Great for solo female travellers
“An excellent guide for my day in Varanasi. He is very knowledgeable and patient with explaining the history and answering all my questions. Great for solo female travelers.”
Kierra
Verified · GetYourGuideApr 2026
Varanasi & Kashi
Full Day City Tour
A comprehensive one-day exploration of Varanasi's spiritual and cultural landmarks, including sunrise boat rides, major temples, and the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath.
From₹3,800per person, private
Overview
What this journey is, in one breath.
Experience Varanasi's rich spiritual heritage with this full-day immersive tour.
Begin with an enchanting sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River, witnessing the city awaken along the sacred waters.
Visit the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple to seek divine blessings, then explore the Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple.
The itinerary includes a visit to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and an excursion to Sarnath, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered his first sermon, featuring the historic Dhamek Stupa.
Conclude your day at Assi Ghat, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere, local cuisine, and the spiritual ambiance of the riverbanks.
An experienced English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout, providing insights into the city's profound cultural and religious significance.
Highlights
What you'll remember.
- Witness the magical sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Discover iconic sites like Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and New Vishwanath Temple
- Explore Sarnath, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site featuring Dhamek Stupa
- Seek divine blessings at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit prominent ghats such as Dashashwamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat
- Evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual spectacle on the sacred riverbanks
The day, hour by hour
Itinerary.
Morning
Sunrise Boat Ride & Temple Visits
Start from Godowalia chauraha. Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Explore Durga Temple. Tulsi Manas Temple.
Midday
University & Sarnath Excursion
Visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Sarnath Excursion exploring Buddhist heritage.
Evening
Ghat Exploration & Local Experience
End your day at Assi Ghat enjoying the calm atmosphere and tasting local food, a perfect way to finish your tour.
Stress-free, memorable and quietly beautiful. Our guide was extraordinary — knew every alley and every story.
The fine print
What's in. What's out.
Included
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport for the entire tour
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Entrance fees to monuments and temples
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- Parking charges and tolls
Not included
- Meals and snacks
- Photography or videography fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses like shopping or souvenirs
- Gratuities for the guide and driver (optional)
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
Glimpses
From the lanes.
In their own words
What guests said.
4.9· verified across platforms
Covered the entire itinerary as planned
“Our guide was very attentive. From early in the morning, he covered the entire itinerary as planned. Boat ride on the Ganges, Sarnath, and temples. I recommend it because of the attentive service.”
Gustavo
Verified · GetYourGuideApr 2026
Best way to know Varanasi in depth
“I did all the tours in Varanasi with Omvity, and the truth is that there is nothing better than knowing a beautiful city with a person who loves that place. Charisma, information and predisposition made me fall in love with Varanasi. 100% recommended.”
Luli S. · Spain
Verified · TripAdvisorFeb 2026
From the journal
Read more before you go.
Ghats6 min read
First light on the Ganga: a quiet guide to the sunrise hour in Varanasi
Why the city's most powerful experience happens between 5:00 and 6:30 AM — and how to be inside it without breaking it.
Rituals8 min read
What a Rudra Abhishek actually is — and why it isn't a tourist ceremony
A short, honest guide to one of Varanasi's most-requested rituals: the Vedic background, what happens, and how to take part respectfully.
Cancellation
Clear ladder. No surprises.
- More than 30 days before — 10% processing fee, full refund of the rest.
- 20 to 29 days before — 50% refund.
- Less than 20 days — no refund, but rescheduling possible subject to availability.
- Bookings between 15 December and 15 January are non-refundable.
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