Mumbai · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Mumbai: 15 guided tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Review of Mumbai’s private Elephanta Caves tour, with ferry travel, local guides, hotel pickup, UNESCO temples, costs, steps, and practical tips.
“Awesome tour!! We learnt so much. Mr Rajat, being a local, informed us about the history and significance of the Temple, in great detail. We loved it. Highly recommended”
Walk through Mumbai’s Fort and Colaba, from Town Hall to the Gateway of India, with local history, architecture, and a small group guide.
“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”
Review the Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai, with ferry rides, expert guides, ancient Shiva sculptures, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We had a great tour with Krupesh, as a local of the island he had a lot of insight and got a lot more out of our visit than we would have otherwise. Would definitely recommend, shout out to sis security!”
Walk Fort and Colaba with a private local guide, from Horniman Circle to Gateway of India, with history, art, and no admission fees.
“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”
Explore South Mumbai by private AC vehicle, from Horniman Circle to Banganga, with hotel pickup and a guide who brings the city to life.
“We booked the Essential Mumbai tour for our 11th and 12th grade students, and we had Faredoon and Pankaj as our guides for the trip. Despite most of us being lifelong Mumbaikars, the tour was such a novel and eye-opening experienceRead more”
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.”
Review of Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves tour, with ferry details, guide tips, walking demands, costs, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“It was a great experience. We took the ferry to the caves and our very knowledgeable tour guide ( Said at Vishnu Patil ) made it fun by explaining the story of everything to us and he was a local in the area just making it better.”
Explore Bandra’s Portuguese past, village lanes, churches, sea views, and Bollywood landmarks on a private Mumbai walking tour.
“My guide, Vikram was very knowledgeable and shared interesting history of the area. As a sole traveler, I felt comfortable with him; he was personable and a great communicator before and during the tour.”
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”
See Mumbai’s key sights by private car with a local English guide, from Dhobi Ghat and Gateway of India to Gandhi’s former home.
“Going to the Crawford market and seeing the different trades was great. It was a great tour, Priti, our tour guide was so great. She helped us find things we were looking for and made it feel like she was like family. Very great experience. I waRead more”
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 landmarks, markets, laundry district, Gandhi’s home, and Dharavi in a private air-conditioned car with a local guide.
“Excellent trip and Abhi was a fantastic knowledgeable guide who is a asset to your company”
Walk Mumbai’s sacred Banganga Tank with a private guide, tracing temple stories, myths, rituals, and local life on Malabar Hill.
“Khaki on Banganga walk was amazing experience. insightful story telling by tour guide Vasant Sanzgiri made it even more enriching, didn’t even realised when we completed almost 2.5hrs walking tour”
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”
See Mumbai’s landmarks and Dharavi on a private tour with an AC car, driver, guide, hotel pickup, and flexible half or full-day timing.
“I spent the morning with Sid showing us the surrounding area. He was an amazing guide and I learned a lot about the history, the culture and what life in the slums is like. The highlight of my trip to Mumbai so far!!! I highly recommend!”
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