Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)
5.0475 reviews3h
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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour
4.9339 reviews10h
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Varanasi full day guided tour | Ranked 1 Tour Operator on Viator
5.0282 reviews10h
from €73
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Full Day Varanasi Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals
4.8189 reviews11h
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The Ultimate 3 Days in Varanasi - How to Spend 39 Hours - For First Timers
4.8155 reviews72h
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Top sights in Varanasi
- 1Sunrise Ganges Boat Ride
- 2Dashashwamedh Ghat
- 3Ganga Aarti Ceremony
- 4Manikarnika Ghat (Cremations)
- 5Old City Walks
- 6Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Witness Ancient Spiritual Rituals: Experience the powerful, daily Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, observe the cycle of life and death at the cremation ghats, and see pilgrims perform sacred ablutions in the Ganges at sunrise.
- Explore One of the World's Oldest Cities: Get lost in the maze-like galis of the Old City, discovering hidden temples like the Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath) and centuries-old havelis that have been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years.
- Take a Transformative Boat Ride: Glide along the Ganges at dawn to witness the city waking up—a serene panorama of bathers, yoga practitioners, and temples glowing in the morning light from a unique, peaceful vantage point.
Tickets and passes in Varanasi
Private Varanasi Holi Tour with Boat Ride, Guide & Breakfast
4.04 reviews10h
from €48
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Food and drink experiences in Varanasi
Varanasi Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)
4.474 reviews2h
from €19
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6D Panch Aarti VR Experience at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
4.9265 reviews12m
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INDIVIDUAL YOGA CLASS - BEGINNER / ADVANCED Sunrise Yoga with Ayush in Varanasi
5.0166 reviews1h
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GROUP YOGA CLASS - BEGINNER / ADVANCED - Sunrise Yoga with Ayush in Varanasi
5.091 reviews1h
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Hidden gems in Varanasi
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Bharat Mata Mandir
A unique temple inside the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus dedicated not to a god, but to 'Mother India'.
Tulsi Manas Temple
A modern marble temple located near Durga Temple, dedicated to Lord Rama.
Alamgir Mosque (Beni Madhav Ka Darera)
A mosque built atop the ruins of the original Bindu Madhav Temple, located at Panchganga Ghat.
Jain Temple at Chandraprabhu
A beautiful, ornate Jain temple hidden in the old city lanes near Manikarnika Ghat.
The Weavers' Colony in Sarai Mohana
A village on the outskirts, across the river, where many of Varanasi's master silk weavers live and work.
Day trips from Varanasi
Sarnath
30-45 min by auto-rickshaw or taxi
One of Buddhism's most important pilgrimage sites, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The peaceful ruins, museums, and international monasteries offer a stark contrast to Varanasi's Hindu intensity.
Chunar Fort
1.5 hours by car
A massive, historic fort overlooking the Ganges with a rich history spanning from the Mughals to the British. It offers stunning river views, ancient carvings, and a fascinating, less-visited atmosphere.
Ramnagar Fort and Museum
30 min by auto-rickshaw or ferry across the Ganges
The ancestral home of the Maharaja of Varanasi, this 17th-century fort on the eastern bank of the Ganges houses a quirky museum with vintage cars, palanquins, and an astronomical clock.
Plan your Varanasi trip
Things to do in Varanasi: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Varanasi?+
Top sights include Sunrise Ganges Boat Ride, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Ganga Aarti Ceremony and Manikarnika Ghat (Cremations). Away from the crowds, try Bharat Mata Mandir and Tulsi Manas Temple.
What are the most popular tours in Varanasi?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour) (5.0 stars, 475 reviews); Banaras Wala Tours (4.9 stars, 355 reviews); The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour (4.9 stars, 339 reviews).
How much do tours in Varanasi cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €3 and €163 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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