The Ganga Aarti Ceremony

the most spectacular devotional rituals carried out in the world

Start the day with a handboat tour

people taking bath, performing rituals, worshipping the Sun…

A Varanasi walking tour

Can help to make sense out of Varanasi’s colourful chaos

My goal is...

Satisfaction and happiness of my clients

If you’re planning a trip to Varanasi…

why private walking tours in Varanasi?

walking tours are an excellent way to explore Varanasi because they allow you to experience the city at a slower pace.

eco friendly

walking tours in Varanasi are also an eco-friendly way to explore the city. By walking, you are reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to sustainable tourism.

a smart choice

whether you’re interested in history, food, or spirituality, there’s a walking tour at Best Varanasi Tours that’s perfect for you.

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and experience the best of Varanasi

What I do

Additional services

as well as being a tour guide

meeting point

the meeting place is always at the customers’ hotel, therefore the meeting and departure point will be made in such a way as to put the tour participants at our walking tour in Varanasi at ease

find suitable restaurants

the search for reliable restaurants is part of my services within the walking tours or as advice if customers want to have lunch or dinner independently

arrange transportation

I organize transport for my clients, with the possibility of choosing the best one according to the needs of the moment

photo gallery

Some photos with my clients

Google Reviews

Best Varanasi Tours

5.0

Based on 83 reviews

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Lea Eulenburg

20:51 23 Apr 24

Prakash has been a fantastic guide who showed us around in Varanasi for 2 days. He explained so much, showed us so many places. We were absolutely fascinated of that amazing city and Prakash made it a very good experience. Thank you!!

james costin

09:49 16 Apr 24

Prakash was undoubtedly the best tour guide we had during our time in India. He is extremely friendly, knowledgeable about Varansi and ensures that you feel comfortable throughout the tour! We actually met Prakash coincidently the day before when we were lost looking for our hotel, and he kindly escorted us to the hotel himself and contacted the hotel as well whilst carrying one of our bags.I highly recommend Prakash for anyone looking for a tour in Varansi, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Prakash for our tour!

Danielle Dotzenrod

08:23 07 Apr 24

If you don’t want to be just an average tourist and want to see the real, behind the scenes Varanasi, choose Prakash as your tour guide! We saw so many cool aspects of the local life we otherwise would have missed on a basic tour! His English is excellent as is his sense of humor! His story, hard work and determination will leave you in awe and inspired!

jean hierard

13:48 31 Mar 24

Prakash was my guide in Varanasi. Certainly thr best experience I had un India. We have spent good moments, he is patient and intuitive.He redesign the tour to please me, he knows the city, he knows the story.I will miss him.

Dominik Bliznak

04:27 29 Mar 24

Me and my partner booked a tour in Varanasi with Prakash. It was amazing experience. He is knowledgeable, helpful, honest and his English is great. He explained everything and answered all the questions. So if you are looking for a guide in Varanasi, Prakash is the best one.Thank you, Dominik.

Kartikeya Tripathi

11:05 06 Mar 24

Prakash made this a journey of a lifetime..Was fortunately introduced to Prakash by the guest house. The tour with Prakash was simply amazing. The by lanes of Varanasi are a welo of mythology, stories, culture, sounds, smells and taste. There is absolutely no better way to have someone as knowledgeable and humble like Prakash to take you through. We spent an entire day with Prakash walked 23000 steps and ended our day with the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. That too was organised by Prakash. The following day Prakash handed us over to his friend for a visit to Sarnath and also organised the taxi etc for us. He has been. Super helpful and nice and we never felt that he was taking us for a ride, being pushy or tricky in anyway. It was truly a journey of a lifetime. I recommend him without any reservations.

Lynn Davis

06:50 09 Jan 24

Prakesh was a lucky find. He is like the mayor of Varanasi. He showed us the way through the crazy alleys and made sure we saw the highlights. His suggestions for food were perfect as well.

sue groom

06:20 05 Jan 24

Prakash was probably the best guide we had in India. Not only did he know his stuff, he was kind and friendly and had a great sense of humour. His communication was second to none throughout the planning process. We all enjoyed our time with Prakash and would definitely recommend him for your stay in Varanasi. (December 2023).

Giuseppe

11:48 21 Nov 23

Varanasi is a wonderful city and thus many tourists visit it. Consequently, there are many guides and most of the people are happy with them. However, if you want to see the real Varanasi, Prakash is the one you need. In the full day walking tour, we visited many places and quite often we were the only tourists together with local people. We walked through very narrow streets and hidden places (where real people were living and working) and had great explanations. Moreover, Prakash is a very honest man and advice you on what to do or not, even against his interests (not selling you useless experiences) and saving you money. I read a lot of comments and contacted a few guides before chosing and I am happy I had the best possible guide, Prakash. Then, in other places in India we had other guides and at the end my wife said that Prakash was the best we had in our whole wonderful journey in this great Country.

