11. Explore Varanasi’s heritage
5.0· 74 reviewsVaranasi is a place to experience as if you have been living there, and not a place to merely see as a tourist. My tour is a personalised private tour, where I am responsible for your experience. I do not outsource your tour to any other guide. I am a local whose family has been living here for over 500 years, and I take immense pride in having you experience this amazing part of the world.
22. Experience Varanasi Tour: 1 day Private Guided Tour
5.0· 44 reviewsThis tour is recommended for Guest having only one day for sightseeing in Varanasi. This tour gives you the best of Varanasi in a day. *Our accredited guide will meet you at your hotel inside Varanasi and accompany you to the old city * Start with the morning boat ride. Witness how people take a dip early in the morning to wash away their sins, perform the rituals and worship the rising Sun. * Go for a guided walk in the old city which helps you to acclimatize with the local culture and visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor. * Return back to your hotel for freshen up, breakfast and some rest.. * Drive to Sarnath (which is around 10 Km from Varanasi). Sarnath is a holy spot of Buddhism, as Buddha preached here his First Sermon here. Visit the main temple, excavated ruins and the Archaeological Museum (Museum remains closed on Friday). *Lunch break. * Visit the Banaras Hindu University and the Durga temple. * Finally attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony from the shore.
33. Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi
5.0· 7 reviews· 14 hoursSame day guided visit to Bodhgaya from Varanasi The crucible of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree 2600 years ago and became Buddha (the 'Awakened One'). In terms of blessedness, this tiny temple town is to Buddhists what Mecca is to Muslims. Unsurprisingly, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world every year, who come for prayer, study and meditation.
44. 5-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Varanasi Ayodhya and Prayag
5.0· 3 reviews· 5 daysWe are offering this tour to visit old Kashi, along with old Prayag and the old town of Ayodhya. Enjoy great religious feelings with us! Our guides are very knowledgeable about cultural activities and will try to make you happy and safe. Our representative will be in touch with you throughout the trip. Our main goal is passenger satisfaction! We provide The Classic of City with Banaras Gharana. India is a beautiful painting filled with vibrant colors, where these colors are set in a pleasant composition giving a sense of peace. There is a beauty behind the chaotic differences in culture throughout the country. Remember it’s not about the chaos but the beauty.
55. 2-Day Private Varanasi Tour Including Sunrise & Sunset Boat Ride
5.0· 1 reviews· 2 daysVaranasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Benares, the spiritual capital of India. It's a particularly auspicious place to die, since expiring here offers moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death), making Varanasi the beating heart of the Hindu universe. Most visitors agree it's a magical place. Visit the most important temples in Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Mother India Temple (Bharat Mata Mandir), Visit the the biggest Campus University in Asia Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi. Witness the mesmerizing evening Áarti Ceremony' thanks giving ceremony to Mother Ganges. Enjoy the Morning Sunrise Boat Ride on Ganges and witness morning riverside rituals, Walk through the narrow old lanes of Varanasi. Enjoy traditional Silk Weaving art of Varanasi, Visit Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
66. Single Walking Tour. Local culture, religion, traditions and more. Daily Tour
5.0· 29 reviewsIf you are not an early bird or if you want to exploring Varanasi after the sunrise and discover the magic down town this is your tour! In this tour, you will get an approximation to the local culture, religion, traditions, visit incredibles places: palace, temples, ashrams, the burning ghat... and enjoy with guidance of the best guide of Varanasi. Are you in?
77. A Journey of A lifetime
5.0· 281 reviews· 3 hoursThe services to others is the rent we pay for the room we have here on earth People visit places to live and enjoy the life but Varanasi is the only place in the world where people even come to die. During the walk, We take our guests to the oldest parts of the city where they explore the inner beauty of this wonderful city and majestic alleyways where one can experience the mythological and historical stories of Varanasi. The stories we narrate is not available everywhere, one has to dig deeper to understand Varanasi, and we have dug it.
88. Marigold Boat Tour in Varanasi
4.9· 136 reviewsWe provide beautiful sun rise boat trip which is beauty of Varanasi And we explained everything about our culture and history about our city and about each Ghats which is very interesting to know. We show many ghat like Dashashwmedh ghat , Manikarnika ghat , Meer ghat , Munshi ghat , Narad ghat , etc. Both cremation place where life and death going on together.
99. Photo Tour In Holy Varanasi
4.9· 77 reviews· 3.5 hours“In this experience, we will explore some of Varanasis most amazing temples, architecture and people. I will teach you the best way to approach photography here, so that you can create some beautiful photos. Your friends and family will love them! I will also show you my favourite markets and food stalls, where you can try some wonderful vegetarian food. You may even get the perfect food photo for Instagram!
1010. Banaras Wala Tours
4.9· 344 reviewsMy name is Vinay Singh. I was born and raised in Varanasi and have spent over a decade guiding visitors — from solo travelers to YouTubers and documentary crews — through its sacred streets. Living here all my life has given me deep knowledge of Varanasi’s hidden corners, traditions, and spiritual rituals. Each tour is tailored to your interests: taste safe street food, see a sunrise at the ghats, wander old alleys, visit hidden temples, and experience how spirituality shapes daily life. Tours last three to four hours and cover major historical and religious sites, ghats, cremation grounds, narrow lanes, markets, and secret spots that reveal the real Varanasi. Along the way, I share not only history but also stories about daily life, local customs, and my own experiences growing up here. My goal is for you to leave with memories and insights you won’t find in any guidebook.
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