Street Food Tours
Taste the flavours of Banaras: a guided street-food crawl through Varanasi’s old-city lanes, sampling local specialities like kachori sabzi, chaat, tamatar chaat, malaiyo and the city’s famous thick lassi and paan. Led by local foodies, it’s a delicious, authentic way to experience everyday Varanasi.
75 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Street Food Tours in Varanasi — FAQ
What food is Varanasi known for?
Varanasi (Banaras) is famous for street foods like kachori sabzi, tamatar chaat, choora matar, thick lassi, malaiyo (a winter foam dessert) and Banarasi paan.
Are street-food tours worth it in Varanasi?
Yes — a guided street-food tour takes you to the best trusted local stalls and hidden gems, a tasty, immersive way to experience the old city.
Is Varanasi street food safe?
Reputable food tours visit busy, trusted stalls with high turnover; eating freshly cooked, hot food and following your guide’s advice keeps it enjoyable.