The 15 Best Early Morning Tours in Mumbai

1.The Original Mumbai by Dawn – Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · from $86Our pick

See Mumbai wake up at Sassoon Dock, flower and produce markets, and CST on a private dawn tour with hotel pickup and an expert guide.

“Eintauchen in eine andere Welt mit ausgezeichnetem Wissenstransfer Tolle Tor mit perfektem Guide in die Morgen Zeit von Mumbai. Fischerhafen intensiv, Zeitung Zustellung aus anderer Perspektive, Obst und Gemüse Markt mit tiefen Einblicken. Als Abschluss ein sehr fotogener Überblick über den Blumenmarkt. Unser Guide mit sehr kompetenten und auch verständlichen Art. TOP!!!”

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2.Mumbai Morning Market Tour of Flowers, Fish, and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $19Best value

See Mumbai wake up on a fish, flower, and vegetable market tour with a local train ride, Dhobi Ghat, chai, and an English-speaking guide.

“This tour exposed me to a vibrant part of Mumbai, several of its markets: fish, fruit & vegetables, flowers. Jay, our guide, was so knowledgeable but also very helpful. He was able to really show the human side of life in Mumbai. A highlight was the visit to the fish market. Traveling by train was also a valuable experience. I highly recommend this morning tou and Jay as the guide.”

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3.Mumbai Private Sunrise/Sunset Sailing 8ppl Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews

Watch Mumbai wake from a private sailboat, with Gateway of India views, music, drinks, and sunrise or sunset departures.

“This was done through a partner called Oyster Sailing, and the sail never actually started. We motored over to the boat, then mostly sat there waiting for the wind to pick up and after waiting for an hour we went back to the dock. The compaRead more”

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4.Mumbai Morning Market Tour of Flowers, Fish, and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $20

See Mumbai wake up at Sassoon Dock, Dadar markets, and Dhobi Ghat, with a guide, chai, and local transport for $20.72.

“It's a well-designed tour for visitors who would like to see something other than those sightseeing tours. Visiting these distinct locations early morning, you can take great photos under beautiful light and also avoid the traffic. Ayan, who was Read more”

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5.Morning Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $21

Cycle through Mumbai before traffic builds, seeing the Gateway of India, CSMT, Mumbadevi Temple, Marine Drive, and enjoying a local breakfast.

“Honestly this bike tour was amazing. We were brought to the local places which I genuinely loved and wouldn't find by myself. The guide was also friendly and gave the right amount and depth of information. Would highly recommend.”

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6.The Colourful Early Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $35

Explore Mumbai before the heat with flower markets, temples, Sassoon Dock, CSMT, and Marine Drive on a private 3-hour morning tour.

“A unique experience in Mumbai! Avoid the touristic spots and see the real day to day lives of the people of the city. Our tour guide was so knowledgable and made sure we felt safe but got the full experience. Thank you!”

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7.Early Morning Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $37

Cycle through quiet early morning Mumbai, from Gateway of India and Sassoon Dock to a cow sanctuary, Marine Drive, and South Indian breakfast.

“Super knowleagble guides showing us a local side of Mumbai. Cycling through the empty streets while Mumbai was beginning it's morning was an adventure and really fascinating. Hitich & Richi did everything to make us feel safe and well taken care of. Joining a local breakfast at the end of the tour was a super finish. We also really appreciate the good cause / concept behind The Reality Tours Organization. 100% 5star experience and would love to join the tour again!”

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8.Early Morning Old Mumbai Private Cycle Tour With Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $65

Cycle through old Mumbai at sunrise, see Gateway of India, Kala Ghoda and CST, then enjoy breakfast at Olympia Coffee House.

“This is an early start but it has to be due to the chaotic traffic later. Rhea was our tour guide guide and she was absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately, my wife could not complete the tour but she ensured that my wife got safely back aRead more”

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9.3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $36

Cycle through South Mumbai at dawn, visiting the Gateway, markets, temples, docks, and Marine Drive before the city heats up.

“Tour brings you to some hidden places impossible to find by yourself. The early morning tours are a great way to start your day, especially if you are staying in Colaba or Fort neighborhood.”

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10.Morning Life of Mumbai’s Dabbawalas and Dhobis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 11 reviews · from $77

See Mumbai’s dabbawalas sort lunch boxes at Churchgate, ride a local train, and visit the working Dhobi Ghat on a private 3-hour tour.

“we made this tour with my husband. it was very interesting. the driver and the guide were perfect,the car comfortable. We think that the price is too high since you could have done it easily by ourselves”

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11.Bombay by Dawn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

See Mumbai wake up on a four-hour dawn tour of flower markets, Sassoon docks, local trains, newspapers, and temple prayer.

“This was an excellent tour. The driver and the tour guide were awesome. They were very courteous and made this a very enjoyable experience. They exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended if you want to experience the real India.”

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12.Mumbai by Dawn: Explore Markets, Docks, and Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $33

See Mumbai at dawn on a private 3.5-hour tour of CSMT, Sassoon Dock, Dadar markets, and Dhobi Ghat with local guides.

“This tour is a great way to see the hustle and bustle of markets on the ground. Shruti was very kind and attentive. Arjun our driver was friendly and he really helped us cover a lot of ground across the city.”

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13.The Mumbai by Dawn Early Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

See Mumbai before sunrise, from Sassoon Dock’s fish auction to Dadar’s flower market, CST, and Dhobi Ghat with private transport.

“Fantastic tour and the only way to see parts of Mumbai. Good tour guide and wonderful Indian organization!”

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14.Early Morning Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $40

Cycle through Mumbai at dawn, see Dhobi Ghat and Sassoon Dock, ride a local train, and explore Dharavi with an English-speaking guide.

“Mr Sehill was fantastic !! His guide was excellent, and I was able to explore Mumbai efficiently. It’s really interesting that most famous spots can be visited by bicycle, and the morning fish market was the best way to experience the vibrancy of India. I highly recommend it to everyone!”

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15.Mumbai By Dawn Morning Markets & The World’s Largest Laundry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $20

See Mumbai before sunrise on a private market tour covering Sassoon Dock, Dhobi Ghat, Dadar flowers, produce, and local city life.

“My tour guide Yash really demonstrated in depth knowledge of Mumbai and the places we visited , from the newspaper alley to fish markets and more . He was on point and he go above and beyond what I expected , adjusting the tour to my Read more”

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