Varanasi Tours, Tickets & Excursions

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of Varanasi on this 2-day that's perfect for first-time visitors. Spend two days in the company of a guide, learning everything there is to know about one of India's holiest cities, perched on the banks of the Ganges River. Visit all the must-see attractions and listen to in-depth commentary on the city's history, religion, architecture, and modern-day life.

Immerse yourself in India's cultural and spiritual heritage on this 5-day tour. You’ll start in Varanasi, considered the most sacred city on earth by many, to see temples and participate in an evening prayer ceremony. You'll then continue to the holy cities of Ayodhya and Prayag to visit more sacred temples still.

Extremely delightful and totally affordable, this Varanasi tour package gives the real essence of this beautiful place. Tourists have highly rated this tour and it includes many exciting activities. The city’s secrets are unrivaled in a beautiful way and the true sense of India’s spirituality comes to light. From taking blessings from the sacred temples to bathing in the holy water, it is a life-changing experience. Highlights :  • Guided sunrise private boat tour • Guided visit to cremation ground • Guided Sarnath and city tour  • Guided visit to Ghat to witness prayer [Aarti ceremony] followed by releasing candle ritual in water  • Walk tour through Asia's largest spice market, flower market, famous food street

Spend two days exploring the sights of Varanasi, without having to worry about getting lost in its meandering lanes, on this private tour of the city. You'll learn about Hindu traditions through visits to temples and Ganges River ghats, watch silk weavers in action, and take a trip out to Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Note that accommodation is not included.

This unique tour of Varanasi offers visitors an insider's look at local customs and traditions in one of the world's oldest living cities. Tour the Hindu and Buddhist sites with an expert guide, including the Ganga Ghats, where pilgrims come to absolve their sins and the Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his very first sermon.

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.

See the ancient city of Varanasi come to life as you make your way down the scenic Ganges River by boat. Observe Hindus practicing their morning rituals as the sun comes up along the banks of the river and learn about local customs and traditions from your expert guide.

Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the Ghat. Highlight • Private 15-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise • Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus • See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath • Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private Varanasi tour covers the best of the city’s cultural and religious sites in two days of sightseeing. Highlights include a guided walking tour of the old town, private sunrise boat rides on the Ganges River, and visiting Sarnath—a pilgrimage site where Buddha is believed to have preached his first sermon. Travelers also have the chance to observe an aarti ceremony, a mantra recitation accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals.

Watch the sun rise over the Ganges River with this morning boat ride, led by a local guide. You'll get great views of the sacred ghats, where pilgrims pray and bathe en masse every morning and throughout the day, and get to see the city aglow with beautiful morning light.

Ancient Varanasi is a dream city for photographers, and on this private photography walking tour you’ll get the chance to photograph it. You’ll start early in the morning so you can photograph the early morning rituals, the sun rising over the River Ganga, and the city waking up. As well as the most famous spots your guide will show you some hidden corners that you might not find alone.

Experience Varanasi’s evening prayer, or aarti ceremony, from the water during this small-group boat ride along the Ganges River. Enjoy front-row views overlooking Dasaswamedh Ghat as you watch Hindu priests pay tribute to Mother Ganga, plus other smaller aarti prayers. You’ll also pass by Manikarnika Ghat, where cremation ceremonies are performed.

Varanasi is home to many ritual sites and sacred temples. Take a private morning tour of Varanasi and explore the various ghats that line the sacred Ganges River. Take a boat ride down the river and observe the morning aarti ritual before heading to a neverending cremation ceremony. This tour is a good way to learn more about the Hindu religion and culture in India's spiritual capital.

Travelers short on time in Varanasi will benefit from many highlights all rolled into one day tour. Start the day with a boat tour to see the morning rituals on the riverbanks. Tour the winding lanes and temples of the old town without getting lost by going with a guide. End the day at the impressive evening worship ceremony. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs and interests.

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! Both Beginners and Advanced Practitioners of Yoga will benefit from this class that will be customised to the client's level and requirements.

Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat along the Ganges River and learn about why it's so sacred to Hindus. Visit the holy site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys. Watch the sacred ritual of Aarti from the ghat or the water to conclude your tour.

Would you like to travel to the place where Buddhism began, then this guided excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its four holy cities. We picked up all the spilled pieces of Buddhist Remains together and made a beautiful garland of it in our excursion to Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, an unforgettable cultural and heritage experience with amazing stories to understand the life of a city, its history, how massive religion was born here. 1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, an important Buddhist pilgrim spot where Buddha gave his first sermon after he was enlightened. 2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, temples, stupas, monuments and pilgrim spots in your lens. 3. Understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy with lots of wonderful stories. 4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

Taste the street foods of Varanasi without worrying about getting an upset stomach later with this food-tasting tour, led by a local storyteller guide. You'll stroll through the ancient city's streets with your guide, trying out different snacks from tried-and-tested food stalls and learning about local treats along the way.

Get your bearings in Varanasi, without worrying about getting lost in its labyrinthine streets, by booking this private tour, led by a local guide who knows the ancient city well. You'll visit some of the most important temples in the city, pay a visit to the Manikarnika Ghat, where funerary services are traditionally held, and attend the nighttime aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the river.

Early Morning pick up as per Hotel Location. Transfer to Ganges, enjoy boat ride across the river Ganges.Visit the numerous temples alongside river Ganga and get a closer view of Hinduism being in Varanasi. Observe the daily life of the natives.Later the City Tour Towards statrt with ( BHU ) Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi.Durga and Monkey Temple . Sarnath post lunch to get the glimpses of Buddhist monuments and edifices covering Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Mulagadha Kuti Vihar. In the evening, witness the major attraction of Varanasi - The grand Aarti ceremony performed by several priests on the banks of River Ganges. You will get to hear the majestic blended sound of Sanskrit mantras, drums, bells and cymbals.Later little walk and drop back to Hotel

Spend three unforgettable hours in one of India's most ancient cities during this evening Aarti tour in Varanasi. Experience the beauty of this Hindu ritual where light is offered up to deities. Hear religious songs sung out into the night and watch as lamps are offered to the gods. Learn why locals say this city liberates the soul from the human body during this once in a lifetime cultural experience.

The whole tour will be accompanied by a government-trained official guide who will show you Old city, colourful market, Crematoriums, Golden Shiva temple(outside), Dashashmedh ghat and different types of rituals. Ghat means steps leading down to the river, there are some palaces situated on the bank of river Ganges, you will see some of those from outside. During the tour, you will get an explanation about Hinduism and its practices, caste system, marriage system, Holy Cow etc. I assure you will have a safe and hassle-free experience. The whole idea of this is to give you more in less time so that you can understand Varanasi.

Take away the stress from travel and enjoy the comfort and reliability of a private transfer between Varanasi International Airport (VNS) and your accommodation in Varanasi