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Our pick of the 15 best slum tours in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Respectful 2–3 hour walk in Sanjay Colony, south Delhi. See textile recycling, temples, community life, and support education.
Most Popular“Absolutely delightful, catapulted in another world. My guide was so prepared and make the tour even better . Highly recommended”
Walk Dharavi’s craft workshops and recycling lanes, then watch Dhobi Ghat’s open-air laundry from a viewing deck.
“Pooja is a wonderful guide, and the tour with her was an extraordinary experience. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent. We learned a lot of fascinating information about the slums and the people living there. Pooja is always ready to answer any question, providing great insight into the complexity of the place. I highly recommend…”
Walk through Dharavi with a small English guide, see recycling and crafts, climb for views, and understand how your fee funds education.
“Elephanta caves was a really interesting experience, Mr Dhaivat was an excellent and informative guide. The rest of the tour was ok, some really interesting elements but a lot of time spent in the car due to Mumbai traffic so would recommend to do the two separately so both can be done in the morning…”
A respectful 2-hour walk through Sadipur and Old Delhi’s slums, guided by locals, with home and community visits plus small-business stops.
“Sunny was super helpful and very informative during our tour. We got infos that I think otherwise we would have never got. The tour itself is also very much worth it. I can only recommend the tour and Sunny to everyone.”
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…”
A full-day Mumbai tour mixing a Dharavi street walk of small industries with a behind-the-scenes Bollywood studio set and live dance show.
“TOP dag gehad met Ms DIVA !!!! Geweldige gids, ik zou haar aan iedereen aanraden en dat meen ik oprecht! Super lief, neemt je mee alsof je familie bent, we hebben zelfs haar eigen huis nog kunnen en mogen zien. Zeer bescheiden en intelligente dame die keihard werkt en haar werk met alle liefde doet…”
Walk Dharavi with a small group guide. See recycling trades, everyday faith spaces, and a Slumdog Millionaire filming spot in 2 hours.
“My friend and I had a wonderful experience with many highlights on the tour. Our guide Dinesh knew so much and grew up in the slum (as all Mystical Mumbai tour guides do). We walked through different parts such as the industrial (mostly recycling), residential and muslim part; the heart with tiny corridors (where shantharam…”
Walk through Dharavi’s working yards and small industries with an English-speaking guide in Mumbai. Entry fees and pickup included from $8.
“Absolutely amazing and very informative your. Our guide Rukkiya was incredible! Highly recommended!”
Half-day ethical slum walking tour in Delhi with an English guide, hotel pickup, chai break, and temple and mosque visits.
“As a single female traveler, it was excellent to get amongst the poor side of deli and feel completely safe to a guide was knowledgeable and spoke very clear English highly recommend”
A 6-hour private Mumbai tour that pairs Dharavi’s daily life with major sights like Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, and Dhobi Ghat.
“Sunny and the driver took me to all interesting places in Mumbai, while I was also able to make wishes or to prioritize. We didn't just visit touristic spots, but also place with life instead of tourism. Visiting the Dharavi Slum was very impressive. It takes a courious and maybe adventurous mind, and it's a…”
A 2-hour Dharavi walking tour in Mumbai with a local guide, seeing plastic recycling, hand laundry, potters, and daily life.
“Super cool tour with Segidi, who lives here in Dharavi.”
Mumbai Dharavi tour with car transfer: learn Mumbai history, walk Dharavi’s industries, see Dhobi Ghat, and visit Kumbhar Wada pottery.
“We highly recommend the trip to learn about the City and have the different understanding of the slums.”
Walk Dharavi with a local guide through recycling, workshops, schools, and pottery, ending back near Mahim station.
“Ravi (who, by the way, is famous on YouTube) was a fantastic tour guide. He grew up here himself and knows every nook and cranny and all the stories. Ravi brings us closer to daily life with respect and humor. Communication in English was great and he is very reliable. A clear recommendation for this…”
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat tour in Mumbai with century-old open-air laundry, plus optional Dharavi and train ride from $11 with English guides.
“I paid £14 which is 1400 rupees for a 1 hour tour of the Dhobi Ghat. The ticket confirmed 1 hour. 10 minutes into the tour the guide said thats it, tour finished! 1400 rupees for 10 minutes is daylight robbery. Avoid this scam company at all costs!”
Dhobi Ghat laundry plus Dharavi slum tour by Mumbai local train. 3 hours with English guide, train ride, entry, water for $13.
“Incontournable pour comprendre l'organisation et la vie d'un bidonville. Le guide était parfait et parle un anglais très compréhensible pour un français. je recommande.”
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