Best Things to Do in Varanasi (2026)
Looking for the best things to do in Varanasi? Below are the top-rated tours and activities travelers are booking right now — 8 highest-reviewed picks, most with free cancellation and reserve-now-pay-later.
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Top-rated Varanasi tours
Explore Varanasi’s heritage
★ 5.0 (74) · from $20
3 Days Admirable Tour in Varanasi with private tour guided
★ 5.0 (72) · from $120
Private Varanasi Tour: Sunrise Boat Ride, Ganga Aarti & Temple
★ 5.0 (48) · from $21
Experience Varanasi Tour: 1 day Private Guided Tour
★ 5.0 (44) · from $81
Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience
★ 5.0 (41) · from $27
City tour of varanasi with official tour guide
★ 5.0 (36) · from $35
Private tour of Varanasi with official tour guide
★ 5.0 (32) · from $55
Essential Varanasi (North and Manikarnika) Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (28) · from $39
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