Varanasi Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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Varanasi Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

5.0 from 2 travelers

One of the oldest living cities on Earth turns its lanes and riverfront into a game you'll never forget.

About

One of the oldest living cities on Earth turns its lanes and riverfront into a game you'll never forget. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Varanasi on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Witness Dashashwamedh Ghat, stage of the nightly Ganga Aarti • Approach the golden spires of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple • Study the carved woodwork of the Nepali Temple above the river Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. Millennia of stories, two hours of play.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
  • Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked

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