Assi to Dasaswamedh and a look at Manikarnika Ghat.
“After seeing so many good reviews on this tour, i feel a bit disappointed. It said " Enjoy front-row views overlooking Dasaswamedh Ghat" in the description. However, we did not have the front row views for the aarti ritual. Instead, we werRead more”
A 3-day private Varanasi plan with hotel breakfast, Sarnath, Assi Ghat morning rituals, Ganga Aarti, and a hand-rowed Ganges cruise.
“Abhishek was a nice tour guide, very amusing and fun. He gut us wonderful seats on the roof for the Ganga Aarti for an additional fee. However, many times we felt rushed. For instance, we didn't feel we had enough time at the ghats or in thRead more”
Private sunrise yoga on the Ganges in Varanasi with Ayush, customized by level, mat provided, pickup available, about one hour.
“Great teacher. Very professional, respect and patient. Also very flexible. He is flexible to meet you somewhere as well.”
A full day of Varanasi spirituality, starting with a private sunrise Ganges boat ride, then Sarnath, ghats, and Ganga Aarti seating.
“This was an excellent tour. The early morning boat on the water was wonderful. The evening ceremony beautiful and inspiring. The trip to Benares was very interesting and very beautiful. Our driver and our guide were very helpful all day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was a perfect day.”
Two hours of Varanasi walking plus Ganges boat rides at sunrise and sunset, with temples, cremation ghats, and silk loom craft.
“We had an incredible experience with Pintu, which really opened our eyes to this magical city. Pintu was also amazing outside of our tour experience, helping us order taxis, and making our whole time in Varanasi very special :)”
Private sunrise boat tour on the Ganges in Varanasi. Chai, water, and guide narration, with views of major ghats and cremation sites.
“È stata una bella esperienza. Vedere i ghat all’alba è tutta un’altra cosa ma soprattutto vederli da una barca ha tutto un altro fascino e un’altra immagine. Li vedi come non riusciresti a vederli dalle scalinate. La nostra guida, Sonu, è un abitante di Varanasi e ha passione nello spiegare la cultura e la storia della sua città. Raccomando”
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