Dharavi Slum Tour with a Local from Neighbourhood
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Mumbai, India
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Mumbai is known for its glamorous film industry but many locals live in very different circumstances, and it can be hard for visitors to explore that side of the city. Tour one of the largest slum areas in the world, Dharavi, with a local guide so you don’t get lost, and learn about Dharavi’s history and culture. Tour both the residential and commercial sides of Dharavi to experience more.
- Get an intimate perspective of Dharavi by touring on foot
- Meet Dharavi locals and learn about their daily lives and work
- Bottled water is included to keep you refreshed in the hot climate
- Receive personalized attention and ask questions on a small-group tour
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Third Wave CoffeeTip Road, Unit no.58, Ground, Ram Mahal, Senapati Bapat Marg, Marinagar Colony, Station, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
if you have booked a tour without pickup and drop Off then your guide will meet you at third wave coffe shop that just opposite to Mahim railway station
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Dharavi
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
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Nice tour. Friendly guide Hiroshima. Local train ride included. It took around 3 hours. Tour matched description
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed your Dharavi Slum Tour with Harshita and the local train experience. It's great to hear the tour matched your expectations. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Cityscape Mumbai Tours on your next visit to Mumbai!
My guide was perfect. Se was very kind. She gave me very valuable information even not containing tour subject. She answered my every question about india, its culture and of course regarding tour. The tour was very intersting and I saw different side of india. I thank you my guide very much. At the end of tour, even not responsibilty of her, she took a taxi for me and she waited with me until taxi came. I hope more successes in her life.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enriching experience on the Dharavi Slum Tour. Our guides always strive to provide not just information about the tour but also insights into India’s culture and way of life. It’s wonderful to know that your guide went above and beyond to ensure your comfort, even beyond the tour itself.
Your kind words mean a lot, and we will be sure to pass on your best wishes to her. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in Mumbai!
Nice local guide, she is know about All Dharavi. I Love Mumbai. Soon we will back to Mumbai India ❤️❤️
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Dharavi Slum Tour with our local guide. It's great to know she was able to share her knowledge and passion for Dharavi with you. We're thrilled you love Mumbai, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon! Safe travels and see you again in India!
Our guide, Ruquaiyya, was very knowledgeable and personable. Her English was excellent and very clear. She knew about many of the systems in the slum and also had a lifetime of first hand experience. The tour showed all sides of life in Dharavi from home to work and positives and negatives.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that Ruqaiyya made your Dharavi tour such a meaningful experience. Her knowledge and personal connection to the area truly enhance the tour, and it's great to know you appreciated her insights into both the positive and challenging aspects of life in Dharavi. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you again in the future!
Must do tour in Mumbai. Ruquiya was great. Very knowledgeable of the area as she grew up in the area.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you had an enriching experience on the Dharavi Slum Tour. Ruquiya is indeed a wonderful guide, and her deep knowledge of the area truly brings the tour to life. We're happy you enjoyed the tour, and we hope it provided you with a unique insight into Mumbai's vibrant local culture. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Lucay-oh ( ? 😊 … NOT SURE OF HER NAME ) Yet, { even though “small in stature” 😉 } VERY effective / professional / accommodating - Gracious as a “Guide” !!} . She was an Excellent communicator AND did an Amazing job of ushering / directing our Group around the Slums. She was skillful at DEfusing our potential INsecurities and apprehensions about the Area … MOREOVER , Very informative / “eye-opening” / life changing tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your insightful review of our "Dharavi Slum Tour Experience with a Local English Guide." We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour informative and life-changing.
Our guide's name is Rukaiyaa, and she is indeed very effective, professional, and accommodating. We're glad she could communicate well and skillfully direct your group, easing any apprehensions and providing an eye-opening experience.
We will share your feedback with Rukaiyaa—she will be delighted to hear it and motivated to continue her excellent work. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
My tour guide, Abhishek knows much things about Dharavi, but also about Mumbai. He knows answers for any questions about Dharavi and city of Mumbai. Talkative and helpful, after our tour, I was going to city centre by train, Abi helped me with buying tickets and finding a train. Definitely recommend Abhishek as tour guide
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Abhishek provided such valuable insights during your tour of Dharavi and Mumbai. It's wonderful to know that he was not only knowledgeable but also helpful and accommodating, assisting you even beyond the tour itself. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Abhishek, and we look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
2 / 2
Dharavi slum is an amazing experience your everyone must do.
Bala was an excellent guide.
100% +++ Recommended
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience on our Dharavi Slum Tour with Bala as your guide. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour in Mumbai soon!
Excellent tour provided by a gentleman who has spent 30+ years living in Dharavi. His knowledge of the area and superbly spoken English made this a memorable tour that is well worth the price. Not only are you able to see the area but the guide will help you understand the history and present nature of it, HIGHLY recommend this tour as it was a great way to spend my final day in Mumbai!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your glowing review of our Dharavi Slum Tour! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience exploring the area with our knowledgeable guide, who has deep roots in Dharavi. It's wonderful to know that you found the tour informative and memorable, and we appreciate your recommendation. We strive to provide valuable insights into the history and present-day life of Dharavi, and we're delighted that you found it worthwhile. We hope your final day in Mumbai was enriched by this experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for more unforgettable tours!
Unforgettable experience with friends. Without a guide, we could not have seen as much. We were able to go into the depth of the hard reality of indian society and economy. Great way to get in touch with locals and go a step further in your journey. Must do it!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! It sounds like the Dharavi Slum Tour provided valuable insights into Indian society and economy. Having a local guide can indeed enhance the depth of the experience. It's great to hear that you found it unforgettable and recommend it as a must-do for others.
Rohit was very helpful and informative when walking around the slums
It certainly was an eye opener and I was so impressed with the recycling
Response from Host, Nov 2023
It's wonderful to hear that Rohit's guidance during the Dharavi Slum tour was both informative and helpful, offering insights that made the experience eye-opening. The focus on recycling in the area must have been impressive! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this must-see experience in Mumbai!
The guide has been attentive at all times, has shown that he knows the area very well and has been totally open to making stops and explaining all the questions that we have asked. A great tour and a great guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Greetings , Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work We really appreciate you being a Guest and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime we look forward to see you again soon.Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a rating.
just finished this tour and I can tell you it was one of the most interesting, informative, and fascinating tours I've been on. You will find the people of India to be hard working, kind and considerate, and I just cannot say enough of how much I enjoyed and appreciated Chirag giving me the tour. As added bonuses I got my phone working, I downloaded local apps (like Ola, an app like Uber) and so many other tips for touring and visiting India. I felt like I could ask anything thing of Chirag and he would get it done (like my returning PCR test for when I fly out). I guess one of the other reasons I liked the tour so much is he's local and knows the area and many people of the area, he moves through the area effortlessly while he explains what's going on.Book this tour, if you get a chance, you will not be disappointed.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Greetings from Incredible Mumbai Tours,
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work We really appreciate you being a Guest and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime we look forward to see you again soon.Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a rating
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