Private Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride and Cultural Exploration in Holy City

Embark on a private Varanasi tour and uncover the treasures and secrets of this holy city. Experience a sunrise boat ride, explore the ghats, and immerse yourself in the fascinating rituals and customs. Discover the authenticity and uniqueness of Varanasi.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The local expert from the city will meet you at your hotel. From there he will walk you to the bank of the river Ganges. The guide will explain about each and every ghat and later he will show the city narrow lanes by walking.

Points of Interest

  • Varanasi

  • Ganges River

  • Banaras Ghats

  • Dasaswamedh Ghat

  • Assi Ghat

  • Manikarnika Ghat

  • Alamgir Mosque

  • Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All temple fees and taxes
  • Snacks
  • Private live tour guide as per itinerary
  • Pick-up and Drop-off to anywhere in Varanasi
  • Private Boat Ride
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore varanasi - a city full of treasures and secrets. A city of unique faiths and beliefs, fascinating rituals and customs. The guide will show you all the ghats during the sunrise on a boat ride and will tell you the story behind each one. Also, get a chance to experience the holy city from inside by taking a walking tour in the narrow lanes. Within…

Location
Varanasi
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Josh
Jan 12, 2025
10/10 experience - Vicky Dubey was a truly amazing guide, probably the best we’ve had on our trip to india. He was friendly, engaging and an expert on everything we did today, whilst making us feel at home in his city. He was a massive part in making a fanatic day for us full of memories.
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Glenndle23
Jan 3, 2025
Fascinating experience - Akash our guide was on time and welcoming. He shared his proud passion for Varanasi. The boat ride and morning walk through the alleys and lanes was made even more interesting by his in-depth knowledge and remarkable anecdotes about the city’s cultural value and religious importance. Highly recommended this morning tour and Akash is the ideal guide to lead you.
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Maxwell_c
Dec 28, 2024
Nice 2 hours morning boat... - Nice 2 hours morning boat ride. Ganga river in the fog gives another beauty. Excellent guide that expain everything along the way and take me a little walk along the narrow streets.
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Maciej_g
Dec 24, 2024
Great way to experience Varanasi - We were family of 3. We were picked up and dropped off at hotel on time. The communication over WhatsApp prior the trip was immediate. The trip is great. A guide was super friendly helpful and very passionate. If you have short time in Varanasi then this is probably the best way to experience this specific place. Highly recommend to everyone.
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745maciejg
Dec 23, 2024
Great tour - Excellent tour. It met all our expectations. You really almost can’t experience Varanasi without good guide. We are very happy
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Do_ui2023
Nov 3, 2024
Varanasi Tour - Nice, informative anda safe tour. I loved it. Thanks to Mr.Gudidu who guided me through the city. I definitely recommend.
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Drcraiga
Oct 25, 2024
Great friendly guide - We had such an amazing time with Gudda. He made sure that we ere comfortable and taking care of the entire time. We had an incredible experience with Gudda in Varanasi. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and religious significance made the tour truly special. From navigating the bustling streets to providing insights into the rituals along the Ganges, he ensured every moment was both informative and meaningful. His passion for Varanasi’s heritage was clear, and their friendly, approachable nature made the experience even more enjoyable. Whether it was exploring hidden alleyways or witnessing the stunning evening Ganga Aarti, the guide made it unforgettable. I highly recommend them for anyone visiting this magical city.” Let me know if you’d like any adjustments!
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Gilles
Oct 30, 2024
Nice boat trip alongside the ghats - The boat trip was well guided by Mr Lalit. He told me interesting stories about cremation about the old palaces along the Ganges. The stop at the Nandey tea shop was great and clean. The old town visit was a blend of experiences mixing History and walking in dirt and all sorts of Cow faeces. It was a good idea to complete the visit in the morning to avoid the heat. What was a bit disappointing is the kind of boat provided and the pick up - drop services. For INR 5300 , I was expecting a pick up car knowing that a ride from my hotel bearly cost INR. Also we had to change 3 times of boats. This also could have been avoided. I believe the tour company should review their standards. However Mr Lalit and his friend were very helpful and I reach my hotel safely .
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Manuelapr1702cq
Nov 17, 2024
Good - Very kind guide with great attitude and attention to what we needed in the moment. Very polite and respectful, we recommend this guide.
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Angele_d
Jan 8, 2025
No go but thanks Akash - Akash was a really good guide but it’s definitely not worth the price, you pay mainly for a noisy boat ride but no real visits otherwise than his friends shop
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