Old Town Varanasi Tour: Explore Cultural & Spiritual Trails on Guided Walk
4.7
68 Ratings
Varanasi
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Old Town Varanasi and uncover the city's deep cultural and spiritual roots. Discover its rich history, vibrant culture, and must-see sights.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat - Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat which is the oldest and holiest ghat and heart of the action where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening. Walk around the Ghats of Kashi and learn energy transformation techniques that will help you balance the energy system within you.
What's Included
  • Great conversations to explore religious aspects, beliefs, and local significance
  • Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/Guide proficient in English & Hindi
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • Food and Drinks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Varanasi, traditionally referred to as Kashi, which signifies ‘light’, is considered to be the most ancient city still in existence today. Observations reveal that individuals arrive in Varanasi full of aspiration and hope, yet it often seems they depart without fully grasping the true nature of the city, its illustrious heritage, and its profound spiritual significance.

Were you aware that in bygone eras, the aspiration to pass away within the confines of Varanasi was the exclusive dream of many? It has stood as a crucial sanctuary for those in quest of freedom and higher wisdom, with even Buddha having attained enlightenment in close proximity to the city.

  1. Embarking on this walking tour equates to a deep dive into the soul of Varanasi, allowing for a comprehensive introduction to the city, its storied past, its lively traditions, and its inhabitants, enriched by a plethora of intriguing tales, amusing trivia, and essential activities within the city.

  2. You’ll uncover the hidden treasures of the city through an entertaining blend of information and entertainment that you might otherwise overlook if exploring independently, ensuring your visit to Varanasi is nothing short of extraordinary.

Location
St. Thomas Church
Meet our storyteller at the St. Thomas Church, Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi and our walk start from here followed by enriching experiences of Varanasi.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lottewarringa
Feb 17, 2024
Awesome! - Had the best tour ever with Manish! He's so friendly, it felt like going on a tour with a friend instead of a tourguide! He made a lot of effort to give me a very awesome experience! Thank you so much, Manish! Highly recommend it to go on a tour with him!
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Vladislavnita
Feb 12, 2024
Very good experience - Our guide was friendly and good speaker of english. He took us to different parts of Varanasi and provided with a lot of useful information about the history, traditions, gods etc. This tour is a good way to start your trip in Varanasi. Totally recommend it.
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Catao123
Nov 11, 2023
Necessary to do! - Manish was so friendly and patience. He answer all our questions because we wanted to know more about the culture and understand the city. Was so necessary the visit with him.
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Alekeiv
Nov 3, 2023
Perfect quick tour for short time in Varanasi - We had a really nice tour with Manish. Professional and super knowledgeable about Varanasi. Thank you for these interesting 2 hours.
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346theop
Oct 31, 2023
Your - We had manish on our tour, he was very knowledgeable and was a great host for our tour. Would recommend 😎
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Devynnel
Oct 24, 2023
Best Guide in Town! - Manish is the absolute BEST! He’s extremely knowledgeable on everything Varanasi as he grew up here. Went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable & had an excellent time. As a solo female traveler I was very grateful to have someone like Manish take me under his wing and show me the way around Varanasi. 10/10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Daytrip50791707209
Oct 2, 2023
Lovely time - A really lovely time with Manisch, he took us towards one of the main ghats, paar some Temples, showed us the cremation area and then to An oils shop. Very good value
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Curiosity10637003309
Mar 20, 2024
Off the beaten path in Varanasi - Manish is an excellent tour guide. We saw many off the beaten path sites which was exactly what we asked for. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. We would have rated him 5 stars except that he consistently would race ahead of us despite asking him to keep an eye on where we were.
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Sabrinayael
Nov 14, 2023
Tour with Manish 🛶 - The tour with Manish was very interesting and was full of information that we did not know and helped us understand the importance of Varanasi. Our guide was very kind to wait for us since we arrived late, and he also took some beautiful photos of us! He was also very easy going and easy to understand! if we would have to recommend something for improvement would be to offer the opportunity to see the ceremony from the boat or maybe to watch it in the company of the guide so he can explain it. But overall it was an excellent experience! thanks Manish for the tour!!
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Grandtour02620089207
Nov 7, 2023
Nice tour - Nice informative guided walking tour of Varanasi. City is very crowded and noisy which makes it difficult to hear the guide, however Abhi did his best.
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