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The 15 Best Private Tours in Mumbai

177 tours  ·  from $10 a head

A private guide with a car is the easiest way to beat the distances here, and it costs less than most visitors expect. These 15 are priced per person, with a note on what each fits into a day.

Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour (Traveller's Choice Award Winner) - Colonial architecture around Oval Maidan
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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour (Traveller’s Choice Award Winner)

1.Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour (Traveller’s Choice Award Winner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,565 reviews · from $27Our pick

This 4-to-6-hour private Mumbai tour links the Gateway of India, Sassoon Dock, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Mani Bhavan and more by air-conditioned car. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with names such as Aryan, Gautam and Shalmali appearing in past accounts. Hotel pickup is offered in South and Central Mumbai; confirm any extra charge for pickup farther north.

“Gautam was a very good guide and showed us all the important sights of Mumbai. We had fun with him. Can recommend this tour.”

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Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour - Climbing to the cave temples
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Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour

2.Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $42

From Mumbai, travel by car and ferry to Elephanta Island for a guided visit to its rock-cut Hindu temples and Buddhist remains. The private tour includes transfers, ferry tickets, cave admission, and water. Island guides such as Rajat and Manoj are known for explaining the carvings and helping with photos. Allow five to six hours, including a steep, hot climb.

“We are so glad we booked this tour. It's totally worth the price. Our guide Rajat (a local of Elephanta Island) was early to our meeting point. He was very friendly and accompanied us on the ferry ride and to the caves answering all questions we had on Mumbai. Once there, he captivated us with the stories of each and every sculpture at the site. He also took some amazing pictures of us and was kind enough to wait for us buy local souvenirs. We were really impressed with his knowledge and are very grateful to him for making this tour memorable for us. Thankyou Rajat !”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba - Kala Ghoda’s arts district
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

3.Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 895 reviews · from $36

This private 2.5-hour walk covers about 2 km through South Mumbai, from the Asiatic Society and Fort district to the Gateway of India. Your local guide narrates the city’s history at stops including St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain and Kala Ghoda. Avani is a guide praised for her storytelling, though you should ask whether she is leading your tour.

“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”

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Highlights of South Mumbai Guided Private Tour in AC Vehicle - Kala Ghoda and the university stop
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Highlights of South Mumbai Guided Private Tour in AC Vehicle

4.Highlights of South Mumbai Guided Private Tour in AC Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 620 reviews · from $74

Spend about four hours exploring South Mumbai by air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide and pickup offered. The route links Fort-area landmarks such as Flora Fountain and Kala Ghoda with Banganga, Hanging Gardens and Khotachiwadi. Guides on the operator’s Mumbai walks include Sagar, Pankaj, Riaz and Jimmy, though your assigned guide may differ.

“It was a nice experience. The team has good knowledge and is able to share well. We are always looking forward for more. We wish them the best!”

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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour(Travellers Choice Award Winner) - Colonial-era stonework and the railway station
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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour(Travellers Choice Award Winner)

5.Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour(Travellers Choice Award Winner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $29

This 5 to 6 hour Mumbai tour pairs a guide with an air-conditioned vehicle to connect landmarks from the Gateway of India and Mani Bhavan to Crawford Market and Dhobi Ghat. Choose a morning, midday, or afternoon start. Hotel pickup may be available in South or Central Mumbai, but confirm the pickup point and whether the tour is private for your booking.

“We had a great time in Mumbai with Shruti and Santosh guiding us through all the sites of Mumbai with the slums, laundry point, train station, gate, Antilla, Ghandi museum, hanging gardens and marine drive as some of the key highlightRead more”

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Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Mumbai - Dhobi Ghat and the city at work
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Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Mumbai

6.Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour in Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · from $33

This private Mumbai tour pairs a local guide with an air-conditioned car and Wi-Fi to link South Mumbai sights such as the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, Mani Bhavan, and Crawford Market. Guides have included Sharon, Priti, Yash, and Javed. Expect a flexible overview, with time to tailor stops to your interests.

“Excellent tour of south Mumbai with Ayan our guide and driver Vijay. Pick up from hotel was smooth and timely. Ayan was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. We saw all the sites and took some great photos. The car was very comfortable. Our driver was safe! Highly recommend to get an end to end tour of the main sights and understand Mumbai's history with local guides.”

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Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with AC Car - Mumbai’s landmarks from an air-conditioned car
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Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with AC Car

7.Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with AC Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $29

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Mumbai’s headline sights and Elephanta Island’s rock-cut temples. An English-speaking guide helps with the city stops and ferry arrangements; guides on the island may be different. Choose a private or small-group option, and check whether your booking includes hotel pickup. The $8 cave admission fee is extra.

