India · HISTORICAL TOURS IN MUMBAI
Good historical tours in Mumbai fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk South Mumbai’s colonial icons on a 3-hour, small-group heritage route, with free-entry stops and great photo moments.
“Aakash was superb. His historical knowledge of Mumbai was extensive and very interesting. He was also a very likeable person.”
Private South Mumbai heritage walk with hotel pickup, Yazdani bakery snack, and stops like CST, Kala Ghoda, and Flora Fountain.
“I had a great experience on this private tour with Meherbeen. We were lucky that it was a nice and comfortably warm late morning meetup. We did a 3.5 to 4 hour walking tour with 1 local bus hop on and off. Meherbeen was a cacophony oRead more”
South Mumbai on foot with a real heritage focus. See UNESCO CSMT, 300-year St. Thomas Cathedral, Watson’s cast iron, Taj, Gateway.
“Amazing tour. Engaged, passionate guide wha loved sharing her perspective on Indian history and culture.”
Day trip from Mumbai to Lonavala and Karla Caves with Tiger and Lion Points, Ekvira Devi Temple, Monkey Point, plus sunset views.
“I did a one day trip to Lonavla in off season beginning of March. It was a very nice day with a pick up from Hotel in south Mumbai on time. Friendly and very safe driver took mit 2,5h trough the heavy traffic to Lonavla where we picked up a guiRead more”
Private Kanheri Caves heritage tour from Mumbai with A/C car, WiFi, hotel pickup, English guide, and guided access to 109 grottoes.
“They made the entire experience more efficient, from pickup to park access. Professor Jagdish provided great insights and had answers to my many questions about the park. I was not expecting so much hiking to the caves, but it was worth it. I had a great experience and would highly recommend to anyone.”
South Mumbai heritage walk with local guide, chai included, Gateway of India to UNESCO CSMT, small group, 2.5 hours, $16.
“I highly recommend this tour! My guide Dawood was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide! He knew a lot about all sights! I had a fantastic time and learnt so much about Mumbai and its history! I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wishes to see a historical part of Mumbai! The walking tour format was also an excellent idea and the best way to discover this part of the city and immerse yourself in an interesting experience! Dawood did everything he could to make sure my tour was memorable. Thank you”
Private Mumbai cultural tour with hotel pickup, lunch, and transport, plus Dhobi Ghat, dhabbawalas, Bandra, Juhu, and CSMT rail station.
“This was a real good trip. Tiger spoke good English and was very laid back. Saw a lot of cool stuff and was never rushed. I highly recommend this tour. Make sure you go to Cafe Metro for lunch and order the Chicken Nargisi and the garlic naan. Simply superb!”
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