Private Tour of Varanasi's Temples, Varanasi - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Private Tour of Varanasi's Temples
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 36.95 USD
Rating: 8.4 (9 reviews)

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Pick up from hotel.
English speaking guide.
Bottled water.
Snack.

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

8.4

Excellent 28 Travelers·9 reviews

October 4, 2025
Federico Jones
Ezeiza, Argentina
The guide's explanation was very good throughout the tour, with lots of reference information.
As a couple
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August 7, 2025
Maria Jose
Spain
It was an excellent day thank you to Manish it was a 10/10
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March 10, 2025
Mr Mirco Cavallin
Lisboa, Portugal
The guide is punctual and available. Good English.
Traveling solo
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November 9, 2024
Andrea
Spain
It was incredible, very interesting tour of the temples of Varanassi, it was an incredible experience. Our guide Manish was a really good guide, and r...
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April 20, 2023
Sebastian
Bs As, Argentina
In general, very good, the guide Manish was very kind and willing to explain about the crematorium and all the steps were very good.
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A tour of Varanasi's temples is an unmissable way to experience this city located on the banks of one of India's most sacred rivers. Delve deep into the country's religious symbolism as you explore some of its holiest sites.

Itinerary

After being picked up from your hotel first thing in the morning, you'll begin your tour of Varanasi's most iconic temples.

Your first stop will be the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred temples dedicated to the god Shiva. According to Hindu beliefs, a visit to this holy site, alongside bathing in the river Ganges, is one of the ways to lead oneself down the path to Moksha, or liberation. The spectacular golden-domed temple is a must-see on any trip to Varanasi, whether for spiritual reasons or to admire its magnificent architecture.

The holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and an important site to Buddhists as well, Varanasi is nevertheless home to Christian temples too. You'll visit the Protestant Saint Thomas Church and the Catholic Saint Mary's Cathedral, two fascinating reminders of the true religious diversity of India.

Next, you'll head to Shri Durga, whose intense red façade makes it an unforgettable sight. Built by a Bengali queen in the 18th century, the temple is dedicated to the warrior goddess Durga. Your guide will tell you all about its symbolism - did you know its incredible red colour represents strength and power?

Continuing your tour, you'll make further stops at Varanasi's other important religious sites, including the Nepali Mandir, the Tulsi Manas Mandir and the Bharat Mata Mandir. The latter is dedicated to "Mother India", an important deity in this area. You'll also explore some of the city's most iconic ashrams, monasteries where spiritual teachers and students live together practising meditation and yoga.

You'll finish your tour on the banks of the Ganges with a visit to its famous ghats, the steps which lead down to the sacred river. Hindus believe cremation at these holy places means eternal salvation, and the ghats are also used by those practising purification rituals.

Itinerary

After being picked up from your hotel first thing in the morning, you'll begin your tour of Varanasi's most iconic temples.

Private Tour of Varanasi's Temples