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Varanasi guided tour: Ghats, temples & cremation sites, 3 hours
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Varanasi guided tour: Ghats, temples & cremation sites, 3 hoursThree-hour walking tour of Varanasi's sacred Ghats, temples and Manikarnika cremation ground led by local guides who grew up in the city.
476 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Varanasi guided tour with sunrise at the ghats: Private or shared
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Varanasi guided tour with sunrise at the ghats: Private or sharedStart before dawn at Assi Ghat to watch cremation rites and morning prayers on the Ganges, then boat past 25 ghats to Manikarnika.
359 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · JA · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 30US$ 24per person
Varanasi Sunrise Boat & City Tour: 13 Hours with Sarnath
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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.
347 reviews
4.85★
Duration
10h–13h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Ayodhya Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour: Walk Hidden Ghats at Dawn
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Ayodhya Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour: Walk Hidden Ghats at DawnMorning boat ride on the Ganges at 5 AM, walk Manikarnika and Dashashwamedh Ghats with breakfast, then VIP seats for Ganga Aarti. Wheelchair accessible.
288 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Sarnath & Evening Aarti
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Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Sarnath & Evening AartiFull-day guided tour of Varanasi with sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site.
282 reviews
4.96★
Duration
10h–12h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Panch Aarti VR in Varanasi: 5 Sacred Rituals in 12 Min
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Panch Aarti VR in Varanasi: 5 Sacred Rituals in 12 MinWitness all 5 sacred Aartis of Shri Kashi Vishwanath from the Garbh Griha in a 12-minute 6D VR session with water spray, fragrance and airflow effects recreating each ritual.
273 reviews
4.85★
Duration
12m
Every dayLive guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 3.78per person
3 Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath from Varanasi
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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.
219 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Varanasi Heritage Walk: Temples, Ashrams & Street Life
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Varanasi Heritage Walk: Temples, Ashrams & Street LifeWalking tour through Varanasi's old city with local guide. See bathing rituals, temples, ashrams, bazaars and street life. Includes snacks and chai. 2–3 hours, small groups.
203 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Full Day Varanasi Private Tour: Sunrise to Ganga Aarti
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Full Day Varanasi Private Tour: Sunrise to Ganga AartiPrivate guided tour of Varanasi with sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, temple visits, and evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
192 reviews
4.77★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HI · DE · RU +5Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Varanasi: Sunrise Yoga Class with Ayush for All Levels
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Varanasi: Sunrise Yoga Class with Ayush for All LevelsStart your morning in Varanasi with a sunrise yoga class led by Ayush, tailored for beginners or advanced students. Includes mat & local studio or terrace setting.
168 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · HIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 16per person
3-Day Varanasi Tour: Private Guide, Boat Ride & Temples
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3-Day Varanasi Tour: Private Guide, Boat Ride & TemplesSpend 3 days in Varanasi with a private guide, hand-rowing boat tour on the Ganges, and visits to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Manikarnika Ghat.
156 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3d
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 124per person
Varanasi: Evening Ganga Aarti & Boat Ride with Manikarnika Ghat
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Varanasi: Evening Ganga Aarti & Boat Ride with Manikarnika GhatEvening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat with boat ride along sacred ghats and Manikarnika cremation site. English-speaking guide and bottled water included.
154 reviews
4.61★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 13.52per person
Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour on Ganges & Ghats Rituals
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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour on Ganges & Ghats RitualsFloat past Varanasi’s ancient ghats at sunrise, hear stories from your guide, sip masala chai, and watch morning rituals unfold. Includes water and umbrellas.
147 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 17.67per person
Varanasi Private Guided Tour: Sunrise Boat, Ghats & Evening Aarti
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Varanasi Private Guided Tour: Sunrise Boat, Ghats & Evening AartiPrivate guided tour of Varanasi from 5 am pickup through evening Aarti ceremony, with sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Manikarnika Ghat.
133 reviews
4.93★
Duration
12h–14h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
Varanasi: Evening Ganga Aarti Boat Tour & Dashashwamedh Ghat
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Varanasi: Evening Ganga Aarti Boat Tour & Dashashwamedh GhatEvening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi with private boat ride, hotel pickup, and licensed guide. Groups up to 10 people.
119 reviews
4.66★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · HI · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
Varanasi walking tour: Temple, ghats & local food experience
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Varanasi walking tour: Temple, ghats & local food experienceWalk through Varanasi's old city with a licensed guide, visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat.
110 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Full Day Varanasi Tour: Ganges Boat Ride, Temples & Ganga Aarti
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Full Day Varanasi Tour: Ganges Boat Ride, Temples & Ganga AartiVisit Varanasi's ghats before dawn, explore five temples and Buddhist sites in Sarnath, then witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony with private transport and boat rides.
110 reviews
4.74★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Varanasi: Sunrise Ganges Boat, Manikarnika Ghat & Sarnath Day Tour
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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.
101 reviews
4.76★
Duration
12h–14h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride & Sarnath
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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.
98 reviews
4.93★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Varanasi: Private 3-Day Ganges Boat Ride & Sarnath Tour
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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.
94 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3d
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
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