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Things to do in Varanasi

India's holiest city — dawn boat rides past the ghats, evening aarti fires, lanes older than history. A live, curated grid from Viator — tours, day trips, food experiences, skip-the-line tickets — every card bookable, every price real-time.

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Best things to do in Varanasi

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Day trips from Varanasi

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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
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 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
3h to 4h

Banaras Wala Tours

My name is Vinay Singh.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $25 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
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★
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From $70 a person
1h to 2h

Marigold Boat Tour in Varanasi

We provide beautiful sun rise boat trip which is beauty of Varanasi And we explained everything about our culture and history about our city and about each Ghats which is very...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $18 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
12h to 14h

One Day Admirable tour in Varanasi Private Guided Tour

Travelers very short on time cover whole Varanasi will get benefit from many highlights.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $66 a person
Ghats of Varanasi soaked in spirituality
10h to 12h

Varanasi Private Guided Tour | Ranked 1 Tour Operator on Viator

Experience the essence of Varanasi in a single unforgettable day with our meticulously curated one-day tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $80 a person
8h

Varanasi Private Sightseeing Tour - Custom Hours, Itinerary

Save hours of research and eliminate the stress of getting around Varanasi’s sights alone on this private tour, including hotel pickup and drop-off.

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  • Private tour
From $22 a person
3h

Varanasi Morning Boat Tour [RowBoat]

Boating down the Ganges River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi.

  • 4.8★ · 91 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $45 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
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
2h to 4h

Explore Varanasi’s heritage

Varanasi is a place to experience as if you have been living there, and not a place to merely see as a tourist.

  • 5.0★ · 75 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $20 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
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

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
Local breakfast
2h 30m

Walking Tour of Varanasi

Explore the spiritual heart of Varanasi on this walking tour through ancient lanes, colorful markets, sacred ghats, and hidden stories of the city.

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From $27 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
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
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
GANGA RIVER GHAT
24h to 48h

Varanasi tour

We are indian and we belive that GUEST IS GOD.

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From $45 a person

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