Varanasi Highlights: One-Day Essential Tour

This tour is designed for visitors in Varanasi who only have a day or limited time to explore the city’s key attractions. We aim to cover all the major sights in Varanasi in a single day, ensuring your trip is as fulfilling as possible.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ganga Aarti - We’ll visit Bangali Tola alleyway, see the ashrams, small temples, Harichnadra Ghat and the famous Ganga Aarati.
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat - This tour includes morning boatride which starts from Dashashwamedh Ghat or Assi ghat. We’ll make the arrangement once your booking is confirmed by your end.
  • Thatheri Bazar - We will walk in…
What's Included
  • A bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Location
Hotel Ganges Grand - Varanasi
Dashashwmedh Road
All the guests must come to the city center Godowlia on their own and I'll meet you there opposite of the Hotel Ganges Grand. If you have any questions, please whatsapp us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jayne
Feb 19, 2023
Wonderful Tour - I had a great experience exploring Varanasi. Monu Tours was very knowledgeable and a joy to be around.
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Neils0na
Feb 4, 2023
Truly Exceptional Tour - My private tour with Monu in Varanasi was truly exceptional. Not only did he possess extensive knowledge of the city's rich history and cultural heritage, but he also expertly curated an itinerary that allowed me to experience the most spectacular sights and sounds in just one day. His passion and enthusiasm for the city were truly contagious and made the tour even more enjoyable. Monu went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and safety, and his valuable insights and recommendations made my experience in Varanasi truly unforgettable. The highlight of the trip was his kind invitation to dinner with his lovely family. His wife is an exceptional cook and his mother has a heart of gold, making the evening one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I cannot recommend Monu highly enough to anyone looking for a personalized and unforgettable tour of Varanasi, especially if you are a solo female traveler with Monu you will feel safe and see the most.
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305rajeshv
Jan 29, 2023
A peek into the past.. - Varanasi/Benaras/Kashi... We may call it by different names,but to understand the essence of Varanasi one has to mingle with the locals. It is considered one of the oldest cities of the world. We stayed in hotel Sri Balaji,near Kaal Bhairav Temple, we stayed there for three nights and each day we toured the city by walking the old bylanes and it was a wonderful experience ,it was like time travel. The main attractions of Varanasi are Renovated Kashi Vishwanath temple, kaal bhairav ,Mata aanapurna temple, Vishalaxmi temple(one of the 51 peetas of sati) 84 Ghats , Sankatmochan ,Sarnath,and many renowned eateries (famous chaats).Many people also visit Vindhyachal to visit vidheshwari mata(Around 70KMS from Varanasi). Tourists also go to Gaya /Bodh Gaya which is around 5 Hours drive from Varanasi.. The best mode of transport in Varanasi is by foot or by TOTo (e-rickshaw) and cycle rickshaw as most of the roads are narrow and are full of traffic. My suggestion to any traveller who is coming by his own vehicle should park his vehicle in the hotel and travel by the local mode of transport.
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Ankuragrawal1
Jan 20, 2023
A fantastic taste of Varanasi - Monu guided us through a walking tour of Varanasi and it was byfar the best way to get to know the city! He did a great job of giving us a taste of the less-traversed parts of the city and explaining the significance of the sights we saw. Highly recommend!
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Ellatheunissen
Dec 28, 2022
Hidden places and info of Varanasi - Monu is a very kind and gentle man that knows a lot about the hotspots and hidden places in Varanasi. I definitely recommend this guide!
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Tddeu
Dec 25, 2022
Amazing tour(guide) - Really relaxed guide, which is something you need in a city like Varanasi. Very beautiful spots and quiet places. Very nice food along the way. Monu has a lot to tell you and is very open en relax. Highly recommend to do this Tour! Went in the early morning when the city is slowing waking and unraveling her sweetest secrets.
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Krharrison13
Dec 20, 2022
Insider tour of Banares - This tour was so amazing. We walked in an inside lane and saw the small temples between Darbhanga Ghat and Assi Ghat - it was amazing to see these beautiful small temples with a guide because otherwise I would t have felt comfortable wandering into these small lanes. Monu was a very amazing guide - he gave in depth information about Banaras and also about Indian culture and Hinduism in general. I really enjoyed my tour and would book another tour with Monu without a doubt.
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Lukischmuki
Nov 17, 2022
Authentic & impressive Tour! - Definitely one of the best tours I have done in India. You learn a lot about Varanasi and Hinduism in an authentic way and get the chance to get to know this great city through a guy who grew up here. Thanks for the great impressions!
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Ewenmeak
Nov 17, 2022
100% recommend - Excellent walking tour around around Varanassi. Monu took us off the beaten track and ended in a small friendly place for chai. Great knowledge, 100% worthwhile.
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Pollyanna_payne
Nov 13, 2022
Wonderful walking tour - We booked a tour with Monu through our hostel (Wander station) and it was great! He was very knowledgable about the city and told us loads of interesting facts. He also gave us some good recommendations for food and watching the night ceremony after the tour. Thank you for a great tour!
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From $200
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).