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Vinay Singh
Beschreibung
Mein Name ist Vinay Singh. Ich bin in Varanasi geboren und aufgewachsen und habe über ein Jahrzehnt damit verbracht, Besucher – von Alleinreisenden über YouTuber bis hin zu Dokumentarfilmern – durch die heiligen Straßen zu führen. Mein ganzes Leben hier zu leben hat mir tiefes Wissen über Varanasis verborgene Ecken, Traditionen und spirituelle Rituale vermittelt.
Jede Tour ist auf Ihre Interessen zugeschnitten: Probieren Sie sicheres Streetfood, sehen Sie einen Sonnenaufgang in den Ghats, wandern Sie durch alte Gassen, besuchen Sie versteckte Tempel und erleben Sie, wie Spiritualität den Alltag prägt.
Die Touren dauern drei bis vier Stunden und umfassen wichtige historische und religiöse Stätten, Ghats, Einäscherungsplätze, enge Gassen, Märkte und geheime Orte, die die wahren Varanasi enthüllen. Auf dem Weg erzähle ich nicht nur Geschichte, sondern auch Geschichten über das tägliche Leben, lokale Bräuche und meine eigenen Erfahrungen, die ich hier aufgewachsen bin. Mein Ziel ist es, dass Sie mit Erinnerungen und Einblicken gehen, die Sie in keinem Reiseführer finden.
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Termine & Preise
Termine
Täglich
Startzeiten
5:00 und 15:00
Nächster freier Termin
So., 4. Okt.
Erwachsene (ab 18 Jahren)
$30
Jugendliche (10–17 Jahre)
Kostenlos
Kinder (5–9 Jahre)
Kostenlos
Kleinkinder (0–4 Jahre)
Kostenlos
Die Preise gelten pro Person bei Buchung zu zweit; allein Reisende zahlen $40.
Größere Gruppen zahlen weniger pro Person.
Zum Sonnenuntergang: Wer um 15:00 startet, ist unterwegs, wenn die Sonne untergeht – in den nächsten Wochen gegen 17:30.
Aus dem aktuellen Terminplan des Anbieters bei Viator, Stand 3. Okt.
Tour-Optionen
Private Tour zum Heiligen Sonnenaufgang
Sehen Sie die heilige Stadt
Abholung inbegriffen
Sacred Sunset Tour
Abholung inbegriffen
Reiseverlauf
Assi Ghat
30 Min
Um 5 Uhr morgens versammeln Sie sich in Assi Ghat, um Zeuge der morgendlichen Einäscherungsriten und der ersten Gebete des Tages zu werden. Der Ghat wird lebendig mit skandierenden Priestern, dem Schein ritueller Feuer und dem stetigen Rhythmus heiliger Opfergaben an den Fluss. Vor dem Hintergrund der Morgendämmerung über dem Ganges verkörpert diese Zeremonie den tiefen Kreislauf der Anbetung, des Lebens und der Befreiung der Stadt.
Tulsi Ghat
10 Min
Nach Assi Ghat spazieren wir an Tulsi Ghat vorbei, um uns kurz das traditionelle Ringen anzusehen.
Ganges River
Eintritt inklusive60 Min
Wir beginnen nun auf dem Sonnenaufgangsboot Teil der Tour. Die Reise führt an mehr als 25 Ghats vorbei, wo Sie Einheimische sehen, die im Fluss baden und Morgenrituale entfalten. Unterwegs hält das Boot in Manikarnika Ghat an, um Zeuge der Einäscherungszeremonien zu werden, einem mächtigen und heiligen Teil von Varanasis Leben auf dem Ganges. Die Tour endet in Dasaswamedh Ghat, der Heimat der lebendigsten Aktivität der Stadt.
Vishalakshi Temple
10 Min
Während wir durch die Altstadt wandern, werden wir anhalten und den Vishalakshi-Tempel besuchen, der der Göttin geweiht ist und als einer der heiligen Shakti Peethas angesehen wird.
Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)
10 Min
Weiter auf dem alten Stadtabschnitt der Tour ist der Pashupatinath Tempel in der Nähe von Lalita Ghat, der im nepalesischen Stil vom König von Nepal erbaut wurde. Dieser Schrein spiegelt Varanasis dauerhafte Rolle als Zentrum der Shiva-Verehrung und seine kulturellen Verbindungen in ganz Südasien wider.
Manikarnika Ghat
30 Min
Wir schließen dann am Manikarnika Ghat ab, dem heiligsten Einäscherungsplatz in Varanasi. Hier brennen Tag und Nacht Scheiterhaufen, die den hinduistischen Glauben an die Befreiung aus dem Kreislauf der Wiedergeburt symbolisieren. Es ist ein tiefgründiger Ort, an dem das spirituelle Herz der Stadt am sichtbarsten ist.
Was ist inklusive
Inklusive
Kaffee und/oder Tee
Abgefülltes Trinkwasser in Flaschen
Abholorte & -zeiten
Radisson Hotel
Bewertungen der Reisenden
Bewertungen gesammelt von Viator und Tripadvisor
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Bewertungen(352)
Bewertungen gesammelt von Viator und Tripadvisor
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Abhi_B
September 29, 2026 · über Viator
Exceptional, thoughtful guide in Varanasi.Vinay is absolute gold for families!
Touring Varanasi with Vinay from Banaras Wala Tour was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip. We were a family of five, including two elderly members, and navigating the bustling ghats and alleys of Kashi could have easily become overwhelming. Vinay made the entire experience seamless, comfortable, and deeply memorable.
He customized the itinerary entirely to our convenience, paying close attention to our family’s needs and pacing every walk so our elders never felt rushed or tired. Beyond his deep local knowledge and warm hospitality, his language skills are phenomenal—he communicates effortlessly in English, Japanese, and Spanish.
If you are visiting Varanasi—especially if traveling with multi-generational family or seniors do yourself a favor and book with Vinay. You will be in the most caring, capable hands. Highly, highly recommended!
Antwort des Anbieters
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt review! It was truly a pleasure and an honor to spend time with your family and show you the beauty, spirituality, and living traditions of Varanasi.
I’m especially happy to know that the customized itinerary and relaxed pace made the experience comfortable for your elderly family members. For me, every guest and every family has different needs, and I always try my best to make the journey enjoyable, stress-free, and meaningful for everyone.
Your kind words about my local knowledge, hospitality, and language skills mean a lot to me. I’m very grateful that I could be part of such a special family trip.
Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. It was a pleasure meeting all five of you, and I sincerely hope to welcome you back to Varanasi someday. 🙏❤️
Warm regards,
Vinay Singh
Banaras Wala Tours
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L_L
September 24, 2026 · über Viator
Dry informative. Vinay...
Very informative. Vinay has been very helpful. Told me a lot of great stories and good arrangement of the trip. Better than expected.
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Antwort des Anbieters
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙏😊 It was a pleasure guiding you through Varanasi and sharing the stories, culture, and traditions of this beautiful city with you.
I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that the arrangements were better than expected. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me.
Thank you again for choosing Banaras Wala Tours. I hope to welcome you back to Varanasi someday! 🇮🇳✨
Warm regards,
Vinay Singh
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toczekt
September 22, 2026 · über Tripadvisor
Great guide
Good man. Great guide. I recommend.
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Yuna_S
September 21, 2026 · über Viator
Varanasi sightseeing
I was guided to the crematorium in Varanasi and the evening prayer ceremony!
Because of the monsoon, the water level was high and we couldn't ride the boat in Varanasi, but they were kind enough to suggest the boat for the next day as an alternative!!
He was excellent guide took us in Varanasi places we thought we would never see . We were a little reappointed that the Gangs river was at high tide during this time and could not take boat ride . But our guide did the best to please us seeing another side of Varanasi. Would highly recommended
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avid242
August 27, 2026 · über Tripadvisor
Personalized and informative tour with Vinay
I signed up to go to the morning aarti and boat ride and because of the water levels during the monsoon season Vinay was able to quickly pivot and do a walking tour instead. He made sure we had an excellent experience at the aarti and knew what was going on. I decided after I booked that I also wanted to go to Sarnath and he easily adding that to my itinerary. And when I told him I was looking for contemporary art nearby he worked quickly to find options and I found a piece I loved and am taking home! It is lovely to spend time with Vinay and he gives very good prices relative to other tours I looked at.
