Varanasi Evening Ganga Aarti Tour
An evening tour to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.7 out of 5 from 118 reviews
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Guided in
- English, hi, Spanish
- Price
- From £37 per person
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Children
- From age 6
- Run by
- Varanasi Day Tours
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Ganges River2 hr
- Dasaswamedh Ghat1 min
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Ganga Aarti2 hr
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Boat ride
- A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tips
Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Varanasi
- Price: from £37. None of the other 8 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £20.
- Reviews: 4 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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