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History, Mysticism & Religions of Kashi (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva. We have picked up all the spilled pieces of history & mysticism together & hand crafted this tour, an unmatched experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy. 1. Experience the history that represent from where they stand with our English speaking guide on this sightseeing tour by car. 2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti and watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings and ashrams. 3. Enjoy evening walk around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi and various faiths. 4. Local Food Tasting (Complimentary)
5.0(2)
8 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$117
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Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti
This Varanasi tour offers a truly immersive experience, combining the city’s ancient heritage, spiritual essence, and vibrant flavors in one unforgettable journey. Unlike typical sightseeing, this tour takes you deep into the heart of Varanasi, starting with local street foods that showcase the city’s culinary legacy and authentic flavors. The serene boat ride on the Ganges provides a unique perspective of life along the riverbanks, where you’ll witness daily rituals and age-old customs. The highlight is the Ganga Aarti, a magical ceremony where priests perform a powerful ritual with oil lamps, invoking blessings for all. This rare glimpse into Varanasi’s spiritual side, alongside an intimate exploration of its famous cuisine, makes this tour both enriching and memorable. Perfect for those looking to experience Varanasi’s soul beyond the typical tourist trail, this tour is an ideal way to connect with the city’s vibrant traditions, flavors, and timeless beauty.
5.0(2)
4 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$62
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Varanasi Sunset Boat Evening Ganga Aarti and Walking Tour
This tour is unique because it thoughtfully combines three iconic Varanasi experiences into one seamless journey—an evening boat ride, the grand Ganga Aarti, and a guided walk through the old city. The experience begins on the River Ganga at sunset, offering a peaceful boat ride with panoramic views of historic ghats, temples, and palaces glowing in golden light. Watching daily life and rituals from the water provides a rare and calm perspective of the city. You then witness the Ganga Aarti from a prime viewpoint, where synchronized chants, lamps, bells, and incense create a powerful spiritual atmosphere. Experiencing the aarti as part of a guided tour adds deeper meaning through stories, symbolism, and local insight. The tour concludes with a guided walk through the ancient lanes of Old Varanasi, where you explore hidden temples, vibrant markets, and living traditions away from the crowds.
5.0(2)
2h 30m
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
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$32
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Unique Photography Tour. 2 Days Tour
Exclusive tour for photography fanatics! Rituals, shadus, pilgrims, old &new town, palace, temples, village… Unique places that are not often accessible for the public, to meet locals and get your time to practise what you love to do! We will be your host, guide and friend to make sure you get the conditions to make your best shots while enjoying the magic of Varanasi, the stories and tales, known and unknown places. You can make your own itinerary according to your interests or tell us what you would like to photograph and we will help you to create it. This tour is for individuals and groups. For professional and amateur photographers. The program is flexible and based on your wishes.
5.0(2)
2 Days
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$301
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Varanasi 2 Day Private Tour Temples Boat Rides and More
Varanasi’s spiritual heart over two days with a private guided tour tailored to your group. Enjoy a personal driver and air-conditioned vehicle as you visit ancient temples, experience vibrant Ganges ceremonies, and take memorable boat rides. Savor a complimentary breakfast and immerse yourself in the local culture, guided by an expert who shares insights about this historic city. Ideal for solo travelers and groups seeking an intimate exploration of Varanasi without the crowds. - Private tour tailored for your group, ensuring a personalized experience - Visit iconic temples and witness Ganges River ceremonies - Enjoy comfortable travel in an air-conditioned vehicle - Includes breakfast and local insights from an expert guide
5.0(2)
2 Days
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
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$181
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Varanasi to Ayodhya: A Divine Day Expedition
Explore Varanasi to Ayodhya in a cozy AC car, discovering city highlights en route. Delve into spirituality at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and explore nearby religious sites on this swift day trip.
5.0(2)
14 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$120
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Evening Arti Ceremony - The light performance on the Bank of Ganges in Varanasi
Every Evening in Varanasi is a celebration of life and a show of gratitude is performed by the people of the holy city, this is attended by thousands of people which include both the locals and the pilgrims.
5.0(2)
2 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$40
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Spiritual Tour in Varanasi with a local- Experience true essence of spirituality
Explore your inner self on this unforgettable life changing experience, learn new techniques. This experience is one of its kind which is designed to elevate you, this journey will take you inward, to explore so many things about yourself that you didn't know existed. The spiritual tour has nothing to do with any religion of the world, it will answer a lot of questions within yourself about your existence. 1. Learn to harmonize mind, emotions, body and life energies on this unique experience that can change your perception on life. 2. Learn techniques of how to experience the very life within yourself, which is joyful & ecstatic. 3. Understand with clarity the role of Conscious Mind, Intellect and Sub-conscious Mind. 4. Learn about ancient Yogic culture in its true sense.
