Want to see the best of Varanasi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Varanasi!
Ready to taste the best food in Varanasi? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Varanasi.
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Treasures of Varanasi: Fire Ceremony & Ganga Aarti Experience
14 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Varanasi
You’ve probably heard that Varanasi is well-known for its Fire Ceremony & Ganga Aarti Experience, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
How do you imagine the perfect Varanasi tour? Now you can make it reality! Hire a local guide for the day and set off on a fully personalized city trip. Explore Varanasi by car and determine yourself when and where to stop. From must-see landmarks to hidden gems, you decide!
Explore the age-old city of Varanasi with me on our exclusive Alleyways Adventure! Let's stroll through narrow lanes where the ancient culture, traditions, and unique vibes of this historic city shine brightly.
Treasures of Varanasi: Fire Ceremony & Ganga Aarti Experience
Gary
About local
Excellent Experience
Bhawna was an excellent guide. She expertly guided us through the massive crowds and presented a lot of fascinating facts and stories and showed us sites that only a local knows.
I highly recommend Bhawna.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Varanasi
Jeff
About local
Best guide ever
Whenever my husband and I travel to new cities around the world, we hire guides to showcase the city we’re in, and to teach us about its history and culture. In all of our travels, Anish ranks number one among guides. His language skills are impeccable, and he is super intelligent about everything. He’s a relaxed teacher who appreciates all questions. His intimacy with Varanasi’s hidden alleys made for very special experience. He also arranged for us to have excellent front row boat seats at the evening ceremony (Aarti) near or hotel. We hired him again the next day to take us to Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon, and to a silk cooperative, also enlightening. Can’t say enough good things about him. He was the best. Thanks Anish!
Varanasi's Hidden Alleys Adventure
nikita
About local
Bhawna is Amazing!
Booking a tour of Varanasi with Bhawna was the BEST decision and truly the highlight of my Varanasi trip!
Bhawna is an AMAZING tour guide - the wealth of knowledge and information she has about the city, its history and culture; her impeccable storytelling skills, plus her kind, patient and friendly demeanour truly made it a wholesome and memorable experience. Bhawna has a lovely personality and it’s very easy to connect with her instantly, it truly felt like I am touring the city with an old friend and that truly made it an even more wonderful experience :) I can’t wait to be back in Varanasi and I can’t wait to tour the beautiful city with Bhawna again! Highly recommend!
