Top India Volunteer Tours

Exploring a residential community such as Sanjay Colony without local connections can feel confusing or intrusive—and it can be easy to miss the deeper stories behind everyday life. This small-group walking tour is led by a locally connected guide who introduces you to the neighborhood in a respectful, responsible way, offering insight into the people, businesses, and institutions that shape the community. Walk through the area to see family homes, small enterprises, temples, and a local school, while learning about daily life, challenges, and achievements—all from an informed local perspective.

Visit Delhi's largest slum area on this small-group walking tour with a local English-speaking guide, gaining access to an area that most travelers skip. Learn about community projects while traveling by tuk-tuk and on foot through Chara Mandi, Zakhira, one of Asia's largest informal settlements. Tours are designed to be inclusive, never intrusive, and you get the chance to ask your guide questions. Stay refreshed with complimentary coffee or tea.

See a different side of Mumbai on this walking tour of the Dharavi slum area. Visit the community center and tour the textiles, recycling, and leather tanning businesses run by the local residents. Proceeds from your tour go back into the local community to support a variety of projects on education, health, and livelihood.

Skip the tourist traps and learn about social issues and local communities in Delhi on this guided tour of Sanjay Colony slum. Rather than visiting alone, benefit from having a local guide who grew up in the neighborhood to show you around. Learn about the different professions in the area as well as challenges that slum residents face.

Join us on our signature tour: visiting an inner-city slum; one of Asia's largest. Where resident pride rules over poverty, and comes with beautiful smiles and genuine curiosity. Our tours are expertly led and designed to treat residents with utmost respect: inclusive but never intrusive. Feel safe and secure with Street Tours, your wellbeing, interaction and enjoyment, along with that of the slum dwellers, is our priority. Come curious; leave uplifted.

Learn more about life in Bengaluru on this fascinating guided walk through the Ejipura slum area. Behind the facades you will discover inspiring enterprise and perseverance. Stop at local businesses that have flourished in the area, despite apparent setbacks, and drop in on a local school. Your guide is intimately familiar with Ejipura and proceeds from the tour are returned to the community.

Discover the best of Kerala on a private 4-day Kerala tour covering Cochin, Munnar, and Thekkady. Experience misty Munnar tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, the Tea Museum, Kerala's famous spice plantations, and the wildlife-rich Periyar region. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Periyar Lake and discover traditional Kerala culture through Kathakali performances. With 3 nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, and private transfers included, this Kerala tour package combines nature, wildlife, culture, and relaxation in one convenient itinerary. Ideal for families, couples, nature lovers, and first-time visitors to Kerala, this South India tour offers a comfortable and well-planned way to explore some of Kerala's most popular attractions.

Delhi is full of sights that are hard to leave off a successful itinerary, but visitors can find it challenging to travel from one part of the bustling city to another. On this Delhi tour, let a driver and guide do the legwork, taking you to explore Old and New Delhi attractions. See some of the city’s most popular historical, religious, and political landmarks, and stop for photos at India Gate. A rickshaw ride is included, and a buffet lunch is available with an upgrade.

Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of India’s top attractions but planning a solo day trip from Delhi can be challenging. Travel by fast train to maximize sightseeing and minimize travel time. The Gatimaan Express train gets you to Agra, where your private guide and driver meet you. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with optional visits to the Tomb of I’timad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh. Lunch and admissions are included.

Agra’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed attractions are must sees, but visiting in a day from Delhi can be stressful alone. Simplify the planning of a private trip with Delhi hotel pickup included. Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal and learn how Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz. After, stop at Agra Fort and explore the 16th-century monument with your guide, too. Return to Delhi in time for dinner.

Make the most of a single day in Agra with a full-day private trip by fast train from Delhi. Settle into the Gatimaan Express for a comfortable journey to Agra. On arrival, enjoy guided tours of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I’timad-ud-Daula before returning to Delhi. Includes private hotel transfers, return rail fares, guides, and a buffet lunch in Agra for your convenience.

Visit the Dharavi slum area, made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire, with this tour, designed to give travelers a real insight into life in the neighborhood and lift stereotypes. You'll visit schools, see where people live, work, and play, and get the chance to interact with residents with a professional guide to lead the way.

Discover a different side of Mumbai with this private guided tour of the massive Dharavi Slum, one of the largest in Asia. After pickup from your hotel, airport, or port, travel to the slum by private vehicle and follow your guide to explore the narrow laws, small businesses and industries of Dharavi, including recycling, and learn about the daily lives of the residents.