Tripadvisor Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Cornelia L 
 2024-10-22
 
 
  Perfect Stay in Varanasi with Prakash
I spent 2 days in Varanasi, one of the craziest but most impressive cities I have ever seen. I have to thank Prakash for making my stay in Varanasi something special. He is the kind of guide you need to see the real Varanasi and to have a look 'behind the scenes'. With Prakash I had the feeling that I was walking through Varanasi with a good friend rather than a tour guide. He speaks perfect English, has a great personality, and really cares about his customers. He is also very knowledgeable about the different sites, culture, history, Hindu mythology, places to eat, etc. I highly recommend him as a tour guide!
  
 
       
   Timo M 
 2024-10-16
 
 
  „downtown tour“ Varanasi
Tour was well balanced between historical sights, local silk and goods manufacturing and temples.Our tour guide speaks English very well and we were able to understand everything.
  
 
       
   Karl-Heinz Z 
 2024-10-08
 
 
  Splendid walking tour
The tour provided us with insight that we would never have experienced on our own. Prakash has a profound knowledge of history in general and specifically of Hinduism. No question remained unanswered. We sometimes had an information overflow 😅 All our expectations of a tour thru Varanasi were met! Seeing the weavers producing silk fabric, the dyers giving the right colours and the finishers giving the fabric the specific satin shine was one of the highlights. We would not have found those places.
  
 
       
   HitsJ 
 2024-09-24
 
 
  Good tour
Prakash is very knowledgeable and offered a good tour. First day was very good with Prakash arranging special seating for us and we were able to perform the evening religious activities. Next day we had a good days tour and completed everything we wanted. Prakash is busy but perhaps takes on too much, needs to ensure it is a truly personal experience, I believe he has other tours running through the day via other guides that assist him. I will use Prakash again in the future
  
 
       
   Srini P 
 2024-09-24
 
 
  Varanasi trip
Prakash was very knowledgeable in and around of all temples of Varanasi.. it was a big help and he made the visit a cake walk for us
  
 
       
   Akhil 
 2024-09-04
 
 
  Its like a friend taking you around in his hometown
Prakash is a great host. His family has been living in Benaras from five generations and you get a sense of it when he takes you around the city. Kashi’s history is rich but unfortunately not everything is documented. Only way to truly understand the spirit is to experience it with a local. With Prakash we felt as if a friend is hosting us in his hometown. Even after the walking tour was over, he was available to help n went beyond to make us feel comfortable throughout our stay.
  
 
       
   giuppy 
 2024-08-17
 
 
  A previous full immersion.
I came to Varanasi to dip myself into its culture, and the culture of its religions, Buddhism, Jainism and of course Hinduism. I visited some of the places alone but there are things that a solo traveller simply cannot see and cannot know. These gaps were filled in this invaluable tour. Prakash is knowledgeable and with him I felt guided in a deeper sense. He gave me precious information and also advice about my trip. The places he brought me too were all outstanding, some I would have gone to anyway (like the cremation ground) but some that I simply could not know about as a foreigner. In any case, even visiting some of those places without him would not have been the same. I highly recommend this tour and, of course, this fascinating holy city. If I come back I will do it again.
  
 
       
   Darren 
 2024-08-03
 
 
  Great Tour in Varanasi
Prakash was very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tour with him very much and would definitely use him if I was in Varanasi again.
  
 
       
   Dylan W 
 2024-07-24
 
 
  Amazing guide!
This was the best experience I’ve had yet while traveling in India! Prakash is such a genuine person, this felt more like hanging out with a good buddy rather than being on a tour. His knowledge of the city and his culture is extensive! Ignore all the other tours in Varanasi, this is the only one you’ll need for a few hours of exploring!
  
 
       
   Nicholas S 
 2024-07-23
 
 
  10/10 would recommend if you want a locals knowledge. Felt like we were spending the day with a friend.
We stumbled upon this tour and ultimately selected it due to the price. We were surprised with the quality we were provided. Prakash had so much knowledge, passion, and excitement for Varanasi, the culture, history and all of the places he took us. He recommended some cafes, places to eat, and additional sites to visit including Blue Lassi to try traditional Lassi. Prakash was one of the most personable tour guides we experienced in India and it felt like we were hanging with a friend the entire time. He planned to meet up with us later in the evening after the tour to offer us some chai and attend a Hindu ceremony that takes place on the Ganges River. He went above and beyond and offered so much more than we expected!

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