Private Mumbai City Tour in aircon transport & lunch


5 to 6 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This Mumbai City Tour is Informative, Informal, Interactive & great fun!

Join us to visit Mumbai's famous tourist attractions & non touristy places. You will be accompanied by our friendly English speaking, knowledgeable guide who will explain to you the historical importance as well as the present day relevance of each place you visit, in private car. Some of the amazing places you will see are the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Victoria Terminus Railway Station (CST), Marine Drive Promenade (Queen’s Necklace), Gandhi House (Mani Bhavan), Mumbai Dabbawalas, Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Mumbai University, Oval Ground, Temples & other famous places.

Refreshments & a delicious lunch is included.

The tour is flexible & fully customizable so you can decide where to go & for how much time. We are happy to include any other place that you would like to see or even exclude a few places depending on your likes, interests & availability of time.

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel
  • Private guide
  • Mineral water and soft drinks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India

The Gateway of India is the most important & historical monument in Mumbai.

It is an arch-monument built in the early 20th century. It was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V, the first British monarch to visit India, in December 1911.

It was used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for important colonial personnel. It is also the monument from where the last British troops left India in 1948, following Indian independence on 15th August 1947.

It is located on the waterfront opposite the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace & overlooks the Arabian Sea. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions.

It is a gathering spot for locals, tourists, street vendors, photographers. The boats to the famous Elephanta Island Caves start from here.

You will get to take a walk around the sea facing promenade dotted with colorful boats & see the majestic monument & take some amazing pictures. It is buzzing with activity & a happy vibe of people.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: CSMT Heritage Museum, DN Road Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Mumbai 400001 India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST Station), was formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway terminus & UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai.

The terminus is designed in an exuberant Italian Gothic style. Its construction was completed in 1887, marking 50 years of Queen Victoria's rule.

In 1996, its name was changed from Victoria Terminus to "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus".

It is the headquarters of Indian Railways. It is the busiest railway stations in India serving as a terminal for both long-distance & suburban trains.

The more than 140 year old majestic CST Station is the oldest & biggest Railway Station in India.

We will take you to the selfie point especially made for tourists which will give you a breathtaking view of the exterior of the magnificent architecture & size of the Station.
If you like then our guide will also take you inside the premises of the CST Station for you to experience the energy, buzz & sea of people traveling through the station.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India

This is a must see place when you are in Mumbai.

Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundry place. The washer-men, known as Dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels, hostels, houses, hospitals, etc. It was constructed in 1890.

There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. Known to be the world's largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists.

You will get to see the hardworking laundrymen at work from the viewing gallery especially made for tourists and get some memorable pictures of the colorful clothes being washed and dried at the open air laundry.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Dabbawala Tribute Statue, 132 Tardeo rd, Haji Ali, Mumbai 400034 India

The Mumbai Dabbawalas (Lunchbox delivery men) are a lunchbox delivery and return system that delivers hot lunches from homes and restaurants to people at work all over Mumbai.

The lunchboxes are picked up in the late morning, delivered predominantly using bicycles and local trains, and returned empty later in the evening.

We show the travelers the world famous and legendary Mumbai Dabbawalas (THE LUNCH BOX DELIVERY MEN) actually working and going about sorting out and delivering the lunch boxes.

You will also get to take great pictures and also pose like a Dabbawala! ( Lunch Box delivery man).

Please note: This experience is not available on Sundays and Government Holidays as Dabbawalas are not required to deliver lunch boxes on holidays.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, 19 Laburnum Road Gamdevi, Mumbai 400007 India

Mani Bhavan (Gandhi House) is a museum & historical building dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.

This historical place was the focal point of Gandhi's political activities in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934.
This house belonged to Gandhi's friend & host in Mumbai.
It was from here that Gandhi initiated the Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha movement.

You will visit this place & experience first hand, the house where the great man, Mahatma Gandhi lived in Mumbai.
Gandhi House is locally known as Mani Bhavan & has now been converted into a beautiful museum & you will get to know the life and times of the great man in an up, close and personal manner.

Several of his books, letters, articles, pictures & moments in his journey from his childhood to youth to non-violent struggle to independence and his final journey are displayed in a beautiful manner.