5.0(2)
2 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
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$11
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Unexplored Hidden Gems of Varanasi (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
The unique thing about Varanasi is its cultural, architectural and religious diversity. If you are done exploring the regular highlights of Varanasi and want to see hidden gems of city not like the regular touristic tours this half day sightseeing tour is the best option. We have hand crafted this Hidden Gems of Varanasi to offer you a rich heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy. 1. Experience the prominent yet unexplored destination of Varanasi with our English speaking guide on this sightseeing tour by car. 2. Get the glimpse of Ramnagar Fort & Shastri Home, Banaras Hindu University & Bharat Kala Bhawan, Tomb of Lal Khan & Alamgir Mosque, Shri Durga Temple & Assi Ghat along with other sites. 3. Indulge in conversations to understand vintage Varanasi, it's historic aspect, its culture, beliefs and local trivia to develop a great perspective of city. 4. Local Food Tasting (Complimentary)
5.0(2)
4 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$48
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Guided Excursion to Buddhist Trail (Sighseeing Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi)
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.
5.0(2)
4 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$65
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Private 5-Hour Varanasi Tour at Dawn Including Boat Ride
Your guide will pick you up at your Varanasi hotel at 5am. Your 5-hour private morning tour of Varanasi offers a close look at some of the most sacred traditions in India that are still followed today. Be a part of the morning Ganga Aarti ceremony at Assi Ghat, watch Akhada, sail along the holy waters of the Ganges, visit Vishwanath temple of Lord Shiva, learn about different ghats, and end with a cup of tea before being returned to your hotel.
5.0(2)
5 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$111
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Mysticism of Varanasi Tour with a local including free Guided 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 specially trained by Yo Tours™. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the morning life of the city, its vibrant culture, spirituality, its history and people. 1. Watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places. 2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Arti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga. 3. Witness the rituals performed by local Brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. 4. Enjoy evening boat ride around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi and faith in the God. 5. Walk around the Ghats of Kashi and mesmarize with their beauty.
5.0(1)
2 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$17
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Bajara ride with Semi And Classical music at Morning in varanasi
Bajra Ride on River Ganges at Morning with the Sunrise, the maharaja Sitting -(Gaddi Chandni & Masaland ) together with live classical music , a Multilingual guide to describe about the heritage of varanasi. It is said that MUSIC IS SOUND OF SOUL. Being artist I realise that classical forms of any Art is a great medium to feel Super natural power and also is better effective way to connect universal Power. Varanasi is known for special kind of classical music and dance. It called BENARES MUSIC GHARANA (HOME). Which doing BAJARA ride with music will give peace , happiness and mental relaxation. Bajra boats need an introduction of their own merit. These boats come in different sizes that can cater to groups of just four people to a group of 30. Because of its strange shape, it is called Bajra, meaning thunder. It has a roof covering, well-laid-out seating arrangements, decked with flowers and musicians with tabla and sitar on board. After ride, there is a short Heritage walk.
5.0(1)
4 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$400
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Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi
It is believed that the Ganges changes its course to flow South to North to pass through the holy city of Banaras. Our walk , through the HopOn India App Audio guide, takes you from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat, along the Holy Ganges. A must-do walk for all travelling to Banaras. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.
5.0(1)
1h 16m - 1h 40m
Varanasi
- Private tour
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$6
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Evening Aarti of Mother Ganga along with walking Tour
all attractions are related to Hidusm, if travelers wish to have deep knowledge and experience,they should book this tour.
5.0(1)
2 Hours - 4 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$36
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Varanasi-city of Ganges, same day visit
A crumbling maze of a city that rises from the ghats (steps) on the western banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is in many senses the quintessential India. With an ancient history -- Mark Twain famously described it as "older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together" -- it is also one of the most sacred cities in the world today. Kashi, or "City of Light, where the eternal light of Shiva intersects the earth," as Varanasi is seen by devotees, is the holiest of Indian pilgrimages, home of Shiva, where the devout come to wash away their sins. Earliest accounts of the city go back 8,000 years, and "the city of learning and burning," as it is affectionately referred to, has attracted pilgrims from time immemorial, not all of them Hindu -- even Buddha visited here in 500 B.C. after he achieved enlightenment, sharing his wisdom at nearby Sarnath.
