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The 15 Best Temple Tours in Mumbai

27 tours  ·  from $10 a head

From the stepped tank at Banganga to the pagoda at Gorai, the city’s shrines are scattered across its whole length. These 15 temple tours are priced and timed, with a note on dress and early closing.

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

1.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

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

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: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple - The drive into Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

2.Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $43

Pair Kanheri’s rock-cut prayer halls and monastic cells with the Golden Vipassana Pagoda’s peaceful meditation hall and city views. A private English-speaking guide handles the sites and transport, with optional hotel pickup. Guides such as Aryan, Nikhil, and Shivam have led the tour, though your guide may differ.

“Very well organized. Fully recommend Magical Mumbai Tour, manager Sam was always attentive to our need and prepare nice tours for us! The Pagoda is impressive and you can have also 10 minutes of guided meditation experience! You have to go!”

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple - Wildlife and the lion safari
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

3.Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $69

Ride from your Mumbai hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Sanjay Gandhi National Park for a 5-to-6-hour private outing. Expect time among the park’s greenery and wildlife, a guided visit to the ancient Buddhist Kanheri Caves, and a short stop at the Jain Trimurti Temple. Entry fees and bottled water are included; lunch is not.

“Don’t overlook this tour! Since I had already done Elephanta Caves as well as a city tour in Mumbai, I still needed to fill one of my remaining days in Mumbai. Doubted this tour at first, but it does not disappoint! My favorite part was definitely Read more”

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Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour - Crawford Market: food, goods, and a grand old facade
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Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour

4.Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $27

Walk from Colaba through South Mumbai’s food and fabric markets, visit Mumba Devi Temple, and meet the cows at Bombay Panjrapole. A local English-speaking guide leads the way and shares context on city life. The tour starts at 3:30 pm, lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes, and includes water or a cold drink.

“We had a great time with Jaden showing us the markets. Very interesting to be in the hustle and bustle of Mumbai. Would never have been able to do this on our own you completely lose your bearings. Jaden was very helpful and throughly enjoyed the walk. Not too strenuous easy to do”

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park+ Kanheri Caves + Temple +Tigar Safari - A quiet Jain temple in the woods
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park+ Kanheri Caves + Temple +Tigar Safari

5.Sanjay Gandhi National Park+ Kanheri Caves + Temple +Tigar Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $27

Take a private, five-to-six-hour outing from Mumbai to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Kanheri Caves, a Jain temple, and Chinchpada, known for Warli art. Air-conditioned transport, park and cave admission, and bottled water are included. Guides such as Kishore have led visitors through the caves and park. The animal safari is part of the tour, but a tiger sighting is not guaranteed.

“A fun half a day trip to see the SGNP caves. Recommend the tour to skip the queues and cherry pick the top things for you to see. Very informative!”

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Mumbai: Buddhist Kanheri Caves with Golden Pagoda Temple - From the caves to the Golden Vipassana Pagoda
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Mumbai: Buddhist Kanheri Caves with Golden Pagoda Temple

6.Buddhist Kanheri Caves with Golden Pagoda Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $28

Pair Kanheri’s rock-cut prayer halls, monasteries, stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions with a visit to the Global Vipassana Pagoda near Gorai Beach. A private English-speaking guide puts the Buddhist history in context, while air-conditioned transport makes the cross-city day easier. Confirm that your selected option includes the pagoda.

“This trip was great, it was a hot day but the caves are a cool break. Amazing views and Fahad showed us all the interesting parts. A bit hot at the top but worth it for the views!”

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Kanheri Cave with Global Vipassana Pagoda Tour in Private Vehicle - The shift from ancient caves to the Global Vipassana Pagoda
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Kanheri Cave with Global Vipassana Pagoda Tour in Private Vehicle

7.Kanheri Cave with Global Vipassana Pagoda Tour in Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $87

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Buddhist rock-cut caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the Global Vipassana Pagoda near Gorai. A private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle take you from your Mumbai hotel to both sites. Guides have included Sameer and Aryan, though your guide may differ. Admission and transport costs are included; meals are not.

“Our guide, Sameer, was very informative and friendly. His explanations and history of the caves and pagoda was very interesting. The caves were quite jagged up and some stone steps have to be navigated, but there are frequent rests between caves. The Pagoda is stunning and the boat ride there very pleasant.”

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Mumbai: Local Markets & Temples Tour - Crawford Market: produce and wholesale trade
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Mumbai: Local Markets & Temples Tour

8.Local Markets & Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $27

Join an English-speaking guide for a 2.5 to 3-hour route through central Mumbai’s markets, flower lanes and temples, with a black-cab ride and a visit to a cow sanctuary. You’ll see Crawford Market, Mangaldas Market, Zaveri Bazaar and Mumbadevi Temple. Guides Rakesh and Javid have led particularly well-received outings, though your guide may differ.

