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Mumbai Tours & Day Trips: The 15 Worth Your Time

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Mumbai is long and slow to cross, so a good tour is mostly a good route. The 15 below cover the island city, the caves and Film City in the north, with the price and the pickup that decide each day.

Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum - Why a resident guide matters
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Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum

1.Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,976 reviews · from $9Our pick

Explore Dharavi, Mumbai, on a roughly two-hour walk with a local guide, often a woman who lives in the area. Guides such as Pooja, Sneha, Varsha, and Anushka explain daily life and local industries. The tour costs $9.49 per person, with options for lunch with a local family and transportation.

“We had a great time exploring the Dharavi slum with Anushka! She showed us all the different areas & we felt very comfortable going around with her! She answered all of our questions & we would definitely recommend the tour to our friends!”

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Mumbai: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai - Oval Maidan, Horniman Circle and a quick look at CST
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Mumbai: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai

2.Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,822 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $24

See Mumbai by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at the Gateway of India, CST, Crawford Market, Mani Bhavan, Banganga Tank and more. Pickup and route depend on your booking option, and the day can last 5 to 10 hours. Guides such as Ganesh, Abdul and Mujeeb have led tours, but the assigned guide varies.

“I booked a private tour for just myself and it was a great experience. The itinerary covered a mix of highlights and everyday life, for example the Gateway of India, CST, Dhobi Ghat, Crawford Market, and Mani Bhavan just to name a few notable things. Dinesh was a fantastic guide. He shared a huge amount of historical and cultural context that really brought everything together. I especially appreciated how he connected Mumbai’s growth to other global events relevant to myself, like explaining how the city’s fortunes rose during the American Civil War because of the cotton trade. You could tell he has a deep understanding of both Mumbai and India…”

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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)

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

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

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

4.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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Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba - Town Hall and Horniman Circle
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Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba

5.Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,073 reviews · from $16

Walk from the Asiatic Society Town Hall through Fort and Kala Ghoda to the Gateway of India, with stops for churches, gardens, landmark buildings and city stories. Groups are capped at 12. Guide Palak has led the route, which takes about two and a half hours and costs $16.73 per person.

“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”

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Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert - Three caves, carved from solid basalt
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Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert

6.Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,032 reviews · 1.5 - 6 hours · from $30

Sail from Mumbai to Elephanta Island, climb about 120 steps and explore three cave temples with an English-speaking guide. Hear the stories behind the Hindu and Buddhist carvings, including the monumental three-headed Shiva. Ferry tickets, cave admission, the island toy train and water are included; hotel pickup is optional.

“This is a great way to see the Elaphants Cave Temple, which would be difficult to navigate otherwise. The craziness at the boat docks is intense, so was good to have a guide to take us through the process. The boat ride is about an hour each way. We met the local guide, Dave, on the island, and he was fantastic! Thorough, professional yet funny, and informative. Was great to hear the history, and he took some AMAZING photos for us. Overall, a great tour. Would recommend highly!”

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Highlights of Mumbai Sightseeing Tour: TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDED - Snacks, street food, and what is not included
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Highlights of Mumbai Sightseeing Tour: TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDED

7.Highlights of Mumbai Sightseeing Tour: TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · from $33

Explore Mumbai in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and a flexible route through landmark buildings, markets, temples, and seafront views. A short local train ride is included. You can also choose options that add street food, Dharavi, or Elephanta Caves. Guides named by past participants include Loki, Imran, Ganesh, and Dinesh.

“A great way to spend a day in Mumbai. My driver and guide were friendly, knowledgeable and amazing hosts. If you get car sick, this may not be the best option for you, keep in mind the roads and traffic can be a bit overwhelming to a gentle mind like mine :) Also, a major bonus: there was no pressure to buy souvenirs from local merchants, which seems to be a common practice in this country. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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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

8.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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Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour - Mohamed Ali Road brings the evening’s biggest food contrast
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Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour

9.Street Food and Night Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 719 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $13

Follow an English- or Hindi-speaking guide through Mumbai by local train, taxi, and on foot. Taste street snacks by Chowpatty beach, explore Bhuleshwar and Mohamed Ali Road, and finish with ice cream. Guides include Sufiyan, Sajid, Suraj, Siddesh, and G2; food and transport are included.

“That was truly an amazing experience. We tried several dishes in different places. It was a feast! We travelled by train, shared taxi and visited a local market. Sajid was taking care of us the whole evening. Totally recommend!”

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Mumbai: Dharavi Slum, DhobiGhat, and Dabbawallas Tour - Riding the train to Dharavi
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Mumbai: Dharavi Slum, DhobiGhat, and Dabbawallas Tour

10.Dharavi Slum, DhobiGhat, and Dabbawallas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 689 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $14

Take a guided 3 to 4.5-hour tour through Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat and the dabbawallas’ lunchbox delivery operation. Expect local train rides, time on foot, and practical insight from guides such as Loki, Maze and Bharti, though your guide may vary. The tour costs $14 per person; Dharavi is a no-photography zone.

“The guide named LOKI did his job very well, I recommend him 100%”

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Dharavi Slum Tour - Leather, Ceramics and Garment Work
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Dharavi Slum Tour

11.Dharavi Slum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · from $20

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Dharavi with a local English-speaking guide. See recycling and leather workshops, pottery in Kumbharwada, papad making, and residential lanes, then stop at the Reality Tours office for a drink and a look at community projects. Guides have included Rakesh, Leena, Javed, Suraj, and Cethan. Photography is not permitted.

“Our guide Suraj was excellent, he gave us a really interesting tour and answered all our many questions. We would definitely recommend any visitors to Mumbai to take the Dharavi tour.”

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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

12.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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The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller! - Flower stalls bring color before sunrise
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The Original Mumbai by Dawn – Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!

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

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

Start at 5:15 am for a private, three-hour drive through Mumbai’s early-morning markets. With a guide and hotel transfers, you’ll see the fish auction at Sassoon Dock, flower stalls, the Byculla produce market and, depending on the route, other dawn scenes. Guides have included Nishtha, Meherban Irani, Nasreen Mehta, Yash, Nimisha, Aman and Tvishi.

“A really unique experience and a highlight of our trip. We learned so much from Derrick, thank you for a wonderful tour!”

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Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident - Residential lanes and a more complete view
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Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident

14.Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · from $4Best value

Walk through Dharavi with a local English-speaking guide who lives there. The route covers commercial and residential areas, with stops around plastic recycling, soap and bag production, leather drying and a shop selling locally made goods. The tour lasts about two hours, starts near Mahim station and returns to the same meeting point.

“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.”

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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)

15.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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