Colaba Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Colaba. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Mumbai City & Slum Tour

• Private Half-Day Mumbai City Tour, Including AC Vehicle

• Mumbai Dharavi Slum, Dhobi Ghat, & Dabbawala Lunchbox Tour

• Mumbai Temple Tour in Private Vehicle

• Private Dharavi Slum Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing

Colaba is a neighborhood, not a ticketed attraction, and there's no cost to visit. However, many half- and full-day tours of Mumbai visit the neighborhood. Prices vary depending on length and what's included, but most of these tours cost between US$45 and US$120 per person.

Yes, the Gateway of India is right off the Colaba Causeway, just a few minutes’ walk away. This massive archway monument is one of Mumbai’s quintessential landmarks, and draws in plenty of visitors. It’s also the departure point for boat tours to Elephanta Island, famous for its rock-hewn cave temples.

Yes, Colaba is safe to explore on foot, and it is very much a pedestrian-friendly area. While the main Colaba Causeway is a busy road, it is flanked by wide sidewalks that make exploring a breeze. A section of the eastern sidewalk is dominated by market vendors selling everything from clothes to carvings.

The entire Colaba area is popular among first-time visitors to Mumbai, with some of the most convenient hotels located near the Gateway of India. Right across from the Gateway, the Taj Mahal Palace is among the most famous hotels in Mumbai, but rates are high.

Colaba is fairly close to the CSMT, and you can easily get a taxi from right in front of the station to your destination. Depending on where in Colaba you want to go, you can also take the Aqua Line (line 3) of the Mumbai Metro to your final destination.