Explore Mumbai’s top attractions and hidden gems on a private, customizable tour. Visit Elephanta or Kanheri Caves, and create your perfect itinerary.
Explore Mumbai’s top attractions and hidden gems on a private, customizable tour. Visit Elephanta or Kanheri Caves, and create your perfect itinerary.
- Elephanta Caves - The ‘City of Caves’, situated on an island in the Sea of Oman near Bombay, features a collection of rock art associated with the Shiva cult. Indian art has achieved one of its finest expressions here, especially in the large high reliefs found in the main cave.
- Gateway of India - The Gateway of India is an arch monument…
- Elephanta Caves - The ‘City of Caves’, situated on an island in the Sea of Oman near Bombay, features a collection of rock art associated with the Shiva cult. Indian art has achieved one of its finest expressions here, especially in the large high reliefs found in the main cave.
- Gateway of India - The Gateway of India is an arch monument constructed in the 20th century in Mumbai, India. It was built to commemorate the arrival of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder during their 1911 visit to India.
- Haji Ali Mosque - The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah, or shrine, of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, located on an islet off the coast of Worli in southern Mumbai. Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari was a benevolent Sufi saint and wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan.
- Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum - Mani Bhavan is a museum and historic building dedicated to Gandhi, located on Laburnum Road in the Gamdevi area of Mumbai. It was the center of Gandhi’s political activities in Mumbai from 1917 to 1934.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya - The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, abbreviated as CSMVS and formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, previously called Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway station and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, serving as the headquarters of the Central Railways.
- Marine Drive - Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometer-long boulevard in South Mumbai. Constructed by philanthropists Bhagojisheth Keer and Pallonji Mistry, it is a ‘C’-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, forming a natural bay.
- Dhobi Ghat - Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat) is an open-air laundromat in Mumbai, India. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai’s hotels and hospitals. It was established in 1890.
- Shree Siddhivinayak - The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh, located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on November 19, 1801, it is one of the wealthiest temples in Mumbai.
- Kanheri Caves - The Kanheri Caves are a series of caves and rock-cut monuments carved into a large basalt outcrop in the forests of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
- 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 sunset views over the Arabian Sea and feature numerous animal-shaped hedges.
- Mahalakshmi Temple - Mahalaxmi Temple is one of Mumbai’s most renowned temples, situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in the Mahalaxmi area. Dedicated to Mahalakshmi, the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam, the temple was built in 1831 by Hindu merchant Dhakji Dadaji (1760–1846).
- Dharavi - Dharavi is a locality in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, known as one of the world’s largest slums. Covering just over 2.1 square kilometers, it has a population of about 700,000, making it one of the most densely populated areas globally with over 277,136 people per square kilometer.
- Mount Mary Basilica - St. Mary’s Basilica is located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in Karnataka, India. It is one of the oldest churches in Bangalore and the first in the state to be elevated to the status of a minor basilica.
- Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple - Modeled after the temples of Vrindavan, which were influenced by Rajasthani architecture, this spiritual hub houses over 140 monks and a growing community of 5000. It showcases Indian culture, art, and design through hand-carved teak-wood balconies, precious stone and marble inlays, large original paintings, and classical dioramas. Visitors can explore Gandhi’s place of worship, an idyllic temple garden, a vegetarian restaurant, a gift shop, and the Govardhan Eco-village shop. The temple offers a clean, welcoming, and joyful atmosphere filled with constant meditation and prayer, making visitors feel at home.
- Jogeshwari Caves - The Jogeshwari Caves are among the earliest Buddhist cave temple sculptures, located in the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, India. Dating back to 520 to 550 CE, these caves represent the final stage of Mahayana Buddhist architecture, later adopted by Hindus.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Government-licensed private guide
- One bottle of water per customer
- Carbon offset certificate
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Government-licensed private guide
- One bottle of water per customer
- Carbon offset certificate
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Cruise around Mumbai in an air-conditioned private vehicle during a customizable sightseeing tour. Choose up to five main attractions and lesser-known gems to see with a private guide, including the option to visit the Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves. Create your own day-long itinerary, hitting highlights such as the Gateway to India, Mahalaxmi Temple,…
Cruise around Mumbai in an air-conditioned private vehicle during a customizable sightseeing tour. Choose up to five main attractions and lesser-known gems to see with a private guide, including the option to visit the Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves. Create your own day-long itinerary, hitting highlights such as the Gateway to India, Mahalaxmi Temple, the hanging gardens and Victoria Terminus, or checking out offbeat sites like a traditional laundry.
- After booking, you may choose up to 5 sites from the sample list; the local tour operator will then create a route, keeping in mind the opening and closing times of different sites, the distances of different locations from one another, overall traveling times and peak periods
- Please contact the local tour operator at least 48 hours before your tour to advise which destinations you would like to go to; contact information will be provided on your confirmation voucher
- The Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves are far away from each other and cannot be visited on the same day
- The Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves are closed every Monday
- Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are recommended
- Shoes must be removed at most places of worship, namely Mahalaxmi Temple, Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir, ISKCON Temple and Haji Ali Dargah; at most temples, you can enter the compound without removing your shoes, but your shoes must be removed when entering the sanctum of that particular place of worship; you may carry or wear your own socks so that your feet do not get dirty, or the tour operator can arrange slip-ons for you
- You must wear clothing that covers your arms and legs at religious sites
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those in wheelchairs or with walking disabilities, particularly in the Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves
- Children ages 2 and younger are free of charge
- Your guide can recommend places to eat lunch and snacks (own expense)
- The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum) and Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum are both closed on January 26, May 1, August 15 and October 2
- During the monsoon months from June to August, the tour might be cut short if there is heavy rain
- The Elephanta Caves are on an island and can be accessed by boat only; during the monsoon months from June to August the boat service may not operate if the ocean is unsafe
- The Haaji Ali is located on an island and is connected to the mainland by a path that is submerged in water during monsoons; during the monsoon months from June to August it may not be possible to visit the Haaji Ali due to high tides
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.