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Varanasi Old City Heritage Walk & Silk Weavers Tour

4.7 (2,190 reviews) 3 hours English, Hindi
Varanasi Old City Heritage Walk & Silk Weavers Tour

About this experience

A walk through Varanasi's old city lanes behind the ghats, past Kashi Vishwanath Temple's approach and into the weaving quarter, where Banarasi silk sarees are still handloomed the way they have been for generations. A visit to a family workshop shows the actual loom work behind the fabric most visitors only see folded in a shop.

Varanasi Old City Heritage Walk & Silk Weavers Tour is one of 2,190 reviewed experiences bookable in Varanasi, India, rated 4.7 out of 5. It runs 3 hours, is offered in English, Hindi, and starts from $19 per person with instant confirmation. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Highlights

  • Old city lanes behind the ghats
  • Working handloom silk workshop
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple approach

What's included

  • Guide
  • Workshop visit
  • Silk purchases (no obligation to buy)
Meeting point: Godowlia Chowk, Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Prices start from $19 per person, taxes included.

Plan for 3 hours, start to finish.

Available in English, Hindi.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

No — the workshop visit is to see the weaving process; there's no obligation to purchase anything.

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