Tours & Activities in Mumbai
Get to know the city of Bombay on this free walking tour as we uncover the city's significant landmarks along with India's rich history!
Experience Mumbai like a true local with our personalized, contribution-based free walking tour. Guided by passionate locals, you’ll uncover the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems. This immersive journey takes you beyond the obvious, offering insider tips and unique insights to help you truly connect with Mumbai.
In just two hours, we’ll cover 7 to 8 must-see spots, from historic landmarks to lively markets and quaint neighborhoods. Whether it’s the colonial charm of South Mumbai or the bustling streets that never sleep, you’ll witness the city’s dynamic spirit and diverse heritage. Expect engaging stories, fun facts, and plenty of photo-worthy moments along the way.
There’s no fixed price for this experience—your generous contribution of ₹1000 per person helps keep these tours running. Join us and explore Mumbai like never before!
Carry a bottle of water. Wear comfortable clothing, suitable footwear, a mask (optional), sunglasses (optional) & cap/umbrella (optional) for walking.
Please note: We do not conduct free tours for individuals. In the event of a single-person booking where there are no other reservations, options will be provided, including rescheduling your booking, or, if necessary, your booking may be considered a no-show.
A Unique Journey Through Asia's Largest Slum
Walk through the narrow streets of Dharavi, a bustling maze of industry and homes that beautifully showcases resilience, creativity, and diversity amidst challenges. Our passionate local guides, who have lived in the slums for generations, are excited to share their insights and stories with you.
Join Us To Experience:
Local Expertise: Our guides share their deep knowledge of Dharavi's history and culture.
Community Spirit: Experience the vibrant atmosphere as families from across India speak various languages and live in harmony.
Diverse Industries: Explore narrow lanes, local markets, schools, and industries like recycling, leather, and garments.
Entrepreneurial Energy: Witness thousands of small businesses fuelled by the residents' creativity, generating over $1 billion annually.
Cultural Exchange: Engage with locals and learn about their daily lives and contributions to society.
The cost of Train Ticket, Shared Cab, and the Food severed up to 10 dishes would be Roughly 12 USD Per Person, it will be paid by the Guide, We just suggest you to consider this all Factor while Tipping Your Guide.
TOUR HILGHLIGHT
Start with a 10-minute train ride to Chowpatty Beach, where you’ll enjoy the sunset with locals.
Explore the beach's vegetarian food stalls, learning about snacks and tasting them. Join a fun Pani Puri eating challenge, then cool off with kulfi ice cream.
Next, hop into a shared cab to Bhuleshwar market, where you’ll discover the area’s rich cultural diversity. Visit a Jain temple and then head to Minara Masjid, where the streets are filled with the aromas of non-veg delights like Baida Roti, Kati Rolls, and kebabs.
End your tour at Bori Mohalla with a visit to Mrs. Ice Cream Walla, tasting their 120-year-old hand-churned fruit ice cream recipe.
Explore the busiest markets of old Mumbai and learn about the city’s shopping culture through, Crawford Market: The first Indoor Historical wholesale market still stood with its pride, in the centre of the crowded city. Selling fruits, chocolates, spices, dry fruits, etc. And the city's oldest and the largest indoor Mangaldas textile market, renowned for its vibrant fabric selections, some narrow street lanes are crazy with activity. In front of old buildings, beside the temples, It is a suitable place for anyone to understand the Indian Hindu culture with many little stories of all gods and goddesses along with many Hindu devotees visiting with their spiritual energy and everywhere in between, vendors shout from stalls selling everything from flowers to traditional Indian clothes and food, later feed some cows to get a good karma at the shelter.
Explore the biggest slum in the Asia with me. A complete guided tour for two hours of the slum Dharavi, I am a local from Dharavi. I was born and raised in this slum, so I have seen the ups and downs of the slum. I welcome you to join my Dharavi slum tour, which is truly an eye opening experience.
Dharavi is the economic power house of the city. In our walking Dharavi slum tour you will see plastic recycling, aluminium recycling, leather industries, clothing industries, soap factories, residential areas and many more on the way.
Dharavi slum tour is a very popular & one of the best things to do in Mumbai. Looking forward to show you my beautiful slum Dharavi.
Welcome to South Bombay Live Tour!
The tour will start at Jahangir Art Gallery Kala Ghoda From there,
We'll walk towards the majestic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which has been serving guests since 1903. We'll also visit the nearby Colaba Causeway street market, which is known for its vibrant vibe and traditional crafts.
Next, we'll head towards the historic Fort area, where we'll visit beautiful colonial-era buildings such as the Crawford Market, the Bombay Stock Exchange, and the impressive Victoria Terminus Railway Station which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We'll then move to the charming Kala Ghoda neighborhood, which is famous for its art galleries, historic cafes, and beautiful architecture. Here we will visit the historic Asiatic Society Library, the Jehangir Art Gallery, and the lively Horniman Circle.
Throughout the tour, I will share interesting stories and facts about the history, culture, and people of Mumbai. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions or take photographs during the tour.
Thank you for choosing to explore South Bombay Live Tour with me!
Ali
