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Our pick of the 15 best mumbai city tours in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Full-day Mumbai highlights: Gateway, CST station, Crawford Market, Gandhi at Mani Bhavan, Banganga and Dhobi Ghat with hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Suresh was a great tour guide and very knowledgable”
Half-day ferry and guided visit to Mumbai’s UNESCO Elephanta Caves. See the Trimurti sculpture, myth carvings, and harbor views.
“Danish was awesome very nice and I learned so much it’s a great tour the caves are very cool and he was very helpful with me getting there I was a little lost and he talked to my uber driver he really went above and beyond and provided water which was great for Mumbai heat”
Private Mumbai highlights in 4-6 hours: Gateway of India, markets, Marine Drive, Gandhi and colonial stops, plus guided photos.
Walk Dharavi’s craft workshops and recycling lanes, then watch Dhobi Ghat’s open-air laundry from a viewing deck.
“We were in two minds about doing a slum tour but are glad we did take the opportunity to visit Dharavi. Our guide, Pooja, led us through the narrow streets and explained the various industries and occupations of people living in Dharavi, advising us when it was and was not appropriate to take photos (most…”
Walk through Dharavi with a small English guide, see recycling and crafts, climb for views, and understand how your fee funds education.
“The tour was excellent. We had a great guide, and the concept of a small group with a sensitive to the neighborhood guiding is amazing. I chose this one also as they donate 80% to an NGO who works with English and skills literacy. We have visited the place and I am very happy that…”
A 2–3 hour vegetarian street food and beach evening in Mumbai: Churchgate snacks, Girgaum chaat, local transport, and included bites.
“We had a great time on the food tour. Our guide, Ganesh, was interesting and knowledgeable. He explained each type of food we tried and gave us local knowledge of each of the areas. The tour gave us confidence to try more local food and showed us some beautiful parts of the city at night.…”
Walk Dharavi with a local guide, see recycling and small industries, visit Slumdog filming spots, and optionally make pottery or have lunch.
“This tour was incredible and the best experience I had in India our tour guide Bharti Dharavi made our experience she was warm and welcoming and went out of her to make sure we got the most of the experience. We would 100 percent recommend this and would love to come and do this again…”
Explore Bandra’s Portuguese heritage on a 2-hour walking tour with an English guide, key churches, and village lanes for $17.
“Our guide Krishna was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a fab time on our walking tour around Bandra area. Everything went smoothly and I would recommend Krishna and this tour for sure”
Cycle calm South Mumbai early morning, hit Gateway of India, CST, Marine Drive, Panjrapole cow sanctuary, and finish with South Indian breakfast.
“Great experience!!! Super 2 Tourguides, We learnt and seen a lot of Mumbai and both are funny guides. Thanks to Javed and Chetan”
Kanheri Caves and Golden Pagoda in Sanjay Gandhi National Park with an English-speaking guide, park bus ride, and photo stops.
“Ravi was amazing. He is incredible knowledgeable and kind. I was traveling with my 5 year old daughter and my mom - he made the tour perfect for everyone. The tour was lovely. I highly recommend booking anything with Ravi.”
Ferry from Mumbai to Elephanta Island for a guided tour of 5th-century Shiva caves, Trimurti sculptures, tickets, and skip-the-line entry.
Walk Dharavi with a small group guide. See recycling trades, everyday faith spaces, and a Slumdog Millionaire filming spot in 2 hours.
“highly recommend these guys”
A 6-hour private Mumbai tour that pairs Dharavi’s daily life with major sights like Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, and Dhobi Ghat.
“We only had one full day in Mumbai, so we wanted to see as much as possible in the time we had. When choosing a guided trip, we looked at both contents and reviews, and getting a local to show us Dharavi was what made us decide on this company. We’re so glad we did!…”
Eat a strictly vegetarian Mumbai home-cooked meal with award-winning chef Sunita Jain, plus local stories near Santacruz.
“So nice, these guys are awesome. Seems like I now have friends in Mumbai, India”
Mumbai Dharavi tour with car transfer: learn Mumbai history, walk Dharavi’s industries, see Dhobi Ghat, and visit Kumbhar Wada pottery.
“Vilken upplevelse och tack för trevliga guiden som fixade att jag fick en döv guide tillsammans med gruppen. Jag är ju döv så det känns bra. Eloge till kontoret som hade en döv som egentligen jobbade på kontoret men hade resursen att rycka in vid behovet att guida döva! Det bör vara bra att finnas.”
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