Varanasi, Varanasi District, India

Varanasi tours, things to do and tickets

Banaras Wala Tours

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Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
My name is Vinay Singh, I was born in Varanasi and have led tours here for nearly 10 years. My experience has made me the choice for tours for everyone from solo travelers to famous travel YouTubers and documentary crews. I offer an authentic experience of Varanasi with an extremely knowledgeable guide to lead the way. Each tour is individually tailored to your interests, so you get to see what is important to you and have a unique experience. You can try traveler friendly street food, take a private sunrise tour of the Ghats and ceremonies, wander through the winding back alleys and old city, see the Aghori Babas and temples, and experience how spirituality is so deeply woven into the lives of the people here. Living here my whole life has given me a deep knowledge of the city and the traditions, rituals and religions that it surrounds. During the tour I will pass on much of this to you so you can have a more meaningful experience of the city during your time here.
$28*Per person

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A Journey of A lifetime

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Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
FEEL THE CITY DIFFERENTLY
TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY
The Best Way to Explore Varanasi is Through Walk
We Offers you a Special Walk in which we take people from the deep in the alleyways and shows yau mostly touristic places as well as non touristic places
And In that we about culture, religion and tradition and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the natural living lifestyle of Varanasi
ltinery: Kashi Vishalakshi Temple famous from southern part of India) .Nepali Temple (built by the king of Nepal) .Manikarnika Ghat (a place where they burn the body) Under Ground Temple (shiva temple) .Alangir Mosque (built by the Mughal emperor auranjeb) one of the Place to drink lass in varamasi) ( Heritage area Ancient Houses (built by the kings of different parts of India) (Traditional work done by the Muslim people Raja Harishhandra ghat
Including evening ceremony
Please let us know if you have anything specific in your mind we will make it happen it is possible
$23.62*Per person

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Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti, Boating & Witnessing the GOD

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Duration: 3 hours
It’s a city with deep cultural experience, The scared river of Ganga preserve the memory of thousands years in her motherly water which flows just in the center of the city.
Our tours will take you to magnificent Sunset with Ganga Aarti (Praying to the God of river –The Ganges) where life starts at the bank of mother ganga with a morning eye opener prayers by scared priest, you can enjoy these spectacular scenes on boat. This is a lifetime cultural experience to not MISS !.
While at same places while exploring cultural heritage you will find THE END of life at Manikarnika Ghat where people are burning dead body of loved ones.
Our tours will bring you to life and death experience at cultural heritage sites of Mother Ganges.
$61.91*Per person

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Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

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Duration: 3 hours
We are local guides. Our families have lived for many generations in Varanasi allowing us to know every hidden corner of this beautiful and ancient city, along with fascinating stories about our traditions, history, religion, and ordinary people like ourselves.

Varanasi represents the soul of India. A visitor alone can never hope to uncover more than a fraction of its secrets. Still, with our help, you will be able to discover the essence of this captivating city.

Our tour will start at the meeting point, from where we will embark on a 3 hours journey to discover the most important historical and religious sites. We will visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets and popular food stalls, but also less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi.

During our tour, we will be sharing with you historical information and other important facts but also telling you interesting stories about our daily life, our gastronomy and our customs.
$18.6*Per person

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3 Days Tour in Varanasi with private tour guided

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Duration: 3 days
Join our tour and we will show you Varanasi's highlights all rolled into this three-day tour. We will do the boat ride on the river see all the ghat. this ride starts when the sun is just about to come up the horizon. then will visit the biggest cremation center of the world and very ancient temples in the old town. We will also visit Sarnath, the birthplace of the Buddhist religion where you see the stupa temple of buddha and national emblam antique piece of the world. You will be able to visit Ghat to witness the Aarti ceremonyfrom the roof top. Best place to attend the aarti ceremony feel very energetic. We will also take a walk through India's largest spice market, flower market, perfume shop and famous food kachori street.

$104.14*Per person

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Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour

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Duration: 2 hours
Varanasi or traditionally known as Kashi (meaning light), is believed to be the oldest city on the planet standing today. We have seen people coming to Varanasi with great hopes & expectations, but most of the time we felt that they leave Varanasi without understanding the true essence of the city, its glorious past and spiritual history.

Did you know that in ancient history people dreamt of dying in Varanasi only and no where else? Varanasi has been the most important place for people seeking liberation and enlightenment, even Buddha got enlightened very near to Varanasi.

1. This walking tour is a journey, of exploring Varanasi in its true sense, a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city.

2. You will explore the city's gems in unique style of ‘infotainment’ that you would easily miss exploring by our own and will make your journey to Varanasi truly special.
$9.92*Per person

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INDIVIDUAL YOGA CLASS - BEGINNER / ADVANCED Sunrise Yoga with Ayush in Varanasi

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Duration: an hour
The power of Yoga is amplified when it is practiced in the surroundings of the Ganga Ghats at the peaceful time of Sunrise. And when the teacher is someone with the aura of peace and inner happiness, the experience is magical!
$16*Per person

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Varanasi Temple Tour

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Duration: 3 hours
I am Hindu born in Varanasi. My passion for this city doesn't fit in me and I have the mission to spread to people what I love in my city. I listed just a few places of a big amount I would like to show.
$18.6*Per person

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Experience Varanasi Tour: 2 Days Private Guided Tour

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Duration: 2 days
The Experience Varanasi tour is an endeavor to connect the tourist with the city. It aims to acclimatize the Guest with the local culture of Varanasi.

