India · WALKING TOURS IN MUMBAI
Good walking tours in Mumbai fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Mumbai’s Fort and Colaba on a small-group walk covering colonial landmarks, Jewish heritage, cricket, and the Gateway of India.
“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”
Walk Mumbai’s Fort and Colaba with a private guide, visiting historic landmarks, Kala Ghoda, and the Gateway of India in 2.5 hours.
“Been to Mumbai many times but seeing it like this was a first. Informative tour and a great guide. Must do !”
Explore Bandra’s Portuguese past on a private walking tour from Bandra Fort to St. Andrew’s Church, with churches, villages, and sea views.
“My guide, Vikram was very knowledgeable and shared interesting history of the area. As a sole traveler, I felt comfortable with him; he was personable and a great communicator before and during the tour.”
Explore Dharavi with Mumbai’s first female guide, meeting artisans, factories, schools, and residents on a thoughtful 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Fantastic! Varsha was the perfect guide. Very knowledgeable about the area. Gave us lots of interesting information and helped us navigate the streets. Would highly recommend!”
Taste kebabs, pulao, drinks, and sweets on a private two-hour food walk through Mumbai’s Bohri Mohalla.
“Omkar was awesome, so knowledgeable about the area and cuisine, would without a doubt do it again, tried foods we will probably never get again.”
Explore South Mumbai on foot, from CST and Flora Fountain to Kala Ghoda and the Gateway of India, with expert local guides and flexible times.
“Aakash was superb. His historical knowledge of Mumbai was extensive and very interesting. He was also a very likeable person.”
Walk Mumbai’s Fort district with a private guide, tasting Yazdani bakery treats and exploring colonial landmarks, Jewish heritage, and Kala Ghoda.
“This tour was ok, the tour guide was friendly. But the tour was boring, the guide tried to make the buildings and sightseeing more appealing. But we didn’t get to go inside of the buildings on the tour. I would have loved to go inside of Read more”
Explore Dharavi with a local guide, visiting pottery, recycling, leather, textiles, homes, and small businesses on a candid two-hour Mumbai walk.
“Very Good Experience & Guide was awesome, was very friendly. totally enjoyed and worth visiting to see the business done at the place & people dedication on work will definity motivate.”
Explore Dharavi with a local guide, learn about its homes and businesses, and add hotel pickup, lunch, cooking, or an art walk.
“The tour was great but three times as expensive on Viator compared to people who paid for it locally. Sad.”
Explore Dharavi on a thoughtful small-group walk through recycling, leather, pottery, and community life with a local guide.
“Our guide could not have been more helpful. Nobody else was on our tour and he catered it to exactly what we were looking for and the timings too as we were in a bit of a hurry. Would recommend without any hesitation.”
Taste up to 12 Mumbai street foods, ride a local train, visit Chowpatty and Bhuleshwar, and finish with historic fruit ice cream.
“Shivam was very warm and friendly. He guided us through local experiences of Mumbai like local train, taxi and walking through markets and explaining history and guiding us through street food. I will highly recommend taking the tour for anyone who wish to walk around Mumbai like a local”
Explore Dharavi with a respectful local guide, see its industries, share lunch, and support education through a small-group Mumbai walking tour.
“The tour was very informative, Divia an excellent guide and the experience had a personal, touching quality that I will remember for a vary long time.”
Combine Elephanta Caves, a ferry ride, Mumbai landmarks, and local markets on this practical six-hour guided tour.
Explore Bandra’s churches, villages, fort, and seafront on a three-hour small-group walking tour with local guide Roshita.
“Nice to walk in an for us unknown area, get lovely help from guide Roshita to find the spots and places to be seen. A view of how big Bombay is and how much to explore!”
Explore South Mumbai’s grand landmarks, Gothic architecture, chai stalls, and CSMT on a small-group cultural walking tour.
“Our tour guide, Dawood was knowledgeable and helpful. He gave us an excellent overview of the history of the various points of interest in South Bombay. He had a charming and engaging personality making our experience very interesting and enjoyable.”
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