Tours in Varanasi

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Learn to play a traditional indian instrument in Varanasi!

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Υou will have the chance to hear and play a classical indian instrument - Tabla, Tampura, Sitar, Harmonium, shruti or flute. How are we going to do that? First, we will take a closer look at the sound and the aesthetics of your chosen instrument, learn the music basics and information. And then, I am going to teach you how to play! You will soon realize the magic of a sound and it's vibration, and how it affects your mind, soul and body. A truly one-of-a-kind experience that will enrich your experience in Varanasi. What we will Offer You? An instrument of your choice will be provided to each of the participants during this experience. These are one-of-a-kind music instruments, handcrafted by the local people. No need to have any kind of musical education. In case you are a professional musician, this experience will only add to your repertoire.
1 hour
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$42.52

Budget full-day Varanasi tours : for unforgettable experience..

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Varanasi- the most fascinating city, and seeing Varanasi, one can see as much of life here, as the whole India can show. The unique parts of my tours are not just a monuments, but also the life's & religious activities along bank side of River Ganga, the boat ride during sunrise, visit most of the important Ghats, walks in narrow alleys, visit of sacred temples, local markets, 2 Cremations Ground, Ashrams, to meet real Sadhu's and many more hidden wonders..
10 hours to 12 hours
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$48.59

Sunrise in Banaras with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

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Experience mystical Varanasi on this amazing tour which is a combination of walking tour and riksha ride, you'll be amazed by the beautiful places and authentic cultural experience that you will have on this completely curated engaging tour. So get ready and fasten your seat belts as this walk will take you on life changing experience if you decide to take it in the right perspective to understand the spirituality, religion and science which goes beyond the framework of logic. 1. Watch the rising of sun at the horizon & mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places along the river side when the sunlight hits them. 2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for worship of sacred river Ganga 3. Witness the rituals performed by local brahmins and sadhus walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. 4. Enjoy morning walk around ghats and small riksha ride viewing city's most wonderful scenes of Kashi.
2 hours
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$14.58

Weavers' Area Walk - A walking tour in Varanasi to understand age old dying art.

Silk weaving is a thousand years old industry in Varanasi, which is known in world and even has received GI tag by Government of India. Now weavers' weave on a French machine invented in France in 1804. The machine used before that is worth watching.we will be walking through the area where many families live who work on these machines at their houses by a particular community. Then after we will drive to the cooperative center where you will get a chance to see the people weaving and one main family of this tradition who run this center we will try to understand the technicalities of it. Here you will get a chance to understand the operation of the old machine used before 1804 mainly for thousands of years. Here you will also see the final products known for their quality in the world, and even buy it as a best souvenir from Varanasi.
4 hours
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$37.34

Market Tour with street food Taste

Hello, Welcome to- Banaras Trip and Tours. Market is also a main attraction of Varanasi. Varanasi is mostly famous for 3 things, Banarasi Saree, Banarasi Food, and Baranasi Pan, but it have also Manjari, pink Minakari, and wooden toys. Come and explore the market of Varanasi with teast the local food.
3 hours
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$32.40

Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Varanasi including the Golden Temple

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This is a 3 hour walking tour of the ancient city of Varanasi which showcases the best of this iconic destination. Walking around the Golden Temple area is unique due to this part of the city being the most important cultural and financial area. The Golden Temple is the most important Shiva temple in all of India. On the way, you will also see historical mosques, hidden alleys, bazaars, ancient Varanasi building architecture, the world's biggest crematorium and local markets.
3 hours
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$30.00

Half day Guided City Tour of Varanasi in AC Car with a local

Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva. If you are running short on time or just come down to explore mysticism in the city, half day city tour is the best option. We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our highlights of Varanasi tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle. 1. Ramnagar Fort & Museum 2. Shastri Home and Bharat Kala Bhavan 3. Banaras Hindu University 4. Tomb of Lal Khan 5. Ramnagar Fort 6. Shri Durga Temple and Assi Ghat 7. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple 8. St. Thomas Church, Man Mandir Observatory 9. Dashashwamedh Ghat 10. Snacks at local's favorite spot (complimentary)
4 hours
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$72.88

