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Heritage City Tour in Varanasi: Multilingual Guide, Ganges Cruises, Hidden Gems
4.9
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Varanasi
Embark on a captivating Heritage City Tour in Varanasi with our experienced guide who speaks multiple languages. Discover hidden gems, Ganges river cruises, lassi restaurants, and more!
Embark on a captivating Heritage City Tour in Varanasi with our experienced guide who speaks multiple languages. Discover hidden gems, Ganges river cruises, lassi restaurants, and more!
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dasaswamedh Ghat - Dashashwamedh Ghat is a prominent ghat in Varanasi, situated on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh. It is located near the Vishwanath Temple. There are two Hindu legends linked to this ghat: one suggests that Brahma created it to welcome Shiva, while another states that Brahma performed ten Ashwamegha Yajnas, known…
- Dasaswamedh Ghat - Dashashwamedh Ghat is a prominent ghat in Varanasi, situated on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh. It is located near the Vishwanath Temple. There are two Hindu legends linked to this ghat: one suggests that Brahma created it to welcome Shiva, while another states that Brahma performed ten Ashwamegha Yajnas, known as Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna.
- Harishchandra Ghat - This is one of the two cremation ghats, the other being Manikarnika Ghat. Hindus from various regions bring the bodies of their deceased relatives to Harishchandra Ghat for cremation. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that a person cremated at Harishchandra Ghat attains salvation or moksha.
- Assi Ghat - According to legend, after Goddess Durga defeated the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, she threw her sword into a river, which is now called Assi. This is how the ghat got its name. While the evening aarti regularly attracts visitors, the ghat is particularly crowded during the months of Chaitya (March/April) and Magh (January/February).
- Ganges River - Here, a boat ride lasting approximately 60 minutes can be enjoyed.
- Banaras Hindu University - The Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most renowned Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the western bank of the sacred river Ganga and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most revered of Shiva temples.
- Ganga Aarti - This ceremony is a tribute to the sacred river Ganges, believed to cleanse sins and offer spiritual purification. The devotion and energy of the ceremony make it an essential experience for those seeking a deep connection with the spiritual essence of Varanasi.
What's Included
- Tea or coffee
- Tea or coffee
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Information
Hello there
I am AMIT, I born and raised in Varanasi, India ! We work as a tour guide , we would like to show Varanasi most famous and hidden places ! We will make your trip memorable and unforgettable. LET’S GO FOR A WALK IN INDIA’S OLDEST CITY……
バラナシでガイドをしています。
日本語が話せるので英語が話せなくても安心です。楽しくみなさんと回れたら嬉しいです。
過去にはモデルの水原希子さんもガイドしました。現地の人しか知らない場所も知っているので是非バラナシに来る際はご連絡ください。
Hello there
I am AMIT, I born and raised in Varanasi, India ! We work as a tour guide , we would like to show Varanasi most famous and hidden places ! We will make your trip memorable and unforgettable. LET’S GO FOR A WALK IN INDIA’S OLDEST CITY……
バラナシでガイドをしています。
日本語が話せるので英語が話せなくても安心です。楽しくみなさんと回れたら嬉しいです。
過去にはモデルの水原希子さんもガイドしました。現地の人しか知らない場所も知っているので是非バラナシに来る際はご連絡ください。
Location
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat Road, Bangali Tola
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(30 Ratings)
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坂入壮
Nov 20, 2024
Best Scenes - I was able to see the best scenes!
Amit's Varanasi story was also interesting and informative!
Thank you so much for your support!
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守山樹
Aug 10, 2024
Varanasi guidance, etc. - You may have the image that India has a lot of fraud, but Amit is not. He's someone you can really trust! I guarantee you this. She is also extremely fluent and gentle in Japanese! Please visit Amit when you come to India!
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Yuliyapetr
Aug 7, 2024
Very heart of Varanasi - Highly recommended. Have had chance to deep into real Varanasi. Thanks a lot for warm welcoming and authentic experience
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Venture26683836426
Aug 6, 2024
It was an amazing experience. - Mr. Amit has been very helpful to me in Varanasi.
In India, where most of the people I talk to are unreliable, I was very lucky to meet someone as sincere and courteous as Amit-san.
He also speaks good Japanese, and the deep local stories were very interesting.
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Companion46998737154
May 4, 2024
Great experience! - This was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend joining it.
The Ganges was much cleaner than I expected.
In recent years, the Ganges has been cleaned up, and many tourists come to bathe in it. After visiting the ghats, the sunset cruise was very beautiful. I was also able to experience our guide Deepu's excellent Japanese and warm personality. The evening prayer ceremony, Aarti, was also very memorable. Thanks to Deepu, I was able to enjoy the view at my leisure from a special seat. Thank you very much!
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619paulacristinag
Apr 30, 2024
EXCELLENT TOUR - Excellent Tour. Very complete. Vinay took me to see all the important places like the Ghats and the Ganges. The ride was wonderful and I had a good time. I recommend it for people who speak Spanish. Thanks for everything.
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肇則
Mar 7, 2024
The best guide - I was skeptical at first because I had the impression that Indian guides are rip-offs, but he carefully showed me around Varanasi for half a day and even treated me to chai. He spoke fluent Japanese and was a really trustworthy person. Thank you very much.
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Faraway44361524551
Feb 24, 2024
I was able to sightsee with peace of mind, I highly recommend it! - Amit guided me for a day in Varanasi.
The first thing that reassured me was that he came to see me the day before and we were able to discuss directly what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. If we only communicated by email or phone, I would have been worried about misunderstandings and miscommunications, but thanks to Amit's consideration, I was able to approach the day without any anxiety.
As others have mentioned, Amit's knowledge of history and culture is amazing, but what's more, it was very interesting to hear his unique perspective and way of thinking, as someone who was born and raised in the area, answer the countless questions that came up just by walking down the street. This is an experience that you can't get on the internet or in a guidebook.
This time, Amit's Japanese girlfriend also joined us, and we were able to hear interesting and fascinating stories about the cultural gap. I'm really grateful.
Even for street food that requires a bit of courage, Amit knows safe and delicious restaurants. Please feel free to request it.
With him, you don't have to worry about the challenges that come with traveling, such as finding the way, negotiating the price, worrying about toilets, and scams. Thanks to you, I had a very relaxing and wonderful day. I really loved Varanasi!
Thank you!!
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Coastal26813436518
Feb 13, 2024
Must-visit place - I joined Amit Tours on a 2-day, 1-night trip to Varanasi.
The sunrise over the Ganges River was so moving I was speechless. Amit also gave me detailed explanations in Japanese, and I was able to see many other things, such as bathing scenes, cremation scenes, and buildings!
Varanasi is so deep that it cannot be expressed in words, so I would definitely recommend you go and experience it for yourself.
Amit is always accommodating to the wishes of travelers, introducing and suggesting local things. He is also a great guide because he pays attention to safety. I am really glad I joined his tour!
I would like to visit again someday.
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Martien_v
Apr 19, 2025
Very disappointed no show - Didn’t show up
No contact at all before the tour or even on the day.
Didn’t even reply to my several emails on the day.
Had to contact Viator support after an hour waiting to get a response and resolution
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