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Full Day Varanasi Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tou...
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.6 out of 10 with 41 reviews
9.6/10
41 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Full-day private Varanasi tour with AC car, boat & Sarnath
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 27 reviews
9.2/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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The Ultimate 3 Days in Varanasi - How to Spend 39 Hours - For First Timers
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
9.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.2/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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Explore Varanasi’s heritage
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Walking Tour in the old part of the city of Varanasi
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
3 Days Admirable Tour in Varanasi with private tour guided
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
10/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour with Arti Ceremony
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
10.0 out of 10 with 150 reviews
10/10
150 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
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2 Hours Walk & Explore The Ghats Of Varanasi With Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
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Varanasi: Ganga Aarti Boat Ride at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti & Boating
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
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Varanasi: Explore Heritage & Tradition on a 2Day Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
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India : 7-Day Buddhist Pilgrimage India
Free cancellation available
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Exclusive, Buddhist Circuit Tour (04 Nights - 05 Days)
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
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5 Days Varanasi Rural Tour – For Spiritual Village Life
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
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Lucknow Varanasi Ayodhya Tour 4 Night 5 Days
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
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Enchanting Full Day Ayodhya Tour from Varanasi
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
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per traveller*
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Varanasi: Private Varanasi Temple Tour With Sarnath
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
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Classes & workshops
See all 24 activities5 Days Varanasi Rural Tour – For Spiritual Village Life
Activity duration is 5 days
5d
Free cancellation available
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Varanasi: Private Varanasi Temple Tour With Sarnath
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
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Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 132 reviews
9.6/10
132 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Varanasi: 3 Days Varanasi Prayagraj Tour Package
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
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Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Guided Tour by Car
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Morning Aarti with Boat Ride & Rooftop Breakfast
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Varanasi: City Highlights & Sarnath Tour with Boat Rde
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
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Varanasi 2 days and 1 Night Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
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Spiritual Tour in Varanasi with a local- 2 Hours Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
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Varanasi to Bodhgaya: A Day of Spiritual Exploration
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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Water activities
See all 8 activities2 Hours Walk & Explore The Ghats Of Varanasi With Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
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Varanasi: Evening Boat Ride and Ganga Aarti Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour & Ghats Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Varanasi Sunrise Tour: Boat Ride, Rituals & VIP Temple Visit
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
8.6/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Varanasi: Morning Aarti with Boat Ride & Rooftop Breakfast
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Varanasi: Night Boat Ride, Aarati Ceremony and Dinner
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Ride w/ Ghats & Morning Rituals
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor
See all 8 activitiesExplore Varanasi’s heritage
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from River Cruise Pier
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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Enchanting Full Day Ayodhya Tour from Varanasi
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Enchanting Full Day Ayodhya Tour from Varanasi
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
VARANASI BOAT RIDE: WITNESS SUNRISE SERENITY
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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From Varanasi Private Tour with Temples Ghats and Rituals
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Private Varanasi Holi Tour with Boat Ride, Guide & Breakfast
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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From Varanasi: Sameday Bodhgaya Excursion Spiritual Tour
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Popular places to visit
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
You can learn about the history of Varanasi when you stop by Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its temples.
Marnikanika Ghat
4/5(1 review)
Find out about the history of Varanasi with a stop at Marnikanika Ghat. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its temples.
