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India's classics.
The 15 best varanasi & the ganges tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Varanasi in 2 hours: English/Spanish walk + Ganges sunrise boat, Ganga Aarti, cremation ghats, silk loom workshop, banarasi breakfast.
“We had an incredible experience with Pintu, which really opened our eyes to this magical city. Pintu was also amazing outside of our tour experience, helping us order taxis, and making our whole time in Varanasi very special :)”
7-day Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi tour with private guides, Taj Mahal, and Ganga Aarti, plus pickups and overnight trains.
“This is full-on, 7 days, one night at each hotel, we were pretty tired by the last day. We spent most time with our drivers (particularly Siri) who were all amazing, calm, patient and safe. Most guides were charming and warm, some understood Read more”
3-day Buddhist circuit from Delhi to Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, and Nalanda by flight with boat ride, guides, and 4-star hotels.
“pour moi, c'est 1 voyage spirituel : visiter tous les sites où boudha était passer est 1 expérience inoubliable. Merci à toute l'équipe : guides + chauffeur.”
Private North India loop with Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho, Orchha, and Varanasi, plus AC car, guides, train, flights, and Ganges boat rides.
“Experiencing Holi Festival in India was high on my bucket list along with many other India locales. 58 year old female and I was traveling alone from the United States so I wanted to make sure I was in excellent hands. There are so many companiRead more”
Private Varanasi day tour by boat and ghats, led by Praveen Pathak, ending with Ganga Aarti. Dawn start, private guide, great value.
“Praveen is from Varanasi and has a wealth of knowledge of the area, its culture and history. The tour is well paced and is a great way to experience Varansi, would definitely recommend.”
Private Varanasi day tour with dawn Ganges boat ride, Sarnath highlights, Kashi Vishwanath walk, BHU and Durga Temple, plus Ganga Aarti.
“Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave in depth cultural, religious and historical background on places visited. Time management was on point as covered all places that is to be covered in good time. The driver was skilled in navigating the crazy traffic of Varanasi and he kept our luggages safe.”
A low-cost private Varanasi walking tour with a local guide, ghat rituals, temples, and real alleyway culture along the Ganges.
“Fantastic guide. A kind hearted man who clearly loves his job. I booked another day with him it was so good. Very knowledgable too. Thank you Rajeev. Great tours.”
First-timer 2-day Varanasi tour with 4-star hotel, sunrise boat, private Ganga Aarti seats, Sarnath visit, transfers, guide.
“The itinerary should be updated, you do not need two days, our traveling schedule was constructed under this itinerary and unfortunately we felt that they could add more places or things to do. We were half of the time inside the hotel. 😢 (Read more”
Budget full-day Varanasi tour with hotel pickup, sunrise boat on the Ganga, ghat walks, old city lanes, and Ganga Aarti.
“You could tell Rajeev was from Varanasi by the way he knew the streets, local restaurants and the admiration for which he spoke about the city. We had a splendid day seeing the main sites of Varanasi as well as a few hidden gems. He tailored the tour to us. We wanted to Read more”
A 3-hour South Varanasi walk with breakfast and storytelling. Small group, local guide, and easy pairing with a sunrise Ganges cruise.
“Our recent family trip to Varanasi was transformed into an extraordinary exploration of the city's heart and soul, thanks to Roobaroo Walks and our exceptional storyteller, Anupam. The meticulously curated heritage and food walk provided us Read more”
2-hour Varanasi evening tour with a guide, ghat walk, and a boat view of the Ganga Aarti at sunset.
“Certo! Ecco una recensione breve e positiva in inglese: We had a wonderful boat tour in Varanasi with Rahul as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided very detailed and interesting explanations throughout the experience. Highly recommended!”
One-day Varanasi tour with sunrise boat, Ganga ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath sites, and Ganga Aarti balcony seating.
“We only had one day in Varanasi and wanted to see Hindu and Buddhist sites. This was perfect to see everything with a very knowledgeable tour guide.”
2-hour walking + Ganga boat ride in Varanasi. See Manikarnika and Dashashwamedh ghats and the Ganga Aarti with an English guide.
“Great guide Mr Manish. Very professional and a extremely well-mannered. Did his best to make us feel comfortable. Highly recommended”
Walk Varanasi with local guide Amit. Ghats, a Ganges boat ride, BHU and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, plus Ganga Aarti for $88.
“Great itinerary, great guide, fabulous walking pace. Loved the boat ride, and the back alleys, and the morning tea stop, lots of information, and the option to customise your tour if you wanted”
Two days in Varanasi’s ghats and rituals, with boat rides, Ganga Aarti, respectful cremation-site viewing, and a private guide with pickup.
“Rahul was amazing and I highly recommend the tour to everyone. I was a solo female traveler and he made sure I felt safe and comfortable the whole time. I truly felt like I got to see the real Varanasi, not just the tourist spots. Rahul is very kRead more”
