Varanasi Guided Tours: Tailored Experiences with a Knowledgeable Local Guide

Experience the authentic and spiritual side of Varanasi with Vinay Singh, a knowledgeable local guide. Tailored tours available for solo travelers and famous travel YouTubers. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ganges River - After meeting at Assi Ghat or your hotel, we will watch the morning ceremony at Assi Ghat, followed by a concert and yoga.
  • Varanasi - From there, we will go on a walking tour through the labyrinth of alleys in the old town, stopping at Lolark Temple, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park, and Tusli Ghat Akhara to watch the traditional wrestling. If you are hungry we can always stop for a breakfast break and of course, we will drink some chai along the way.
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat - We will then take a boat to the big cremation ground. From the boat, you can watch the daily lives of the locals as they practice yoga, pray, worship the river, bathe, drink chai, get a haircut, or do their laundry.
  • Manikarnika Ghat - We will finish by taking a temple tour where we will see the golden temple, Pashupatinath temple also known as the Nepali temple, and finally the Vishalakshi Temple. We will then walk back to the Dasaswamedh Ghat where our tour will conclude.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Tea and coffee provided
Additional Information

Explore Varanasi’s spiritual landscapes and bustling street markets on a personalized tour, uniquely shaped by Vinay, whose insights and deep local knowledge have attracted documentary crews and notable YouTubers alike. With over a decade of guiding experience, Vinay not only shows you the famous Ghats and hidden gems of Varanasi but also tailors each visit to your interests, offering a perspective enriched by his extensive background and the unique stories behind these renowned sites.

Location
Ganges River
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ivettejp
Jul 14, 2024
Experience of ten - Vinay has been a great guide! From the first moment you have been very kind facilitating everything. He came to pick us up at our hotel and we went to the morning ceremony. Then we went by boat to see all the ghats. He has explained many things about temples and Hinduism. We have tried some excellent street food!! It has been a ten experience! We would definitely recommend it. He explains himself well in Spanish, although there are some things that he struggles hard and you understand him perfectly. Thank you very much Vinay for your time and kindness! A pleasure. Namaste🙏🏻
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Wlleee
Jul 8, 2024
great guide and great guy! - I booked my sunrise trip around 11pm the night before and was worried it will never get the notice of the operator, however Vinay showed up at 5:20 in the morning! He is a local king and knows all the hidden places in the town. Unlike some other guides I met in India, there was no nonsense, not taking me to shopping or other funny places. Absolutely a great great guide and great guy!
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Guide556775
Jun 28, 2024
Varanasi Tour - It was a boat tour along the Ganges to pray and see temples. The guide is fluent in Japanese and will explain it carefully. A guide is essential as the road is complicated and it is difficult for foreigners to walk alone. They also turn away customers. We recommend this tour for your peace of mind.
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Heather_p
Jun 26, 2024
Great Tour! - Amazing tour of Varanasi with Vinay! We got to spend two days seeing various sights…would highly recommend him and this tour!
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Zuzanna_s
Jun 4, 2024
Varanasi tour - Very authentic experience. Cultural and spiritual insights into Varanasi. Temples, ashram, cremation ceremony, wrestling ground were part of the tour. Vinay is very knowledgeable and flexible. We had a great time!
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理乃石
May 5, 2024
Banaraswara Tour - We watched the sunrise on the Ganges River with Vinay and Amit. The guide was Japanese so it was easy to understand and fun. We also learned about Hinduism. We were impressed by the sunrise and bathing scene from the boat, and the realism of the crematorium.
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Spencer_m
Apr 4, 2024
A Top Tour - This was hands-down one of the best tours I’ve done! We did the sunrise boat and watched the sun come up from Assi Ghat. Vinay and his team offered a personalized view of their city and we felt completely immersed in the day-to-day life. Lots to learn about the temples and the ghats but his crew made us feel so welcome (including showing us local breakfast spots in the winding alleys). Would highly, highly recommend! Thanks!
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X7424jyjackf
Apr 2, 2024
Vinay went above and beyond - A very nice tour - we saw a magical sunrise at the Ganges and saw the local prayers and ceremonies as well as some wrestling! Vinay was very accommodating for my family who were up at 5am off the back of a late flight Despite Varanasi being an overwhelming city - Vinay made it easy and helped us understand the local culture
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Weam_h
Apr 28, 2024
Worth it. Sunrise is a must. - Vinay was very flexible and listened to what we wanted to see and talk about and he met our expectations well. He knows a lot about Varanasi and takes you to places you wouldn’t have known about or seen before. Great tour!
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Jonifrn
Jul 19, 2024
Nice tour - We enjoyed the tour with Vinay! Overall, the tour was good, but there were a few disappointments. Be aware that you will need to pay extra at the temple for offerings. The priest told us we hadn’t given enough money despite buying a basket with flowers to donate. Visiting the aromatherapist was nice, though it felt like there was some pressure to make a purchase. We could had a lovely view from the top of a mosque, but there was an additional charge for that too. Vinay also suggested to go to a silk factory/market where we could buy things, but we skipped this as it was already late and the tour actually finished. We have been on tours before where such expenses were included, so this one didn’t quite meet our expectations. Vinay took us to beautiful temples and small alleys and shared his extensive knowledge of Hinduism and Varanasi. The boat tour was also enjoyable. However, Vinay could add a bit more enthusiasm to engage tourists better. We would still recommend him, thank you Vinay for the great afternoon.
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