Two Days in Varanasi: Comprehensive Cultural and Historical Experience
4.9
21 Ratings
Varanasi
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and historical heritage of Varanasi with our comprehensive two-day program. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, temples, markets, and witness mesmerizing ceremonies and rituals. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Manikarnika Ghat - We will start our tour at Manikarnika, where death is celebrated. Above the main burning ghat of Varanasi, one of the holiest cremation sites along the Ganges River, from the best place to observing and photographing, I will explain to you in detail about the Hindu sacred rituals of death.
From there, we will head to the old town to discover the small and colourful alleys of the center, historical palaces, sacred temples, traditional ashrams, Mosque, bazaar and local markets…

What's Included
  • Local transportation
  • Boat ride
  • Refreshments including chai, lassi, or mineral water
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tips
  • Arrival-Departure transportation to the airport
Additional Information

If you have two days to experience Varanasi this program is perfectly adapted to your needs!
From morning to night, for two full days, we will be your host, friend and guide, and together we will visit the most emblematic places of the city, known and unknown places, temples, bazaars, markets, ceremonies and rituals, stories and tales … We will discover corners and alleys that are not in the guides and others that are not easily accessible to the public. Touring the city in our company you will feel at home. Are you coming with us?

Location
Kashi Chat Bhandar
Girja Ghar Chauraha
"by phone call or message"
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rachelmi1010hn
Apr 15, 2024
Lovely Varanasi visit! - In the month of March, I visited India with a friend through Eco India Trips and in Varanasi our guide had sent us off with Rahul, and Streetwise Varanasi. We had a lovely experience! Rahul was kind, informative, patient, and so very knowledgeable about Varanasi. He showed us continuous beautiful and interesting places and was very amendable to requests for additional stops. Rahul, thank you for showing us your most incredible and beautiful city! Please add in more street food! 😆
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Lindafl2435s
Apr 13, 2024
Amazing Varanasi with a great guide - Varanasi is such an amazing place and Rahul was brilliant in showing us all the things we wouldn’t have seen if we had tried to see the city on our own. He took us on boat trips down the Ganges and got us good seats to see the evening ceremonies. Definitely would recommend using him.
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X8634quclairec
Mar 24, 2024
Amazing experience! - I stayed for a few days in Varanasi and thanks to Christoforo had the best experience! He arranged a 2 day tour for me in less than 24hrs and went above and beyond to show me all the well known and off the beaten track places of Varanasi. His knowledge and experience as a local was so great and I learned so much and loved hearing all the stories of Varanasi. His uncle took me the 2nd day for a tour of the local temples and spiritual places which was great - he also had a wealth of knowledge about spirituality and history. I especially loved the sunrise and sunset boat trips on the Ganges. I would highly recommend a tour with Christoforo!
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939betsyb
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent Guide and Recommendations. Thank you! - I reached out to Rahul of Streetwise Varanasi through Facebook and he quickly put together a 1.5 day tour for our film crew. From airport pick up to hotel recommendations to tour planning Rahul was excellent. He booked Vikash as our guide and we feel very fortunate to have an experienced well spoken guide who made the 2 days in Varanasi so memorable. Thank you again!
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Sethmz9411rn
Mar 12, 2024
Varanasi Captures Your Heart. ♥️ - Cristoforo is an amazing guide! My friend & I visited in 2012. We're still in touch to this day. He showed us the local hot spots, recommended some well placed & priced accommodations. He took a personal interest in showing us what he loved about the city & what to be cautioua of. To mention one stand out experience he arranged a river boat ride late at night with a local owner. We spent the night across from the ghats on a small island preparing food on an open fire, drinking wine & chai, smoking bidis (Indian cigarettes), playing music, & laughing the night away. The morning after we headed back & took a plunge in the Ganges River (also known as "Ganga shower") about halfway across. That city captured my heart. I still have dreams about it almost 12 years later. I look forward to returning one day & reconnecting with Rahul! ♥️
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Maricruz_d
Feb 21, 2024
Amazing tour! - Rahul was amazing and I highly recommend the tour to everyone. I was a solo female traveler and he made sure I felt safe and comfortable the whole time. I truly felt like I got to see the real Varanasi, not just the tourist spots. Rahul is very knowledgeable and did an amazing job at explaining everything as we went along so I got to really understand the culture and religion.
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K4501wkmartaf
Feb 6, 2024
Experience the true essence of varanasi - Rahul was an amazing guide, he was super helpful, he’s a wise man, he knows a lot about traditions and varansi culture. We made a very special tour, not so turistic and he show me real varanasi so to understand the spirituality of this magnetic and magic city. I would absolutely recommend him so that you can really understand the essence of varanasi. Thank you so much Rahul for everything 🙏🏻
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Twopaperboats
Sep 14, 2023
Memorable Whirlwind Tour of Varanasi - My friend and I visited Varanasi many years ago and had the good luck to be shown the city by Rahul, who is full of energy and led us on a whirlwind tour from morning to night! We had local yogurt, sipped chai on the banks of the Ganges, and watched the night ceremony on the river - incredible experience!
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Jaclmoore
Apr 5, 2024
The real Varanasi - Rahul spent two full days with us in Varanasi. As a local he shared his in-depth knowledge of the area, traditions and beliefs. He knew how to avoid the crowds and gave us many unforgettable experiences which made this part of the trip a true highlight.
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Briansn7607rj
Apr 5, 2024
Insider Tour of Varanasi - Varanasi is a truly a different world then anything I have ever experienced. Rahul was an amazing guide with a ton of knowledge about the city and the rituals you will see. He was invaluable to my experience of the city. He had a strong network with many different "ins" to the different businesses and sights you will see. I've recommended him to my friends when they want to see Varanasi, India.
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