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
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel/Residence car pickup and drop-off
Local English speaking Guide and driver for the entire tour
Water / Cold Drink
Gratuities
Food
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Dharavi
2 hours
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.
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Dhobi Ghat
10 min
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.
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Jain Temple - Mumbai
20 min
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.
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Kamala Nehru Park
20 min
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!
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Banganga
20 min
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
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Haji Ali Mosque
30 min
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.
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Crawford Market
30 min
One of the city’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, meat market— and the first building in India to get electricity!
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
20 min
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.
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Gateway of India
20 min
Built in 1911, the British Troops marched under the Gateway of India in 1948 to signal the end of the British Raj
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Chor Bazaar
45 min
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!
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Marine Drive
25 min
No trip to Mumbai is complete without a stroll down Marine Drive, otherwise known as the Queen's Necklace.
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Sassoon Dock
30 min
Visit this bustling port and watch as local fishermen bring in their catch.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Dharavi Slum and Sightseeing Tour
Can I cancel Private Dharavi Slum and Sightseeing Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel/Residence car pickup and drop-off
- Local English speaking Guide and driver for the entire tour
- Water / Cold Drink
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food
Which places does it visit?
It visits Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, Jain Temple - Mumbai, Kamala Nehru Park, Banganga, Haji Ali Mosque, Crawford Market, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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