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Dharavi Walks in Mumbai: 15 Guided Tours, Reviewed

51 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $4

Dharavi is a working neighbourhood in central Mumbai — several hundred thousand residents, potteries, leather workshops and a recycling trade that processes a large share of the city's waste. The 15 walks below are led by people who live or work there. The ones worth booking keep groups small, ask visitors not to photograph homes or faces, and are clear about where the money goes. Each is listed with its price, its length and its operator.

Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum - Price and Time: Is $9.49 a Good Deal?
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Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum

1.Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,976 reviews · from $9Our pick

Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai with female resident guides, optional pickup and lunch, calm 2 to 3 hour walk through real life.

“The young lady Pooja, was amazing, she works and lives in the area and can tell you first hand of life in this place. Her knowledge was awesome, great explanations, answered questions well and spoke lovely English, she went out of her way to show us everything, she is a very inspiring young woman.”

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Dharavi Slum Tour - Getting there without drama: meeting point and transport options
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Dharavi Slum Tour

3.Dharavi Slum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · from $20

Walk Dharavi with a local guide, see recycling, pottery and popaddom making, and learn how tour funds support education and health.

“Awesome tour with a great guide (thanks to Jay and his community that are found a great job with school and other needs in the community) A tour that take us to the comercial area where we can see the recycling center, leather manufacturing, bakeries, pottery anRead more”

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Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident - Dharavi in 2 to 3 hours: what you’ll cover on the walk
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Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident

4.Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · from $4Best value

A local resident-led Dharavi slum walking tour in Mumbai with a 2 to 3 hour walkthrough of work zones, homes, and daily life.

“Interessante tour dello Slum. Il giro era articolato in questo modo: zona del riciclo della plastica, giro attraverso alcuni vicoli, produzione del sapone e di borse di plastica, zona dell'essicazione della pelle, negozio vendita oggetti prodotti a Dharavi (senza pressione per l'acquisto). guida simpatica, gentile e competente.”

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Mumbai: Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour with a Local - Your guide is the whole point, and the right guide changes everything
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Mumbai: Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour with a Local

5.Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 529 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $10

Walk Dharavi with a local guide, see small industries and recycling, and end at a pottery factory. Optional transfers and home meal.

“very great guide, he told us many interest facts about Dharavi and helps us with transport. we are very satisfied about this trip and recommend you our guide”

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Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat Laundry and Dharavi Slum Tour with Local - Dhobi Ghat Open-Air Laundry: What Makes It Special
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Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat Laundry and Dharavi Slum Tour with Local

6.Dhobi Ghat Laundry and Dharavi Slum Tour with Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · 3 hours · from $4

A 3-hour local-led visit to Dhobi Ghat laundry and Dharavi, built around real daily work, recycling industries, and film history.

“Our tour guide Aarti was very helpful and informative throughout the whole tour. She was even nice enough to invite us to her house and give us traditional Indian tea. She was amazing and deserves a raise!”

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2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi - The 2-Hour Walk Through Where People Live, Work, and Learn
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2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi

7.2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $22

A 2-hour local-guided walk through Dharavi, Mumbai. See homes, schools, and industry with hotel transfers for about $22.

“This tour has been truly eye-opening. I feel grateful and grounded to have the rare opportunity to experience firsthand how residents live here—especially at a moment when a new skyline project has been approved and is set to transform Read more”

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Mumbai: Dharavi Slum & Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour

8.Dharavi Slum & Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $9

Walk Dharavi and Mumbai’s Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry, with a local train ride on a small 3-hour guided tour.

“This was such an insightful tour and my guide and Dharavi local Ruqaiyya was absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer all of my questions! I also loved her attitude to life, how calm and patient she was, and how accomodating! Would not hesitate to recommend her and the tour, book this and you won't regret it! Thank you for everything, Ruqaiyya!!”

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Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums - Gateway of India to Marine Drive: start with the iconic shoreline
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Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums

Mumbai: Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour - The 3-hour timing, where the time goes, and how to not feel rushed
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Mumbai: Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour

10.Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $5

Walk Dharavi’s working industries, see Dhobi Ghat laundry up close, then ride a Mumbai local train for a real city slice.

“Ruba was so knowledgeable on all aspects of the tour. What an eye opener to walk through the slumps, it is everything and nothing like what you see on TV. Ruba made me feel safe during our whole tour. she is insightful and sensitive towards her communities and her guests she takes through to experience it. I can highly recomend doing this tour.”

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Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour With Local English Guide - Getting Oriented at Mahim Station, Then Walking In
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Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour With Local English Guide

Mumbai Slum Tour –An insight of Dharavi Slum with Local Guide - Meet at Third Wave Coffee, Then Walk the Lanes With a Local
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Mumbai Slum Tour – An insight of Dharavi Slum with Local Guide

12.Mumbai Slum Tour – An insight of Dharavi Slum with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $10

A 2-hour Dharavi walking tour with a local guide in Mumbai, focused on work like recycling, textiles, bread making, markets, and tanneries.

“Ich wurde von der lieben Ruqaiyya durch das Slum-Viertel geführt. Darüber bin ich sehr dankbar, denn alleine hätte ich mich als alleinreisende Frau wahrscheinlich gar nicht getraut, durch das Viertel zu laufen. Darüber hinaus hat mir RuqaiyyRead more”

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Private Combo Tours Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum + Dhobi Ghat & Dabbawalas - Gateway of India and the sightseeing loop, where the city’s icons meet daily life
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Private Combo Tours Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum + Dhobi Ghat & Dabbawalas

13.Private Combo Tours Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum + Dhobi Ghat & Dabbawalas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $79

Private Mumbai combo tour with a guide, Churchgate dabbawalas, Gateway landmarks, and a Dharavi walking visit, plus AC pickup and snacks.

“A great tour. Mr. Nisar’s a professional. He introduced the historical sites and scenery along the way with great passion. Took me inside working areas in Dharavi and explained in detail. It touched my heart in many ways. Some places are not regular tour guide would take you to. A plus. highly recommended.”

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Mumbai: City Tour, Elephanta Caves, Dharavi Slum W/Options - Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace, and CST: South Mumbai in Strokes
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Mumbai: City Tour, Elephanta Caves, Dharavi Slum W/Options

14.City Tour, Elephanta Caves, Dharavi Slum W/Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $32

A private Mumbai day mixing UNESCO Elephanta Caves, classic South Mumbai sights, and a Dharavi industry tour, with ferry tickets and guides.

“It was fantastic, incredibly informative mixed in with a good bit of humour. Daivad is incredibly knowledgeable and funny, azeb was great too and guided me through the city”

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Private Slumdog Millionaire Tour in Dharavi with Slum Visit - Getting to the meeting point near Mahim, then starting on foot
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Private Slumdog Millionaire Tour in Dharavi with Slum Visit

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