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Make the most of a day in Mumbai to see both sides of the city — its colonial-era grandeur and Dharavi slum — on this private tour. Walk through Dharavi’s lanes to see the dilapidated huts, cottage industries, recycling projects, and clay potters. Then, explore modern and colonial Mumbai, seeing landmarks including the Gateway of India, Bombay High Court, and others. Includes private transportation from your hotel, or Mumbai port, or railway station.

Cruise through the streets of Mumbai on two wheels as the sun comes up on a tour that highlights the best of this thriving metropolis. Ride at a leisurely pace before the daytime heat peaks, with stops to explore local markets, religious temples, the stunning railway station, and more. Your guide will provide informative commentary as you enjoy the calm hours and cooler temps before Mumbai wakes up.

The Dharavi Slum in Mumbai is one of the largest slum areas in Asia, but it's also a major center for entrepreneurship and recycling. Join an English-speaking guide who lives in the area on a tour and see it for yourself. You'll even get to try your hand at pottery at a potter's workshop and dine on vegetarian fare in a family home.

Experience Mumbai (Bombay) through its cuisine on an evening walking tour that lets you explore in cooler temperatures. Your local guide shares the diverse culinary delights cooked up in humble street stalls throughout the busy city, which aren't easy to find without an insider's know-how. During your tour, sample several of Mumbai’s favorite snacks, desserts, and beverages, and learn about key elements in Indian cooking.

Explore the city of Mumbai on a private sightseeing tour made from the LGBTQ community to feel safe, comfortable, and welcome in India. Visit key landmarks such as the Gateway of India, the Gandhi House, and the 150-year-old Crawford Market as you listen to commentary about the history of the country. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Leopold Cafe & Bar and discover the hidden gems of Mumbai.

Take a sightseeing trip through Mumbai and head out on a boat adventure to Elephanta Island with this tour. Your guide will show you attractions such as Dhobi Ghat, the Gateway of India, and the Indo-Saracenic Victoria Terminus, with time left over to take a boat trip out to the famous Elephanta Caves.

When your cruise ship docks in Mumbai Port, we will be pleasure to see you & visit our Sweet Mumbai City a "City of Dreams". Visit famous attractions including Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Garden, Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the Gateway of India. Drive past the Bombay High Court, Prince of wales Museum, Mumbai University and Flora fountain. Visit Victoria terminus (CST) for short train ride. Stops on this guided tour are fully customised, so you’ll be able to spend as much time as at each location. Travel between attractions in your own air-conditioned private car, allowing for full flexibility if you’d like to set your own agenda then you are most welcome.

Explore Mumbai and beyond on a private full-day tour that takes care of logistics and saves you hours of planning. As well as exploring Elephanta Caves, rock-carved temple caves, you'll enjoy a comprehensive Mumbai tour that includes the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Crawford Market), and more—all at your own pace on this personalized trip.

Let a local guide help you get your bearings in Mumbai with this private heritage tour. You'll see some of the most important landmarks in South Mumbai as you explore the area on foot, from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, with a stroll through the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct along the way.

Jews have always been an integral part of Mumbai’s cultural and population make-up. The city’s Jews mainly comprised of two very distinct groups, the Bene Israel and the Baghdadi. The Bene Israel (Sons of Israel) trace their history in Mumbai over 1600 years ago. The Baghdadi Jews on the other hand settled in the city in the 1800’s as traders. Once settled, these two groups strived for the betterment of the community and created architectural masterpieces that are now an integral part of Mumbai’s Jewish history. This tour pays homage to the Jewish heritage in Mumbai and includes a visit to two beautiful synagogues, the docks, Jewish Library, and finally the Chabad House (based on availability) - the same that was attacked during the infamous terrorist siege of Mumbai.

Get a comprehensive overview of Mumbai with this 2-day tour that incudes a range of sightseeing experiences and real-life insights. See top landmarks like the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace, Marine Drive, and Hanging Garden. See the dabbawalahs at work delivering lunchboxes, visit the Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry, and learn about local life at Dharavi Slum. On the second day, visit the Elephanta Caves and village.

