Private & personalized city tours in Varanasi with a local
Discover Varanasi like never before with a private city tours led by a local guide. These tours are tailored just for you, with no fixed routes or crowds. Whether you’re into history, hidden alleys, iconic landmarks, or everyday local life, your guide will customize the experience to match your interests.
Walk through Varanasi with someone who truly knows the city, hear the stories behind the sights, and uncover corners most tourists miss. Want to focus on art, neighborhoods, or cultural quirks? It’s your tour, your pace. Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our personalized city tours help you connect with Varanasi in a meaningful way.
Say goodbye to generic tours and hello to a one-of-a-kind local experience in Varanasi.
Always private. It’s just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.
More you, less checklist
Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
Travel that feels good
Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.
Choose your favorite local
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Varanasi
31 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Varanasi
Want to see the best of Varanasi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Varanasi!
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
City Tours in Varanasi
30 reviews
5 hours | city highlight tours | Varanasi
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Varanasi, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Varanasi.
You’ve probably heard that Varanasi is well-known for its Fire Ceremony & Ganga Aarti Experience, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Travelers love our locals
Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
5.0
Excellent Experience
"Bhawna was an excellent guide. She expertly guided us through the massive crowds and presented a lot of fascinating facts and stories and showed us sites that only a local knows.
I highly recommend Bhawna."
"Booking a tour of Varanasi with Bhawna was the BEST decision and truly the highlight of my Varanasi trip!
Bhawna is an AMAZING tour guide - the wealth of knowledge and information she has about the city, its history and culture; her impeccable storytelling skills, plus her kind, patient and friendly demeanour truly made it a wholesome and memorable experience. Bhawna has a lovely personality and it’s very easy to connect with her instantly, it truly felt like I am touring the city with an old friend and that truly made it an even more wonderful experience :) I can’t wait to be back in Varanasi and I can’t wait to tour the beautiful city with Bhawna again! Highly recommend! "
nikitaAbout local BhawnaVaranasi, November 25, 2024
5.0
Great tour of varanasi
"Amazing your sharing the hidden parts of Varanasi. Would recommend. "
"Exploring Varanasi with Bhawna was an absolute delight! From the rich historical narratives to the personal anecdotes, she brought the city to life in ways we couldn't have imagined.Her expertise not only deepened our understanding of Varanasi's significance but also enriched our overall experience. Walking through the streets, every corner seemed to unveil a new layer of history, and she guide skillfully wove together the past and present, making the city feel truly alive. Her passion for Varanasi was contagious, leaving us with a profound sense of connection to this vibrant cultural hub. We left Varanasi not just as tourists, but as storytellers, thanks to the invaluable insights and warmth of our guide Bhawna,. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a truly immersive and unforgettable journey through one of India's most fascinating cities."
Burcu besteAbout local BhawnaVaranasi, February 25, 2024
5.0
Fantastic Tour of Varanasi
"Lovely tour of Varanasi, Vikas was patient and customised the tour as per my needs and interests "
"Bhawan was a fabulous guide. Showed us the real. Varanasi including small temples up hidden alleys, the flower market and old la seats with historic food stores. The significance of the Hindu religion and the Ganges was explained and we came away feeling we had some understanding of how special the rituals held there are. Her English is excellent and we would thoroughly recommend her to anyone visiting Varanasi"
KatherineAbout local BhawnaVaranasi, March 5, 2025
5.0
Bhawna is the best guide!
"Bhawna was a wonderful person and guide. She spoke very good English and had a deep knowledge about the city, the people and the history. She took us to places we would never have found on our own and we got a deeper understanding about Hinduism and the life here. She also guided us to a restaurant of her recommendation after the tour. We give her 100/10 points! "
"We had a great tour with Bhawna through Varanasi. She walked us through the key spots and explained things to us about the history and significance of the place. She also showed us some hidden gems and gave us tips which were great. "
"Nitin was een zeer vriendelijke jongen en niets was hem teveel. Hij heeft ons heel veel laten zien en zelfs heeft hij geregeld dat we het feest Dev Deewahli hebben kunnen bijwonen vanaf een dakterras.
Hij wist ontzettend veel te vertellen over Varanasi en de cultuur.
Zeer aan te bevelen!
Sprak goed Engels. "
Caroline About local Nitin Varanasi, November 7, 2025
1 reviewEnglish
