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Top 10 water & beach things to do in Varanasi

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Varanasi you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. One-day private guided tour of Varanasi, Varanasi1

    1. One-day private guided tour of Varanasi

    5.0· 44 reviews

    A comprehensive one-day itinerary — morning boat ride, old city walk, Sarnath, lunch, Banaras Hindu University visit, and Ganga Aarti ceremony.

  2. Sunrise boat ride and walking tour in Varanasi, Varanasi2

    2. Sunrise boat ride and walking tour in Varanasi

    5.0· 19 reviews· 5 hours

    Early morning boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a walking tour through Varanasi's old city, led by an English-speaking guide.

  3. Evening boat ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Varanasi3

    3. 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.

  1. Two-day private tour of Varanasi with boat rides, Varanasi4

    4. Two-day private tour of Varanasi with boat rides

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 days

    Two days of guided exploration — sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganges, visits to key temples, and a rickshaw ride through the streets of Varanasi.

  2. Two-day private guided tour of Varanasi, Varanasi5

    5. 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.

  3. Sunrise boat tour of Varanasi's ghats, Varanasi6

    6. Sunrise boat tour of Varanasi's ghats

    4.9· 136 reviews

    Two-hour boat ride at sunrise, exploring key ghats with cultural insights on Varanasi's history and significance.

  4. Sunrise boat tour on the Ganges in Varanasi, Varanasi7

    7. Sunrise boat tour on the Ganges in Varanasi

    4.8· 91 reviews· 3 hours

    Two hours on a rowboat at sunrise — glide along the Ganges and observe local life along the river's Ghats.

  5. Two-day cultural tour of Varanasi, Varanasi8

    8. Two-day cultural tour of Varanasi

    4.8· 40 reviews· 2 days

    Two days exploring Varanasi — sunrise boat rides, evening ceremonies, and narrow lanes of the old city.

  6. Three-day private tour of Varanasi, Varanasi9

    9. Three-day private tour of Varanasi

    4.8· 92 reviews· 3 days

    Three days of guided sightseeing in Varanasi — morning boat ride, evening Ganga Aarti, Sarnath visit, and two nights of accommodation included.

  7. Three-day private tour of Varanasi's sights and culture, Varanasi10

    10. Three-day private tour of Varanasi's sights and culture

    4.8· 151 reviews· 3 days

    39 hours covering the Ganges, temples, and heritage walk — includes boat rides and Ganga Aarti.

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