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By Tour Varanasi
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Duration: 12–14 hours
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  • Govt approved professional tour guide from morning till evening
  • Exclusive boat during sunrise boat ride
  • Monument entrances of all places mentioned in itinerary
  • Private Air Condtioned Car from early morning till late evening unitll all sightseeing is finished
  • A private chair in a private balcony with best view of aarti
  • All kind of Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Ganges River
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath
  • Entry/Admission - Ganga Aarti
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks, accommodation etc
  • Food and drinks
  • Everything which is not mentioned in inclusions


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We shall pick you up from your Hotel at 05:00 AM. If hotel is not listed in the given details, please let us know through the chat option to arrange pick-up accordingly
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72040P2

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        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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        • Tour Varanasi
          194
          Varanasi, India
          Joined in May 2016
        • Tourist31643169847
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          Review for Varanasi Tour by guide Sushil and driver Vishal
          If you're considering a tour in Varanasi with guide Sushil and driver Vishal, you're in for a memorable experience. Here's what you can expect: **Guide - Sushil:** Sushil is highly knowledgeable and deeply connected with Varanasi's culture, history, and spirituality. His passion for the city is evident as he provides detailed insights into the significance of the ghats, temples, and local traditions. Sushil is also known for being patient and accommodating, ensuring that tourists understand the historical and cultural contexts without feeling rushed. Whether it's the serene Ganga Aarti or the hidden alleys of Varanasi, Sushil makes each stop meaningful. His communication skills and ability to answer questions further enhance the experience. **Driver - Vishal:** Vishal is a skilled and reliable driver who navigates Varanasi's narrow and busy streets with ease. Safety and comfort are his priorities, and tourists feel well taken care of throughout the journey. He is punctual, courteous, and always ready to adjust to the tour's needs, whether it's making a quick stop at a local shop or offering suggestions on the best times to visit certain locations. Vishal complements the tour by making transportation hassle-free and enjoyable. Overall, Sushil and Vishal make an excellent team, ensuring that your Varanasi experience is both informative and comfortable.
          Written 15 August 2024
        • Stay04393392945
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          *Review for Varanasi Tour with Guide Preet and Driver Ayush*
          *Review for Varanasi Tour with Guide Preet and Driver Ayush* My visit to Varanasi was an unforgettable experience, thanks to the exceptional service provided by our guide, Preet, and driver, Ayush. From the moment we were picked up, their professionalism and warmth set the tone for a remarkable journey. Preet, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about Varanasi's rich history and culture. His storytelling brought the city to life, making each site visit both educational and engaging. He patiently answered all our questions and tailored the tour to our interests, ensuring we got the most out of our time in this ancient city. Whether it was the spiritual ambiance of the ghats, the intricate details of the temples, or the bustling energy of the markets, Preet's insights made every moment special. Ayush, our driver, was equally impressive. Navigating the busy streets of Varanasi can be challenging, but Ayush handled it with ease and confidence. He was punctual, courteous, and always ready with a smile. His driving was smooth and safe, allowing us to relax and enjoy the sights without any worries. Together, Preet and Ayush made a fantastic team, ensuring our tour was seamless and enjoyable. Their attention to detail, combined with their friendly and accommodating nature, made this one of the best travel experiences I've ever had. I highly recommend exploring Varanasi with their guidance—you won't be disappointed!
          Written 8 August 2024
        • DayTrip31084540123
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          *Review of my tour to Varanasi*
          My recent tour of Varanasi with Guide Sandeep and Driver Manish was a truly spiritual and enriching experience. Sandeep's deep knowledge of the city's history, culture, and spiritual significance made each visit to the temples, ghats, and narrow alleyways insightful and engaging. His storytelling ability brought the ancient city to life, making me feel connected to the sacred traditions and rituals of Varanasi. Driver Manish ensured a smooth and comfortable journey throughout the tour. His calm and professional demeanor, combined with his excellent driving skills, allowed us to navigate the bustling streets of Varanasi with ease. Together, Sandeep and Manish created a well-coordinated and memorable experience that I will cherish for a lifetime. If you seek a profound and immersive exploration of Varanasi, I highly recommend this tour with Guide Sandeep and Driver Manish. Their expertise and hospitality made the trip both spiritually uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable.
