On foot · MUMBAI WALKING TOURS
Good mumbai walking tours fill up days ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join a guide such as Palak for a 2.5-hour walk from the Asiatic Society to the Gateway of India. Explore colonial buildings, cricket grounds, a synagogue, and Mumbai’s oldest Anglican church in a group capped at 12, with local tips along the way.
“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”
Walk about 2 km through South Mumbai with a private local guide, passing Horniman Circle, Town Hall, St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda, and the Gateway of India. Expect live history, a flexible pace, and no extra admission fees. Avani is one guide named in past tour feedback.
“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”
Walk from Bandra Fort to St. Andrew’s Church with a private guide, visiting Mount Mary Basilica, Ranwar Village, Chuim Village, Bandstand, and the colorful Bomonjee Steps. Guide Vikram has been praised for clear communication and engaging local stories, though solo visitors may find the price less economical.
“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.”
Spend 2.5 hours walking through Dharavi with guides such as Anu, Sneha, Pooja, Varsha, or Sarah. You will see recycling workshops, soap and leather production, pottery, markets, schools, commercial lanes, and residential areas, with bottled water included.
“Anu was a fantastic and informative tour guide. Highly recommend :)”
Walk through Bohri Mohalla with a local host, tasting kebabs, pulao, drinks, and sweets in a small private group of up to 10. Omkar has earned special praise for explaining the food and neighborhood. The route starts at Two Tanks and ends at Shabbir’s Tawakkal Sweets.
“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.”
Spend 3 to 4 hours tasting Mumbai from beach to bazaar. Your English-speaking guide, often Shivam or Balaji, leads you by train, shared cab, and on foot through Chowpatty, Bhuleshwar, and Minara Masjid, with vegetarian snacks, kebabs, pani puri, kulfi, and 120-year-old fruit ice cream.
“Shivam was our guide and he was the best guide we have had in our whole experience in India!! He was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to speak English extremely well! We enjoyed getting to eat plenty of food that was from all over the city, which he showed us by train and taxi. Not only for the food but getting to experience the city like a local- this tour was awesome!!!”
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