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12 tours in Varanasi, India, in English and other languages

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Free Walking Tour of Varanasi

8.5 (66)

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the vibrant journey of the city. Book your spot now & experience the city like never before. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning, this free city walk is the perfect way to explore Varanasi.

Provided by Nine Tours

2 hours

10:00 AM, 4:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 4:00 PM

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Free Tour: The Journey of Banaras

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Namaste! Experience the soul of Varanasi on an intimate 45-minute walking tour. Let a local guide lead you through ancient streets where history and spirituality come alive in every step.

Provided by Atul Kumar Upadhyay

45 minutes

9:00 AM, 4:05 PM

45 minutes

9:00 AM, 4:05 PM

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Varanasi Free Tour: Walk & Explore

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Experience Varanasi like a local on a free walking tour! Stroll through colorful lanes, ancient temples, and hidden corners while feeling the city’s deep spirituality, culture, and timeless charm beyond the typical tourist route.

Provided by Lets Go Far

2 hours

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +2 More +2 More

2 hours

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM +2 More +2 More

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Free Tour: Hidden Secrets of Varanasi

8.8 (460)

Discover the spiritual heart of India on a guided tour of Varanasi! With my local expertise, you'll uncover the hidden secrets of this vibrant city, diving into its rich history, culture, and timeless energy. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Provided by Badal Pandey

2h 30min

9:00 AM, 4:00 PM

2h 30min

9:00 AM, 4:00 PM

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Varanasi Free Tour by Royal Enfield

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Ride through the soul of Varanasi on a Royal Enfield. Explore ghats, ancient temples, and sacred lanes while uncovering timeless stories. A powerful journey where spirituality, culture, and freedom meet.

Provided by Hariom Pandey

4 hours

8:00 AM, 4:00 PM

4 hours

8:00 AM, 4:00 PM

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Heritage Walking Tour in Varanasi

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Join us for an unforgettable tour of Varanasi! As local guides with generations of knowledge, we’ll take you through the hidden corners of this ancient city, sharing fascinating stories about its rich traditions, history, and vibrant culture.

Provided by Pintu

2 hours

1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

2 hours

1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

From €5.00

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Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour in Varanasi

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Experience the best of Varanasi with Tuk Tuk Hop! Explore Old Town's prime attractions on an on-demand hop-on-hop-off tour. No haggling. Our self-guided service is perfect for independent travelers. Join us now.

Provided by Jain Prasad

4 hours

8:20 AM, 12:20 PM

4 hours

8:20 AM, 12:20 PM

From €18.00

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Sarnath Tour in Varanasi - The Birthplace of Buddhism

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Embark on a serene half-day private cab tour to Sarnath, a sacred destination for Buddha's followers. Explore the historic site where Buddha delivered his first sermon after achieving enlightenment.

Provided by Jain Prasad

5 hours

10:10 AM, 3:00 PM

5 hours

10:10 AM, 3:00 PM

From €35.00

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Sunset Boat Ride with Evening Aaarti (prayer) ceremony

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Enjoy an amazing tour outing, which is a combination of a walking tour and boat ride around the ghat, and See the rituals performed by local brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges.

Provided by Jain Prasad

3 hours

4:30 PM

3 hours

4:30 PM

From €22.00

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Walk Through Narrow Lanes in Varanasi

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Discover the authentic life of Varanasi by strolling through its enchanting alleyways. Experience the profound significance of cremation rituals, a key attraction that offers deep insights into local traditions. Join us for an enlightening journey!

Provided by Chandan Yadav

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 12:30 PM +2 More +2 More

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 12:30 PM +2 More +2 More

From €15.00

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539 Reviews in Varanasi

by Jakub Mazal

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

"Great insights"

All was very insightful and gave us good understanding of the city and its culture

by Samuel Garcia

Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025

"Buena experiencia"

Despite being young, the guide came on time and was attentive all the time, he was professional and willing to answer any questions!!!! Without a doubt I recommend it

by Leo

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

"Excellent Tour through Varanasi"

Akash was an excellent guide and showed us around. He speaks english fluently and we had fun with him. Strong recommendation!

by Lucía Barceló Díaz

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

"Amazing experience"

We had a great experience, our guide explained every detail of the tour, and was open and could answer every question we had (and there were many). 10 out of 10, completely changed the way we look...

by Sophia Riegler

Reviewed on Mar 02, 2025

"10/10 quality tour"

Our Tour with Badal was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed every minute of it, he has alot of knowledge and could answer every question we had. He took us safely through the streets of Varanasi...

by Chao Lee

Reviewed on Feb 09, 2025

"Knowledgeable & Insightful Tour"

Akash was an amazing tour guy, he explained everything so well in details and answered every questions we had. He was very thoughtful in making sure we navigate through the crowd safely. We...

by Lorena Navarro Veintimilla

Reviewed on Nov 01, 2024

"Buena experiencia en Varanasi"

I think a free tour in Varanasi is not very popular, so my partner and I were alone with our guide. The truth was a pleasant experience as he showed us all the hidden corners of Varanasi and told...

by Alexander

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

"Out of this world!"

Akash and his uncle are truly a source of wonderful knowledge of culture and heritage within this truly unique country city of Varanasi! I can not recommend this enough.. ???????????? If you...

by Traveler

Reviewed on Oct 09, 2024

"Great Time with Akash!"

We had a great time with Akash! He helped us see and understand many aspects that would have been impossible to understand on our own.

by Martin McCarthy

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

"Varanasi Sunrise Boat ride tour"

Had a brilliant morning tour with Jain. He was really nice, polite, informative and was very helpful. We enjoyed the Subah-e-Banaras ceremony (was worth the early start) and the boat ride around...

by Margarita Fresco

Reviewed on Jul 09, 2023

"Excelent tour in varanasi"

We did our tour with manish and he was amazing He explain us Everything and also help us with a lot of questions It was super nice to walk around the city with him

by Jose BERNAL

Reviewed on May 02, 2023

"Very good."

Very good very safe. Very good explanations. Good english. Most interesting places visited. We felt very good. I recommend it. The only thing thing that is no so "free" decision tip tour as...

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