Private Dharavi Slum and Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Known to many as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia’, we prefer to think of Dharavi as Mumbai’s beating heart.
Through our educational walking tours, visitors experience a wide range of these business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more.
We’ll also visit the residential areas of Dharavi. People from all over India have come to live in Dharavi, making it a microcosm of India. Our 2 hour+ introduction to Dharavi aims to give visitors a much more nuanced understanding of life and work in Mumbai slums.
In the afternoon we will show you other, more traditional sights that Mumbai has to offer
This tour is individually designed for you, and you can do and see as little or as much as you please. The tour guide, who also has detailed knowledge of the more traditional sights, will be with you for the day. He/she can give some suggestions for what to see, but ultimately, the itinerary is completely up to you
Through our educational walking tours, visitors experience a wide range of these business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more.
We’ll also visit the residential areas of Dharavi. People from all over India have come to live in Dharavi, making it a microcosm of India. Our 2 hour+ introduction to Dharavi aims to give visitors a much more nuanced understanding of life and work in Mumbai slums.
In the afternoon we will show you other, more traditional sights that Mumbai has to offer
This tour is individually designed for you, and you can do and see as little or as much as you please. The tour guide, who also has detailed knowledge of the more traditional sights, will be with you for the day. He/she can give some suggestions for what to see, but ultimately, the itinerary is completely up to you
Inclusions
- Hotel/Residence car pickup and drop-off
- Local English speaking Guide and driver for the entire tour
- Water / Cold Drink
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dharavi, Mumbai India
Visit one of Asia's biggest slums on this educational tour. You will learn about the many industries that operate there as well as the lives of the people who live there.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India
The world’s largest outdoor laundry! See the dhobiwallahs, or washermen, scrubbing sheets from Mumbai’s largest hospitals and hotels at this busy outdoor laundry area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jain Temple - Mumbai, Ridge Road Walkeshwar, Mumbai India
This temple is considered one of the most beautiful, intricately-decorated temples in the city. Jainism, an Indian religion, prizes peacefulness and non-violence above all.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kamala Nehru Park, BG Kher Rd, Malabar Hills, Mumbai, Mumbai 400006 India
Visit one of Mumbai’s greenest and most peaceful areas on top of Malabar Hill. You won’t believe the eye-popping view out over Marine Drive and the Arabian sea!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Banganga, Walkeshwar Rd Malabar Hil, Mumbai India
Surrounded by Hindu temples, this famous 12th century tank is believed to contain water with special healing powers. Rumour has it that its spring comes from the holy Ganges river
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Haji Ali Mosque, Lala Lajpatrai Marg Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai India
Surrounded on all sides by water, this mosque is located at the end of a long causeway protruding into the sea. It is the tomb of Saint Haji Ali, a wealthy Muslim who renounced the world and proceeded to Mecca. It is said that he died in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted to the spot where the mosque was later built in his honour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Crawford Market, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai 400001 India
One of the city’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, meat market— and the first building in India to get electricity!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
See one of the busiest railway stations in the country at rush hour! CST is Mumbai’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was featured in the final song from the award-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
Built in 1911, the British Troops marched under the Gateway of India in 1948 to signal the end of the British Raj
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chor Bazaar, Chor Bazaar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The “Thieves Market” is one of the largest and busiest flea markets in the whole country and sells almost anything. Taste some local sweets, take home delicious home-made pickles and chutneys, or shop for a colourful vintage Bollywood film poster!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marine Drive, Chaupati, Mumbai 400021 India
No trip to Mumbai is complete without a stroll down Marine Drive, otherwise known as the Queen's Necklace.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Sassoon Dock, Off Cuffe Parade, Mumbai India
Visit this bustling port and watch as local fishermen bring in their catch.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dharavi, Mumbai India
Visit one of Asia's biggest slums on this educational tour. You will learn about the many industries that operate there as well as the lives of the people who live there.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dhobi Ghat, Dr. E. Moses Rd. near Mahalakshmi Station, Mumbai India
The world’s largest outdoor laundry! See the dhobiwallahs, or washermen, scrubbing sheets from Mumbai’s largest hospitals and hotels at this busy outdoor laundry area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jain Temple - Mumbai, Ridge Road Walkeshwar, Mumbai India
This temple is considered one of the most beautiful, intricately-decorated temples in the city. Jainism, an Indian religion, prizes peacefulness and non-violence above all.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kamala Nehru Park, BG Kher Rd, Malabar Hills, Mumbai, Mumbai 400006 India
Visit one of Mumbai’s greenest and most peaceful areas on top of Malabar Hill. You won’t believe the eye-popping view out over Marine Drive and the Arabian sea!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Banganga, Walkeshwar Rd Malabar Hil, Mumbai India
Surrounded by Hindu temples, this famous 12th century tank is believed to contain water with special healing powers. Rumour has it that its spring comes from the holy Ganges river
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Haji Ali Mosque, Lala Lajpatrai Marg Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai India
Surrounded on all sides by water, this mosque is located at the end of a long causeway protruding into the sea. It is the tomb of Saint Haji Ali, a wealthy Muslim who renounced the world and proceeded to Mecca. It is said that he died in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted to the spot where the mosque was later built in his honour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Crawford Market, Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai 400001 India
One of the city’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, meat market— and the first building in India to get electricity!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
See one of the busiest railway stations in the country at rush hour! CST is Mumbai’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was featured in the final song from the award-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
Built in 1911, the British Troops marched under the Gateway of India in 1948 to signal the end of the British Raj
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chor Bazaar, Chor Bazaar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The “Thieves Market” is one of the largest and busiest flea markets in the whole country and sells almost anything. Taste some local sweets, take home delicious home-made pickles and chutneys, or shop for a colourful vintage Bollywood film poster!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marine Drive, Chaupati, Mumbai 400021 India
No trip to Mumbai is complete without a stroll down Marine Drive, otherwise known as the Queen's Necklace.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Sassoon Dock, Off Cuffe Parade, Mumbai India
Visit this bustling port and watch as local fishermen bring in their catch.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
SophieFifi
April 2019
Wow, what a day! Absolutely incredible. Thanks to reality tours and raj, our guide, we had an incredible day touring mumbia and finishing with a very eye opening tour of the dvhalivi slum. Honestly incredible, a perfect day with lots of fun, some great momunents and attractions included, where we...