Discover the best of Varanasi in two days. Along with the morning and evening boat rides, you will be able to explore the different religious aspects of the city like Buddhism. Take an insider's look at various wholesale markets in the city, walk through the residential areas of the old town and indulge in some great street food.
$175*Per person

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Walking tours in Varanasi

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Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
I am a licensed guide by 'The Ministry of Tourism & Culture' which is actually pretty rare in Varanasi. That ensures that you are with a well-trained & learned person. We are professional & understand the manners of foreign countries as well. We follow certain business ethos & work culture. Satisfaction of the guests is our priority.
$18.6*Per person

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Varanasi : Sunrise Boat Tour

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Duration: 3 hours
Experience the Culture & traditions of Hindu’s alongside the river Ganges in Varanasi. Witness the rituals performed by Hindu’s during the Sunrise.
$56*Per person

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Private Day Tour in Varanasi

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Duration: 3 hours - 8 hours
Day Tour is combination of All tour from Sunrise to Sunset,
All important Varanasi ghats tour with boat,
Old City and Heritage Walking Tour
Evening Ganga Arti (ceremony),
All important temple of city,
Walking through old and small street (heritage walking ) to explore the life style of Varanasi.
$38.43*Per person

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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour

(35)
Duration: 10 hours - 13 hours
Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat, Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, later visit the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple) , Manas Mandir, BHU. In noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum, return to hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti on Boat After all you can retire for the night.
$80.58*Per person

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Varanasi tour in one day

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Duration: 12 hours - 14 hours
Varanasi tour in one day package [Private tour package] is made to meet with those travelers needs, who have just one complete day (14 Hours) to spend in Varanasi and still they want to take part in all major Varanasi tours and activities which are popular in this Varanasi. This tour package has been crafted and customized in such a way that it encompasses almost every important sightseeing, logically a tourist look for, such as famous sunrise boat ride, walking into old lanes, visit to cremation ground, Sarnath tour and lastly witnessing cremation rituals followed by attending evening prayer [Aarti] ceremony with a private boat.
$90*Per person

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Varanasiology

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Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
* Wander 2000 year-old cobblestoned alleys and take in the day-to-day life of the people of Varanasi.
*Be swept away by a walk along the iconic Ghats of Varanasi. Watch people bathing in the holy water of the Ganges River.
*See and feel the diverse spiritual perspectives that are inherent to the culture of Varanasi, and learn how one of the oldest cities in the world became a hotbed of Eastern Religion.
*See the majestic and electrifying Ganga Aarti Ceremony, performed beside the mother Ganga (evening tour)
*Take an early morning boat ride, away from the frenetic pulse of the city where you can take in the spectacular Ghats (morning tour)
$22.69*Per person

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3 Days Private Enchanting Varanasi Tour

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Duration: 3 days
Varanasi Tour Package, extremely unique. this is because it includes all the essential features that are indispensable for an entertaining tour. For example, the customized Varanasi Tour package includes all the interesting places of tourist interest such as religious places, cultural places, historical places as well as Gardens and lakes that would simply leave an indelible mark in your mind.
$195*Per person

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ONLINE Yoga Class with AYUSH - Beginners / Advanced

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Duration: an hour
Ayush's inner peace and calmness lead the way for the student and enable the absorption of Yogic principles both through the asanas and the philosophy behind them.
$15*Per person

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Explore Varanasi’s heritage

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Duration: 2 hours - 4 hours
Varanasi 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.
$17.98*Per person

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2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers

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Duration: 2 days
You’ll always remember your first time in Varanasi. From sunrise boat rides to participation in evening prayer ceremony and walking into old lanes, here’s how to make the most of India’s cultural capital.

Varanasi, One of the most colorful and fascinating places on earth, surprises abound around every corner. Most visitors agree Varanasi is magical – but not for the faint-hearted. Intimate rituals of life and death take place in public, and the sights, sounds and smells on the Ghats – can be intense. Still, the so-called City of Light may turn out to be your favorite stop of all. Walking the Ghats and alleyways or watching sunrise from a boat can be unforgettable.
$150*Per person

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Complete tour of varanasi with official guide

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Duration: 13 hours - 16 hours
It is complete tour of varanasi does not take time less than 15 hours. In general, there are four significant sightseeing experiences that most tourists to Varanasi anticipate: Evening Aarti, also known as an evening ceremony full of chanting mantras, lights and sacred music; The morning Boat Trip at sunrise to see life on the ghats unfolding in a beautiful way. A Heritage Walk in the oldest parts of the city A Trip to Sarnath, just outside Varanasi and one of Buddhism;s most revered sites. 

There is, of course, the opportunity to see the famous Benares silk being woven on looms.
$75*Per person

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