Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition

Uncover the hidden secrets of Varanasi on a guided tour led by local experts. Explore historical sites, narrow streets, and bustling markets while learning about the city’s traditions and vibrant culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dashashwamegh Ghat - Dashaswamedh Ghat: Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the oldest, most spectacular, and significant ghats, situated on the banks of the Ganges River near the ancient Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. The name Dashashwamedh translates to the Ghat (riverfront) of the ten sacrificed horses (dash means 10, ashwa means horse, medh means…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink, Transportation
Additional Information

We are local guides. Our families have lived for many generations in Varanasi allowing us to know every hidden corner of this beautiful and ancient city, along with fascinating stories about our traditions, history, religion, and ordinary people like ourselves.
Varanasi represents the soul of India. A visitor alone can never hope to uncover more than a…

Location
Virtual Experiential Museum
Our meeting point will at Rajendra Prasad Ghat, infront of Virtual experiential museum And the Guide will be standing infront of the Entrance of the Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

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Calld
Oct 6, 2024
Quality info directly from a local - The 3 hour tour was very interesting and informative. Akash is a local, he knows the city and culture very well. He responded to all our questions with clear answers and also engaged all of us with some questions. Thank you Akash, keep it up.
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Rorohath
Sep 28, 2024
First day in Varanasi - I hit the ground running when I got to Varanasi. Pre-booked a 3hr walking tour. It was nice being with a guide while adjusting to this city. It definitely unlike anyplace I’ve ever been. The alleys are tight and the people are close. My guide, Akash was most welcoming and full of enthusiasm to share all the history of Varanasi. I think I was a bit unprepared for everything I would quickly see. The last site we visited was a rooftop of a mosque where we relaxed and took in the view, all 360 degrees of it. Here I could truly see the city without interruption, and it was powerful. The tour ended with tea in the square, experiencing the hustle and bustle of it all. I was weary of getting sick from drinking literally anything other than water from my water bottle. Akash assured me I’d be fine, and low and behold- I was! Good guide who became a friend, thank you Akash.
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Moritz300590
Sep 25, 2024
Intense and beautiful Tour of Varanasi. - This trip was fantastic! We learned so much about Indisch culture and religion as well as the secrets of Varanasi. We had a wonderful guide who brought us to very special places, for example a great overview of the crematorium without disturbing the relatives.
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334willh
Sep 24, 2024
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Tour 🤩 - Absolutely fantastic tour with Badal. He took us to so many secret places we never would have found on our own. If you want to get to know Varanasi, don't hesitate to book this trip!
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C_stevenson00000
Sep 22, 2024
Excellent experience - Badal was a fantastic guide. He took me to parts of Varanasi I wouldn’t otherwise have seen, gave engaging explanations of local history and culture, and was a great guy to spend a few hours with. Unlike some tour guides, he made sure I wasn’t ripped off on the streets. The tour was excellent value.
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Yuk917
Sep 18, 2024
Tours that the Japanese can rest assured of - On my third day in India, I joined this tour. I was honestly very disappointed because I had already researched it but I kept being deceived by everything, whether it was in Agra or Varanasi, people I was approached on the street, people I was approached in tourist spots. I had become mistrustful of people. I came alone, but I thought I might hate India if I kept going, so I decided to join the tour instead of acting alone, so I joined this tour. Bardell, who Guides this tour, is a very nice guy. I was a little suspicious when I met him, but he happily guided me through the maze of Varanasi until the end. There was also no souvenir shop, no artefacts tours, only Guide fees for the application, and of course no tips. (I gave him a little bit because I was impressed by his integrity in his work, but he didn't charge me.) He said, "If a customer wants to go to a souvenir shop, I'll take them, but if they don't want to, I won't force them to take them." The tour will be in English, but the talk will be very interesting and they will Guide you with integrity. I hope that by experiencing a human Guide as sincere as he does, India's image will improve. I recommend it. Even people with a little English ability, like me, can use Google Translate to illustrate this. You've improved India's image! Thank you, Bardell.
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Tracey
Sep 9, 2024
We learnt the hidden secrets of Varanasi. - This tour is a great way to discover the heritage of Varanasi. Akash was our guide and he really made this tour more enjoyable. He was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and the time flew by. We appreciated Akash's local knowledge and we got to see sites and learn facts we may have otherwise overlooked. Would highly recommend this tour if you're keen on going a bit deeper into the story and history of this enchanting city.
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Candicenel
Sep 7, 2024
Interesting tour of the city - Great tour of the city seeing all the hidden sights. Akash explained all the information, including all about the burning ghats, and it was very interesting. Was also able to see amazing views across the city. Would recommend
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859jonj
Sep 5, 2024
Very good experience - Amazing tour, from the best guide Akash! Very well informed and super friendly, recommended for anyone who wants to know more about Varanasi!
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833raffaellar
Sep 4, 2024
Wanderful free tour - Great walking tour in the heart of Varanasi. Akash is an extraordinary guide. He showed us hidden corners of the city and taught us many things about Indian culture and tradition. Highly recommended to get to know this beautiful city more deeply. Thank you so much, Akash. It was a pleasure to meet you!
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From $30
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).