Wow, what a day! Absolutely incredible. Thanks to reality tours and raj, our guide, we had an incredible day touring mumbia and finishing with a very eye opening tour of the dvhalivi slum. Honestly incredible, a perfect day with lots of fun, some great momunents and attractions included, where we learnt lots too. I couldn't recommend reality tours enough, amazing service and experience. They really helped tailor it to our needs too. The fact that most of their profits go back into the community and charities made the whole experience very rewarding too. We will Most definitely use reality tours again and recommend to all our friends and family. Thanks so much, we loved it.Zsivany1957
March 2019
We spent 3 days is Mumbai during our cruise vacation and formerly booked at Reality Tours the Sightseeing by Local Transport (first day) and one of the bicyle tour (second day). The selection of the Reality Tours based on the excellent ratings on the Tripadvisor, and we didn't disappointed! :-) ...
We spent 3 days is Mumbai during our cruise vacation and formerly booked at Reality Tours the Sightseeing by Local Transport (first day) and one of the bicyle tour (second day). The selection of the Reality Tours based on the excellent ratings on the Tripadvisor, and we didn't disappointed! :-) The first day Janna was our guide and we made an 8.5 hours long walk/travel in the city. We travelled by train, by bus, by taxi and uber. On the second day Simran was our guide. The bike tour started early morning at 6 am. avoiding the heavy traffic and the extreme hight temperature. Both tours were so satisfying, that on the third day we participated the Dharavi slum tour. In this case Vishal was our guide. All three tours were wery intresting, well organised and we really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks folks, Janna, Simran and Vishal!Dream369583
March 2019
The tour was easy to arrange, our guide Hitesh was helpful, considerate and had an amazing command of English. The driver was experienced and we felt very safe. As it was our first day in Mumbai, we had little experience of the area, so it was very convenient that collection was from our hotel. T...
The tour was easy to arrange, our guide Hitesh was helpful, considerate and had an amazing command of English. The driver was experienced and we felt very safe. As it was our first day in Mumbai, we had little experience of the area, so it was very convenient that collection was from our hotel. The tour was an enlightening experience, we saw how people live, work and socialise in Dharavi and how they work and support each other in a very overcrowded community. The sightseeing part of the tour was thorough and our guide was very educated about the sights we visited. it would be advisable to wear closed shoes for this tour and comfortable respectful clothes.andrejat2017
March 2019
We decided early in the morning to do a slum tour. We found Reality tours. They were very polite and with quick feedback. Our guide was Miss Simran. She was the best. Very friendly, polite, taking care of us and concerned if we understand her English. Her English was fluently, understandable and ...
We decided early in the morning to do a slum tour. We found Reality tours. They were very polite and with quick feedback. Our guide was Miss Simran. She was the best. Very friendly, polite, taking care of us and concerned if we understand her English. Her English was fluently, understandable and gave us a lot of information. Through slum she was not in a hurry so we had a lot of time to see the things, too give her all questions we had in mind. I am not a guided tour lover, but this was for sure needed tour cause otherwise we would not understand what we see in slum and all the facts about the slum. She it's the guide who also lived 11 years in slum, so for sure knows what to tell and what to show us. She made our day with her kindness, with her knowledge and with her English. We wish her all the best and to continue to live her dreams. Simran, maybe we meet one day in Bali ;) Take care, no photo allowed in slum to show respect to the residents.scottcsac
February 2019
I booked Reality Tours for two different tours: the evening street food tour and the Dharavi tour, both of which were truly illuminating and excellent experiences. The Dharavi slum tour is a must-do in Mumbai, revealing the heartbeat of the city and granting tourists access they otherwise would n...
I booked Reality Tours for two different tours: the evening street food tour and the Dharavi tour, both of which were truly illuminating and excellent experiences. The Dharavi slum tour is a must-do in Mumbai, revealing the heartbeat of the city and granting tourists access they otherwise would not have had. I would recommend booking the option that includes Dhobi Ghat, a fascinating addition to the regular tour. The evening food tour included plenty of street food dishes while watching the sunset at Chowpatty, concluding in a vibrant, congested neighborhood that quickly became one of my favorites in the city. The guide was knowledgeable, the tour was respectful toward the residents of Dharavi, and the company is well-known for their charitable contributions to the Dharavi community. Highly recommended.SharonBlackburn
February 2019
Our guide for the day Chetan met us at the hotel at 08:30 as arranged and off we went. There were 3 of us on the tour and the morning was spent seeing the various sights and even stopping off at a couple along the way that we came across and fancied a nosey around. Chetan was really adaptable, g...
Our guide for the day Chetan met us at the hotel at 08:30 as arranged and off we went. There were 3 of us on the tour and the morning was spent seeing the various sights and even stopping off at a couple along the way that we came across and fancied a nosey around. Chetan was really adaptable, great fun to spend the day with and had a cracking sense of humour. He adapted the tour and made a couple of recommendations, such as jumping on a local train to Davari which we were up for. This as my second tour with Reality and my dad enjoyed it as much as I had the previous year, I wouldn't hesitate to book again with them and have already recommended them to my friends.