Dharavi Slum Tour: Ethical Visit through Mumbai's Heart

Experience an ethical walking tour of Mumbai’s Dharavi slum, exploring its narrow alleyways and meeting local residents. Discover their innovative small-scale industries and support educational projects in the community.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dharavi - Come visit Dharavi, the city within a city and one of Asia’s largest slum. We shall cover places like The Recycling Area, Rooftop Visit, Popaddom Making, Kumbharwada Pottery Colony etc.
    The area is an industrial hub and is home to nearly one million of Mumbai’s residents.
  • Reality Tours & Travel - The tour will end at our office in…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Guidance by a local English-speaking guide
  • Complimentary water or cold drink
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take an ethical walking tour of the Dharavi slum on this unique adventure in Mumbai. Follow a guide through Dharavi’s narrow alleyways, where you’re introduced to local residents and their small-scale industries

It is an immersive and educational adventure through the Dharavi slum’s colorful pathways, where societal innovation flourishes among the…

Location
Churchgate
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(597 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Jennaunka
Nov 6, 2024
Great little tour - Great tour. Very informative. Friendly guide. Surprising how much commerce goes on inside this place.
Review provided by Viator
Rebecca_c
Nov 5, 2024
Challenge your expectations of a slum - Leena was a wonderful guide. The whole experience was seamless from beginning to end. This tour challenged the expectations we had of a slum. It really is a hub of industry and entrepreneurs.
Review provided by Viator
Vincentcy1946gw
Nov 5, 2024
Spirit of community - The visit and tour around Dharavi had been the most thought provoking experience and enjoyable tour I had in Mumbai. Leena did a fantastic job in explaining the history, and the current ways of life in the vibrant, working community. The hopes, ambition and drive of the people of Dharavi in the 'City of Dreams' is powerful. Visitors can learn where true strength comes from.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alexandra_d
Nov 4, 2024
Eye-Opening and Educational ExperiencE - This tour was a truly eye-opening experience that provided a deeper understanding of life in Dharavi, one of the largest slums in Asia. Our guide was knowledgeable and respectful, showing us both the challenges and the resilience of the community. We visited small businesses, recycling units, and local workshops, which highlighted the industrious spirit of Dharavi’s residents. Although some parts of the tour were emotionally heavy, it was an important reminder of the strength and creativity within this community. Highly recommend it for those wanting to gain insight beyond the typical tourist spots.
Review provided by Viator
Janewu613ps
Oct 7, 2024
Slumdog - Really interesting and a unique experience. Pooja, our female guide, was very knowledgeable & helpful and explained & showed us a very different way of life
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Paulina_f
Sep 28, 2024
Not to be missed!! - Very interesting tour! It allows you to know the Dharavi Slum and its residents from an approach that stresses their agency! Special thanks to Rakesh who answered all of our questions!
Review provided by Viator
Estherlg1
Sep 5, 2024
Excellent and informative tour - Really cool tour! Our guide was excellent - he grew up in the area himself and was able to answer all of our questions. He actually learnt English through the Reality Gives NGO, and his English was fantastic. We learnt about the many different types of industry that operate in the area, as well as the work being done by the Reality Gives NGO. We were a bit hesitant about the ethics of a 'slum tour' but this was a great experience that focussed on the resourcefulness of the people and the long-established local culture; many residents could afford to live elsewhere but choose to stay in their communities. Would highly recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Megamart70
Sep 5, 2024
Fascinating and educational - This tour is fascinating and educational. We learnt so much from our guide Chetan about the workings of Dhavari and daily life for the people who live there. Chetan was great company and we learnt a lot from him. We saw different parts of Dhavari, from recycling, production of clothes, fabrics, pottery and schools for the kids. Highly recommended.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dora_m
Jul 5, 2024
highly recommend! eye opening experience - highly recommend, This company is kind and respectful of the families and areas we walk through. An eye opening experience! I recommend taking close toed shoes and you aren't allowed to take pictures either. We had a group of about 10 when we road together on the subway but were broken into two smaller groups once we arrived. Alleys are narrow and space can be tight at times so small groups were perfect! part of there proceeds go back into the community which is amazing!
Review provided by Viator
Laylac562
May 12, 2024
Great tour- well put together - Highly recommend this tour which is educational as well as extremely interesting. It has been created with sensitivity and care
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $18
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).