          Written 7 August 2024
        • khushiiiy
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Satisfying ⭐
          **Review for Varanasi Tour with Guide Subham and Driver Mandeep** Visiting Varanasi was an extraordinary experience, greatly enhanced by the excellent service provided by our guide, Subham, and driver, Mandeep. Their dedication and professionalism made our trip truly memorable. Subham, our guide, was a treasure trove of knowledge about Varanasi’s history, culture, and spiritual significance. His passionate storytelling and deep insights brought the city's ancient traditions to life. He was incredibly patient, always willing to answer questions and provide context, making each site visit deeply meaningful. From the serene ghats to the bustling markets, Subham’s expertise ensured we experienced the true essence of Varanasi. Mandeep, our driver, was outstanding in navigating Varanasi's busy and often chaotic streets. His driving was both skillful and safe, allowing us to travel comfortably between destinations. Mandeep was punctual, courteous, and consistently maintained a friendly demeanor, adding to the overall positive experience. Together, Subham and Mandeep formed a fantastic team that made our tour smooth, enjoyable, and enriching. Their professionalism, combined with their friendly and accommodating nature, made this one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. I highly recommend exploring Varanasi with their guidance—it’s an experience you won’t forget!
          Written 7 August 2024
        • jyotiradityas276
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          Review for Varanasi Tour with Guide Priya and Driver Anjani My visit to Varanasi was an unforgettable experience, thanks to the exceptional service provided by our guide, Priya, and driver, Anjani. From the moment we were picked up, their professionalism and warmth set the tone for a remarkable journey. Priya, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable . Together, Priya and Anjani made a fantastic team, ensuring our tour was seamless and enjoyable. Their attention to detail.....I highly recommend exploring Varanasi with their guidance—you won't be disappointed!
          Written 7 August 2024
        • Departure33274969218
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          My visit to Varanasi with Tour Varanasi was an extraordinary experience, thanks to the exceptional guidance of Shivam and the sk
          My visit to Varanasi with Tour Varanasi was an extraordinary experience, thanks to the exceptional guidance of Shivam and the skilled driving of Manish. Shivam, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge and brought the history and spirituality of Varanasi to life. His insights into the city's culture and traditions were invaluable, and his ability to share stories and facts in an engaging manner made the tour deeply enriching. Shivam's passion for Varanasi shone through, making each site we visited even more meaningful. Manish, our driver, expertly navigated the bustling streets of Varanasi with ease. His driving was safe and reliable, allowing us to relax and enjoy the sights without any concerns. Manish's punctuality and courteousness further added to our positive experience. Tour Varanasi ensured that every aspect of our visit was well-organized and smooth. From the awe-inspiring Ganga Aarti ceremony to the tranquil boat rides on the Ganges, each activity was thoughtfully arranged and executed. The combined efforts of Shivam and Manish made our journey through Varanasi not only memorable but truly special. I highly recommend Tour Varanasi, Shivam, and Manish to anyone planning a trip to this sacred city. Their dedication to providing an exceptional experience is evident, and they played a significant role in making our visit to Varanasi unforgettable.
          Written 6 August 2024
        • rajagopalb2024
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tour of Ayodhya and Varanasi
          We had 5 day four nights tour of Ayodhya and Varanasi. The tour was very well organised. Excellent tour guides who were courteous, knowledgeable and showing very concerned to senior citizens in our group. We are very happy to have engaged this tour operator. Highly recommendable. All arrangements were top class.
          Written 27 June 2024
        • Tour23435252631
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience, recommended the service. Boat ride on the Ganges especially sunrise: must do
          Mr Sunil Sahani and his team of boatmen were most helpful and informative about the sights on the ride. The sunrise rowboat ride was very relaxing and spiritually uplifting. The Ganga Aarti darshan from the evening trip also covering all of Kashi's ghats was a good experience. They were punctual, boats clean and staff arranged to meet us to escort us to the boarding ghats.
          Written 18 March 2024
        • Stay02505717304
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommend!
          Overall a great experience! Our guide, Wasim, was fantastic — he absolutely made our two days in Varanasi. We were traveling with an elderly group member, and he was so kind and helpful in moving around the city with her. He shared so much interesting history and information about the different places and traditions. The hotel was very safe and comfortable. The Arti was a highlight, and Wasim made arrangements for us to view the ceremony from a third-story balcony, which was a huge bonus for being able to appreciate the scale of the whole experience. The only reason for four stars instead of five was that we arrived at the airport without someone to pick us up, despite confirming our arrival and flight times repeatedly. However, Tour Varansi quickly made contact with another driver already at the airport and organized transportation to our accommodations.
          Written 18 March 2024
        • ruthf556
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Varanasi experience!