5.0(1)
5 Hours - 6 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$96
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Varanasi:Sunrise tour with Ganga aarti,Akhada visit,Ancient stepwell & Breakfast
Experience Varanasi in the wee hours, when the true beauty of the town comes alive! Witness the sunrise with Ganga aarti at the ghat, along with a visit to Akhada (local wrestling pit where Indian martial arts are practiced by men) , also visit the revered and mystical Lolark Kund ( pond) which is believed to have magical powers in its waters and end this all with a heavenly local breakfast.
5.0(1)
3 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
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$85
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Varanasi Tuk Tuk Tour
Outing on a TukTuk is a unique experience in itself, explore the attractions in the city, centuries old buildings, narrow lanes on a very famous mean of local travel. Join us on this amazing and completely offbeat experience of Varanasi; pass through the hustle and bustle of the city, soak up Varanasi's unique sights, architect and colorful lanes and its magnificent beauty on this tour. Highlights 1. This guided excursion will give you the amazing insights and first hand experiences into the lives of locals, the colorful Indian culture, customs, traditions and people with lots of wonderful stories. 2. Capture the beauty of colorful lanes, houses, historical monuments in this experience, a good way to explore holy city especially if you are a traveler and looking to savor this city. 3. You will explore the city's gems in unique style of ‘infotainment’ that you would easily miss exploring by our own and will make your journey to Varanasi truly special.
5.0(1)
2 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$16
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Varanasi: Morning Tour with Yoga, Classical Dance Boat Ride
This Varanasi tour offers an immersive spiritual and cultural experience. Starting at sunrise with the Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat, travelers witness a beautiful morning ritual. A yoga session by the ghats adds a peaceful, meditative element, followed by a rare classical dance performance. A serene boat ride along the Ganges reveals the city's iconic ghats, each with its own story. Concluding with a heritage walk through Varanasi's ancient alleys, this tour connects travelers deeply to the traditions and vibrant life of one of the world’s oldest cities.
5.0(1)
5 Hours - 6 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
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$49
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2 days Varanasi city Tour by a Vande Bharat train
With this unique guided 2 day tour of Varanasi from Delhi you get an opportunity to get immersed in the local customs and traditions of one of the world's oldest living cities. We will take you through the Sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganga River, tour Hindu and Buddhist sites. A professional local guide will help you to get the in-depth experience of the culture, that you may not discover on your own. -Convenient private AC vehicle throughout the tour. -All entrance fees and train passes included. -Private evening and morning boat ride to witness prayer ceremonies and tour to Sarnath with local Guide. -Explore the local areas and streets on foot. -Visit pilgrim's stones and Ganga Ghats.
5.0(1)
2 Days
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$326
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Varanasi to Bodh Gaya Buddhist Site Same Day Tour
A one day tour to Bodh Gaya offers you to experience the city of enlightenment of Siddharth Gautam, Lord Buddha. It is the place where Lord Budha attained enlightenment after leaving his palace from Lumbini where he visited, sat and meditated to attain Gyan known as enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is a small place like a village where there is an UNESCO site MahaBodhi Temple with the Bodhi tree inside the temple. There are some other temples to explore such as Great Buddha Statue, Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Sujata Stupa , Metta Buddharam Temple etc.
5.0(1)
16 Hours
Varanasi
- Private tour
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$500
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From Varanasi: 2-Day guided sightseeing tour to Ganges river Sarnath
Explore ghats and nearby sightseeing of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private 2 days tour. Day tours to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys.
5.0(1)
2 Days
Varanasi
- Private tour
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$108
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Varanasi Full Day Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals
Explore about Indian cultural and religious traditions on this private tour. You'll take a sunrise boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, watching the devout partake in morning rituals along the way. You'll then have the chance to explore the city on foot with a local guide by your side so you won't have to worry about getting lost. Boat ride-only and tours that include a city walking tour are available. Highlights: * Explore Varanasi with a guide who knows the city well *Take a private boat ride on the Ganges River * Round-trip transportation from anywhere in Varanasi is included
5.0(1)
11 Hours
Varanasi
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$25
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3 Days Budget tour to Bodhgaya, Rajgir and Nalanda
It's an all inclusive tour, with a private vehicle available for you on disposal, and a local tour guide available from Bodhgaya till the departure. This tour provides you complete freedom from any worries about other expenses as all your meals and entry passes are covered during the tour. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.
5.0(1)
3 Days
Varanasi
- Private tour
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$320
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