HISTORY TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth your morning.
The 15 mumbai tours worth your morning. A short list of the walks, sites and guided visits that bring the past to life, with run times, prices and who leads them.
A 3-hour South Mumbai heritage walk with major landmarks, Victorian Gothic Revival, and easy photo stops from Gateway of India to CST.
Most Popular“Tour was canceled with no prior warning or communication. Eventually got a refund after calling several times”
Private South Mumbai heritage walk with hotel pickup, a local guide, and a Yazdani snack, from Asiatic Society to Kala Ghoda.
“This tour was ok, the tour guide was friendly. But the tour was boring, the guide tried to make the buildings and sightseeing more appealing. But we didn’t get to go inside of the buildings on the tour. I would have loved to go inside of Read more”
A 3-hour English heritage walk through South Mumbai’s key landmarks, including UNESCO rail architecture, cathedrals, courts, and the Gateway.
“A fantastic tour, I learned so much! My guide was so friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend.”
Escape Mumbai for Lonavala and Karla Caves: viewpoints, Ekvira Temple, monkey sightings, and guided history in a full day.
“This is an excellent trip and our thanks to the very friendly and knowledgeable people who made it happen - Nikhil as our guide and JQ as our driver - both of whom we had excellent conversation with about the places we visited and shariRead more”
Ride a ferry to UNESCO Elephanta Caves, then walk Mumbai’s southern highlights with a guide, bottled water included, small-ticket add-ons.
“Very well organised and interesting tour.”
Mumbai street-food and bazaar tour with local train rides, market stops, temples and mosques, plus Taj Ice Cream for $21.65.
“Great tour and a 'must do'. You get a lot more food than you think. I tried many things I never had before and I'm no stranger to indian food. The guide (Sharon) was the best. If you can try to request this guide.”
South Mumbai heritage walking tour with a small English-speaking guide, chai, iconic landmarks, and a UNESCO stop at CSMT in 2.5 hours.
Private guided Kanheri Caves from Mumbai with AC pickup, WiFi on board, English guide, and entry fees in Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
“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.”
Private Mumbai Jewish Heritage tour linking Bene Israel and Baghdadi life through synagogues, Sassoon Dock, and Chabad House.
“We had an incredible tour with Nasreen. Her deep knowledge of Indian, Jewish, and global history brought the story of Jewish life in Mumbai—past and present—to life in a vivid and meaningful way. Beyond being an expert guide, she is genRead more”
Private guided Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with AC transport and tickets, plus a quick stop at Gateway of India for $59.
“I give this tour 3 stars, only because we really enjoyed the company of our "tour guide," Anmol, who was very nice. Otherwise, it would be 2 stars. Anmol basically acted as a chaperone from hotel to ferry to the caves and reverse. At the Read more”
Walk Mumbai’s Fort to discover Gothic Revival and Art Deco landmarks, with snacks and a small group pace from CST to the Vastu Sangrahalaya.
“Pankaj, our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic. His stories about the history of Mumbai were both interesting and entertaining. I thoroughly recommend this tour. We have been to Mumbai a number of times before but learned so much more. It was really one of the highlights of our stay in…”
Private Jewish heritage tour in Mumbai with synagogue visits and key landmarks, guided in English with pickup and water.
“We had a fantastic tour especially because the tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. We toured four Synogogues and a kosher kitchen. We also went to the Taj Palace hotel, the India Gate, and the Dobi Ghat outdoor laundRead more”
Walk South Mumbai with a local guide for 3 hours of landmarks, temples, and backstreets, plus cold drinks, for $29.21.
“We did this tour on 28th Feb and we were the only two people on it. We really enjoyed it and found the guide very knowledgeable about all the buildings and the history of Mumbai. Would recommend this tour for gaining a good knowledge of the history of the city and the culture”
Private 8-hour Mumbai heritage tour with an expert guide, air-conditioned transport, famous landmarks like Gateway of India and Marine Drive, plus water.
“I had an urgent business trip to Delhi and Travelastu was very accommodating to my very last minute request!”
2-hour guided walk from the Gateway of India to Marine Drive, mixing old churches, synagogues, classic theatres, and great local stories.
“My walking tour was very enjoyable. It was easy going and my tour guide went out of his way to make I felt comfortable as he explained everything about the beautiful city of Mumbai. He explained all and answered off of my questions. And also helped further with getting my phone all sorted. A great…”
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