Varanasi Tour: Hinduism and Buddhism Experience

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Embark on a private tour of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital, and discover the essence of Hinduism and Buddhism. Experience a serene rowboat adventure, explore the ancient city, visit the birthplace of Buddhism in Sarnath, and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti.

Duration: 14 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Banaras Ghats - Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off by private AC vehicle
Private chair in a private balcony with best view of Aarti
Professional Private Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Guide in other language [French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
Exclusive boat during morning boat ride
Sarnath Entrance Tickets

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tips

Additional Information

This is a Private Tour, designed for the regular tourist who comes to Varanasi first time and wants to experience to way of life in India with Hinduism and Buddhism.\n\nIt includes Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk, Sarnath Tour [The Birth Place of Buddhism] and Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti.It will includes:\n\nThis…

Location

Banaras Ghats

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Ilarioc88

Mar 14, 2025

Great day in Varanasi - Vinod has been a perfect guide, very kind and attentive and provided comprehensive explanations. Highly recommend the tour!

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Ceci0512

Mar 10, 2025

Wonderful and recommendable experience! - We had a wonderful tour of the history and highlights of this wonderful city. It is worth mentioning that the view of our Guide Sanjay Gupta gave a very important approach to understand where we were located. Wonderful and recommendable experience.

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635jacquesm

Feb 9, 2025

Excellent experience, super attentive Sanjay and dedicated to our interests. Highly recommended thank you!! - Sanjay very friendly and very good spanish. We were very happy with your task, Know the city very well history and religion

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Liam_n

Oct 5, 2024

Best way to see the sites in limited time - We only had one day in Varanasi and wanted to see Hindu and Buddhist sites. This was perfect to see everything with a very knowledgeable tour guide.

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Shand25

Sep 16, 2024

Memorable First Visit to Varanasi: Exceptional Guidance and Unforgettable Experiences - This was our first trip to Varanasi, and due to flooding on the ghats, our hotel reservation was canceled. We reached out to Mr. Indrajeet for assistance, and even though it wasn't part of our tour package, he went above and beyond to recommend the best area for us to stay, taking into account my mother-in-law’s ankle issues, which made it difficult for her to walk for extended periods. His guidance was spot on. The evening Ganga Aarti and the boat ride were also unforgettable highlights of our trip.

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Heathclayton

May 28, 2024

Great day exploring Varanasi - We had a fantastic day exploring Varanasi with our expert guide Vinod. It started in the morning at sunrise on the River, and the guide accommodated all of our choices on activities for the day and scheduling. We ended the day at the very peaceful Sarnath temple ruins. Recommend!

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Pieandsausage

Apr 28, 2024

Excellent day tour of Varanasi - An excellent day. Starting early, I was greeted by Vinod my guide for the day. I was first taken on a boat trip on the Ganga to see the sunrise and many of the Ghats. After a break for breakfast, we visited Sarnath, where I had the history of Buddha explained and taken to the museum and the Stupa which marks where Buddha gave his first Sermon. After a break for lunch I was taken to the Manikarnika Ghat, where the cremation process from death was explained. Finally the Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat for a great finally to the day. Vinod is very knowledgeable and informed me about all we saw and answered all of my questions.

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Dilparkison

Apr 1, 2024

Great individualized tour experience - Manish was a great guide to have on a spiritual tour of Varanasi. We went to several temples and Vedic schools which we never would have found on our own.

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614shamap

Feb 13, 2024

Amazing experience - This was an amazing trip. We had some difficulties with weather but the team and especially Vinod was so flexible. I have been wanting to come yo Varanasi for so long and it outlived my expectations because of Vinod. I've been all over India and Vinod was one of the most passionate, thoughtful and knowledgeable guides. Would recommend highly.

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Philipwm6400xa

Dec 3, 2024

Wonderful Day in Varanasi - We were collected from out hotel at 5:30 by Mr Vinit Pandey for firstly a boat ride on the Ganges then spent the remainder of the day visiting the various locations on the agenda. Finishing with another boar ride in the evening which included viewing of the funeral pyres on the ghats on the banks of the Ganges. Found Mr Pandey to a a knowledgeable guide and looked after us very well for the whole day. Recommended.

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From $81

up to 10 guests

2 - Adult