Find things to do

Activities & Tours: Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi Full-day Tour with Guide & Boat Ride

Varanasi Full-day Tour with Guide & Boat Ride

Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the sunset boat cruise. Highlight • Private 14-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise • Take two cruises on the Ganges River, one at sunrise and one at sunset that includes the Ganga Aarti ceremony. • Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus • See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath • Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off
...More
no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings
based on reviews
See Details → Duration: 14 hours
From £73.64
Private Full-Day City Tour of Varanasi Including Boat Ride

Private Full-Day City Tour of Varanasi Including Boat Ride

Enjoy this day tour of Varanasi the City of Varanasi full of history, visit the Sarnath, the city where the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the city. You'll start from boat ride in Morning in Varanasi, you'll tour such locations as Sarnath, Bharat Mata Temple, and the Ganges river Aarti ceremony in Evening.
...More
no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings
based on reviews
See Details → Duration: 13 hours
From £70.54
special offers
Banaras Photography Tours

Banaras Photography Tours

In my nearly eight years of leading photography tours, helping to guide documentary crews, and four years of running the highest rated cultural tour in Varanasi, I have helped countless travelers and professionals explore and document the unique and mystical culture in our beautiful city. Every part of the tour can be tailored to your interests. If you wish, we can take out a boat for sunrise to capture the ghat or walk through the markets, and if you get hungry I can lead you to restaurants or street food that is safe to eat for travelers. With me, you will see a side of the city that is not usually available to travelers such as the Aghori Sadhus, traditional wrestling, and cremation ceremonies. These ceremonies are at the heart of spirituality in our city, and with my tour you will be welcomed by the local people here to photograph some of the most sacred moments of life.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 4 reviews
See Details → Duration: 1 hours to 6 hours
From £53.95

Original Price : 67.44

Saving Amount : 13.49

2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi

2 Days Enlightening Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi

It's an all inclusive tour, with a private vehicle available for you on disposal, and a local guide available from Bodhgaya to Bodhgaya. This tour provides you complete freedom from any worries about other expenses as all your meals and entry passes are covered during the tour. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Sovenir at Departure.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings half ratings
based on 2 reviews
See Details → Duration: 2 days
From £102.32
Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience

Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience

Varanasi is a land of many faiths, a myriad of colors, smells & sounds, a cocktail of tastes and a melting pot of beautiful people and many ancient architecture & carvings. It is in Varanasi that anyone will find all these aspects of India in abundance. When passing through the residential spaces, you will find undoubtedly feel the sense of community and the spirit that exists in every area. People from all over India live in the old part of Varanasi and a tour of through its narrow alleys is quite an adventure not to miss.. Attractions of the tour: - Religious activities along bank side of River Ganga - Most Important Ghats - Sacred Temples - Narrow alleys - Local Markets - Cremations Ground - Few nice locations for photography FYI : Our walking tours are always theme-based walks – so let us invite you to come walk with us..
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 20 reviews
See Details → Duration: 4 hours to 5 hours
From £13.95
Sarnath excursion from Varanasi

Sarnath excursion from Varanasi

A visit to Sarnath will let you know about a famous famous Buddhist religion.Learn who Budhism started and what is the importance of this place is in depth. You will see Ruins of Sarnath, Budhha Temple, large Buddha statue, Archaeological museum and deer park.
...More
no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings
based on reviews
See Details → Duration: 3 hours to 4 hours
From £23.25
5:hours Private Evening Ganga Aarti

5:hours Private Evening Ganga Aarti

Overview Varanasi the city of Ghats is known in the world for its beautiful Ghats, Century old Temple. Here Hindu people come for Moksha is the highest goal of Hindus. The sight of the sunset over the Ganges and the cold breeze on the bank of River Ganges gives you a heart soothing effect. Here every evening irrelevant of what the weather is our priest perform a ceremony called 'Aarti'. Where seven priest stand under the beautiful seven umbrellas & they are not only for thanking 'Holy Mother Ganges river' for being in their life at Varanasi or washing their sins everyday but also for putting mother Ganges river to sleep in belief that the Mother Ganges you have done enough for the hole day now its time for you to take some rest & nothing goes into the holy River After the mother actually sleeps.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings half ratings
based on 6 reviews
See Details → Duration: 5 hours
From £77.52
Morning Boat with old part of city

