Mumbai · MUMBAI WALKING TOURS
South Mumbai rewards feet: Fort, Colaba, Kala Ghoda and Bandra all fit into a morning. These 15 walks are priced and timed, with a note on the ones that start early enough to miss the heat.
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
Join a two-and-a-half-hour English walking tour of Dharavi, led by a local woman guide such as Anu, Sneha, Pooja, or Varsha. From recycling workshops and small factories to markets and residential lanes, you’ll see how the community works and lives. The tour starts and ends outside Third Wave Coffee and costs $5 per person.
“it was an excellent tour, value for money. highly recommend & very friendly guide.”
Follow a local host through Bohri Mohalla for a two-hour tasting walk, with kebabs, pulao, drinks, and desserts. The group is private, with a limit of 10 people. Omkar is one named guide associated with the tour. Food, bottled water, and local taxes are included; hotel transfers are not.
“Omkar was awesome, so knowledgeable about the area and cuisine, would without a doubt do it again, tried foods we will probably never get again.”
Spend about three hours on foot between South Mumbai landmarks, from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to the Gateway of India area. The route takes in Victorian Gothic Revival and Neoclassical architecture, Flora Fountain and Kala Ghoda. Guides named for this walk include Aakash, Gautam, Sandesh and Sanika, though your guide may vary.
“What a brilliant tour! Sanika was so friendly and personable. She had great knowledge not just of the areas on the tour but of India in general so conversation was broad, interesting and followed throughout the tour. Sanika sprinkled in lots oRead more”
This 3 to 4 hour private walk connects South Mumbai landmarks with stories of the Fort, the Sassoon family, Jewish heritage, trade and independence. Your guide leads you from the Asiatic Society through Kala Ghoda to Lion Gate, with a quick bite at Yazdani bakery. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though suburban hotel transport may cost extra.
“I had a great experience on this private tour with Meherbeen. We were lucky that it was a nice and comfortably warm late morning meetup. We did a 3.5 to 4 hour walking tour with 1 local bus hop on and off. Meherbeen was a cacophony oRead more”
Explore Dharavi with a local guide on a roughly two-hour walk from Third Wave Coffee. See recycling and small manufacturing, residential lanes, leather workshops and Kumbharwada’s pottery colony. Guides Sharon and Ruqaiyya have led tours, though a specific guide is not guaranteed. The tour is private for your group, with an optional hotel transfer.
“Very Good Experience & Guide was awesome, was very friendly. totally enjoyed and worth visiting to see the business done at the place & people dedication on work will definity motivate.”
Spend about two hours walking Dharavi with a local guide, often a college student who lives in the community. The route passes narrow lanes, bakeries, sweet shops, tailoring rooms, and small manufacturing units. You can add hotel pickup and drop-off, a home-cooked lunch, a cooking experience, or an art walk. The standard tour is a group outing capped at 10 people.
“AJ was the perfect guide, we learnt so much and we now have a better understanding . I was very reluctant to visit a “slum” , it felt wrong for many reasons. But for one thing this word doesn’t exist in Hindi. All Our preconceptions vanishedRead more”
Walk through Dharavi with a local guide for about 90 minutes to two hours, seeing small workshops for recycling, leather work, pottery, soap, and embroidery. Guides such as Ganesh, Alam, and Dawood have led tours here, though your guide is not guaranteed. Expect candid context, a group of no more than 15, and restrictions on photography in some places.
“Our guide could not have been more helpful. Nobody else was on our tour and he catered it to exactly what we were looking for and the timings too as we were in a bit of a hurry. Would recommend without any hesitation.”
Follow an English-speaking guide from Chowpatty Beach to Bhuleshwar and Minara Masjid by local train, shared cab, and on foot. Sample up to 12 vegetarian and meat dishes at selected stalls, visit a Jain temple, and finish with old-style fruit ice cream. Guides have included Shivam, Balaji, and G2.
“Shivam was excellent, knowledgeable and considerate and introduced us to many new experiences. Mumbai is truly an eye opener! The street food was amazing and felt safe to eat. Walking through the streets and negotiating the most busiest traffic was memorable to say the least. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to taste and experience Mumbai as a local. Thanks Shivam. From Karen J. UK”
Explore South Mumbai on an English-language heritage walk linking landmarks such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda and the Gateway of India. Guides have included Sanika, Krishna and Ketan, with personal explanations of the city’s architecture and history. The tour costs $28 per person.
“A fantastic tour, I learned so much! My guide was so friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend.”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Dharavi’s narrow lanes, small industries and residential areas. You’ll see work such as recycling, pottery and leather-making, hear how Mumbai’s migrant communities built lives here, and learn about education projects funded by the tour. Choose from options that may include a family lunch or a street-art walk.
“Our guide Leena is very nice and cheerful person, her great knowledge combined with the unique place Dharavi made this one of the most interesting, memorable and magical trips I have ever taken. Highly recommended!”
Spend about six hours crossing Mumbai Harbour by ferry to Elephanta Island, then walking through southern Mumbai’s landmarks and markets with an English-speaking guide. At the caves, look for carvings of Shiva in forms including Kalyansundara, Gangadhara, and Ardhanariswara. The tour costs $29, with an additional $8 monument fee.
Pick a cave, a market or a neighbourhood.
