Best Walking Tours in Varanasi

Discover the beauty of Varanasi on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Varanasi by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Varanasi

Guided Walking Tour of Ghats and Galis of Varanasi by VLT in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)

From $ 10.56

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

We''ll start our walk from Godowlia Crossing walking towards the northern part of Varanasi seeing flower market where you'll watch several villages selling different types of flowers. After we'll walk towards Kachori Gali area stopping at famous sweet shop Rajbandhu sweets where you can enjoy some typical Indian sweets. Later we'll continue our walk towards Chowk area passing by Police station,.watching vendors selling Paan etc. We'll then walk by Thatheri Bazaar area seeing the old narrow alleyways of Varanasi and then some famous ghats such as Panchganga , Bhosale Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat etc. After the walk I'll drop you at the cremation ghat.

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Varanasi old City and Street Tour 3 Hour in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.34

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Divineful Journey of Varanasi About Beyond imagination. Hi, I am Vicky. I was born in Kashi, the ancient name of Varanasi: the city of divine faith, devotion and capital of Hindu religion. I am here to take you to feel the city of Divine where like and that both (What do You mean?) can be experienced at the same time, so let me give let me to take you and show you my wonderful city Varanasi. This is one of the unique tour where you will be able to experience, cultural, traditional, religious, historical and custom of the oldest living city of the planet "Varanasi". In this tour you will be going to walk through the oldest and smallest street of varanasi where you will explore the lifestyle of local people.

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Ganga Sunrise Boat Tour in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.47

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Hello, Dear Guest Boat tour is very famous in varanasi. In this tour you will understand the Hindu prayer and you will walk by boat in river Ganga and it will give you peaceful experience.

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Hidden Corners of Varanasi Secret Alleys Temples and Traditions in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.34

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Curated by Omvity, a professional local travel company, this private tour blends Varanasi’s spiritual essence with cultural depth. Explore the spiritual heart of Varanasi on this immersive 3-hour guided walking tour. Led by knowledgeable local hosts, discover the sacred alleys, ancient temples, and vibrant traditions of the world's oldest living city. Begin at Dashashwamedh Ghat and delve into the history of the Vishalakshi Temple and the serene Nepali Temple. Experience the profound rituals at Manikarnika Ghat, and uncover hidden gems like the Manikarnikeshwar Mahadev Temple. Along the way, enjoy local delicacies and fresh chai while listening to captivating stories of Varanasi's rich heritage. - 3-hour guided walking tour through Varanasi's spiritual sites - Visit iconic locations including Dashashwamedh Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat - Taste local delicacies and enjoy fresh chai at a traditional tea stall - Led by local hosts with deep-rooted knowledge of Varanasi's culture

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Private Half Day Mystical Varanasi Tour in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.34

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

In this tour a visitor will have real experience of encient culture and tradition of hindu life, and all guides are approved by government dept. A visitors will have the reals experience of the ancient city of India (Kashi) as a local.

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A walking tour in Varanasi : Understanding Death - The Salvation Walk in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.67

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

• Varanasi is known as the city of death along with that of life as well. • It is the best city to die, and we have many charitable houses where people stay and wait for their death. • The Hindu belief says that one can attain salvation here. • Death is not something to be sad here, it is at least a satisfaction if not a celebration. • The walk is mainly centered around the cremation ghats of the city.

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Walking tour in Varanasi along the ghats (riverbank) in Morning  in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 26.67

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

The riverbank of Varanasi is the place where real Varanasi live. The life start here early in the morning, well before sunrise. Ghats are used for different purposes like performance of Yoga and other physical activities, for meditation also besides many religious and cultural performances. This walk give you a chance to imbibe the positive energy of morning into your personality which is definitely going to be the best start of the day.

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Varanasi Cremation Tour ( Full exploration with Explaination) in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.34

 

Varanasi is knows for many things like temple, ghat, ally, music, food&drink but what make it the most Unique to this place is it Cremation Ghat (Manikarnika ghat). it is the only one of its kind tour in India where you will able to explore thousands years old Hindu cremation process.

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Varanasi Morning boat ride with local breakfast in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.00

 

This tour is one of its kind where tourist get to indulge in the local beauty of the Indian culture. The best part of the tour is the morning boat cruise, which gives you an overwhelming feeling of a connection that you make with this divine place. There is lot of positive energy in every bit of the breeze flowing around. Here you can experience the whole life cycle of an Indian Man. From the rituals performed after the birth of the a Child to day to day activity of a common man, till the rituals performed after the death of a Hindu person can be experienced at different Ghats, with each ghats having its own significance. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.

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Varanasi Cultural Walk in Search of God in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 5.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

We are Varanasi-based Tour Operator with a Team of Local Experts. Our tour expert will give the best experience to the guest. In this tour you will see the famous Ganga Aarti which is a cultural ritual is a form of prayer, See How people Connect with GOD. Visit famous Manikarnika Ghat which is Burning Ghat. It is believed that people who cremeated here will be FREE from the CYCLE OF DEATH. Varanasi is a place full of History. Our Tour Expert will explain the Cultural and Historical details about the Event, and Ghats.

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Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 6.12

 

It is believed that the Ganges changes its course to flow South to North to pass through the holy city of Banaras. Our walk , through the HopOn India App Audio guide, takes you from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat, along the Holy Ganges. A must-do walk for all travelling to Banaras. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

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Spiritual Tour in Varanasi with a local- Experience true essence of spirituality in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 11.72

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Explore your inner self on this unforgettable life changing experience, learn new techniques. This experience is one of its kind which is designed to elevate you, this journey will take you inward, to explore so many things about yourself that you didn't know existed. The spiritual tour has nothing to do with any religion of the world, it will answer a lot of questions within yourself about your existence. 1. Learn to harmonize mind, emotions, body and life energies on this unique experience that can change your perception on life. 2. Learn techniques of how to experience the very life within yourself, which is joyful & ecstatic. 3. Understand with clarity the role of Conscious Mind, Intellect and Sub-conscious Mind. 4. Learn about ancient Yogic culture in its true sense.

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Mysticism of Varanasi Tour with a local including free Guided Boat Ride in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 18.76

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Experience mystic Varanasi on this amazing tour which is combination of a boat ride and a walking tour of the southern part of the old city with our knowledgeable storytellers specially trained by Yo Tours™. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the morning life of the city, its vibrant culture, spirituality, its history and people. 1. Watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places. 2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Arti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga. 3. Witness the rituals performed by local Brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. 4. Enjoy evening boat ride around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi and faith in the God. 5. Walk around the Ghats of Kashi and mesmarize with their beauty.

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Sunrise in Varanasi Tour with a local with free Ganga Aarti and Boat Ride in Varanasi

Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 18.76

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Experience mystic Varanasi on this amazing tour which is combination of a boat ride and a walking tour of the southern part of the old city with our knowledgeable storytellers specially trained by Yo Tours™. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the morning life of the city, its vibrant culture, spirituality, its history and people. You will listen to wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city.

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Local Tips for Varanasi

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Varanasi at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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