Guided walking tour · Varanasi, India

Banaras Wala Tours

A walk through Varanasi with a guide born and raised in the city.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 356 reviews
Duration
3–4 hours
Guided in
English, Japanese, Spanish
Price
From £23 per person
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 5
Run by
Vinay Singh
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Assi Ghat30 min
  2. Tulsi Ghat10 min
  3. Ganges River1 hr · entry included
  4. Vishalakshi Temple10 min
  5. Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)10 min
  6. Manikarnika Ghat30 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Varanasi

  • Price: from £23. 3 of the other 8 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £20.
  • Reviews: 1 of the other 8 reviewed tours here has more reviews than this one.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.1 km in about 29 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the world's oldest living cities, with stone ghats stepping down to the Ganges, evening rituals and a maze of lanes.

Terrain. Steps and narrow lanes.

Respect. Do not photograph cremations.

Read the full Varanasi walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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