Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Mumbai, India
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Travel with a college student guide who is a resident of Dharavi
- Choice of group or private tour
- Learn about the neighborhood through guided commentary
- Get the best sense of the community through a walking tour
What's Included
- Local guide and professional Guide
- LunchIf Tour option is selected
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if you want we can arrange for you)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
we pick up from your accommodation in Mumbai
Itinerary
1
Dharavi
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Tour Guides are college student live in Dharavi Slum which help them with their studied.
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 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
4.9
based on 156 reviews
Anne_C, Mar 2020
My guide was very knowledgeable he answered all my questions I felt comfortable from start to finish
Response from Host, Apr 2020
Thanks for writing a review and highly appreciated your time
see you again in Mumbai
Anita_B, Feb 2020
This is an experience not to be missed. Our guide Rajesh had time to explain what living and working in Dharavi is like, he encouraged us to ask questions and take photo’s. thank you Mystical Mumbai tours.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your wonderful words,
For us the guests happiness is the most important part
Thank you so much
Ruxandra_V, Oct 2019
It was a great tour to Dharavi Slum, it was a unique experience. Anton was a great guide. Thank you Mystical Mumbai for the tour
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for writing a review and we appreciated your valuable time
Also thank You on comment on our guide anthony and see you again in mumbai
Luisa G, Mar 2017
This was an interesting and comfortable tour exploring the various industries in the 3rd largest slum in the world. Pottery, paint cans, cardboard, leather...the list goes on for these industrious 1M people living in one square mile area. The guide, Nick, lives there and uses the funds from your tour for university tuition and, with his brother, Shaleish, has founded a company and they teach children computer skills after their regular school day. Well worth your time. I advise you have them meet you wherever you are for the transfers.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Thank you very much for writing a review..I was very happy to meet you and got a wonderful friend
....Thanks again
Kristin K, Feb 2017
Great tour! Very educational about the inner workings of the slum. Everyone we encountered was friendly and we had a wonderful day. Recommend wearing good solid walking shoes.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi.... Thanks for the review. Also thanks for the great day, we enjoyed doing the tour for you.
see you soon mumbai...
Linus R, Jul 2016
This was a very informative visit. I did not have the feeling that I was invading anyone's privacy though of course I could be wrong!. My guide was easygoing and helpful. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Mumbai.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Thanks very much for your review! ! But I'm really glad you had a good time! All the best, and get in
touch if you would like to do another tour in the future.
narinderjit s, Jul 2016
This is something totally different! Not your standard tour as it gets into the heart of the slum and the great people that live and work there. Defo recommended!
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Thank you so much for review. we glad you enjoy your tour.
James T, Jul 2016
This tour is a real eye opener. I expected poor beggars but was surprised to find an industrious neighborhood of hard working people. They are poor but have dignity and work hard. Not a single person asked me for a handout or accosted me in any way. All the kids were smiling and seemed happy. Our very well spoken tour guide took us on a quick paced tour where we saw the recycling business first hand as well as hide tanning and residential areas. It changes the way you think when you hear the word slum. This is a must see if you visit Mumbai.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi. Thanks for writing the review on TripAdvisor. I am very happy to hear that u liked the tour so much.
This is what we want the people to know about the slums. As most of the people have a different picture
of the slum, so here we are trying to show the positive side of it. Thanks for respecting...
Wouter J, Jun 2016
It was a really nice experience to see what was going on in the slum. Together with the good explanations of the guide made the tour totally worth it.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Thanks for writing a review and highly appreciated your time
see you again in Mumbai
Anna T, Apr 2016
We really enjoyed this small group tour (2 people). It guides you through the small alleys of the slum across its commercial and residential part. Part of the tour proceeds go to the local school children in Dharavi. We would highly recommend this group tour to anyone who visits Mumbai and is curious about the work ethic and community of the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
First of all ,Thanks for taking the time to write a review and sharing your experience to other.We
appreciated it.Hope see you again.Thanks again
Anna T, Apr 2016
The tour gives you insight into the slum community both working and residential. It is a full 2-3 hour walking tour through the small alleys of the slum. Our guide Samir, was very helpful and kind. Part of the tour proceeds go directly to school children from the Dharavi community.
We would highly recommend this tour to any visitor in Mumbai.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Thanks for writing a review and highly appreciated your time.
see you again in Mumbai
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