Learn about the rich Jewish history of Mumbai. Listen to the mesmerizing stories of Jews who lived peacefully with their Hindu and Muslim neighbors. Tour Highlights: Experience Jewish life and culture. Meet members of the Jewish community to hear their stories first hand. Easy access to the Synagogues. Visit the Synagogues and instituitions that have played an integral role in Jewish life. Local Jewish guide (subject to availability).

Get an insider's look into the world's largest film industry--Bollywood--with this tour, which includes private, round-trip transportation from your hotel. You'll visit a real working studio, where you'll get to see dressing rooms and film ephemera--you may even spot a star! You'll then head over to the Juhu and Bandra neighborhoods to see the homes of top Bollywood stars.

Get an in-depth look into the Bollywood film industry in this small-group, half-day tour. Enjoy a Bollywood dance performance. Visit the Bollywood Museum and try on costumes from actual movies. Learn about the music production process in a sound studio, where you can sing and record your own track on the karaoke system. Go behind the scenes at a working studio, where you might even get to meet a Bollywood star.

Learn more about the ordinary people and business that make up a large part of Mumbai on this private walking tour in Dharavi. Tour safely in a part of the city that you’d have trouble accessing independently. Visit a range of innovative businesses, from a soap factory to a recycling center, which operate in these challenging conditions. Also visit Dharavi’s residential areas to appreciate the colorful street art.

Explore Mumbai's “khau gullies”, or food alleys, that you might miss on your own on this private street food tour. Discover local and regional treats such as vada pav and Gujarati dishes. Sample foods that you don’t typically find in sit-down tourist restaurants, and feel confident that the food stops are hygienic. Bottled water is included to keep you hydrated as you taste your way through popular food alleys.

Experience a side of Mumbai that few visitors get the chance to see with this early-morning tour of the city. You'll wake up early in time to see a fish auction, a flower market, and a vegetable market set up all along both sides of a bridge, all before most people even crawl out of bed.

The Kanheri Caves are a group of 109 Caves and Rock-Cut Monuments in the lush green Forest of the National Park in the western outskirts of Mumbai. They contain Buddhist sculptures dating from the 1st century BCE. This site is on a beautiful hillside and a secret hidden treasure of Mumbai. The caves contain Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions. Most of the caves were Buddhist viharas, meant for living, studying, and meditating. There are Buddhist sculptures, reliefs, pillars and rock-cut stupas. establishment of Buddhist monks. After the Kanheri Caves, we take you to the National Park, for Tiger/Lion Safari.

Mumbai is a great place to shop, with all sorts of local markets where vendors hawk everything from fresh flowers to colorful clothing, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. With this customizable shopping tour, you'll have a guide on hand to help you find just what you're looking for—and assist you with bargaining once you decide to buy.

Immerse yourself in Mumbai's culture with this experiential tour of the city. Highlights include the chance to explore Dhobighat, the city's famous open-air laundromat as well as visits to a gaushala, or cow sanctuary. You'll also get to spend time with members of the Koli community, the first inhabitants of the city now known as Mumbai.

Explore Bandra’s Portuguese past with this private guided walking tour. Starting from Bandra Fort, follow your guide to neighborhood highlights, historic attractions and hidden gems, including St. Andrew’s Church, Mount Mary Basilica, Ranwar Village Square, Chuim Village and the Bandstand Promenade. Hear fascinating stories about the neighborhood and its rich history from your guide.

Tour Elephanta Island with an English-speaking guide on this private tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Gateway of India, where you'll take a ferry out to the island to explore its ancient rock-hewn cave temples, many of which date back to the 5th or 6th centuries.

Get to know Mumbai on a deeper level by taking a private tour of Dharavi, where the popular film “Slumdog Millionaire” was based. The informal settlement, one of the largest in the world, is a hub of innovation and creativity, and you can meet the people and visit the businesses that thrive in challenging circumstances. Ideal for first-time and regular visitors to Mumbai alike.

With a private guide in the lead, discover the transformation of Mumbai from a sleepy fishing hamlet into the vibrant Indian city. Visit one of the country’s largest slums and learn how people make their livings there and see other city landmarks. Then meet some dabbawalas, or lunch delivery people; visit dhobi ghat, where laundry is done in the traditional way; or go behind the scenes of Bollywood