Varanasi Tours and Trips 2024/2025

Varanasi is among the oldest cities in the world and is one of Hinduism’s holiest sites. The smells and sounds of this vibrant, history-rich city assault the senses, and with its heady mixture of religion and reality of death, taking it all in can be an intense experience. Yet, this is India at its most raw and authentic, and a Varanasi tour will leave few travelers unmoved.

14 Trips in Varanasi with 38 Reviews

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Varanasi tour in one day

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14 hour cultural, religious and historic sites trip in Varanasi. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local boat rides +2 more
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
hours14 From US$ 70 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
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Varanasi & Sarnath Tour: 2 Days

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This tour package was perfect for our visit to Varanasi. It was the perfect amount of time to see a
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Local boat rides & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Train
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days02 From US$ 160 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
  • Oct 02
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Varanasi & Sarnath Tour with Arati

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This tour was the highlight of our time in Varanasi over the weekend. Great way to see Old Varanasi ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & City sightseeing +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Train
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Italian, Spanish
days02 From US$ 165 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
  • Oct 02
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Varanasi Homestay Extension

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4 day getaways and short breaks tour visiting Varanasi and Sarnath in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Getaways and short breaks
  • Accommodation Hotel & Home-stay
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 335 View Tour
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  • Oct 01 10+ seats left
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Spiritual Experience In Varanasi

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3 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour visiting Varanasi and Sarnath in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local boat rides
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Train
  • Age Range 1-75 yrs
  • Operated in English
days03 From US$ 200 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
  • Oct 02
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Golden Triangle Tour & Visit to Varanasi

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We had an excellent tour of Golden Triangle and Varanasi thru Ghuam India Ghuam company. We highly ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Train, Boat, Flight, Rickshaw & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 1-85 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, Italian, Spanish
days10 From US$ 700 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
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Golden Triangle With Khajuraho and Varanasi

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I started the tour with some sight seeing in Delhi and continue with Agra and Jaipur tour. It was an
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Train, Private Vehicle, Flight & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 750 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
  • Oct 02
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Golden Triangle Tour With Khajuraho & Varanasi

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  • Trip customizable
11 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip through New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and 3 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & City sightseeing +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Train, Private Vehicle, Flight, Boat & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 10-90 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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North & Northeast India

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12 day city sightseeing tour to Kolkata, Kalimpong and 5 other destinations traveling through India and Nepal. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Guest House & Resort
  • Transport Train, Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 20-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 1,380 View Tour
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  • Oct 01
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Varanasi - 3 Days

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3 day explorer tour visiting Varanasi and New Delhi in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 18-80 yrs
  • Operated in English
days03 From US$ 945 View Tour
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  • Oct 01 Only 8 seats left
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Northern India Jewels

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14 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through New Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho and 5 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight, Train, Private Vehicle & Rickshaw
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 2,257 View Tour
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North India & Ajanta Ellora Caves Tour

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14 day art and architecture tour through Delhi & Golden Triangle, New Delhi, Neemrana Fort-Palace and 8 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Art and architecture & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Guest House & Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight, Private Vehicle & Train
  • Age Range 2-90 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 950 View Tour
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Fascinating India

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14 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and 4 other destinations in India. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 1,837 View Tour
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Golden Triangle, Tigers and the Ganges

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14 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip to Kathmandu, New Delhi and 4 other destinations traveling through India and Nepal. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Coach, Rickshaw, Train, Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Varanasi Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 38 customer reviews
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5 - Excellent
  • Lily Tadayyon Kregenow
“We had an incredible 10-day tour of the "golden triangle" in northern India with this tour company. Our driver made the trip truly amazing. He went above and beyond every single day at every single turn. He is so thoughtful and kind and was always accommodating to our wishes. He could just magically make things happen when asked. For example, when he found out that we had upcoming birthdays he called ahead at the lunch spots and had cake and flowers waiting to surprise us. He has such an incredible grasp of the country and timelines that he managed to accomplish everything on my super overpacked itinerary. He is a true gem! The best driver we have ever had in all of the trips we have ever done!”
We were happy during the trip
5 - Excellent
  • Sarah Sturtevent
“This is a top-notch travel company! We had a fantastic Christmas vacation in India which was well organized and executed by their staff of highly responsive and capable agents, drivers and guides. They customized a tour for us that accommodated our desire to see the Golden Triangle in northern India before visiting family in the south and enjoying a memorable Kerala houseboat tour. It was reassuring to know that we would be greeted at each new airport from Delhi to Cochin with a company representative, driver and local guide. A guest relations person also checked in regularly to ensure we were happy during the trip. The hotels were comfortable and meals were delicious, even accommodating a severe nut allergy. The tour company made the whole travel experience stress-free and so enjoyable! We have no hesitation in recommending them and would definitely travel with them again!”
Wont hesitate to go again
5 - Excellent
  • Tracey Aplin-Rae
“Can not fault this company from the time of my first email looking a the golden triangle tours Delhi Agra Jaipur they were brilliant. They were very prompt returning all my enquires prior to booking and changed the original tour as the Taj is closed on Fridays. payment for the fully escorted tour was easy and only a deposit was require the rest on arrival. We were met at the airport even though our plane from Singapore was several hours late.While in India they rang each day to see if everything was going ok. Our driver was excellent and each guide we had for each district were very knowledgeable and helpful. Second time in India and wouldnt not hesitate to use them again.”

Varanasi — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Tour Highlights

  • Take an early morning boat trip out onto the river for views of the city and the chance to observe the faithful completing their ritual ablutions in the holy river — an unforgettable sight.
  • Visit Manikarnika Ghat, the most famous of the so-called ‘Burning Ghats’, to witness the macabre but emotive spectacle of Hindu cremation ceremonies.
  • Pay homage at the Vishwanatha temple, also known as the Golden Temple.
  • Explore the labyrinth streets of the Old City on foot. If you lose your bearings, just head to the river to find your way back.
  • Watch the Agni Puja ceremony that takes place every evening at Dasaswamedh Ghat, the main ghat.
  • Take a popular day trip 10km north of Varanasi to Sarnath, the site where the Buddha gave his first sermon. There is an archaeological park, temples representing the main Buddhist countries and a bodhi tree grown from an offshoot of the one under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.

Travel Tips

  • Hotels away from the center may be more comfortable and perhaps better value, but for the full experience, consider staying in the atmospheric Old City during your Varanasi tour.
  • Varanasi can be uncomfortably hot in the summer months. The best time for your trip to Varanasi is from October to March when temperatures are pleasantly cool. Bring something warm to wear in the evenings.
  • The rooftops of Varanasi are patrolled by troops of macaques and langurs. If you are staying in a hotel with a rooftop terrace, be careful with your belongings — monkeys have been known to carry off cameras and other valuables as well as any food they can manage to pilfer!
  • Since Varanasi is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, you will need to remain alert for scams. A common one involves rickshaw drivers telling you there is a problem at your hotel before offering to take you somewhere else. Insist on being taken to your hotel — and if they still refuse, politely get out and find another driver.
  • The Ganges may be Hinduism’s holiest river, but it is also incredibly polluted. If you decide to join the faithful for morning ablutions, make sure you don’t drink the water.
  • If Varanasi isn’t your dream destination, worry not! There are plenty of places to explore on an India trip.
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