Dharavi Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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

What makes this tour special? The tour (Group or Private) through the slum's narrow alleys is quite an adventure, and you will undoubtedly feel the strong sense of community and the special spirit that exists here. Dharavi became famous through the worldwide hit movie " slumdog millionaire" in 2008. You will find a wide range of activity in this mini-city such as plastic recycling, leather work, pottery, soap production, and also schools and churches.

Take a walking tour of the Dharavi slum area in Mumbai with an informative guide who shares a new perspective on life in one of India's largest cities. Glimpse a hidden side of urban India and discover a place that's alive with small-scale industries and community spirit.

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.

India is a country of contrasts, with slums sitting beside opulent palaces. Get an insider’s insight into Dharavi Slum, used as the setting for the blockbuster movie Slumdog Millionaire, during a 2-hour tour. As you walk around the area, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of local residents and learn about systems in place for around 1 million residents.

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.

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.

Explore the neighborhood made famous by the 2008 film "Slumdog Millionaire" with a resident guide to illuminate the challenges and issues facing residents who make their home there. Walk through Dharavi and see the way residents make their living, including plastic recycling, soap production, pottery, and other methods. Stop by local schools and churches to get a sense of the community while listening to your guide's sensitive commentary.

See the inner workings of Mumbai with this private tour. You'll start at Churchgate Railway station, where you'll see dabbawallas delivering thousands of lunches to office workers. You'll then head to Dhobi Ghat, a massive open-air laundry service. You'll also visit the Dharavi slum area, where a local guide will take you to a recycling area, where you can learn about how local residents contribute to Mumbai's massive recycling programs.

Take a walking tour of the Dharavi Slums in Mumbai accompanied by your own local guide to observe daily life for the people who live there. Home to more about one million people, Dharavi is one of the largest slums in Asia, Hear commentary from your guide about Dharavi's history and residents. Your tour includes private guide and vehicle, refreshments, and hotel transfers.

Dharavi slum tour is one of the best things to do in Mumbai. This Dharavi slum tour showcase the lifestyle of the people living in the largest slum of the Asia. This Dharavi slum tour shows the reality of Dharavi which you can't explore it by yourself. So this Dharavi slum tour is a perfect walking tour to explore the slum with our local English-speaking tour guide.

Join our educational Dharavi Slum Walking Tour and explore the world’s largest open-air laundry, Dhobi Ghat. Discover the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi, a vibrant community and powerhouse of small-scale industries. From Asia's largest leather factory to plastic recycling and the centuries-old pottery community of Kumbhar Wada, this tour offers a deep dive into the daily lives of its residents. Led by a local English-speaking guide, the walking tour offers firsthand insight into traditional practices, particularly at Dhobi Ghat, where over 100,000 clothes are washed daily using time-honored methods. Learn about the techniques passed down for generations. You’ll also experience a 15-minute ride on Mumbai’s iconic local train, offering a glimpse of the city’s fast-paced life. The tour highlights the entrepreneurial spirit that shapes Mumbai’s economy. With expert guides, gain a deeper understanding of Dharavi’s culture, industries, and resilience.

Get an in-depth understanding of Mumbai on this private day tour that includes a range of sightseeing highlights as well as a visit to the Dharavi slum area. This comprehensive tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Mumbai and those short on time here. Check out the grand colonial-era architecture of central Mumbai, visit the colorful Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry, and learn more about local ingenuity at Dharavi.

Explore one of the largest slum areas in the world, the Dharavi Slum in Mumbai, on a private or small-group tour with a local guide and resident of the area. Follow your guide around to learn about the history and culture of Dharavi. See both the residential side where locals live, and also the commercial side, where residents make a living in various small-scale industries.

Discover the real Dharavi on this 2-hour guided walking tour, led by a local resident. This is a responsible and safe way to experience one of Mumbai’s most vibrant communities. Walk through narrow lanes, see small-scale industries in action, and learn how Dharavi is a hub of innovation, recycling, and craftsmanship. Your guide will share authentic stories of daily life, breaking stereotypes and offering insights that go far beyond the headlines. Guided by local residents for authentic insights Safe, responsible, and respectful walking experience Both private and small-group tours are available Small-group experience for a more personal connection

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to see both the highlights and the real side of Mumbai in a single day. Visit Mumbai’s most iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Victoria Terminus, and Jain Temple. Then, take a walk inside Dharavi Slum, one of Asia’s most unique and industrious communities. Walk through its small-scale industries, recycling workshops, pottery areas, and residential lanes to understand the resilience and spirit of local life. Private experience – explore Mumbai with your own car, driver, and guide Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests Choose Half-Day or Full-Day Tour of your convenience.

Spend a day exploring Mumbai with a local guide to lead the way with this private experience. You'll see highlights such as the Gateway of India and Chowpatty Beach, with a stop along the way to see the dabbawallas (lunchbox delivery people) sort thousands of lunches at Churchgate Railway Station. This tour also includes a walking tour of Dharavi, a slum community at the heart of Mumbai's recycling industry.

Spend the day exploring the different sides of Mumbai. At Dharavi Slum, learn about local life and the many small-scale industries within, then visit one of the world’s largest open-air laundromats at Dhobi Ghat. Afterwards, see top landmarks like the Gateway of India, Jain temple, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Discover Mumbai's Dharavi slum and learn about the economics and culture of life there on a private guided tour. Made famous by the movie "Slumdog Millionaire", listen to sensitive commentary from your guide, meet some of the residents, and learn about small businesses there. Includes option to add on a city, Bollywood, or Elephanta tour.

Experience a side of Mumbai not often visited by tourists on this small-group walking tour through Dharavi Slum. Navigate the largest informal settlement in India—home to over one million people—without getting lost as you travel with a guide. Get access to areas that would be difficult to visit independently, from pottery and textile studios to recycling centers, schools, and local markets.

Discover the energetic Mumbai and its central slum, Dharavi, with a local guide on this private tour. Navigate the bustling city and see all the top attractions and landmarks that make it so vibrant—without wasting time getting lost or feeling unsafe. You’ll experience all the highlights—from Dhobi Ghat to Gateway of India to Dharavi—in one day, with plenty of fascinating stories and facts along the way.