Tour Guides in Varanasi — Book Local Guides by the Hour or Day
Book a local tour guide in Varanasi on Myna24 for a few hours or a full day. Every guide sets their own hourly and day rate, you see free dates on a live calendar, and you pay only a 10% booking fee online — the rest goes directly to your guide.
What you can explore with a local guide in Varanasi
Varanasi, on the Ganga, is often described as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is one of the most sacred cities in Hinduism. Its riverfront ghats, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the evening Ganga Aarti draw pilgrims and visitors, and the Buddhist site of Sarnath is nearby.
- Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Ganga Aarti — the best-known ghat, with an aarti every evening.
- A boat ride along the ghats — popular at sunrise and in the evening.
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple — one of the most sacred Shiva temples in Hinduism.
- Sarnath — where the Buddha gave his first sermon, about 10 km from the city.
- Assi Ghat — a ghat at the southern end of the riverfront.
- The old lanes of Varanasi — narrow lanes of temples, shops and food stalls.
How booking a guide on Myna24 works
- Choose a guide and open their page to see their tour, languages, group size and photos.
- Pick a date on the calendar and choose an hourly or a full-day booking. Days and time slots that are already booked cannot be selected.
- Pay the 10% booking fee online with UPI or card.
- Your booking is confirmed and the guide's phone number is shared with you.
- Meet your guide and pay the remaining 90% directly to them.
Best time to book a guide in Varanasi
October to March is the most comfortable season. Summers are very hot, and in the monsoon the river rises and can cover parts of the ghats.
The old lanes near the ghats are best explored on foot, as vehicles cannot enter the narrowest lanes. Sarnath is about 10 km from the city centre.
What to check before you book
- The meeting point and what the tour covers.
- Languages the guide speaks — listed on each guide's page.
- Whether entry tickets, food or transport are included or paid separately.
- Group size limits, so everyone in your group fits.
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Tour guides in Varanasi — frequently asked questions
How much does a tour guide cost in Varanasi?
On Myna24 every guide sets their own price, shown as a rate per hour and per day on their page, so you can compare before you book. Prices vary with the guide's experience, languages, group size and the places covered. You pay 10% online to confirm and the rest directly to the guide.
Can I book a tour guide in Varanasi for just a few hours?
Yes. Guides on Myna24 can be booked by the hour or for a full day. Choose the start time and number of hours, and the calendar only offers slots the guide is free.
How do I pay a tour guide in Varanasi?
You pay a 10% booking fee online through Myna24 using UPI or card. The remaining 90% is paid directly to the guide when you meet.
What happens if the guide is already booked for my date?
Booked days and time slots show as unavailable on the guide's calendar and cannot be selected, and the system prevents two people from booking the same slot.
Which places should I see in Varanasi with a guide?
Popular choices are Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Ganga Aarti, A boat ride along the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath and Assi Ghat. A guide can combine several of them into one day and plan the order around opening hours and crowds.
Can I cancel a booking?
You can cancel from My Bookings until the tour starts. The 10% booking fee paid online is not refundable.
Do guides in Varanasi speak Hindi and English?
Each guide lists the languages they speak on their page, so you can pick a guide who speaks Hindi, English or another language you need.
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