Morning Boat with old part of city

You will experience amazing morning of the city with boat ride, during it also experience sun rise, pilgrim bathing, old palaces on sun light. Rituals performing.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 24 reviews
See Details → Duration: 2 hours to 4 hours
From £30.11
The Heritage City Tour in Varanasi

The Heritage City Tour in Varanasi

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。
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 28 reviews
See Details → Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
From £32.54
Varanasi Boat Ride and Ancient Temples Day Tour with Breakfast

Varanasi Boat Ride and Ancient Temples Day Tour with Breakfast

Explore a land of literature, aesthetic, art and spirituality, Varanasi on this 5-hour early morning tour. Enjoy a sunrise boat ride, followed by traditional refreshment and visit Hindu temples afterward.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings no star ratings
based on 3 reviews
See Details → Duration: 5 hours
From £70.54
Private Varanasi Tour Including Car and Tour Guide

Private Varanasi Tour Including Car and Tour Guide

Visit Varanasi to experience the stunning sunrise and sunset at Bank of The Holy Ganges River. Your experienced local guide will reveal all the secrets about Holy Ganges and Hinduism in Varanasi including the magnificent , Vishvanath Temple in BHU, Monkey Temple, Bharat Mata Temple and Varanasi City. Your journey will start at Ganges in the morning and, before night falls, we take you to Bank of river for a beautiful view of Aarti ceremony at sunset. Your private guide will ensure a personalized and enjoyable experience at all time.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 3 reviews
See Details → Duration: 7 hours to 8 hours
From £31.01
Tour of the Villages of Varanasi (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car)

Tour of the Villages of Varanasi (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car)

“The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. Join us on this tour of villages surrounding Varanasi and you will experience the true essence of Indian culture. We have curated this offbeat tour as an opportunity to actually be among the village communities of India and get personal in-depth insights into their lifestyle and livelihood, which are hardly mentioned in a travel guidebook. See the life in rural India closely and experience the villagers, see how even today they have preserved their old culture and tradition for coming generations. Learn the basics of home cooking, ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, food and life of a local.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 3 reviews
See Details → Duration: 8 hours
From £99.47
Sarnath, the place of first ceremon of Budhha.

Sarnath, the place of first ceremon of Budhha.

This place is one of four important places according to Buddhism, 1-Lumbini birth place, 2- enlightenment, 3- sarnath, 4- kushinagar. If travellers have interest about Buddhism, should book this tour.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings
based on 3 reviews
See Details → Duration: 2 hours to 4 hours
From £34.42
Varanasi: Spiritual Yoga Tour With Morning Boat Ride

Varanasi: Spiritual Yoga Tour With Morning Boat Ride

Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi is considered to be the holiest city of the Hindus. On this half-day tour of Varanasi, take an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges and see some of the rituals of the pilgrims to this city. After the boat ride take a private yoga class and learn some techniques of this ancient Indian science. Highlights • Morning boat ride on the River Ganges • Pilgrims performing morning prayers • One hour yoga class
...More
no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings no star ratings
based on reviews
See Details → Duration: 3 hours
From £157.36
Cycle of Life, Death & Rebirth (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Cycle of Life, Death & Rebirth (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Varanasi has always been a place that people in India consciously chose to die in for centuries. Varanasi is always associated with the mysteries of life, death & rebirth. If you are a seeker and looking to experience Varanasi in a manner it was built for and want to learn about the culture and genesis of spirituality in Varanasi? join us on our special walking tour through the cycle of life, death & rebirth, experience the power of holy rituals and understand the true essence of Kashi. On this guided walking tour, we take you to experience the serenity & life energies in Varanasi, our storyteller will share beautiful stories of the ancient past that would make you understand and appreciate the importance of rituals in daily life for a blissful living experience. Walk along the ghats of Kashi an unique experience to watch colorful mélange of different people; Hindu gurus doing meditations, prayers on the stairs, and learn energy transformation techniques to balance energy within you.
...More
full ratings full ratings full ratings full ratings half ratings
based on 10 reviews
See Details → Duration: 2 hours
From £10.23