Sightseeing tour with Elephanta cave tour

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Mumbai, India

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Set sail for the UNESCO World Heritage Elephanta Caves with this tour from Mumbai. You won't have to handle any of the logistics, just follow your guide as you take a ferry ride out to Elephanta Island, off the coast of Mumbai, and navigate around the numerous Hindu and Buddhist rock-hewn cave temples. Check off some of South Mumbai's loveliest sights, too, including temples and parks.

Navigate Elephanta Island more efficiently with a guide
See many of Mumbai’s most famous historic and religious sights
Round-trip hotel transfers and ferry tickets are included for ease
Explore at your own pace with a private guide

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
ferry cost
Mini train, toll
Bottled water
Guide and driver

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from your accommodation

Itinerary

Elephanta Caves

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Gateway Of India Mumbai

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University of Mumbai Library

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rajabai Clock Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dhobi Ghat

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

High Court Principal Bench Bombay (Pass By)

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Radisson Hotel Mumbai Andheri MIDC

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jain Temple - Mumbai (Pass By)

Marine Drive (Pass By)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Pass By)

Flora Fountain (Pass By)

David Sassoon Library and Reading Room (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date , tour or full refund
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.8

based on 19 reviews

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Solo but not alone

Sandra_D, Mar 2024

I met my tour guide Anthony in the lobby of my hotel at the scheduled time. He was friendly and professional from the start. I was impressed with his knowledge and the pace of the tour, it did not feel rushed. Elephanta Cave was amazing, climbing the 120 steps is so worth it. Kudos to the driver also, Manoj, who did not talk much but was always there with a smile. Thank you guys for making me feel safe and for an amazing experience, one I will not soon forget ❤️

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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phyllis_r, Dec 2023

The ferry to the island was an experience.The island is filled with wild monkeys. Our tour guide was excellent & very knowledgeable & personable. We were unaware of having to climb 120 steps to the cave & opted for another means of transportation, which was most embarrassing for me,when 4 men with a chair nailed to 2 posts appeared & carried my partner & I individually. The cost was an additional $75 + TIPS. Quite a unique experience

Best tour and tour guides ever!!!!!!! 10/10

Chloe_T, Sep 2023

The tour of the elephant caves were absolutely amazing, our guide Dev took such good care of us making sure we were safe and having the best time, he also took so many photos for us trying to make sure to capture every moment of our experience for us! It was like hanging out with an old friend. Our guide for the elephant caves explained so much of the beautiful history and shared the story’s of living in the local village and was very patient when we wanted to take 5000 photos of everything, our guide took us to places that the other tourists couldn’t go and it was just an amazing experience all round. I highly recommend booking this experience once in a life time opportunity, and I will definitely be back! Take care guys ❤️✌️