It is truly an unforgettable & spiritual experience that you will have while you are in the same house where Gandhi lived.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Churchgate Railway Station, Church Gate Street, Mumbai India

The Churchgate Railway Station is one of the oldest local Railway Stations in Mumbai always busy with thousands of people traveling to their homes or places of work. Every 5 minutes, you will see a local train arriving or departing from this Station and it is buzzing with life, noise, positive energy and people running all over the place to board their trains.

Just outside the Churchgate Station, you will be shown the famous Mumbai Dabbawalas (Lunch box delivery people) at work.

Our guide will explain their way of working and the secrets of their processes which makes them so efficient and flawless.

You will get to take some great photographs at both the places.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jain Temple - Mumbai, Ridge Road Walkeshwar, Mumbai India

The Jain temple located in the Malabar hill area of Mumbai is famous for the old carving work & beautiful architecture, colorful walls and paintings.

People who follow the Jain religion are peace loving, friendly and very social which you will find inside this temple.

Identifying a Jain person in city is very easy, They apply sandalwood tika (mark) on their forehead upon visiting such temples or at home. They wear special dhoti (a kind of wear) and go bare footed to Jain temples. Jainism is also famous for there strict diet following rules scientifically good for health.

The mystical and colorful Jain temple with intricate art work is one of the oldest and largest Jain temples in Mumbai. It is a popular place of religious significance built more than 100 years ago.

You will be allowed to go right inside the Jain Temple and see how the devout worshipers are offering prayers to their Lord.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Marine Drive, Chaupati, Mumbai 400021 India

The beautiful 5 km promenade along the road in South Mumbai locally known as Marine Drive is also known as the Queens Necklace as it is a C-shaped beautiful concrete promenade along the coast of a natural bay.

When viewed at night from an elevated viewing gallery constructed at the end of the promenade, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace, so it is also known as the Queens Necklace.
It is situated on a reclaimed land.

Throughout the day and especially in the evenings it is buzzing with thousands of local people from Mumbai with their families, children, friends and companions just chilling out, taking leisurely walks, sitting around facing the sea and enjoying the ocean view and fresh breeze coming on their face.

Its a blissful feeling one must experience while in Mumbai.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sassoon Dock, Off Cuffe Parade, Mumbai India

Sassoon Docks is a bustling and colorful fish market built in 1875 and is one of the oldest docks constructed in Mumbai.

This 145-year old incredible place is one of the few docks in the city open to the public and tourists. It is one of the largest fish markets in Mumbai city.

It overlooks Oyster Rock, an island in the Mumbai harbor at a distance.

Here you will get to see old and colorful fishing boats and the fishermen and fisher women in their colorful traditional clothes going about their daily work.

This place is a photographers dream.



Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Crawford Market, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai 400001 India

The 153 year old Crawford Market is one of Mumbai's most famous buzzing wholesale market selling a numerous variety of items from fresh fruits, vegetables, Indian spices, dry fruits, groceries, clothes, toys, artificial jewelry and a variety of other things.

It was built in 1869 and named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, this market was renamed to honor the great social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule.

The market is buzzing with shopkeepers selling their stuff and the shoppers bargaining with them to get the best deals.

You get to smell the unique aromas of the world famous home-made Indian spices, fresh vegetables and colorful fruits.

This place is full of people, color, character and a photographers delight.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hanging Gardens, Ridge Rd Simla Nagar, Malabar Hill, Mumbai 400006 India

This lush green and picturesque vast garden is called Hanging Gardens because it is a terrace garden located on a hill slope of the posh Malabar Hill area of Mumbai.

The Hanging Gardens is also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens are terraced gardens just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park.

They provide a breathtaking view of the sunset over the Arabian Sea and features numerous hedges carved into the shapes of animals.

This more than 140 years old park was built in 1881 over Mumbai's main water reservoir.

It is one of the favorite spots of the health conscious people of Mumbai to come for a walk, jog and breathe in some fresh air.

Also a favorite spot for couples of all age groups and families to spend some quality time together.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Colaba Causeway Market, Bakery Ln Colaba, Mumbai 400005 India

Colaba Causeway Market is the colorful & bustling shopping street of Mumbai, majorly famous for fashion accessories, clothes, souvenirs, antiques, shoes and almost anything that you can think of.

It is located very close to the historical Gateway of India and the famous Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

It is a colorful and buzzing shopping street in Mumbai with great souvenirs, imitation jewelry, clothes and almost everything at cheap bargain prices. It is a shoppers delight.

It is a very crowded walking street / market which is great for low cost casual wear, fashionable accessories and various items for everybody.

