MUMBAI
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The 15 most popular dhobi ghat & dabbawala tours in Mumbai. The ones worth your time in a city that has no shortage of them, with prices, run times and who runs each.
Mumbai’s Dharavi, Dhobighat, and the dabbawallas in one guided loop with public trains, a local perspective, and tight timekeeping.
Most Popular“Locky was an amazing Guide! Locky is a local, so you get to know Mumbai in an authentic way. The tour was very safe and very interesting. We highly recommend this tour!”
See Dharavi’s real everyday life plus Dhobi Ghat’s open-air laundry system, guided by locals for a memorable Mumbai reality check.
“Faizan gave us a really interesting and informative tour, not at all voyeuristic and explaining in great detail the life and economy inside. It was very well worth doing and we would like to extend a personal thank you to Faizan.”
Walk Dharavi and Mumbai’s Dhobi Ghat laundry, plus a 15-minute local train ride. Small group, $9.29, bottled water included.
“It was an awesome experience to see the Laundry and the Dharavi Slum. Priti thank you was very knowledgeable and informative and I would recommend to anybody I would even do it again myself”
Walk Dharavi’s real industries, watch Dhobi Ghat laundry in action, and ride Mumbai’s local train in a 3-hour guided tour.
“The tourguide Ruba was amazing and show us much more then what we expected. Its a must if you are here! Go with her!”
Private Mumbai tour that pairs Churchgate dabbawalla action, Gateway sights, and a respectful Dharavi walk with an expert guide, plus snacks and AC.
“A great tour. Mr. Nisar’s a professional. He introduced the historical sites and scenery along the way with great passion. Took me inside working areas in Dharavi and explained in detail. It touched my heart in many ways. Some places are not regular tour guide would take you to. A plus. highly recommended.”
Small-group Mumbai tour: Dharavi walk, Dhobi Ghat from inside, and Churchgate dabbawallas by local train for $20.00.
“This tour englobing the Dharavi Slum, DhobiGhat and the Dabbawallas allowed us to see a different aspect of Mumbai, especially that of hard working people in an environment which we would not have imagined. We also got a chance to taRead more”
A 4-hour Mumbai local-train and walking tour of Dharavi, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and dabbawalas, with a small resident-led group.
“This was one of the best tours I did in India. Rakesh is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable and fun. The laundry tour was really fascinating and gave a real insight into its operation. The same with the Dabbawallas. Seeing how industrious people are in Dharavi was an eye opener. It was just a…”
Private 2-day Mumbai tour pairing dabbawalas, Dhobi Ghat, Dharavi and Elephanta Caves with AC transfers and English guides.
“We had a wonderful tour both days. On the first day, Nisar showed us all over Mumbai! We saw the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Kantinagar Shwetambar Murtipujak Tapagach Jain Sangh (Jain temple), Hanging Gardens (so bRead more”
A 3-hour Dharavi walk plus a look at Mumbai’s open-air laundry at Dhobi Ghat, with a focus on work, recycling, and dignity.
“The tour of the Dharavi slums was unique. Varsha showed us places like the textile industry and plastic recycling. Varsha speaks very good English and you can ask her a lot of questions”
Tour Mumbai’s dabbawallas, Dhobi Ghat laundry, and Dharavi with a small group and local guide for $18.33 in 3.5 hours.
“Javed was a wonderful tour guide who gave us exactly what we were looking for-how locals live and work, and what their daily routines are like. We saw how the lunchbox delivery system operates and interacted with the workers, visited sRead more”
Private Mumbai city-and-slum tour with AC pickup, Dharavi walk, and options for Dhobi Ghat, dabbawalas, or Bollywood with a guide.
“This is an excellent tour, a full day of the essence of Mumbai. our guide was very knowledgeable about this very complicated city. Our one on one experience with our guide made it a very personable and enjoyable tour.”
2.5-hour small-group tour in Mumbai: Dharavi with a local resident plus Dhobi Ghat’s open-air laundry and film spots. Eye-opening.
“We enjoyed a fascinating and insightful tour thanks to our wonderful guide Fazim. Fazim took the time to explain the origins, life, work and family life in Dharavi. We were extremely well cared for and looked after. We highly recommend Fazim and this tour if learning about real life in Dharavi interests you.”
Mumbai in one day: Marine Drive, Gandhi Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Dharavi, dabbawalas, and Bollywood, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Great guide - knowledgeable-friendly- gave a good overview of Mumbai- driver was great as well. Indian food stop & Bollywood we’re highlights.”
See how Mumbai runs: dabbawallas at Churchgate, open-air Dhobi Ghat laundry work, and Dharavi’s recycling scene, with transfers included.
“Excellent in depth tour of the three areas of Mumbai very knowledgeable and friendly guide called Sajid Would highly recommend”
Private Dhobi Ghat and Dharavi tour with pickup. See open-air laundry, local industries, and the Slumdog Millionaire filming spot.
“We had a very educational tour of the Dharavi slum. Our guide was very knowledgeable and with a big talent for communication. In spite of his young age, he spoke about all the bad and good sides of the slum with mature reflection and wisdom. We learned a lot and now understand more of the…”
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