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Top things to do in Varanasi
6-Hour Private Guided Tour of Old & New Delhi with Pick-up & Drop
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Private tour
English guided
(242) • 500+ booked
RON 34.55
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RON 71.00
Varanasi Historical & Walking Tour with Sunrise Boat Ride
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English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
RON 246.25
Fall deal
Varanasi: Private City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise
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Private tour
Private group
(12) • 50+ booked
RON 179.09
Varanasi Cultural Walking Tour with Ganges Sunrise Boat Ride
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English guided
Free cancellation
(3) • New Activity
RON 118.25
Sarnath Entry Ticket (Dhamek Stupa + Museum) with Optional Guide
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RON 23.85
Retail: RON 48.95
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Varanasi Bodh Gaya Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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Private tour
Private group
(5)
RON 767.55
Varanasi Private Full-Day Tour with Sarnath & Boat Ride
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Private tour
Small group
(2)
RON 431.35
Sunrise Yoga & Guided Meditation Experience on the Ghats of Varanasi
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(2)
RON 179.15
Varanasi Sunrise Ganges & Sarnath Private Tour
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Private tour
English guided
(8)
RON 573.55
From Varanasi to Ayodhya: A Journey into the Divine
Private tour
English guided
Private group
RON 614.05
Varanasi Ganges River & Vishwanatha Temple Full-Day Private Cultural Tour
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(5)
RON 682.29
Hotels in Varanasi
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RON 544.07
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RON 845.64
Sarnath palace
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RON 36.68
Country Inn Varanasi
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RON 223.57
Hotel Silsila
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RON 53.53
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RON 217.55
Kashi family stay
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RON 55.97
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RON 242.91
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RON 1,230.84
Zostel Varanasi
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RON 129.45
Hotel Maharani Palace
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RON 136.47
Hotel Ocean Grand
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RON 113.55
Reviews of Varanasi activities
Klook User
2026-10-15 10:42:33
best stay in varanasi for real! it always felt like a safe haven for us everytime we’d come home here. free cookies!!! good service! would def recommend. got sick during our trip, glad doubletree was able to attend to my special dietary needs
Klook User
2026-06-23 13:18:02
very good experience highly commend if you are looking for leisure 2.5 km from kashi Vishwanath. great food
Klook User
2026-07-27 17:03:23
This is first time for me in India and i'm so lucky to get good experience with klook and best luck to have the best guide "Mr.Anand", he are good story teller and let me learn more about culture and history. I feel comfortable like a got travel in my country. Many Thanks :) Missing: Lotus Temple because of rush time but i will be back again soon.
Klook User
2026-08-13 07:14:55
It was a safe and nice experience in Varanasi. We walked along the river Ganges and learnt the local culture by tour guide, Mr. Sunny.
Gianna *************
2026-10-06 10:44:46
this was a very eye opening tour. shivam took us around patiently. explained everything well and made sure we felt comfortable and safe. it’s a very full itinerary from 6am to 7pm but since it’s a private tour, you have the freedom to choose which places you want to go to. no problem to do everything too! it will be a very great experience!
Klook会員
2026-10-02 02:32:45
We were so lucky to have depp as our guide! It was a huge help being smoothly guided through the maze-like streets that I never could have navigated on my own.
Nosoko ******
2026-08-12 12:02:08
We were picked up at the hotel at 5:30 AM, then headed to Bodh Gaya. On the way, we stopped at a service area for about 30 minutes for breakfast. The drive to Bodh Gaya, including the break, took about 5 hours. In Bodh Gaya, we visited the Japanese Temple, Thai Temple, the Great Buddha statue, and the Mahabodhi Temple. It was a shame we couldn't take photos at the Mahabodhi Temple because cell phones weren't allowed, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide, Ritu, explained everything very thoroughly. On the way back, we stopped at the same service area for lunch, and then the tour concluded. It was a wonderful experience.
Klook User
2026-10-09 07:29:09
As a solo traveler, this was one of the most peaceful and memorable experiences of my trip to Varanasi. Practicing yoga and guided meditation by the ghats during sunrise felt truly special. The calm atmosphere, the sound of the Ganges, and the beautiful morning light created such a positive and relaxing vibe.
maria ******
2026-06-11 20:59:45
great tours in Varanasi with our best guide mr Suraj, i hope i can come back again to this city
Varanasi at a glance
Quick facts about Varanasi
Local weather
℉℃ General info
Time zone
GMT +05:30
No time difference
Currency
Indian Rupee
1RON = 19.93INR
Official languages
Hindi
Best time to visit
MAR
Maha Shivratri
Recommended trip duration
3 days
What to know before visiting Varanasi
Varanasi at a glance
Varanasi is busiest for Tours and Attraction passes through the year, with Tours dominating booking volume and attraction passes a small but steady add-on. Demand peaks in March and remains above average around January and April, while midsummer months become very quiet — Klook booking data shows this seasonal rhythm. The city suits travellers who prioritise cultural tours and guided experiences during peak festival months, and those seeking quieter, reflective visits in July and August. Decide whether you want peak-season atmosphere or a quieter visit — Klook booking data can help time your trip.
Best time to visit Varanasi
Visit timing depends on whether you prefer lively crowds or lower prices. Klook booking data shows demand peaks in March and is very quiet in July; prices rise into June and fall toward November, so the busiest months do not always align with the priciest months. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider November or the July–August quieter period; for festival atmosphere and lots of tours, March is best. Choose November for value or March for peak atmosphere, based on Klook booking data.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | USD 27 |
| February | About average | USD 30 |
| March | Peak demand | USD 40 |
| April | Busier than usual | USD 35 |
| May | Very quiet | USD 29 |
| June | Quieter than usual | USD 45 |
| July | Very quiet | USD 31 |
| August | Very quiet | USD 25 |
| September | Busier than usual | USD 29 |
| October | Quieter than usual | USD 37 |
| November | Quieter than usual | USD 24 |
| December | Busier than usual | USD 30 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Practical booking tips for travellers
Most travellers book with short lead times, typically around 3 days ahead, while the earliest planners book about 16 days out, so you can usually be flexible. When you want to travel in March or other peak months, booking earlier pays off because demand is higher — Klook booking data indicates these months attract more bookings. Use Klook to secure popular guided tours and attraction passes in advance, or wait until a few days before travel for quieter months when availability is usually wider. Be flexible but consider earlier booking for peak months, per Klook booking data.
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