The famous Leopold Cafe is also located on this street.


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, B K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

The iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a heritage, five-star luxury hotel in the Colaba area of Mumbai. It is situated right opposite to the Gateway of India.

Built in the Indo-Saracenic architecture style, it is almost 120 years old & is simply known as 'THE TAJ' by the locals.

The hotel is named after the world famous monument Taj Mahal, located in Agra city near Delhi.

It has been considered as one of the finest hotels in the East since the time of the British Rule. The hotel was one of the main sites targeted in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Part of the Tata Group owned Taj Hotels, the hotel has over 600 rooms. The hotel is made up of two different wings: the Taj Mahal Palace and the Taj Tower, however they share the same lobby, restaurants and facilities.

The hotel has a long history, having hosted many distinguished guests like Kings, Presidents, Industrialists, Hollywood Stars, International sports-persons, etc.

A short visit inside the hotel can be arranged on request.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kamala Nehru Park, BG Kher Rd, Malabar Hills, Mumbai, Mumbai 400006 India

The highlight of Kamala Nehru Park is that it offers a breath-taking birds eye view of the Beach, the Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace) and the entire South Mumbai.

As the sun sets, the famous 'Queen's Necklace' lights up along the sea in the darkness, it is probably one of the best views you will find in the entire city.

This Park is a famous attraction & is a favorite spot for walkers and for spending some time away from the hustle & bustle of the busy city.

Since this park is in close proximity to some schools & colleges, you will find groups of students having a fun time. It is a great place for people belonging to all age groups.

The park is all about undulating green plains dotted with towering trees and bright, colorful flowering shrubs. Together they make this park one of the most pleasant locations.

This park has the unique structure of an Old Women’s Shoe - a popular attraction for the kids. This is a building that looks exactly like an old boot, with a house on top.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Oval Maidan, 140 Maharshi Karve Road Mantralaya, Churchgate, Mumbai 400032 India

This huge ground/park is surrounded by beautiful heritage buildings. It is a very popular recreation and sports ground which is oval shaped. The massive ground measures 22 acres & is right in the middle of the busy city.

The most popular sports played here are cricket and football.



Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rajabai Clock Tower, Bombay University, Mumbai 400001 India

The Rajabai Tower is a beautiful clock tower in Mumbai in the campus of the University of Mumbai.

Its height is 85 meters and is in the Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai. Its a World Heritage site.

Duration: 10 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian, vegan and other food options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please let us know in advance if you have any special requests or requirements, we will be happy to accommodate them.
  • Please contact us in advance if you need any suggestions for wearing suitable clothes and footwear.
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Your safety and well being is most important for our team. All our guides and drivers are double vaccinated. Additionally regular check ups are done twice a week to ensure that they do not have any symptoms. Throughout the tour, our guides and drivers use the sanitizer regularly and are masked.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MikeG90Zim
March 2020

The best tour I've ever had. Retro is a phenomonial tour guide. 5 stars and more. If your are ever in Mumbai do yourself a favour and enjoy a tour with these guys and see India through the eyes of the locals. Blend in with the organised chaos and truly feel the vibe of Mumbai. Retro, I can't than...

V4999XBmarkh
March 2020

Great guide.. Well informed. Gave terrific historical information. Took us for fab lunch. A very lovely young man full of enthusiasm for his job and for Mumbai. We all wish him well for the future. Good luck Retro.

lornar595
March 2020

This company really cares about its guests and the service it provides Our experience with them was first class through the booking process to the owner checking up to see we had enjoyed our day. We did the city tour with Tiger who was polite engaging and knowledgeable and he and the lovely dri...

BigAl28AndCounting
March 2020

The best way of seeing the highlights of Mumbai is with a private tour guide and driver, and my guide Tiger was superb - friendly and knowledgable - and our chauffeur was great. Excellent customer service and good value for money

KalpanafromSriLanka
March 2020

This was an amazing tour. There were many highlights and the tour guide Tiger was very friendly , an excellent guide. He was so organized and insightful. I was able to visit almost historical and cultural places in Mumbai within a day. As a solo traveller and having tight schedule, I rely on a tr...

cecilia100201
February 2020

I can give them 10 Stars very easily. There were 5 of us from South America and we booked this Mumbai City Tour with this wonderful and friendly and very helpful company. Our guide were both very kind and knowledgeable. They showed us full Mumbai in just 7 or 8 hours. The lunch was very...

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