Guided walking tour · Varanasi, India

Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

A walk through Varanasi's traditions with guides whose families have lived there for generations.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 476 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English, hi
Price
From £17 per person
Group size
Up to 25 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 7
Run by
Hidden secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant tradition
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Vishalakshi Temple15 min · entry included
  2. Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)15 min · entry included
  3. Manikarnika Ghat25 min · entry included

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

Not included

  • Food and drink, Transportation

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Varanasi

  • Price: from £17. 6 of the other 8 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £23.
  • Reviews: None of the other 8 reviewed tours here have 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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