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Varanasi City Walking Tour

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Varanasi City Walking Tour Highlights

Join the Varanasi City Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Varanasi, renowned as one of the oldest living cities in the world.
Watch athletes as they train in one of Varanasi’s ancient wrestling grounds, practising techniques in this revered 5,000-year-old sport.
Delight your taste buds with a traditional Banarasi breakfast featuring the iconic Kachori Sabzi and sweet Jalebi and experience the flavours that have been cherished by locals for generations.
Benefit from the expertise of a storyteller well-versed in Varanasi's heritage and fluent in English and gain a deeper understanding of the city's history, traditions, and daily life through engaging narratives.
Step into the 450-year-old house of the revered poet-saint Tulsi Das Ji and explore the historic house where he wrote his famous epic "Ramcharitmanas."

Varanasi City Walking Tour Overview

About the Varanasi City Walking Tour:

The Varanasi City Walking Tour is a thoughtfully curated journey through the historic and cultural heart of Varanasi. This guided tour takes you along age-old streets and into iconic landmarks, offering a well-rounded introduction to the city’s heritage. Led by an experienced storyteller, the tour includes stops at significant sites like the Kushti Akhara, where you observe local wrestlers practising, and the 450-year-old residence of the revered poet Tulsi Das. A highlight of the tour is a traditional breakfast, serving kachori sabzi and fresh jalebi, providing an authentic taste of Banarasi cuisine. Entry fees and taxes are conveniently covered, allowing you to fully enjoy a smooth and immersive exploration of Varanasi’s timeless charm.

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Varanasi City Walking Tour

3 Hours

USD 40.66

USD 33.88

Per Adult

Storyteller well versed with Varanasi's heritage and English
Traditional Banarasi Breakfast
Entry fees and Taxes

Age Policy:

Visitors aged under 6 years can join free of cost.
Child tickets are applicable for visitors aged 6-13 years.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged 14 years and above.

Price Includes

Meals
Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited
Guide

More Details about Varanasi City Walking Tour

Know Before You Go for Varanasi City Walking Tour

Arrive on time for the tour to avoid disrupting the schedule and ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
Remain with the group during the tour to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. Do not wander off without informing your guide.
Expect the walking tour to last approximately 2-3 hours, so wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Smoking is not permitted during the tour to maintain a comfortable environment for all participants.
The activity might be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. In such a scenario, the next best possible time slot will be informed.
Participants are responsible for their own belongings, including any fees for equipment like cameras.

Varanasi City Walking Tour Map

Starting Point

Assi Ghat, Next to the stage of Shubha-e Banaras

Assi ghat, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India

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Varanasi City Walking Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 15 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 7 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

Varanasi Top Attractions

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

One of the oldest, richest, and holiest shrines of India is located in the sacred city of Varanasi and is known as Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Named Kashi, due to the ancient name of Varanasi, the glorious temple commemorates the mighty Lord Shiva and is a part of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Thousands of devotees travel from miles away to witness its soothing spiritual ambiance and seek blessings from their god. Sun glistens on the towering spires and domes made out of pure gold.

Dasaswamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is known for conducting the liveliest aartis along the holy river Ganga to immerse the visitors into divine bliss. A prominent member of the tourist attractions in Varanasi, Dashashwamedh Ghat, got its name due to the legend of Lord Brahma sacrificing 10 horses, or das Ashwamedh, in order to perform a yajna. Every sunset, the ghat gets illuminated by the light of diyas lit to commence the sacred rituals.

Assi Ghat

Another name amongst the unmissable places to visit in Varanasi is Assi Ghat. Frequented by college-goers and tourists alike, this ghat offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Varanasi's chaotic lanes. Pilgrims bathe in the holy waters of River Assi and offer flowers to the Shivlinga before resting on the steps of the ghat.

Manikarnika Ghat

Many legends surround the etymology behind Manikarnika Ghat, the oldest riverfront and one of the most religious tourist attractions in Varanasi. Mentioned in many ancient scriptures and religious texts, Manikarnika ghat is said to be the place where Devi Sati set herself on fire and also the birthplace of the fearless queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai.

Chunar Fort

This is a small fort located on the little diversion between Varanasi and Prayagraj, and it has played a significant role in shaping the history of India. The fort is situated on the banks of river Ganga and is also called Tilismi Quila or Magical Fort because it was featured in the novel “Chandrakanta”.

Tulsi Manas Temple

Pearly white facade greets the eyes as one walks through the lush green gardens of Tulsi Manas Temple. Constructed in 1964 by the Thakur Surekha Das family, the marble structure of this temple is renowned for its mesmerizing architecture. Believed to be the site where the ancient poet Tulsidas sat to pen down the holy epic of Ramcharitmanas, this temple is now one of the most revered religious places to visit in Varanasi.

Ramnagar Fort & Museum

Resting near the quiet shores of River Ganges is the majestic historical monument of Ramnagar Fort. Chunar sandstone forms the foundation of this creamy colored structure, which was built as the residential fort of Raja Balwant Singh. Even today, it houses the present Maharaja of Varanasi, whose residential quarters are separated from the rest of the fort. Two temples worshipping Lord Hanuman and Veda Vyasa are present inside the complex.

Alamgir Mosque

Humans have eventually provided their reverence, a new richer meaning, simpler and more precise language in the forms of shrines. This has enabled every single being to have the accessibility of that divine source. With such words, we can aptly describe the exquisite shrine named Alamgir Mosque. This mosque is located near Panchganga Ghat and is amongst the top religious attractions of Varanasi. On the bank of the Ganges, this 17th-century monument stands tall and glorious.