“I really enjoyed our time with Rakesh as our guide. a well spoken gentle, yet passionate man that took pleasure in showing us the markets and temple. a loyal devotee it was such a pleasure. I was charged for 2 people and it was just me.”

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Mumbai Temple Tour in Private Vehicle - Mahalakshmi and Babulnath: two old Hindu temples
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Mumbai Temple Tour in Private Vehicle

9.Mumbai Temple Tour in Private Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews

Set out at 9:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide. The route links Hindu, Jain, Christian, and Buddhist sites, including Siddhivinayak, Banganga, and St. Thomas Cathedral. Guides named on past outings include Sameer, Siddhi, and Sanseer. Pickup and drop-off are offered at your hotel, airport, or train station.

“My favorite part of the temple tour was the Iskcon temple. It was peaceful and we also got to see the Aarti. Overall experience was wonderful with Vikrant our tour guide. Will surely recommend.”

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Mumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement - The bus ride through Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Mumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement

10.Mumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2.5 - 7 hours · from $23

Ride a local bus through Sanjay Gandhi National Park to Kanheri Caves, where guide Ravi or another English- or Hindi-speaking guide explains Buddhist carvings, inscriptions, and the settlement’s history. The visit lasts about two hours. If the caves are closed, a Golden Pagoda visit may be offered instead. Pickup is available with selected options.

“Ravi is an excellent guide, super nice and very knowledgeable. The caves are really spectacular and the context and history Ravi gives makes it all the better.”

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Private Kanheri- Buddhist Cave Tour - Finding the stupa and reading the details
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Private Kanheri- Buddhist Cave Tour

11.Private Kanheri- Buddhist Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $85

Travel by private car from your Mumbai hotel to Kanheri Caves, 6 km inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park. With an English-speaking guide, explore 109 basalt caves, Buddhist carvings, inscriptions, and a stupa. The cave visit lasts two hours. Guide Dev has been praised for being friendly and entertaining, though this is not a promise of a lecture packed with facts.

“Dev was a great tour guide, informative and entertaining. We enjoyed the Kanheri- Buddhist Cave very much, so much history behind them. A nice day to be outdoors.”

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Mumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement - The bus ride through Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Mumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement

12.Mumbai Kanheri Caves & Golden Pagoda – A Buddhist Settlement

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $34

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the Kanheri Caves with a private guide. A short local-bus ride crosses the park, followed by about two hours at the Buddhist cave complex. Bottled water and admission fees are included. Ravi is one guide associated with the tour, but confirm who will lead your date.

“Ravi was an amazing guide. He spoke excellent English and had answers for all my questions about culture and history. He also helped us navigate public transportation and was helpful and kind. I highly recommend taking a tour with him. He Read more”

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Private Kanheri Buddhist Cave with Mumbai Sightseeing Including AC vehicle - What $40 buys, and what it does not
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Private Kanheri Buddhist Cave with Mumbai Sightseeing Including AC vehicle

13.Private Kanheri Buddhist Cave with Mumbai Sightseeing Including AC vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $40

Begin with morning pickup and a private, air-conditioned drive to Kanheri Caves, a Buddhist site of 109 basalt caves carved over many centuries. Then see Mumbai landmarks including Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat and the Taj Mahal Palace. An English-speaking guide, bottled water and a refreshment are included; cave admission costs about $7 extra per person.

“I had a great time touring Mumbai with Sunny as my guide! He had good insight to all the locations and made the day informative and entertaining”

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Spiritual & City Highlights: Private Mumbai Temple Tour by AC Car - Crawford Market, Hanging Garden and everyday city life
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Spiritual & City Highlights: Private Mumbai Temple Tour by AC Car

14.Spiritual & City Highlights: Private Mumbai Temple Tour by AC Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $125

Spend about six to seven hours seeing Mumbai by private air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and stops at landmark buildings, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat and three temples. Guides named Nisar, Rahul, Neha, Jaya and Ram have led tours. Bottled water and snacks are included; the museum entrance fee is extra.

“An informative tour. Nisar was a friendly and helpful guide and was very knowledgeable about all places visited. It was not as long as advertised (4.5 hours as opposed to the 6-7 advertised). So rather overpriced on balance.”

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Private Kanheri Caves & Global Pagoda Guided Tour with Transport - Private transport makes the long day easier
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Private Kanheri Caves & Global Pagoda Guided Tour with Transport

15.Private Kanheri Caves & Global Pagoda Guided Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $147

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Kanheri Caves and the Global Vipassana Pagoda in a private, air-conditioned car with an expert guide. Allow about three hours at each stop, with travel time filling out the day. A guided meditation session at the pagoda is optional. Guides associated with the operator include Gurmit, Guru, and Lawrence, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We spent three wonderful days exploring Mumbai with Mumbai Tour Vision, and every single tour was exceptional.”

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