Bandra Walking Tour: Dive into Mumbai's Coolest Neighbourhood Past and Present

Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Bandra West, Mumbai’s coolest neighborhood. Explore Portuguese forts, churches, and villages on this engaging walking tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Andrew’s Church - St. Andrew’s Church is one of the oldest churches in Mumbai. It was originally built by Portuguese Jesuits in 1575. It stands on the seashore of the Bandra suburb of Mumbai and was the only church there till the first quarter of the 17th century.
What's Included
  • Professional guide with extensive knowledge
  • Highly qualified and culturally aware
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
Additional Information

Bandra West, commonly known as the “Queen of the Suburbs” in Mumbai, attracts celebrities, artists, trendsetters, and foreigners due to its progressive mindset and global influence. As a result, a continuum of chic new eateries, pubs, and fashion stores has emerged to facilitate their modern lifestyle. The neighborhood of Bandra West skillfully blends its historical roots with contemporary tendencies.

An optimal guided walk for those interested to discover Bandra’s Portuguese heritage - from fortresses and places of worship to Indo-Portuguese Catholic communities - in addition to vestiges of history from other eras as well.

Location
St. Andrew's Church
Hill Road
Our Guide will meet you at our meeting point
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Trishnalav
Jun 29, 2024
Slice of Bandra, served with love! - Loved the tour! Sanika is super knowledgeable and passionate, and as a subject matter expert she ensured the walk is engaging and memorable. We loved exploring the bylanes of Bandra, and as a Mumbaikar I now have new lens to this part of the city, thanks to her. We also learnt that this was curated by her end-to-end, so it's extra special! From origin names, folk backgrounds to map references, restaurants and bakeries, street names, cultural nuances and even photos of properties (a lovely then and now perspective), Sanika helped us get a fresh gaze on Bandra. She's also the reason when I spot Santa Cruz on train travel, I immediately have a historical reference to the name now! I'd definitely recommend Mumbai Dream Tours and a walk with Sanika to discover more of the city I call home ❣️
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Robotnic72
Jun 10, 2024
A must do walking tour in Bandra - What a fantastic walking tour. Our guide Akanksha was amazing. Increíble knowledge about the area and superb English.
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Ratheeshrnath
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent - The trip is worth doing and to know about Bandra and its attractions as well history. The guide Akansha was really good too. Worth taking up
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655pranavp
Apr 28, 2024
Experience - Sanika the guide 👌 awesome explanation for each question and the way she explained all history amd importance of place. Highly recommended for those who are new to Mumbai and all tourist.
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Jaq1991bl
Apr 22, 2024
Bandra is so interesting - The tour was so informative. Akanksha was such a good tour guide. She lead us through how Bandra went from a sleepy fishing village to a thriving creative community while holding on to key elements of its historic past. I highly recommend.
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E4224bbgauravs
Apr 12, 2024
Saw a side of Bandra I did not know existed - I did the Bandra walking tour in April 2024 with Akanksha as my guide. We started at St. Andrew’s church and ended at Mt. Mary exploring several places along the way. It was fun and informative at the same time. Would highly recommend to those trying to learn more about the history of the Bandra. To quote the guide “Bandra is more than just bakeries and cafés, it’s also fish and nets”. You’ll know why I said this when you take the tour ;)
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Aartib22
Mar 1, 2024
Bandra charm - Loved the time spent with Akanksha. She was full of wonderful insights on this tour. Saw bandra in a completely different light! I would definitely want to explore other parts of the city with her
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E5895amjoew
Feb 18, 2024
Great walking tour of Bandra - We loved our tour with Sanika. She is very knowledgeable and great fun. It was the perfect way to explore Bandra. We would definitely recommend!
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Flyer22174538337
Feb 13, 2024
Fantastic tour guide - I was originally meant to do the heritage walk tour, but switched to this one and I’m glad I did. Bandra is very interesting location and is much calmer compared to gateway. Our guide Akanksha was very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She gave a really good breakdown of the history of Mumbai and Bandra and was able to answer all our questions. I’d recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mumbai.
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Yomikidarryln
Feb 8, 2024
Bandra Stories! - Thoroughly enjoyed my walking tour experience! Akanksha was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the history of the city to life. From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, every step was filled with fascinating stories. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore and learn about the city in a unique way.
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