See some of India's most iconic cities on this comprehensive 4-day private Golden Triangle tour. Relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Your driver shares details and history of landmarks along the way. See the sunrise over the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Taj Mahal, visit Amber Fort, and explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, among other activities, with private guides at each sight.

Ditch the crowded tourist traps and learn about Delhi’s many local communities while pitching in to help out on this small-group, altruism-focused tour. Visit a shelter home for street children and stroll through the bustling Paharganj district, guided by a former street child helped by the charitable Salaam Baalak Trust. Then, volunteer at a Sikh temple's free 'langar' community kitchen, experiencing a side to Delhi that most travelers miss.

Accompany a local guide through one of Delhi’s slum areas during this small-group guided tour through Sangam Colony. Share in exchanges with residents and listen to stories of survival during an optional tea break with a local family. Learn about ongoing projects during a visit to the educational and vocational training center of Pandav Nagar. Eighty percent of proceeds benefit a local non-profit organization.

This is not just a tour—it’s a meaningful journey into the heart of India. Over 3 days, you’ll go beyond sightseeing to connect with local communities and create a genuine impact. Spend your mornings engaging with children through fun, creative learning activities in a safe and structured environment, supported by our experienced local team. Your time and energy contribute directly to their confidence and development—making your visit truly meaningful. In the afternoons, explore the magic of Jaipur with guided visits to its iconic forts, palaces, and bustling markets—blending cultural discovery with real local insight. You’ll stay in a carefully selected, family-run homestay, offering warm hospitality, home-cooked meals, and a deeper connection to everyday life in Rajasthan. With small group sizes, personalized attention, and 24/7 local support, this experience is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and anyone looking for a safe, authentic, and purpose-driven adventure in India.

Skip planning hassles on this private 3-day Golden Triangle tour from Delhi. Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites including Agra Fort, Amber Fort, the Qutub Minar, and the Jantar Mantar. See the Taj Mahal at sunrise and explore the Jal Mahal on Jaipur’s Man Sagar Lake. Other highlights include Delhi’s India Gate and Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, with hotel pickup and private transport included for comfort. Opt for 4- or 5-star hotels.

Experience India's famous Golden Triangle on a 3-day private tour covering Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Explore Delhi's historic landmarks, witness the breathtaking Taj Mahal at sunrise, visit Agra Fort, and discover Jaipur's royal heritage, including Amber Fort, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal. Enjoy comfortable private transportation and an expert local guide throughout your journey. 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour, Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour, Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour, Golden Triangle India Tour, Delhi Agra Jaipur Private Tour, Agra Jaipur Tour, Jaipur Sightseeing Tour, Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi, India Heritage Tour.

Discover a different side of Mumbai with this small-group half-day guided tour of the massive Dharavi Slum, one of the largest in Asia. After pickup from your South Mumbai hotel, travel to the slum by private vehicle and follow your driver-guide to see both the residential and commercial side of Dharavi. Afterwards, visit the Dhobi Ghat, and see Asia’s largest open-air laundromat.

Dive into the heart of Old Delhi on this 3-hour tour of the capital’s historic center. Hop on a rickshaw for a thrilling ride around the maze-like streets and alleys, and marvel over landmarks like the mighty Red Fort and Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Stroll through the colorful Khari Baoli spice market; take a peek inside a Sikh temple and a communal kitchen; and stop for tea in the bustling Kinari Bazaar. This is a shared group tour with a maximum of 15 participants.

Experience the delights of a traditional desert farm. Wander through the farm, where you can pick Bair,Kair, and Sangri straight from the trees. Sit and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and great silence whilst you wait for a fresh Lassi or masala chai. We make Lunch from the beans that you have just picked. You can also take home some grains or seasonal vegetable from our farm. which will give you a real taste of local life here in Jaisalmer.

Step beyond the headlines and explore the real Dharavi on our Dharavi Slum Tour with local residents who call it home. Discover its thriving small-scale industries, strong sense of community, and everyday life. Led by a responsible travel company, this tour directly supports local development initiatives. You will see a wide range of business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more. We’ll also visit the residential areas. You’ll see the community centre run by our NGO Reality Gives that is funded through profits from the tours. We will pick you up from your hotel and head by car to Dharavi. If you are staying in South Mumbai (eg Colaba, Marine Drive) we will pass by various historical areas of interest and we’ll stop at Dhobi Ghat, the largest open air laundry in the world. If you’re staying in North Mumbai such as Bandra or Juhu, then we will go directly to Dharavi.