“This tour was excellent and our guide Nisar did a very nice job. We did book this with the Elephanta Caves as a priority, but were not told that the Caves are closed to tours on Mondays until we were picked up by the van. The city tour was faRead more”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs - Bandstand’s sea-facing side
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs

8.Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $36

Walk from Bandra Fort to St. Andrew’s Church with a private guide, taking in sea-link views, Mount Mary Basilica, mosaic steps and old village lanes. The 2.5-hour route suits history fans and curious locals. Guides include Vikram, praised for his area knowledge and clear communication, though your guide may differ.

“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.”

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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Local English Guide - Gateway of India: the city’s familiar waterfront symbol
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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Local English Guide

9.Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Local English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $33

Explore South Mumbai by private vehicle with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at places such as Dhobi Ghat, Crawford Market, Mani Bhavan and the Gateway of India. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water and Mani Bhavan admission are included. Guides named in past trips include Chirag, Rohit, Priti and Kavita, though your guide may differ.

“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”

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Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums - Gateway of India and the harbor
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Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums

10.Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $39

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Mumbai by private car, from the Gateway of India and colonial-era buildings to Dhobi Ghat, Crawford Market and Dharavi. The two-hour Dharavi walk is a major part of the day, often led by a local specialist guide. Pickup and drop-off, bottled water, transport and listed admission fees are included; food is not.

“Dharavi slum tour. Excellent guide and very thorough. Great guide as well for Mumbai but impossible to cover all the 15 stops mentioned on the description of the tour because of Mumbai traffic ( f.e Dhobi Ghat)”

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Mumbai City of Dreams Tour in Private Vehicle - The Fort district’s clock tower, university, and courts
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Mumbai City of Dreams Tour in Private Vehicle

11.Mumbai City of Dreams Tour in Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews

Explore Mumbai in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. The route takes in the Gateway of India, historic civic buildings, Hindu and Jain temples, Mani Bhavan, and Dhobi Ghat. Guides have included Sameer, Vikrant, Ankita Shah, and Siddhi, but your assigned guide may differ.

“Amazing tour guide and very interesting cuty tour with lots of cultural highlights! Always attentive to wishes of the guests and has lots if background stories to tell.”

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Mumbai: All-Inclusive Mumbai Private Full or Half Day Trip - CST, Marine Drive and a city in motion
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Mumbai: All-Inclusive Mumbai Private Full or Half Day Trip

12.All-Inclusive Mumbai Private Full or Half Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

Take a private, guided Mumbai tour by air-conditioned car, with hotel or airport pickup options. Visit the Gateway of India, CST, Marine Drive, Mani Bhavan and Dharavi, then ride the ferry to Elephanta Caves. Guides such as Danish, Hamid and Nadeem have led visitors through the city’s history and daily life. Choose a half or full day, though the full route needs time.

“Great trip with our guides DK, Shaikh, Krishna, would recommend to anyone visiting Mumbai, great knowledge by the whole team and really got to understand parts of Mumbai I would have never know about otherwise.”

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Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing & Dharavi Slum Tour - Dhobi Ghat, Crawford Market, and the work of the city
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Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing & Dharavi Slum Tour

13.Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing & Dharavi Slum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 272 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $27

Pair Mumbai landmarks such as the Gateway of India and Dhobi Ghat with a two-hour Dharavi walk led by a local guide. A private, air-conditioned car and English-speaking guide help you cover a lot in one day. Guides named by past participants include Priti, Javed, Subhan, and Ansh, but assignments can vary.

“sharon was a great Tour Guide for a very nice city Tour and Slum Tour”

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Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples - What the private tour costs, and what the price covers
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Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

14.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $36

Spend about two hours walking around Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex on Malabar Hill with a private guide. Expect stories about Mumbai’s oldest continually inhabited place, its religious traditions, and the life around the tank. Guides have included Vasant, Sudhakar, Ajay, Sonali, and Jimmy, though your assigned guide may vary.

“The tour was absolutely outstanding. Hidden jems in mumbai which every mumbaikar and tourist must visit. A perfect mixture of mythology, faith and science. A special mention to our tour guide Mr. Vasant who explained everything with so much passion and detail.”

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Mumbai by Night: Private Iconic Sights Tour in Lights - Gardens, viewpoints and the Queen’s Necklace
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Mumbai by Night: Private Iconic Sights Tour in Lights

15.Mumbai by Night: Private Iconic Sights Tour in Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 261 reviews · 2 - 3.5 hours · from $18Best value

Take a private Mumbai night tour with hotel pickup if you select that option, a premium air-conditioned car and an English-speaking local guide. See the Gateway of India, CST, Crawford Market and more, with time for short walks and photos. Guides include Sharon, Jawwad, Priti and Subhan. Expect a mix of city driving and walking, not a ride-only tour.

“Tour with Sharon is amazing! So informative, fun and really great time! Our flight was late so Sharon was accomodating dor the change, we appreciate it very much! I hope we do another tour with her- when you book, ask for Sharon!”

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