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Top 8 food & drink things to do in Varanasi

Varanasi on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Evening boat ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Varanasi1

    1. Evening boat ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

    5.0· 2 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Three-hour tour with a sunset boat ride, Ganga Aarti, and a guided walk through Old Varanasi, providing insight into the city's spiritual and cultural heritage.

  2. Guided tour of Varanasi's traditions and hidden corners, Varanasi2

    2. Guided tour of Varanasi's traditions and hidden corners

    5.0· 449 reviews· 3 hours

    Three-hour walking tour through Varanasi's historical sites, temples, ghats, and local markets, led by knowledgeable local guides.

  3. Two-day private guided tour of Varanasi, Varanasi3

    3. Two-day private guided tour of Varanasi

    4.9· 81 reviews· 2 days

    Explore Varanasi over two days with private guided tours, including morning and evening boat rides, cultural insights, and local street food.

  1. Photography tour of Varanasi's temples and markets, Varanasi4

    4. Photography tour of Varanasi's temples and markets

    4.9· 77 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Two hours walking tour — learn photography tips while exploring Varanasi's temples, architecture, and local food stalls with opportunities for food photography.

  2. Custom walking tours of Varanasi with a local guide, Varanasi5

    5. Custom walking tours of Varanasi with a local guide

    4.9· 344 reviews

    Three to four hours of walking through Varanasi's historic sites, street food sampling, and local stories from a lifelong resident guide.

  3. Tailored photography tours in Varanasi, Varanasi6

    6. Tailored photography tours in Varanasi

    4.8· 15 reviews

    Customized photography tours around Varanasi, featuring sunrise boat rides, local markets, and unique cultural moments over 3 to 4 hours.

  4. Three-day tour of Varanasi without accommodation, Varanasi7

    7. Three-day tour of Varanasi without accommodation

    4.6· 8 reviews· 3 days

    Three-day itinerary without accommodation — private boat tour at sunrise, cremation ground visit, Sarnath, Aarti ceremony, and local market exploration.

  5. Varanasi street food tasting tour — a guided walk, Varanasi8

    8. Varanasi street food tasting tour — a guided walk

    4.5· 73 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour walking tour — taste over six local delicacies, visit famous food shops, and learn about Varanasi's rich culinary heritage.

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