          Sayed Hassan Mehid (Maggi) went above and beyond to make our experience the best one possible. He was very accommodating to our needs, and always made sure we were well attended and had all the information we needed. He was also very punctual and courteous! Varanasi is very chaotic, so you need a guide like Maggi to avoid feeling overwhelmed!
          Written 5 March 2024
        • robertkS7382MM
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour with Bherat
          We had a great experience on a one and a half day tour of Varanasi with Bherat. Bherat had deep knowledge of Hindu and Buddhist history and practices, and shared a lot of information about the places we visited. We learned and saw so much in a short time, and were satisfied with our visit. Bherat answered our questions in detail and was a great host.
          Written 3 January 2024
        • ArmandoCaltabiano
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unique experience!
          Visita Unica, we have been with Mr Waseem forn2 days. Perfect organization, we got best in class seats for the celebration, front line on a roof top dominating the whole scene in front of the Gange river. Waseem added value to our visit by telling us all the histories and details of the religion, traditions and history of Varanasi and India. He also took good care of us making tasting local specialities in safe places with good healthy food and drink. Thank you and warmly suggested tour.
          Written 31 December 2023
        • vyomamehtaa
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          10/10!!!
          We loved our experience! Varanasi is a crowded city which can be stressful to deal with, but our guide sujeet made our time so enjoyable. He showed us around and was truly excited to do so. Timing was well managed and we were able to edit the tour how we saw fit. Sujit showed us the best places to get authentic banarasi sarees, drink hot chai, and had connections to help us skip lines. The ganga boat ride cannot be missed, either!
          Written 30 December 2023
        • 652nagappans
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Visit was very friendly and flexible. Tour guide Rohit was very knowledgeable and flexible
          Trip started in the early morning boat ride and saw all the ghats and walk through city. Amazing ride and tour guide Rohit was very knowledgeable and helpful. Dropped off at hotel for BF and rest. Then went Sarnath. Amazing history. Evening Gangha Aarti is the climax. Want wonderful location to sit and watch. Rohit made sure We got the front row. Awesome Trip
          Written 30 December 2023
        • Anil K
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Thank you for this
          Thank you for this amazing tour. Guide Sujeet was superb. He accompanied us from Bodhgaya and brought us back safe after showing us all.
          Written 15 December 2023
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        Colin H
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2022
        I highly recommend this tour! Bharat was such a great tour guide! In my opinion, there is no better way to see this city and experience the culture than taking this tour. The city itself is hustling, bustling, and very chaotic, which would have made it very difficult to see all the sights on this tour by yourself. In addition to making this city manageable, Bharat was so knowledgeable on all aspects of the history, culture, and religion of this holy city. If you're going to Varanasi, take this tour. It is very well worth it.
        Written 28 September 2022
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        Dear Mr. Collin, Thank you for taking out time in writing this wonderful review. We are very happy that your found Guide Bharat very great and that helped you see all the places popular in Varanasi. Hope to serve you someday soon again. Till then, keep travelling ! Sonia Sharma.
        Written 29 September 2022
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        Lilly
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Family
        BOOK THIS TOUR!!!! This was hands down the best tour we had in India. Bharat is truly the most incredible tour guide - he was so flexible with our schedule and what we wanted to see, and made sure we had enough time at each stop to get what we wanted out of the tour. We asked to stop at Blue Lassi in the afternoon as well as to try to squeeze in the Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening before our flight, and he made sure we were able to get the best view of the Ganga Aarti as well as make it to our flight on time. He went out of his way to honor every request we had, and made our day so special by buying us candles to float on the Ganges during our morning boat ride, chai throughout the day when we were cold, and the most amazing samosas for a snack in the afternoon. He found the best rooftop spot for us to watch the Ganga Aarti and gave us the best advice and information throughout the day on everything that we saw. I have never felt so safe and cared for on a tour in India, and can’t wait to come back to Varanasi just to take another tour with him. Thank you so much for everything!!!!
        Written 17 January 2024
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        Nicole
        Cheshire, CT4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This was an excellent tour for us. Our guide Housan (Maggie) was full of knowledge and stories about Varanasi. He and our excellent driver were on time and we saw so much more of the area than we expected. He gave us as much time as we wanted in each location and provided alternate transportation to get us around the city when the car was unable to navigate the traffic. The day was perfect.
