Mumbai · DHARAVI SLUM TOURS
Dharavi is a neighbourhood of about a million people, most of them at work: recycling, pottery, leather, poppadom drying on the roofs. The 15 walks below are led by residents, ban photography of people, and put part of the fee back into the area. Prices, group sizes and pickup points are all listed.
Explore Dharavi with a female resident guide, meet Mumbai’s working community, and see its homes, businesses, and daily life on a thoughtful 2-hour walk.
“Excellent trip with a brilliant funny guide .really good few hrs the guide was fist class 10 out of 10 thankyou”
Explore Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, and Mumbai’s dabbawallas with a local guide on a practical, eye-opening small-group tour for $14.
“Such an interesting tour and really enjoyed it. Our guide, Loki, was excellent - friendly, informative and happy to answer lots of questions. Looked after us the whole time. Thanks for a great time x”
Explore Dharavi with a local guide, see recycling, textiles, pottery and leather work, and learn how tour funds support education and livelihoods.
“This is a must do tour and the guides are well trained and informative. I would do this again next time I am in Mumbai.”
Explore Dharavi with a local English-speaking guide, visiting recycling, soap, leather, and residential areas on a low-cost Mumbai walk.
“Interessante tour dello Slum. Il giro era articolato in questo modo: zona del riciclo della plastica, giro attraverso alcuni vicoli, produzione del sapone e di borse di plastica, zona dell'essicazione della pelle, negozio vendita oggetti prodotti a Dharavi (senza pressione per l'acquisto). guida simpatica, gentile e competente.”
Walk Dharavi with a local guide, see its workshops and recycling trade, and gain a respectful look at community life in Mumbai.
“Amazing tour and amazing guide. It’s definitely a must see if you come to Mumbai.”
Explore Dharavi with a local guide, seeing workshops, homes, markets, schools, pottery, and recycling businesses on a respectful Mumbai walking tour.
“We had a wonderful & eloquent guide - Priscilla - who gave us a thorough tour of Dharavi slum and a first hand experience at that. It was eye opening and very heartening to see different communities living in harmony and functioning well. We wish all the best for the community. Everyone should pay this place a visit for a well-informed experience. Thank you Priscilla & Mumbai Experience.”
Explore Dharavi and Dhobi Ghat with a local guide, seeing recycling, workshops, homes, community life, and Mumbai's famous open-air laundry.
“The tour was really amazing!! Bharti knew so much about the areas we visited, it was a real pleasure to listen to her as we walked around. I would highly recommend this tour and Bharti as a guide!”
Explore Dharavi with a local guide, meet working communities, see pottery and bakeries, and gain a fairer view of Mumbai for $22.32.
“This tour has been truly eye-opening. I feel grateful and grounded to have the rare opportunity to experience firsthand how residents live here—especially at a moment when a new skyline project has been approved and is set to transform Read more”
Explore Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, local industries, pottery, recycling, and Mumbai life on a well-priced three-hour walking tour.
“Excellent tour. You don't expect a slum to be interesting but you'll be surprised on how much you will enjoy this cultural immersion. You will be safe and well guided. The tour guide was amazing. He was very polite, professional and made me feel comfortable there.”
See Mumbai’s grand landmarks, Dhobi Ghat, Crawford Market, and Dharavi on a private car tour with hotel, airport, or port pickup.
“Very good experience overall! Neha did a good job of showing us around Mumbai. The Dharavi tour was also interesting. Thank you for showing us around”
Explore Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, pottery, leather, recycling, and Mumbai's local train on a respectful three-hour tour for just $5.
“Our tour guide was Kavita, who was absolutely amazing, very smart, cute girl. She has shared with us lots of interesting stories from the slams, as well as from her personal life, which was very insightful. Highly recommended tour, eye opening.”
Explore Dharavi with a local English guide, seeing homes, workshops, recycling, and daily life on a two-hour Mumbai walking tour.
“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”
See Mumbai’s landmark sights, Dhobi Ghat, Banganga Tank, and Dharavi on a private air-conditioned tour with a local guide.
“We had a great day. Krishna is a patient and enthusiastic guide with a passion for his city and good knowledge and pleasant natured. The trip was good value for money as it co weed many aspects of the city of Mumbai and it was a full good day.”
Walk Dharavi with a local guide, seeing recycling, textiles, bakeries, leather work, schools, markets, and daily life for $10.04.
“Ich wurde von der lieben Ruqaiyya durch das Slum-Viertel geführt. Darüber bin ich sehr dankbar, denn alleine hätte ich mich als alleinreisende Frau wahrscheinlich gar nicht getraut, durch das Viertel zu laufen. Darüber hinaus hat mir RuqaiyyRead more”
Explore Mumbai’s landmarks, Dharavi’s workshops, Dhobi Ghat and dabbawalas on a private 7 to 8 hour tour with hotel pickup.
“A great tour. Mr. Nisar’s a professional. He introduced the historical sites and scenery along the way with great passion. Took me inside working areas in Dharavi and explained in detail. It touched my heart in many ways. Some places are not regular tour guide would take you to. A plus. highly recommended.”
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