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Varanasi Sunrise Boat & City Tour: 13 Hours with SarnathWatch the sunrise ritual at Dashashwamedh Ghat, explore Varanasi's oldest temples and streets with a guide.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.85 (347)10h–13hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Sarnath & Evening AartiFull-day guided tour of Varanasi with sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site.Every day · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.96 (282)10h–12hEN · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath from VaranasiWalk to Sarnath's Buddhist temples and ruins 10 km from Varanasi with a guide, starting at the Dhamekh Stupa where Buddha gave his first sermon.Every day · Pickup optional · Up to age 80★ 4.94 (214)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride & SarnathPrivate full-day Varanasi tour featuring sunrise and evening Ganges boat rides, Banaras Hindu University, Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 19:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.93 (98)12hEN · IT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Varanasi: Private 3-Day Ganges Boat Ride & Sarnath TourFeel the pulse of Varanasi with a private morning boat ride, evening Ganga Aarti, and Sarnath visit. Includes hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and 2 nights stay.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 22:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.78 (93)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Varanasi: 2-Day Guided Old City, Ganges Boat & Sarnath TourStep into Varanasi’s living rituals with private Ganges boat rides, old city walks, Sarnath’s Buddhist sites, and street food: includes pickup and all fees.Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.93 (90)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
3-Day Varanasi Tour: Ghats, Cremation & SarnathThree days in Varanasi with private guide and boat: sunrise on the Ganges, Manikarnika cremation ghat, evening Aarti ceremony from a rooftop.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 16:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10★ 5.00 (75)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
3-day Varanasi guided tour: Private guide, boat rides, SarnathPrivate 3-day guided tour of Varanasi with hotel pickup, two boat rides on the Ganges, walks through old-city markets and temples.Every day · 15:00 · Pickup optional · Ages 18–80★ 4.94 (54)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
Varanasi: Sunrise Ganges Boat, Manikarnika Ghat & Sarnath Day TourFeel the pulse of Varanasi in one day: sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, witness Manikarnika cremations, explore Sarnath, and see evening aarti from a private balcony. Includes pickup.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 18★ 4.76 (101)12h–14hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Varanasi same-day tour: Boat ride, temples, SarnathStart with a dawn boat ride on the Ganges at Dashashwamedh Ghat, then walk the old city to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.Every day · First departure 05:30, last 08:00 · Pickup optional · Ages 18–80★ 5.00 (48)10h–12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
Varanasi day tour with Sarnath, boat rides & Ganga AartiPrivate guided tour of Varanasi starting with a dawn boat ride on the Ganges, followed by the old city, Kashi Vishwanath Temple.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.91 (35)14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 117per person
Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Tour: Ganges Boat Ride & Ganga AartiSunrise boat ride on the Ganges, temple visits in Varanasi, and the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashaswamedh Ghat, hotel pickup.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 11:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.88 (25)10h–12hEN · JA · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
7-Day Buddhist Tour from Varanasi: Sarnath to LumbiniSeven-day guided tour from Varanasi through Buddhism's holiest sites (Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Kushinagar and Lumbini) with private transport.Every day · First departure 06:30, last 23:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.71 (14)7dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 500per person
3-day Varanasi tour: Sunrise boat ride, Sarnath and evening aartiThree days in Varanasi with private boat ride at sunrise, cremation ground visit, Sarnath pilgrimage site and evening aarti ceremony on the Ganges.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 15:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 18★ 4.63 (8)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 126per person
Sarnath Buddhist Temple tour from Varanasi: 3 hours with guideVisit Sarnath's Buddhist temple where Buddha delivered his first sermon, explore the monastery and archaeological museum with a licensed guide.Every day · 09:00★ 5.00 (7)3hEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 40per person
Varanasi & Sarnath full-day tour: Buddhist sites and sacred ghatsFull-day guided tour of Varanasi and Sarnath with air-conditioned car, English-speaking guide, and snacks included.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 11:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.00 (3)8hEN · HI✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 118per group
