Guided walking tour · Varanasi, India

Walking Tour of Varanasi: A Personalized Local Experience

A personal walking tour through the heart of Varanasi.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Duration
4–5 hours
Guided in
English, hi
Price
From £20 per person
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
From age 6
Run by
Kashi Journeys
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Dasaswamedh Ghat30 min
  2. Man Singh Observatory15 min
  3. Meer Ghat10 min · entry included
  4. Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)20 min
  5. Manikarnika Ghat20 min
  6. Alamgir Mosque30 min · entry included
  7. Kashi Vishwanath Temple10 min

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

What to know before you book

Included

  • Eco friendly tour guide.
  • Entrance fee (If reuired)
  • Bottled water

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Varanasi

  • Price: from £20. 4 of the other 8 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £23.
  • Reviews: 8 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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