Located on the banks of the River Ganges and considered to be one of India's most holy of cities, Varanasi is an overwhelming melting pot of colour, chaos and spirituality. It is the easy accessibility to the practices of ancient tradition, coupled with Varanasi’s labyrinthine streets and colour that draw people here. Varanasi can be explored in all its glory on our range of day tours and activities, including sunrise and sunset boat rides on the River Ganges, walking tours through the backstreets and street performances. Alternatively, head out of the city for the day on an excursion to the former holy city of Sarnath. With live availability and instant confirmation, booking one of our Varanasi day tours or activities couldn't be easier.
Read MorePlease note that our day trips to Varanasi operate independently of our longer multi-day trips to India.
Next Departures - Varanasi Day Tours and Excursions
Excursion | Duration | Next Departure | From USD |
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Sarnath Tour from Varanasi | 3 to 4 hours | 31 Mar 2020 | USD $50.78 |
Private Full-Day City Tour of Varanasi | 13 hours | 31 Mar 2020 | USD $132.00 |
Private Walking Tour of Varanasi | 3 hours | 31 Mar 2020 | USD $33.00 |
Varanasi Evening Prayer by Boat | 4 hours | 31 Mar 2020 | USD $33.00 |
Private Day Tour of Varanasi and Sarnath | 8 hours | 31 Mar 2020 | USD $123.20 |
Best things to do in Varanasi
Sarnath Tour from Varanasi
3 to 4 hoursFROM USD $50.78
Travel northeast of Varanasi for a half-day trip to Sarnath, an erstwhile holy city now renowned for...
Private Walking Tour of Varanasi
3 hoursFROM USD $33.00
See the sights of Varanasi and gain insight into daily life on a guided walking tour through its...
Varanasi Evening Prayer by Boat
4 hoursFROM USD $33.00
Watch the evening prayer ceremony on the banks of the Ganges from a private boat and light your own...
Private Day Tour of Varanasi and Sarnath
8 hoursFROM USD $123.20
Start the day with a sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges to witness morning prayers and then...
Private Full-Day City Tour of Varanasi
13 hoursFROM USD $132.00
Take in the best of Varanasi on this private tour, including a sunrise boat tour, exploration of...
Planning a longer visit to India?
Browse some of our popular multi-day trips that spend a day or more in Varanasi. Alternatively, if you would like to include a visit to Varanasi on a bespoke touring itinerary to India, take a look at our tailor-made holiday planning section.
India Day Tours and Excursions
Watch the sun rise over the majestic Taj Mahal. Take a rickshaw ride through the thriving streets of Delhi. Our day trips and excursions are the perfect opportunity to add a splash of adventure to your holiday.