Full Day Varanasi City Tour with Sarnath and Evening Ganga AartiFull-day private tour of Varanasi and Sarnath with professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle, lunch and rickshaw ride to the Ganges for the evening Aarti ceremony.Every day · 09:00 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (3)8h–9hEN · DE · RU · IT +2✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Sarnath Self-Guided Audio Tour: Buddha’s First Sermon WalkWalk Sarnath at your pace with an audio tour. Explore temples, Ashoka’s pillar, and the museum. Perfect for history lovers visiting Varanasi.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 17:00 · From age 8★ 5.00 (1)1h–1h 20m✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 7.66per person
Full-Day Varanasi Tour: Ghats, Temples & SarnathFull-day guided tour of Varanasi covering Manikarnika Ghat, five temples, Sarnath and the evening Ganga Aarti: one guide, one day, all the major sites.Every day · 06:00★ 5.00 (20)11hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Full Day Varanasi City Tour with Sarnath and Evening AartiFull-day Varanasi tour from your hotel with private transport, English-speaking guide, temple entry and the Sarnath Museum: start before dawn at Assi.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.00 (4)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Varanasi, Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Tour with Private GuidePrivate eight to ten hour tour visiting Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath's Dhamekh Stupa and Ramnagar Fort with your personal guide and vehicle.Every day · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (2)8h–10hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Varanasi 3-Day Private Tour: Ghats, Temples & SarnathPrivate 3-day Varanasi tour with guide covering the Ganges ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Sarnath's Buddhist sites.Every day · First departure 05:00, last 23:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)3dEN · HI✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 194per person
Varanasi & Sarnath tour with Ganga Aarti and boat rideGuided tour of Varanasi and Sarnath with private car, English-speaking guide, temple visits, and evening Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat.Every day · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)6h–9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
2-Day Varanasi & Sarnath Tour: Private guided sightseeingPrivate 2-day guided tour of Varanasi's ghats and Sarnath with live English or Hindi guide and hotel pickup included.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)2dEN · HI✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi Sunrise Boat & City Tour: 13 Hours with SarnathOur pick | US$ 40 per person | 10h–13h | 4.85★ · 347 | Every day · First departure 05:00, last 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| 3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath from VaranasiBest value | US$ 32 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 214 | Every day | English |
| Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Sarnath & Evening AartiTop rated | US$ 80 per person | 10h–12h | 4.96★ · 282 | Every day | English, Spanish, French |
| Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride & Sarnath | US$ 70 per person | 12h | 4.93★ · 98 | Every day · First departure 05:00, last 19:30 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Varanasi: Private 3-Day Ganges Boat Ride & Sarnath Tour | US$ 120 per person | 3d | 4.78★ · 93 | Every day · First departure 06:00, last 22:00 | English |
| Varanasi: 2-Day Guided Old City, Ganges Boat & Sarnath Tour | US$ 180 per person | 2d | 4.93★ · 90 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| 3-Day Varanasi Tour: Ghats, Cremation & Sarnath | US$ 119 per person | 3d | 5.00★ · 75 | Every day · First departure 09:00, last 16:00 | English |
| 3-day Varanasi guided tour: Private guide, boat rides, Sarnath | US$ 235 per person | 3d | 4.94★ · 54 | Every day · 15:00 | English |
| Varanasi: Sunrise Ganges Boat, Manikarnika Ghat & Sarnath Day Tour | US$ 63 per person | 12h–14h | 4.76★ · 101 | Every day · First departure 05:00, last 06:30 | English |
| Varanasi same-day tour: Boat ride, temples, Sarnath | US$ 96 per person | 10h–12h | 5.00★ · 48 | Every day · First departure 05:30, last 08:00 | English |
| Varanasi day tour with Sarnath, boat rides & Ganga Aarti | US$ 117 per person | 14h | 4.91★ · 35 | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Tour: Ganges Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti | US$ 86 per person | 10h–12h | 4.88★ · 25 | Every day · First departure 05:00, last 11:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
Sarnath: Tours & Activities at a glance
- Our pick: Varanasi Sunrise Boat & City Tour: 13 Hours with Sarnath, US$ 40 (10h–13h, 4.85★ · 347).
- Best value: 3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath from Varanasi, US$ 32 (3h, 4.94★ · 214).
- Top rated: Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Sarnath & Evening Aarti, US$ 80 (10h–12h, 4.96★ · 282).
Real price per person across the 24 options: US$ 7.66–US$ 500 (median US$ 86). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 24.
Of the 24 options: 22 with free cancellation, 22 with instant confirmation, 21 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 7 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.