From Varansi: Day Tour to Sarnath with Boating and Ganga Aarti

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Explore the spiritual and pious city of Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon and one which remains as one of the four key sites of the Buddhist circuit. Explore Varanasi with a boat ride on the Ganges and a heritage walk of the oldest part of the city! Witness the Ganga Aarti, one of the most magical experiences (where the fire is used as an offering by the priests) of the city.
5 hours to 6 hours
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$78.00

Walking Tour

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It is the one of the tour which provides you the best way to explore the city, Because Varanasi know for five things that you will explore in this tour.puzzle like Small Steet(old city), famous temple, heritage Ghat,Banarasi Silk Saree Factory.
2 hours to 4 hours
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$30.37

Varanasi Evening Walking Tour with Ganga Arti

This tour immerse you into the sense of importance paid to the River Goddess in Hindu Mythology. The quality of this experience depend on the guide who is accompanying you in this tour, we make sure that you get the best of the guide available for you. The walking tour gives you a complete glimpse of the day to day life of a common man living in the Indian society. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.
3 hours to 4 hours
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$36.00

Varanasi old City and Street Tour 3 Hour

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Divineful Journey of Varanasi About Beyond imagination. Hi, I am Vicky. I was born in Kashi, the ancient name of Varanasi: the city of divine faith, devotion and capital of Hindu religion. I am here to take you to feel the city of Divine where like and that both (What do You mean?) can be experienced at the same time, so let me give let me to take you and show you my wonderful city Varanasi. This is one of the unique tour where you will be able to experience, cultural, traditional, religious, historical and custom of the oldest living city of the planet "Varanasi". In this tour you will be going to walk through the oldest and smallest street of varanasi where you will explore the lifestyle of local people.
3 hours
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Spiritual Tour in Varanasi with a local- Experience true essence of spirituality

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Explore your inner self on this unforgettable life changing experience, learn new techniques. This experience is one of its kind which is designed to elevate you, this journey will take you inward, to explore so many things about yourself that you didn't know existed. The spiritual tour has nothing to do with any religion of the world, it will answer a lot of questions within yourself about your existence. 1. Learn to harmonize mind, emotions, body and life energies on this unique experience that can change your perception on life. 2. Learn techniques of how to experience the very life within yourself, which is joyful & ecstatic. 3. Understand with clarity the role of Conscious Mind, Intellect and Sub-conscious Mind. 4. Learn about ancient Yogic culture in its true sense.
2 hours
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$12.14

Sarnath trip with official tour guide

Sarnath is a famous place in Varanasi and it is the destination for cultures like Hindu, Buddha and Jain. Sarnath is the place where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma (Sermon) then Buddhist Sangha (Association) has originated as well as came into existence. It is situated atleast 13 Km to north-east of Varanasi.Sarnath is the most historical and Buddhist holy place in the Varanasi, popular among tourists for tourism for various religions like Buddhist, Jainism and Hinduism. It has so peaceful, clean and calm environment which provides lots of mind and body relaxation. It can be felt like a new world of heaven on the earth, totally away from the rush, dust and crowd. Sarnath is an amazing place having lots of things to see ( A)- Buddhist Ruins of Sarnath where first Sermon of Buddha was delivered. 1-Dhamekh Stupa DharmarajikaStupa Site. 3-Dharmarajika Stupa. 4-Ruins of Monasteries including Mulagandha Kuti. 5-Remains of Ashokan Pillar Sarnath. 6- Archeological meusum
3 minutes to 30 minutes
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$35.00

Varanasi Unveiled: An Introductory Walk

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If you really want to get a sense of real Varanasi the only possible way is to explore the river side and the area behind the Ganga Ghats which is setup in form of narrow and puzzled alleys. Real Varanasi lives inside the alleys which looks different than any other place found on our planet. Narrow and puzzled alleys, beautiful temples and shrines, monasteries, old buildings, cultural and religious diversity, all the major old markets, real Varanasi-food, people, cows and bulls…
3 hours to 4 hours
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$25.00

