Private City Tour: Explore Mumbai and Dharavi Slum

Experience the vibrant city of Mumbai on our private city sightseeing tour, with a special emphasis on the Dharavi Slum. Explore famous street markets, enjoy local refreshments, and discover the unique culture and economy of Dharavi.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gateway of India - The Gateway of India is an iconic arch monument constructed in the 20th century in Mumbai, India. It was built to honor the arrival of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder during their 1911 visit to India. Designed in the Indo-Saracenic style, the foundation stone was laid on March 31, 1911. The arch, made of basalt, stands 26 meters (85 feet) tall. George Wittet’s final design was approved in 1914, and the monument was completed in 1924. The Gateway served as a ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and new Governors of Bombay, symbolizing entry and access to the country.

  • Flora Fountain - Located at Hutatma Chowk (Martyr’s Square), Flora Fountain is a beautifully sculpted architectural heritage monument at the southern end of the historic Dadabhai Naoroji Road, also known as the Mile Long Road, in the Fort business district of South Mumbai, India. Built in 1864, Flora Fountain is a blend of water, architecture, and sculpture, representing the Roman goddess Flora.

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, officially known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, is a historic train station and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, formerly known as Victoria Terminus.

  • Rajabai Clock Tower - A notable landmark in Mumbai, the Rajabai Clock Tower was completed in the 1870s and houses the University of Mumbai’s library. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, the tower was inspired by the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster in London. Local businessman Premchand Roychand funded its construction and named it in honor of his mother, Rajabai. The tower stands 85 meters (280 feet) tall with five storeys, featuring eight statues representing Indian castes at a height of 9.1 meters (30 feet) from the ground.

  • Dhobi Ghat - Dhobi Ghat, also known as Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, is an open-air laundromat in Mumbai, India. Here, washers known as dhobis work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai’s hotels and hospitals. It was established in 1890.

  • Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum - Mani Bhavan served as Gandhi’s Mumbai headquarters for approximately 17 years, from 1917 to 1934. The mansion belonged to Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri, Gandhi’s friend and host in Mumbai during this time. It was from Mani Bhavan that Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi, and Khilafat Movements. Gandhi’s association with the charkha began in 1917 while staying at Mani Bhavan. During his November 2010 visit, Barack Obama became the first high-profile international visitor to the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya in 50 years, following Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit in the 1950s.

  • Hanging Gardens - The Hanging Gardens, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens located at the top of Malabar Hill in Mumbai, opposite Kamala Nehru Park. They offer stunning sunset views over the Arabian Sea and feature numerous hedges shaped like animals.

  • Marine Drive - Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometer-long boulevard in South Mumbai, India. This ‘C’-shaped six-lane concrete road runs along the coast, forming a natural bay, and connects Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill.

  • Dharavi - Dharavi Slum is a vibrant urban area in Mumbai, famously depicted in the film “Slumdog Millionaire.” Known for its dynamic economy, Dharavi hosts various industries, including leather, ceramics, pottery, dyeing, and plastic recycling. Visitors can explore its narrow lanes and experience the resilience and creativity of its residents, offering a fascinating and enlightening journey.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • English Speaking Guides
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Experience our ‘Private City Sightseeing with Dharavi Slum Exploration’ that gives you an up-close look at various city landmarks. We guide you to places like Phool Gully, a bustling flower market offering varieties at economical rates, and renowned street markets such as Crawford Market and Colaba Causeway to let you get the real flavor of Mumbai. After a brief interval for refreshment and some traditional masala tea, we embark on the Dharavi slum expedition. Considered one of the world’s most packed districts, Dharavi is also a lively and prosperous neighborhood. Housing over a million individuals, Dharavi is a microcosm, hosting its distinctive ecosystem, traditions, and past. It is famed for its informal commerce, which includes businesses from tiny stores and production units to recycling hubs and pottery studios.

Location
Gateway of India
Apollo Bandar, Colaba
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Navigate57459839718
Jul 2, 2024
Mumbai experience - This trip was probably the best of my visit in India. My guide was informative, intelligent and affable. His descriptions of the historic episodes was so exciting that I felt as if I was experiencing it. I would certainly recommend this trip to my friends
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Taryndup21
May 9, 2024
Brilliant tour of Mumbai - Yash and Deepak gave us such a wonderful tour. We experienced the city comfortably and got to see everything on our list. Yash is very knowledgeable and always explained the history and detail and was patient with all our questions. His in depth knowledge of the slums was extremely interesting. Would highly recommend.
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Q5748vfdianam
Apr 26, 2024
Fantastic tour for Mumbai - The tour was fantastic and super interesting. It is provided a good overview of the city of Mumbai. Our guide, Yash has been so nice. He has a good knowledge of the city and his history, so we have learnt and enjoy a lot. A very good experience, thanks!
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941claram
Apr 26, 2024
Amazing experience in Mumbai - Yash has being an amazing guide, super enthusiastic and very professional. He showed us all the hot spots around Mumbai and made good recommendations. We will repeat again in the future.
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Dolorsc161
Apr 26, 2024
Mumbai Amazing - Amazing and very nice guide. Yash knows everything about culture and history of the city. Bus was waiting for us, and thw sigjtseeing was very well organized. I recommend it!!
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Rebecajardon
Apr 26, 2024
Surprising Mumbai! Excellent Yash! - The 2 guay, especially Yash, were so kind and we felt very well accompanied and guided. Funny and relax tour througt the city.
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Juan
Apr 26, 2024
Excellent experience - Supergood service. Yash is very professional and took care of us all time, visiting all the city of Mumbai. I fully recommend him.
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Nixwaters
Feb 22, 2024
An amazing day - thank you Linda Tours! - What an amazing day! We were collected from our hotel by Yash and Deepak at 8.30am for a full day’s private tour. Over the course of the morning, we saw all the city highlights including Crawford market and the laundry. Yash was very happy to accommodate our request to see the Dabbawalla too, even though this wasn’t on the itinerary. From there, we drove to Bollywood. As the start time of the tour was fixed, Yash planned our lunch stop to ensure we ate a fantastic local lunch without the risk of being late. The Bollywood Tour was lots of fun - I think Yash and Deepak enjoyed it almost as much as we did! From there, we went to the Dharavi slum where Yash explained the commercial and residential systems. The whole tour lasted almost 12 hours as we combined 3 itineraries. Yash was an amazing guide and Deepak an expert driver. Above all, they were also great company. A superb day!
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B8473fvbethc
Feb 11, 2024
Best tour experience in Mumbai! - This was the most amazing tour ever! Yash was amazing and went above and beyond. He took us to every place we wanted to go and more!
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952yolandaw
Jan 30, 2024
Major sites in Mumbai including hanging gardens, gateway of Mumbai and then also the slums. - A very personal experience of Mumbai! We were excited to see the many different sides of the city including the slums. Would highly recommend!! Our tour guide was Yash and his knowledge of the area and its history was phenomenal. And Suchit was our esteemed and excellent driver. Thank you to both!!
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