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V9072VZadrianc
August 11, 2026 · über Tripadvisor
Ghats
The guide spoke Spanish quite well and was very attentive throughout the entire excursion. They pick you up directly at the door of your accommodation, which is very convenient, and the excursion is quite complete. In general, a good experience and totally recommended.
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Antwort des Anbieters
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia y por sus amables palabras. 😊
Me alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de la excursión y que se sintió cómodo y bien atendido durante todo el recorrido. Fue un placer acompañarle y compartir con usted la historia, la cultura y la espiritualidad de Varanasi.
También me alegra saber que el servicio de recogida y la excursión completa fueron de su agrado. Espero tener la oportunidad de recibirle nuevamente en Varanasi y mostrarle muchos más lugares especiales de nuestra ciudad.
¡Muchas gracias por recomendarnos!
Un cordial saludo,
Vinay
Banaras Wala Tours
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Gareth_E
May 22, 2026 · über Viator
Anybody who goes on this...
Anybody who goes on this experience should be prepared for a lot of meaningful information and education to what is important to their religion. Vinay was an excellent tour guide and helped us so that he made the experience as immersive as possible. He was so kind and really nice to have a chat with. Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to experience the process in which they use the ghats and the meaning behind everything they do.
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Antwort des Anbieters
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙏
I am truly happy to hear that you found the experience meaningful and educational. It was a pleasure sharing the traditions, rituals, and spiritual significance of the ghats with you. Your curiosity and engagement made the tour even more enjoyable.
Thank you for your kind words about my guiding. I always try to create an authentic and immersive experience while helping guests understand the deeper meaning behind what they witness in Varanasi.
I greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future. Wishing you safe travels and many wonderful memories from Varanasi! 😊🌅🕉️
Vinay
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Susanne W
April 24, 2026 · über Tripadvisor
Wonderful……
We had a 2 day private tour with Vinay. Met us at hotel both days. Tailored tour due to heat and ensuring we saw everything.
Vinay has a wealth of knowledge which he shared with us over the 2 days.
Highly recommend a private tour with Vinay. We would never have managed to see so much on our own. Thank you Vinay
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Antwort des Anbieters
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 🙏
It was a real pleasure spending these two days with you and showing you the beauty, history, and traditions of Varanasi. I am glad we were able to adjust the itinerary to the weather and make sure you could comfortably experience all the important sites and local culture.
Thank you for your kind words about my knowledge and guiding. Sharing the stories and traditions of this ancient city with interested travelers like you is something I truly enjoy.
I greatly appreciate your recommendation, and I am delighted to hear that the private tour helped you discover much more than you would have on your own.
Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I wish you safe travels and many happy memories of Varanasi. 😊🙏
Warm regards,
Vinay
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Trek08653188555
April 7, 2026 · über Tripadvisor
Safe, courteous and satisfying guided experience
I asked for a guide for two days.
Maybe it's just a coincidence, but in my case, I was dealt with by a private guide.
The way they responded to each one was very attentive, and I was impressed by how sincerely they answered any questions about nature or the meaning of religious ceremonies.
Despite my poor English (almost word level), they were very gracious in their interactions using the translation app and GPT.
I was also able to fully experience the morning prayers to Lord Shiva and Ganga Aarti at night, being guided to a place where I could see clearly. (Some seats are paid around Rs. 200)
We also had an opportunity to walk near the actual place where the cremation was taking place and pray together at a Hindu temple, an experience that is hard for individuals to have.
When I consulted about souvenirs, they showed me to the shop and I was relieved.
I felt Varanasi was more of a place to experience than a place to stay.
I am grateful to Vinay, my guide, for giving me a slow and in-depth experience with a schedule that is not too crammed, and for giving me the proper distance and attention.
The boat operators were also very personable, and the driving was polite and safe.
The experience in Varanasi was very satisfying.