Morning Boat Ride with Temples Tour

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Benares is known as the City of Temples. This tour is recommended to start your day by experiencing local people offering prayers to their deities, making a visit to popular temples and shrines, experiencing early Morning Aarti and Sunrise over river Ganges, indulging into Subah-e-Banaras activity and seeing places of history and interest. The golden hue of morning in the holy city is worth to capture while sipping down the local Chai. Places covered: AssiGhat, Rani Laxmibai Birthplace, LolarkKund, Wrestling Joint (Akhara), TulsiGhaat, DurgaKund, Monkey Temple, Boat Ride, Morning Aarti, Rickshaw Ride.
2 hours
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$25.92

Varanasi Morning boat ride with local breakfast

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This tour is one of its kind where tourist get to indulge in the local beauty of the Indian culture. The best part of the tour is the morning boat cruise, which gives you an overwhelming feeling of a connection that you make with this divine place. There is lot of positive energy in every bit of the breeze flowing around. Here you can experience the whole life cycle of an Indian Man. From the rituals performed after the birth of the a Child to day to day activity of a common man, till the rituals performed after the death of a Hindu person can be experienced at different Ghats, with each ghats having its own significance. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.
2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
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$16.00

Walking Tour By Aman

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Explore Varanasi's heritage/history through a person who has their roots in this holy city. My family has lived in Varanasi for multiple generations, working as bronze temple tower designers. I love my city and also love to share about every street corner and the complex history of Varanasi...
2 hours to 3 hours
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$27.00

Varanasi on Tuk Tuk (2 hours offbeat famous travel experience)

Outing on a TukTuk is a unique experience in itself, explore the attractions in the city, centuries old buildings, narrow lanes on a very famous mean of local travel. Join us on this amazing and completely offbeat experience of Varanasi; pass through the hustle and bustle of the city, soak up Varanasi's unique sights, architect and colorful lanes and its magnificent beauty on this tour. 1. This guided excursion will give you the amazing insights and first hand experiences into the lives of locals, the colorful Indian culture, customs, traditions and people with lots of wonderful stories. 2. Capture the beauty of colorful lanes, houses, historical monuments in this experience, a good way to explore holy city especially if you are a traveler and looking to savor this city. 3. You will explore the city's gems in unique style of ‘infotainment’ that you would easily miss exploring by our own and will make your journey to Varanasi truly special.
2 hours
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Music art's and culture

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Discover the Spiritual and Artistic Heart of India in Varanasi! Welcome to Varanasi, the divine city where culture, art, and music intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of traditions and spirituality. As believers in the sacred origins of this city, we invite you to explore its rich cultural heritage and embark on a transformative journey of learning and understanding. Varanasi: A City Created by the Divine: According to legend, Varanasi was founded by Lord Shiva himself, making it a city steeped in mythological significance and divine energy. This belief has inspired centuries of artistic expression and cultural practices that continue to thrive in the city today. Art and Music in Hindu Culture: In Hindu culture, art is revered as a form of devotion and expression. Indian classical music, which traces its roots to the Samaveda, is considered a divine art form that has the power to uplift the soul and connect with the divine. Come and experience with us the incredible journey
3 hours to 6 hours
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$64.53

Temple Tours

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Varanasi is a city of temples and although most people visit this city to perform pooja and to seek the blessings of the almighty, there is a lot that can refrain you from a smooth and gentle experience your deserve. We keep a track of the changes in the temple policies, the chaotic traffic and the often mismanaged entry -exit from the temples. Our instructor will not only act as your navigator from one temple to the other but also ensure that you learn about the temples and have a blessed and spiritual experience.
5 hours to 6 hours
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$26.67

Boat Ride on the Ganges in Varanasi

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Private 3-hour River Ganges cruise at sunrise in Varanasi.  Sail along the holy river as the rising sun illuminates the riverbanks.  View Varanasi’s temples and 'ghats' (riverside steps) crowded with early morning pilgrims.  See the pilgrims bathe and worship the sun from the waters . Go ashore to visit a ghat and watch the activity close up. Boat ride, plus hotel pickup and drop-off included
2 days
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$157.87

Varanasi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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Discover Varanasi from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English.
2 hours
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$6.94