Mumbai · SOUTH MUMBAI AND COLABA WALKS
Two blocks of colonial Bombay, flat and walkable, and almost nobody does it on foot. The 14 below cover the Gateway, the Asiatic Library steps and the Banganga tank, with group and private options priced side by side.
Walk from Mumbai’s Town Hall through Fort, Kala Ghoda, and Colaba with a guide such as Palak. Expect colonial buildings, cricket history, a Jewish synagogue, the Gateway of India, and practical local advice in a group capped at 12.
“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”
Explore South Mumbai on foot with a private local guide, covering about 2 km from the Asiatic Society to the Gateway of India. Expect live stories at Horniman Circle, St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, and Kala Ghoda. Guides such as Avani bring Mumbai’s long past to life.
“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”
Spend about four hours exploring South Mumbai with a private guide and AC vehicle. You may hear the city’s stories from guides such as Sagar, Pankaj, Riaz, Jimmy, or Faredoon. Visit colonial landmarks, sacred Banganga, Hanging Gardens, and Khotachiwadi, with pickup offered and the tour ending at the meeting point.
“Holy moley!!! What a fabulous introduction to this heaving, pulsing metropolis with the ever gracious and uber engaging Sagar.”
Spend about two hours walking around sacred Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex on Malabar Hill. Your private guide may include Vasant, Sudhakar, Ajay, Sonali, or Jimmy, with stories about mythology, pilgrimage, architecture, and local life.
“The tour was absolutely outstanding. Hidden jems in mumbai which every mumbaikar and tourist must visit. A perfect mixture of mythology, faith and science. A special mention to our tour guide Mr. Vasant who explained everything with so much passion and detail.”
Ride through Mumbai’s Fort and Colaba with a private host in a specially adapted open Jeep. Expect stories about the city’s seven islands, major landmarks, and lesser-seen streets. Sagar, an architecture and history expert, has led this route, which carries up to five guests per vehicle.
“Fabulous experience with Sagar our architecture and history expert.See Mumbai with a different vehicle it's an amazing experience!”
Spend three hours walking from near CST to Colaba with guides such as Aakash, Gautam, Sandesh, or Sanika. See the Gateway of India, Kala Ghoda, Town Hall, Flora Fountain, High Court, the Taj Mahal Palace, and UNESCO-listed CST while learning how colonial rule shaped Mumbai.
“We had a great tour, far exceed expectations. Mumbai was a lot easier to walk around and more interesting than we expected, times 10! We couldn't have asked for a better guide than Guatam, who not only showed us the best photo spRead more”
See Mumbai’s old Koli fishing village on a 3 to 4 hour private tour with hotel pickup, an Innova vehicle, a guide, bottled water, and refreshments. Visit Worli Fort, a Buddhist temple, the Talking Goddess shrine, local markets, and the Vailankanni Cross.
“Fascinating insight into the life of the local residents in Worli village. We were very fortunate to have Aman Wallia as our guide. He was extremely knowledgable and spoke perfect English. The arrangements were very easy using Viator. We wRead more”
Spend about three hours walking through South Mumbai with an English-speaking guide such as Sanika, Krishna, Ketan, or Abhi. See CST, Town Hall, St. Thomas’ Cathedral, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda, the High Court, Taj Mahal Palace, and Gateway of India while learning how Mumbai grew.
“Amazing tour. Engaged, passionate guide wha loved sharing her perspective on Indian history and culture.”
Join a small English-language tour with guides such as Lokesh, Dawood, Maze, or Dinesh for 2.5 hours through South Mumbai. See the Gateway of India, Kala Ghoda, Oval Maidan, Horniman Circle, and CSMT, with chai and a short local bus ride included.
“Maze is a really good guide and explained the city’s history in great depth and detail with a lot of enthusiasm”
Explore South Mumbai in a small group of up to six with an English-speaking driver-guide and hotel transfers. Visit the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, Dhobi Ghat, CST, Chowpatty, and more, with most entry fees included and time for local context along the way.
“Great walking tour of the sights in south Mumbai, the historical buildings, and the markets in the area. Great conversation and very informative, highly recommend.”
Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide such as Sameer or Vikrant. Visit Kanheri Caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, then see Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, Gateway of India, CST, and more. Pickup and drop-off are included.
“This tour is just perfect if you have only one day stop in Mumbai and want to see as much as possible. Kanheri Caves were awesome, 100% worth visit and the rest of the day was even more exciting. We visited most iconic places in South Read more”
See Dharavi’s residential and working areas, then visit Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s famous open-air laundry. A local driver-guide such as Aamir leads the walking portion, while private transport connects both stops with South Mumbai hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Aamir was super friendly, nice, and knowledgeable! I highly recommend him as your tour guide! This was a great tour! And what an experience this was!”
Walk through South Mumbai with a local guide, starting near Regal Cinema in Colaba at 9am. Expect architecture, markets, temples, cricket grounds, local stories, and stops at the Gateway of India and CST. Guide Chetan has been praised for his warm, clear storytelling. Water or a soft drink is included.
“So much history!! My guide, Chetan, was so knowledgeable and friendly. We walked all over and took the time to see and discuss history, buildings and more! He works for a local company called Reality Tours and Travel which gives back to the commmunity. I loved this tour and loved my fresh sugar cane juice atop too!”
Start and finish in Colaba on a three-hour morning bicycle ride through South Mumbai. Your guide leads you to the Gateway of India, CST, Crawford Market, Sassoon Dock, temples, bazaars, and Marine Drive. Bikes, drinks, water, and a helmet on request are included.
“Tour brings you to some hidden places impossible to find by yourself. The early morning tours are a great way to start your day, especially if you are staying in Colaba or Fort neighborhood.”
Pick a lane, a ferry or a lunchbox.
