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All-Inclusive Private Varanasi City Tour with Ganges Boat Ride
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Varanasi
About
Experience the very best of Varanasi on this all-inclusive private city tour, featuring a comfortable private vehicle, expert local guide, and all entrance fees included for a seamless day of exploration. Start with a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges as the ghats come alive with rituals, chants and traditional morning prayers. Explore the newly restored Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, wander through atmospheric Old City lanes, and discover the sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Enjoy a lavish 5-star buffet lunch, followed by time to experience Varanasi’s vibrant culture, ancient temples, riverside traditions and spiritual rhythms. In the evenin...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All parking, tolls, fuel charges, and taxes — no hidden costs
Private tour – only your group participates
Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day (hotel pickup & drop-off included)
Entrance fees to all monuments and sites as per itinerary
Gourmet buffet lunch at a premium 5★ restaurant
Professional English-speaking local guide
Morning Ganges boat ride (included – no extra charges)
Bottled mineral water throughout the tour
Any Kind of drinks with lunch
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Dress code: modest smart-casual; please ensure shoulders and knees are covered while visiting temples and Ghats.
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if this is required (meals are at your own expense)
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Moderate walking and stair/climb at Ghats required — comfortable walking shoes recommended
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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All-Inclusive Private Varanasi City Tour with Ganges Boat Ride
(13) Reviews
Varanasi
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$183.50
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About
Experience the very best of Varanasi on this all-inclusive private city tour, featuring a comfortable private vehicle, expert local guide, and all entrance fees included for a seamless day of exploration. Start with a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges as the ghats come alive with rituals, chants and traditional morning prayers. Explore the newly restored Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, wander through atmospheric Old City lanes, and discover the sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Enjoy a lavish 5-star buffet lunch, followed by time to experience Varanasi’s vibrant culture, ancient temples, riverside traditions and spiritual rhythms. In the evenin...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All parking, tolls, fuel charges, and taxes — no hidden costs
Private tour – only your group participates
Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day (hotel pickup & drop-off included)
Entrance fees to all monuments and sites as per itinerary
Gourmet buffet lunch at a premium 5★ restaurant
Professional English-speaking local guide
Morning Ganges boat ride (included – no extra charges)
Bottled mineral water throughout the tour
Any Kind of drinks with lunch
Itinerary
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Ganges River
Your private tour guide pick you at 5.30 am from your hotel in Varanasi. Begin your journey comfortably in a private air-conditioned car. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride at sunrise along the Ganges, where you’ll see: Historic Ghats, Daily rituals & ceremonies, Holy bathers, Riverfront architecture, Beautiful photo-worthy scenes. This is often the highlight of the tour.
1 hour
2
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Visit the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex and walk through the impressive new corridor connecting the temple to the Ganga ghats. Your guide explains the temple’s history, significance, and rituals.
Later drive back to your hotel for breakfast.
1 hour
3
Banaras Hindu University
Post breakfast Visit one of Asia’s largest universities and see the modern replica of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
1 hour
4
Bharat Mata Temple
Bharat Mata Temple – A Unique Tribute to Mother India, dedicated not to a deity but to Mother India. Built in 1936, the temple houses a remarkable relief map of India carved in marble, showing the country’s mountains, rivers and geography in perfect scale.
30 minutes
5
Varanasi
Shopping in Varanasi (Optional, No Obligation to Buy), Enjoy an optional visit to Varanasi’s traditional craft shops, known for Banarasi silk, hand-woven textiles, wooden carvings and local handicrafts. Your guide will take you to reputable artisan workshops where you can see the craftsmanship up close. This stop is purely optional, and there is absolutely no pressure or obligation to purchase anything.
1 hour
6
The Clarks
Relish a lavish multi-cuisine buffet lunch at one of Varanasi premium 5★ restaurant. Enjoy authentic local and international flavors in a royal ambiance.
1 hour
7
Sarnath
Travel to Sarnath — where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
See: Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Deer Park, Buddhist temples from around the world, Archaeological Museum (closed Fridays)
Sarnath offers serenity and a deep contrast to the city’s lively Ghats.
1 hour
8
Ganges River
Evening witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony. The Aarti Ceremony is a devotional Hindu ritual performed at dusk on the banks of the Ganges, using fire as an offering to, the affectionately referenced, Maa Ganga, goddess of the holiest river in India.
Your tour ends with a return to your hotel or other desired location in Varanasi.
