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A riverside scene with boats, people, and traditional buildings. 2
A riverside cityscape with historic buildings, boats, and a clear sky. 3
A nighttime outdoor event with people performing on a stage, illuminated by torches. 4
A river with boats and buildings along the banks. 5
By Taj One Day Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is £37 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Take in the breathtaking views on a boat tour at sunset
    • Marvel at the beauty of the spiritual aarti ceremony
    • Taste local cuisine at a restaurant with a cosy ambience
    • Learn about history and culture from your tour guide

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Tour Guide Only

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This price option includes, a professional tour guide only.

Price details
£22.39 x 2 Adults£44.78
Total
Price is £44.78

Tour Guide + Transport

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This price option includes a professional tour guide and private transport. It does not include the boat ride fee or entrance tickets. Guests must pay for these themselves at the location.

Price details
£36.71 x 2 Adults£73.42
Total
Price is £73.42

Tour Guide + Transport + Entrance + Boat Ride, Dinner Buffet

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This price option includes a private car for sightseeing, a professional tour guide, entrance tickets, a boat ride and a traditional Indian thali dinner with 1 Pax (1) beer.

Price details
£68.35 x 2 Adults£136.70
Total
Price is £136.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Sunset boat cruise (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Aarti ceremony
  • Inclusions
    Dinner
  • Inclusions
    Live tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport by tuk-tuk
  • Inclusions
    Entrance tickets (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Dinner buffet (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Mineral water
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Tripods
    • Not suitable for: Pregnant women
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Your visit will start at 5:00 PM with pickup from your lodging. Take a boat ride along the stream, where you can enjoy the stunning sights of the city illuminated at night.

    Disembark to watch the aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. See a priest take a sacred metal lamp and offer prayers to the holy river. The service includes lights, cymbals, scented incense sticks, and individuals singing songs and reciting. It's a really entrancing encounter.

    After the function, you will be taken for a heavenly supper at a nearby café. Order your favourite dishes and enjoy them in the warm hospitality and comfortable atmosphere. After supper, you will be dropped securely back at your inn in Varanasi.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India