Exploring Dharavi: Authentic and Immersive Slum Walking Tour in Mumbai

Experience an authentic and immersive slum walking tour in Mumbai’s Dharavi. Engage with local guides, prioritize community well-being, and explore the bustling commercial sector and intimate residential area. Exclusive access to Kumbharwada pottery colony and cultural immersion led by locals. A safe and transformative experience that fosters genuine connections and deep appreciation for Dharavi’s spirit.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dharavi - Step into an enlightening two-hour Dharavi slum tour, commencing at Third Wave Coffee. Our guided walk ensures your safety while enabling you to capture cherished photos. Immerse yourself in Dharavi’s duality: begin with the bustling commercial hub, observing recycling and manufacturing in action
  • plastic, cardboard, aluminum, and garment creation. Transition to the intimate residential sector, where small-roofed houses blend with government, private edifices, leather workshops, and the captivating Kumbharwada pottery colony.

Guided by a local, this walking tour uncovers Dharavi’s authentic essence. Gain insight into its dynamic spirit, resilience, and resourcefulness, fostering a profound appreciation for this vibrant community. It’s a genuine and immersive encounter that offers a heartfelt understanding of Dharavi’s culture and life.

What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Our Dharavi slum tour stands out through authentic engagement with local guides, responsible practices that prioritize community well-being, and an in-depth exploration of both the bustling commercial sector and intimate residential area, providing unique insights. Exclusive access to Kumbharwada pottery colony, cultural immersion led by locals, and a safe, transformative experience set us apart, fostering genuine connections and deep appreciation for Dharavi’s spirit beyond surface-level observations.

Location
Third Wave Coffee
Senapati Bapat Marg
The meetup spot is Third Wave Cafe, located directly across from Mahim Railway Station. The guide will be present 15 minutes before the tour to meet you. The walk will commence from this point. If you need additional help, please reach out to us on WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dzuellig
Sep 25, 2024
Great tour to see how people life - Ruqaiyya was a great guide. It was great to have a female guide. She explained a lot and we always feel safe. The people was smiling and jocking around. We recommend this tour for everyone. it's all about how people life here
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Jérôme
Jun 8, 2024
To be seen - You need to be ready to face the reality of this part of Mumbai : work and life conditions. But definitely to be seen while you’re there. Abhishek, is the perfect guide to discover the slum. He’s really nice and knowledgeable leaving there himself.
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Kyrsad
Apr 19, 2024
Impressive tour in the slums - Great tour with our great guide Abhishek. Really loved and Abhi explained a lot about living in the slums. We saw the business, the market place and the residential area. An absolute recommendation!
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Wander56546132183
Mar 27, 2024
Dharavi tour - Very helpful tour. I learned a lot about dharavi, Rohit was extremely knowledgeable and was a great guide. Would highly recommend.
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Mponiatowska94
Mar 17, 2024
It was a unique experience - Ruqaiyya is amazing tour guide. It was one of the best of our experiences in India. We could see industrial and living sites of the slums. I am highly recommend this tour for everyone who would like to see real life at the slums. Thank You so much for your time and commitment :).
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Getaway68366647154
Mar 15, 2024
Fantastic service & unique experience - I got picked up on time at my Hotel by Pranav who drove me savely to Dharavi. As he grew up in Dharavi he already told some inside stories which I really appreciated. From there on Ruqaiyya guided me through Dharavi and its (for me) hidden ways. She provided super interesting and also detailled informationen on the manufactoring, the housing as well as schools, administration and the area in general. It was like seriously one of the best tours I ever did. After Pranav was so kind to stop by at a market driving the "extra miles" and would have dropped me at any place in Mumbai. Fantastic service.
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Lisavisscher
Mar 11, 2024
Fully recommend it! Thanks to Ruqaiyya - Amazing! Thanks a lot to Ruqaiyya. She shared so much knowledge with lots of enthusiasm. Loved her energy and all the information she gave us. Will fully recommend going with her! You will have a fun few hours and get to know the heart of Mumbai
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798gabrielk
Mar 10, 2024
Dharavi tour! Amaizing! - Trip was amaizing! We had a great time with Ruqaiyya, she is the Best! Dharavi with her was the best part of our trip in Mumbai
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Karolina
Mar 10, 2024
5 out 5, great experience - Ruqaiyya is the best guide ever. Very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had so much fun while exploring the Dharavi! :)
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Jeanneetsev
Mar 9, 2024
Visit to the Dharavi district - Very interesting visit to the Dharavi district. Ruqaiyya, originally from the neighborhood, is a great guide. She gives a lot of information and in a very clear way. This visit undoubtedly allows you to make many discoveries. To do !
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