        Written 3 December 2023
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        Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. Our team works hard to provide memorable experiences, and it's always rewarding to receive such positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon! Best regards, Vimal Kumar +91 74579 05011
        Written 31 December 2023
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        CathLeics
        Leics73 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Definitely recommend this tour. Bharat was a great guide, really informative and friendly. I found Bharat was fascinating on the meaning and beliefs of Hinduism. The sunrise boat trip is worth doing and seats for the evening ceremony on the ghat meant we could see everything. We also went to temples and had a walk round old Varanisi. We also had the most delicious samosas! Highly recommend, we stayed at Shiva Ganges View Guesthouse right on the Ganges which meant it was also easy to do an eve walk along the ghats and explore a bit more.
        Written 7 March 2024
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        Dear Guest, We are overjoyed to read your review and learn about your wonderful experience with our tour guide Bharat. It's fantastic to hear that you found the sunrise boat trip and the evening ceremony so enriching, and that Bharat's insights into Hinduism added depth to your journey. Thank you for highlighting the delicious samosas and your stay at Shiva Ganges View Guesthouse. We're glad that our recommendations enhanced your visit to Varanasi. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and we can't wait to welcome you back for more explorations in this historic city. Warm regards, Vimal Kumar
        Written 8 March 2024
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        Rupak choudhurie
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2021 • Couples
        Me and my wife had been to the most ancient city in 2019 , primarily to have darshan of famous & powerful Vishwanath Mandir , as it is said that visit to Varanasi once in a lifetime is must for Hindus . We were equally amazed by other powerful temples like Kalbhairav 🙏, Sankatmochan Hanuman🙏 🌻, Mahamrityunjay temple 🙏(not much known), Durga jee temple 🙏.. However We could not get darshan of famous Vishalakshi temple as it was yet to open at that time.
        Dashashwamedh ghat , although marshy due to flooding was a splendid experience when Arti was done at the makeshift platform with huge Mashals ( torches)
        Shopping of clothes and eating samosa & Jelebi with super tasty Masala tea can't be forgotten.
        Great experience indeed 🙏🌻🙏
        Written 12 November 2022
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        Dear Guest, Thank you for taking out time in writing this wonderful review. Happy that you liked our services. Hope to serve you someday soon again. Till then, keep travelling ! Sonia Sharma.
        Written 14 November 2022
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        David
        20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2022 • Couples
        What an incredible experience. Varanasi was our favorite experience of all during our India visit. While it is a long day with both a sunrise and sunset component, it is well worth it. The Aarti experience was almost sensory overload. Highly highly recommend this tour.
        Written 25 March 2022
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        Dear Guest, Thank you for taking out time in writing this valuable review and we are really happy to know that our trip was among best tours you had in India. Wish you happy travels ahead. At your service. Vimal Kumar
        Written 21 September 2022
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        BackPacker771498
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very enjoyable day with excellent guide Anshu. We started with a walk to the Ganges and a boat tour to watch the sun rise …. Very peaceful. We walked through the old city viewing daily life before being dropped back at the hotel for breakfast. At lunch we wanted to visit Buddha’s ceremonial site and then dropped back again at the hotel for a couple of hours before heading out again to watch the arti from a fantastic balcony viewing point. Brilliant day highly recommend
        Written 26 October 2023
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        Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. Our team works hard to provide memorable experiences, and it's always rewarding to receive such positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon! Best regards, Vimal Kumar +91 74579 05011
        Written 31 December 2023
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        Kamlesh S
        Kerala, India8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Thank you Tour Varanasi for arranging an amazing tour and Darshan. Visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple was very smooth and could not have been a better than Savan month. Thanks to the amazing driver Kamlendra
        Written 3 August 2024
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        Frankie Butler
        Dubai, United Arab Emirates28 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had the most incredible tour of Varanasi, lead by our very knowledgeable & talented guide, Bharat. We started with a sunrise boat ride which was extremely moving and peaceful. Then we went around a few temples and sacred places where we learned about their history and culture. Bharat is very knowledgeable and has great visual aids to help tell the history and religion. In the evening, we went to the sacred evening ritual where we had great seats to watch the ceremony. It was so moving to see so many people coming to watch/participate every day. Thank you again to our guide Bharat, and our great driver! If you are traveling to Varanasi, this tour is an absolute must do!
        Written 7 April 2024
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        kechjo
        Seattle, WA5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Couples
        We really enjoyed this tour. The sunrise boat tour was great and our guide provided a lot of interesting information and insight. We really appreciated his knowledge about Varanasi, Sarnath, and the surrounding areas. I recommend this tour.
        Written 9 April 2024
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