MUMBAI
Bombay’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided 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.
Elephanta Caves and Island tour from Mumbai with hotel pickup, English guide, ferry and tickets included, and enough time to see Shiva.
Most Popular“Manoj was a fantastic ‘local’ tour guide. He lives and works on the island. Had a great time. Learned so much from our tour guide and professional photographer.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Fort and Colaba with photo stops at major landmarks, expert local history, and a small group of 12.
“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”
Half-day guided ferry trip from Mumbai to UNESCO Elephanta Caves. Learn Hindu and Buddhist art, skip queues, ride the toy train.
“We loved all the history about shiva that Harish shared with us. Our guide Harish was great and very knowledgeable and kind and fun. We would totally recommend this tour. I have been in india other times and this was one of the most informative day I had.”
Walk Fort and Colaba with a private guide in South Mumbai, seeing landmarks like St. Thomas Cathedral and Gateway of India for $36.81.
“Been to Mumbai many times but seeing it like this was a first. Informative tour and a great guide. Must do !”
Private AC-led South Mumbai tour with hotel pickup in 4 hours. See Horniman Circle, Banganga, and Khotachiwadi with a guide.
“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!”
Walk Dharavi with a local English guide. See workshops, markets, school, recycling, leather, pottery. Real Mumbai in 2–3.5 hours.
“Priscilla was a fantastic guide! She took us on a brilliant tour of Dharavi. Her local knowledge was invaluable. Thank you.”
Ferry from Mumbai to UNESCO Elephanta Caves with a guide and included entrance, plus stories behind Shiva’s three heads.
“It was a great experience. We took the ferry to the caves and our very knowledgeable tour guide ( Said at Vishnu Patil ) made it fun by explaining the story of everything to us and he was a local in the area just making it better.”
A private 2.5-hour walk through Bandra’s Portuguese-era sites, sea views, churches, and village corners—guided, flexible, and great value.
“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.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Dharavi in Mumbai: see homes, schools, and local industry with a local guide and round-trip hotel transfers.
“Our tour through Dharavi was one of the most memorable and impactful experiences we had during our time in Mumbai. What made it truly exceptional was our guide, Razak. Having grown up in Dharavi — and still living there today — he sharRead more”
Private 4-5 hour Mumbai sights with an English guide, hotel pickup, and smart pacing past Gateway, Terminus, Dhobi Ghat, Gandhi’s home.
“We enjoyed all the sites visited but the ones that left a lasting impression were the open laundry of Mumbai, which we felt was a very humbling experience and the Oval cricket ground. We also really enjoyed the Gateway to India and hearing the stories & history associated with the different sites. As we only…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Mumbai’s Dharavi with a local English-speaking resident, bottled water included, and sights of homes and work for $8.54.
“just finished this tour and I can tell you it was one of the most interesting, informative, and fascinating tours I've been on. You will find the people of India to be hard working, kind and considerate, and I just cannot say enough of how much I enjoyed and appreciated Chirag giving me the tour.…”
A flexible guided Mumbai tour in an A/C car, hitting Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, and more, with local insight for about $10.
“What a trip!! Would highly recommend. Our guide Dinesh was amazing the driver also.. we saw so much of Mumbai.. thoroughly enjoyed it.. highlight for me was Dharavi and Ghandi’s house.. my husband is a massive cricket fan, and Dinesh stopped at Mumbai Park for him to have a little bat with the locals.. worth…”
Private guided walk around Mumbai’s Banganga Tank and Walkeshwar Temple Complex with stories, faith, and practical temple context.
“I was born and brought up in Mumbai and”
A 2-hour Dharavi walking tour with an English-speaking local guide. See recycling, textiles, bakeries, markets, and schools.
“Ich wurde von der lieben Ruqaiyya durch das Slum-Viertel geführt. Darüber bin ich sehr dankbar, denn alleine hätte ich mich als alleinreisende Frau wahrscheinlich gar nicht getraut, durch das Viertel zu laufen. Darüber hinaus hat mir RuqaiyyRead more”
Private Mumbai day tour pairing South Mumbai landmarks with a guided walk through Dharavi, plus AC car pickup and museum entry.
“Fantastic tour with our guide . It was a long educational tour and sad but also informative. I would highly recommend this tour .”
Every corner of the island city, and every way to see it.
