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

Vinay Singh, a native of Varanasi, has dedicated over ten years to guiding visitors, including solo travelers, YouTubers, and documentary teams, through the city’s sacred streets. His lifelong residence in Varanasi has endowed him with profound knowledge of its hidden gems, traditions, and spiritual practices.
Each tour is customized to suit individual…

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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Jennifer_s
Jun 29, 2025
Great Morning Activity - Learned and saw so much more about this city than I would have just walking around by myself. A great early morning activity.
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Valerie_k
Jun 9, 2025
Unforgettable and enriching experience! - Our tours with Vinay, a local guide in Varanasi, were fantastic - Vinay is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate. He gave us a customised tour that included hidden temples, the mesmerising Ganga Aarti and a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. The next day he spontaneously organised a tour to Sanarth for us with an archaeological specialist. All in all, an unforgettable, very enriching experience! Many thanks Vinay!
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Odyssey05475944320
May 21, 2025
A very good guide with integrity and heart - Vinay is a very kind guide. It was a very good tour, as they knew a lot about Varanasi, held down a good spot to watch the ghat ceremony and took us to a conscientious and delicious cafe. He is also a very gentlemanly and sincere man, who is extremely credible as a guide for excessive commissions and service with good conscience (he refused tips), and hospitality is very high. I was still seriously injured in Varanasi and was taken to the emergency room, and even then, despite not a penny, I cannot take charge of thanking him for rushing me to the hospital and then messaging me until I got back home. In Delhi, it feels like money, money, but it made me feel like, "Is this the heart of a religious holy place?" He is a very trustworthy guide and has learned Japanese, so if you are Japanese you should definitely tour with Vinay.
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Camper44648058655
May 5, 2025
Visit art tea with special seats - I joined the tour that started at 15:00. Vinay Singh, our Japanese-speaking guide, guided us through the cremation ceremony, boat tour and evening art tea until we finished watching the special seats. I felt that Varanasi sightseeing was a must-see guide. Thank you.
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Paola
Apr 10, 2025
Incredible Tour! - I can't say enough good things about Vinay! He was an awesome guide—explained everything really well and made the experience enjoyable. We had a good tour of the city and even enjoyed a boat ride. We were so lucky to catch the ceremony from the front row — it was an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for an incredible tour in Varanasi, look no further than Vinay — he's the one to go to!
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Seaside57245887065
Mar 31, 2025
I got on a boat and was shown the crematorium nearby. You will then be taken to another crematorium where you can experience Hindu religious views. In Puja, I was shown to a seat very close to the Brahmin and I was able to experience it up close. It was amazing. - It was a great experience. I was impressed to have the front seat of the puja unexpectedly. I hope to see you again next time.
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Rit
Mar 22, 2025
Varanasi is the city which everyone should visit once in a lifetime. This is the final destination. Lord Shiva blesses everyone. - Good experience and nice gesture. Very supportive people. Planning is nice. They have a good experience about the city.
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666jayadevr
Mar 14, 2025
Grounding at the sacred Ganga ghats - Our guide Vinay is a friendly, steadfast & knowledgeable guide. He creatively included us in a last minute request. He kept our group to a total of 5 people. We sailed on the mighty Ganges moving from one ghat to another as it dawned shimmering light. The experience of the pilgrimage was soulful. We walked steadily in the meandering inner labyrinth of the city. Vinay explained in detail many anecdotes, metaphors, myth and philosophies as we visualized each of the stops. On the way, Vinay talked to the locales and one could notice that he was respected for the service he renders guiding pilgrims & visitors about their holy land! At the end, we were spiritually uplifted and grounded by the experience. It was just what we wanted to understand that life is beyond one’s own self image and the world is higher. The realization to the truth can only happen when one experiences spiritual quests at holy places such as Kaashi or Benaras - where life & death are synchronously juxtaposed.
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Shxjcs
Mar 13, 2025
Very nice - Vinay did a nice tour! He is trustworthy and knowledgeable. He managed to stay in time and collect everyone. I would definitely recommend him!
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Jonathan_b
Mar 8, 2025
Splendours of Varanasi with the best guide! - Wow what an amazing tour! Vinay is a great guide and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Once again, thank you Vinay, you’re the best!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).