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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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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英敏
Nov 30, 2024
Vinay's guide is recommended. Varanasi tourism will be more fulfilling. - Vinay picked us up from our hotel at 5am and we first observed the prayer service in the morning. It was a valuable experience because all around me were Indian pilgrims. Then we got on a big boat and went up and down the river to see all the different buildings and garts along the river. We got off the boat, had snacks and snacks in the cafeteria, and then visited wrestling practices, a water temple that was hard to see, and a crematorium. Vinay's explanation was polite and answered many of my questions about India. It is also highly recommended for Japanese who are not good at English because they can speak Japanese.
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Travel51054763983
Nov 26, 2024
Intense immersion in Varanasi by knowledgeable and friendly local guide who is fluent in many languages - Intense and interesting immersion in Varanasi. Great experience!!! Vinay is a very knowledgeable and friendly person, local to Varanasi. Vinay showed me around the Assi Ghat, where I had the unforgettable experience of watching the Arti, sunrise in the Ganges, religious concert, and yoga. We also had some Chai. Afterwards, he showed me around the streets of Varanasi and its various temples. Wee also watched traditional Indian wrestling training. At the end of the tour, we went on a boat through the Ganges and he explained various Ghats and their cultural relevance. We stopped at the Cremation Ghat, where we solemnly watched the rituals as he explained the process in detail. I 100% endorse and recommend this tour.
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Welikeytraveltoronto
Nov 21, 2024
A great introduction to Varanasi - The experience was a fabulous introduction to Varanasi. Vinay took excellent care of me as a solo female tourist and was very knowledgeable about Varanasi, its history and its rituals. I had a great morning with Vinay and never felt I was up against a clock. He was happy to show me his city and all the uniqueness it has to offer.
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Pello
Nov 14, 2024
GREAT! - You're gonna have a great time. Vinay is super friendly, he organizes absolutely everything and you can ask him to add something you want. He’s more than a guide, he’s a friend you’re visiting and he’s committed to making you enjoy yourself to the fullest. Very good tour!
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Tore_f
Nov 3, 2024
An immersive and enjoyable Varanasi overview with Vinay. - We had a great and immersive full morning with Vinay! We sampled delicious local chai varieties, saw the morning ganga aarti, had a lovely dawn boat ride up the Ganga, explored the ancient city alleys, and saw many memorable sights. Vinay gave the right amount of information not to be confusing, but could dive deeper on a topic of interest if asked. He also never watched the clock, and allowed us to take our time in places that we were interested in. A terrific morning and very much recommended!
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Torefretheim
Nov 2, 2024
An immersive and enjoyable Varanasi overview with Vinay. - We had a great and immersive full morning with Vinay! We sampled delicious local chai varieties, saw the morning ganga aarti, had a lovely dawn boat ride up the Ganga, explored the ancient city alleys, and saw many memorable sights. Vinay gave the right amount of information not to be confusing, but could dive deeper on a topic of interest if asked. He also never watched the clock, and allowed us to take our time in places that we were interested in. A terrific morning and very much recommended!
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Eddobrien
Oct 28, 2024
Saw all the highlights in a day (morning and afternoon tour) - Vinay looked after us given my girlfriend was ill. He took us to all the sites I wanted to see and made sure we had a great time. I highly recommend a guide in Varanasi as the place is extremely chaotic.
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869zanderb
Oct 28, 2024
Quality seats for a spectacular show - Although this started early it was packed with interest and info from the get go. Sat on the ghat (not moored on a boat) right in the middle of the event. Plenty of information and explanation and the atmosphere was perfect. Then a boat journey all the way along the ghats with the most interesting or unusual ones pointed out. Back at the hotel in time for breakfast and a lovely start to the day. Recommended
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Sarah
Oct 25, 2024
An unforgettable day with an expert guide! - This tour was a an absolute gem, that both myself and my partner would highly recommend. We had a brilliant day. Vinay was a fantastic host. He was so accommodating, a great communicator, funny, and most importantly knowledgable. We visited things that there was no way we would have been able to experience without a local guide like, Vinay. And we covered so much more than was listed, from local wrestling schools, to learning about Ayurvedic oils and medicines, to even customised detours like coffee stops, and visiting an astrologer to have my chart and palm read. Overall, it was an unforgettable day. 10/10
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Flyinscotsman
Oct 23, 2024
Sunrise walking tour - We met Vinay outstanding our hotel at 4:30am to see sunrise ceremony in varanasi. He took us in tuk tuk to ghat to see ceremony, took us for Indian breakfast( his treat) had some chai as well. He showed us parts of varanasi we would not have seen or experienced , all the while making sure we weren’t being overcharged by vendors. He was very informative and great company. Would recommend him highly as a guide.
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