Walks of Varanasi Tours (WOV Tours)

From neighbourhood walks to journeys across India

WOV Tours presents itself as a destination-management and experience company based in Varanasi. Its current website retains its connection to the former name Walks of Varanasi and extends the offer from city walks to private itineraries elsewhere in India. Google Maps links directly to the same domain, and its telephone number matches one of the contacts published by the company. The online catalogue includes short routes through the lanes, riverfront and daily life of Kashi, alongside cultural experiences, craft workshops and multi-day circuits. Maps places the business in Dumraon Bagh Colony, beside Sparrow Cafe, in the Assi area.

Varanasi on foot, by boat and through its food

Local products include a heritage walk through historic lanes, a sunrise boat ride followed by a visit to the southern ghats, an evening outing with the Aarti ceremony and a food walk. Together, these experiences connect places visitors might otherwise see separately—markets, temples, boat landings and the riverfront—and frame each route around a different time of day. The company also lists classical-music experiences and a visit to Banaras Hindu University. These are short activities, usually lasting a few hours, that can fit alongside a longer stay. Meeting points may differ from one product to another, so they should be checked at the time of booking.

Craft and cultural practices

A distinctive part of the offer centres on local crafts and cultural practice: visits to wooden-toy-making communities, weaving and craft experiences, and programmes related to music and food. The current catalogue also includes themed retreats, among them photography, Vedic astrology and traditional arts, presented by the company as multi-day stays. These are different from a conventional ghat visit: they require more time, and visitors should ask who leads the activity and whether materials, meals, transfers or accommodation are included. The website groups them alongside city experiences, allowing travellers to combine a walk with a workshop or plan a slower journey around a specific cultural interest.

An operator that also designs wider itineraries

WOV’s offer reaches beyond Varanasi: its website advertises custom journeys and getaways in places such as Ayodhya, Delhi and Jaipur, as well as multi-day travel across India. The homepage describes 30 curated itineraries and private transfers; the online catalogue brings together products of different lengths, from short activities to longer journeys. The company states on its own website that it has been verified by Uttar Pradesh Tourism. For travellers, the difference from booking a single walk is logistical: several stages can be planned through one operator, but every programme should specify overnight stays, transport, hotels and activities before payment.

How traveller accounts describe the experience

Google Maps comments mention food walks, cultural explanations, route organisation and support through the narrow lanes. One review highlights the range of dishes tried during an outing; others describe friendly guides and an ability to adjust the route. Tripadvisor showed a WOV Tours listing at 4.9/5 from 11 reviews when checked on October 23, 2026. An earlier listing under the name Walks Of Varanasi retains reviews from the previous stage of the business; a 2025 comment explicitly identifies the name change. For clarity, the figure quoted here belongs to the current WOV Tours page and does not combine reviews from both listings.

What to confirm before a trip

The website lists experiences of different lengths and allows travellers to enquire about a customised journey. Before booking, confirm the meeting point in writing—the detailed Maps address and the office address published on the website are not identical—as well as guide language, group size, walking pace, entrance fees, tastings and transport costs. Retreats and multi-day circuits also require clarity about accommodation, meals, materials and cancellation rules. WOV provides contact by phone, email, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Advance planning is especially useful when combining several experiences or adapting a route for older travellers, children or specific interests.

An option for travellers seeking more than a single visit

WOV Tours may suit visitors who want to connect Varanasi’s river landscape with its markets, food, crafts and music, or continue from the city to other destinations. Its options range from compact walks to broader private circuits. The information available outlines the catalogue but does not mean every activity is included in every package or that every transfer starts at the office. This profile draws on the company’s official experience and contact pages, the matching Maps listing and its identified Tripadvisor page, consulted on October 23, 2026. Visitors should confirm duration, schedule and availability directly with the operator.

Sources consulted

Tour catalogue · Google Maps · Tripadvisor