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First Time in Varanasi: What to See & Do

India's holiest city — dawn boat rides past the ghats, evening aarti fires, lanes older than history. The essential first-timer's hit list for Varanasi — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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3h to 4h

Banaras Wala Tours

My name is Vinay Singh.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $25 a person
3h

Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

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...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $18 a person
12h to 14h

Varanasi tour in one day

For travelers with just one complete day (14 hours) to soak in the essence of Varanasi, our Private One-Day Varanasi Tour Package is meticulously designed.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $63 a person
11h

Full Day Varanasi Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals

We offer through the eyes of a local expert who brings the soul of Varanasi to life.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $24 a person
Ganga aarti
2h

Heritage Walking Tour in Varanasi

Welcome to Varanasi Tours, your gateway to the spiritual heart of India!

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From $20 a person
12h

Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride

Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River.

  • 4.9★ · 94 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person
2h

Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour

Varanasi or traditionally known as Kashi (meaning light), is believed to be the oldest city on the planet standing today.

  • 4.7★ · 73 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $11 a person
2h

Varanasi Instagram Photo Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Varanasi is indeed a photographer’s heaven, every photographer, amateur and professional alike, would consider Varanasi would want to go there at least once to capture one of the...

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From $12 a person
4h

Varanasi Sunrise Boat Ride with Walking Tour

Early Morning Pickup Your guide will meet you at your hotel or a designated meeting point in Varanasi.

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From $32 a person
2h

Varanasi Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

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

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From $8 a person
Meeting Dollar Baba
10h to 12h

Experience Varanasi - Same day Guided Tour.

This tour is recommended for Guest having only one day for sightseeing in Varanasi.

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From $96 a person
Boat Ride
10h to 13h

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

Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person
168h

7-Day Golden Triangle & Varanasi Private Tour

This 7-day journey offers the perfect blend of India’s royal heritage and deep spirituality.

  • 4.9★ · 52 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $168 a person
A real Sadhu..
10h to 12h

Budget full-day Varanasi tours : for unforgettable experience..

Varanasi- the most fascinating city, and seeing Varanasi, one can see as much of life here, as the whole India can show.

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From $48 a person
2h

Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour)

This guided tour will help you unravel the mysticism that has always been associated with Varanasi, it is due to this dimension of the city that everyone in the past longed to...

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From $12 a person
3 min to 30 min

City tour of varanasi with official tour guide

This tour is basically known for outer part of city.

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From $35 a person
Varanasi Ganga Aarti
2h

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

It’s a city with deep cultural experience, The sacred river of Ganga preserves the memory of thousands of years in her motherly water which flows just in the center of the city.

  • 4.6★ · 151 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $11 a person
3h to 5h

Varanasi Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Discover the spiritual heart of India with a government-licensed local guide in Varanasi.

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From $25 a person
2h

Sunset in Varanasi Tour with a local with free Ganga Aarti and Boat Ride

Experience mystic Varanasi on this amazing tour which is combination of a boat ride and a walking tour of the southern part of the old city with our knowledgeable storytellers...

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From $17 a person
11h

Varanasi Full Day Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals

Explore about Indian cultural and religious traditions on this private tour.

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From $25 a person
10h to 12h

Varanasi & Sarnath: Full-Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

Early morning you will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges.

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From $86 a person
Aarti Varanasi
3h to 4h

Varanasi Evening Ganga Aarti Tour

Experience the magic of Varanasi with our exclusive Evening Ganga Aarti tour.

  • 4.6★ · 107 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $48 a person
Morning Ganga Aarti
10h to 11h

Varanasi Tour: Boat Ride, Sarnath, Ghats, Old City Walk & Aarti

This is a complete Varanasi tour(Sunrise to Sunset) which divided into three-part: an early morning visit Dashashwamedh ghat to see morning activities like pilgrims holy bath and...

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From $108 a person
Our guest enjoying boat tour on the banks of ganges river.
72h

The Ultimate 3 Days in Varanasi - How to Spend 39 Hours - For First Timers

We will be part of a perfect, sacred and wonderful journey during our 3-day Private trip to Varanasi.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $124 a person

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