Private Tour
Varanasi Highlights. 1 Day Tour
Overview
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10 hours
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Do you have one day to experience Varanasi? We create a program that suits you perfectly! Our goal is to provide you with a unique experience!
From early morning until night, we will be your host, friend and guide, and together we will tour the most emblematic places of the city and we will discover corners and alleys that do not appear in the guides and others that are not easily accessible to non-locals. We will make this a memorable journey within the holy Indian city of Varanasi! Join us!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Before dawn rise, we will start our day with a boat ride from Varanasi's main and busiest ghat, Dashashwamedh. You will feel overwhelmed by the beauty of the sunrise and the magic light that bathes the historical palaces and temples on the banks, enjoying for sure witnessing local life and photographing the vibrant activity, full of colour and tradition, on the ghats: pilgrims and locals taking the sacred bath, praying, doing ceremony, washing clothes, chatting. Shadus, Babas… A gift for senses!
Manikarnika Ghat
After going to your hotel for a short nap, I will pick you up again and we will continue exploring Varanasi. We begin the second part of the tour at Manikarnika, where death is celebrated. Above the main burning ghat of Varanasi, one of the holiest cremation sites along the Ganges River, from the best place to observing and photographing, I will explain to you in detail about the Hindu sacred rituals of death. From there, we will head to the old town to discover the small and colourful alleys of the center, historical palaces, sacred temples, traditional ashrams, bazaar and local markets...
What‘s Included
Local transportation
Whenever you need a break, we can enjoy a chai, a lassi or a mineral water
Boat ride
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Varanasi Highlights. 1 Day Tour
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gold experience with pintu
497silvesterp,Aug 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pintus Is a really good person we will miss him. He is very knowledgeable and experienced man. He knows the culture and the spritual religious in the city of varanasi.
Insiders tour of Varanasi
lubachernov1,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Raoul knows every nook and cranny of this city and will take you places other guides will not. Take this tour!
Authentic amazing Varanasi Tour
953maxih,Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cristoforo knows Varanasi better than anyone else :) we had a fantastic time exploring all important parts of the City. His knowledge and the way he represents Varanasi with so much passion is extraordinary. Thank you so much my friend and I can't wait to explore more of Varanasi next time. :)
Much more than a guide!
Pioneer63261982096,Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Much more than a guide! He was a friend for us, an excellent advisor, he made us live a truly unique experience! I can't wait to return to Varanasi.. I will definitely contact Raul again!
The best
C3562IB,Apr 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing, we traveled all around the ghats and the main areas. Rahul knows everything, every question have answered. We are very happy that we took this tour, We really recommend
Autenthic Varanasi
Danyd15,Dec 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to visit Varanasi and discover more autenthic and less touristy places, trust them. Christo Raul gave me an autenthic experience that I will never forget. Thank you
Great tour with very enthusiastic guide Rahul
734cecilieb,Aug 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dear tourist I visited Varanasi and met Rahul. He was very funny and told us a lot about the history of Varanasi. Still, many years later, we keep in contact. And I would like to recommend him as a tour guide for your travels in the oldest still existing city in the world. Sincerely, Cecilie Beck Gordon
A Remarkable One-Day Tour!
428catarinad,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Varanasi's one-day tour was truly captivating, from the peaceful Ganges boat ride to exploring the bustling old city's alleys and temples. The guide's passion and the spiritual Ganga Aarti were remarkable, while a taste of local street food. In just a day, the tour offered a memorable and immersive experience of Varanasi's culture.
What an experience
chunmun123,Jul 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pintu bhaiya was an excellent guide .. we explored hidden beauties and treasures of varanasi… what an experience just wow
Great city tour
doppiozero2015,Jun 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my wife went to varanasi and decided to get a guide not to be too overwhelmed. Rahul was very appeoachable and knowledgeable about the city and its histiry and traditions. Recommended
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