Mumbai · WALKING TOURS
Fort, Colaba, Bandra and the market lanes are all better on foot than behind glass. These 15 walks are compared on distance, shade and the hour they set off.
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”
Join a private guide, including guides such as Vikram, for a 2.5-hour walk from Bandra Fort to St. Andrew’s Church. See sea-link views, Mount Mary Basilica, mosaic steps, old village lanes, Bollywood homes, and Bandra’s Portuguese past.
“My guide, Vikram was very knowledgeable and shared interesting history of the area. As a sole traveler, I felt comfortable with him; he was personable and a great communicator before and during the tour.”
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.”
Walk through Dharavi for 2.5 hours with a local English-speaking female guide such as Anu, Sneha, Pooja, or Varsha. See recycling workshops, soap and leather production, pottery, schools, markets, workplaces, and residential lanes while hearing personal stories about life and work in the community.
“Sneha was full of knowledge about the area and was great at imparting her knowledge. We got to learn about both the industrial parts of the area and the way of life for people living here. The tour is a must do when in Mumbai!”
Follow a private guide through Mumbai’s Bohri Mohalla for two hours of non-vegetarian street food, from kebabs and pulao to drinks and sweets. Groups are limited to 10 people, with food, bottled water, and local taxes included. Omkar may lead the walk, depending on availability.
“Omkar was awesome, so knowledgeable about the area and cuisine, would without a doubt do it again, tried foods we will probably never get again.”
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”
Explore South Mumbai on a 3 to 4 hour private walk with a guide such as Meherbeen or Dereck. See the Asiatic Society, Horniman Circle, Flora Fountain, BSE, Kala Ghoda, and Lion Gate, with a snack at Yazdani and hotel pickup included.
“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”
Spend two hours walking through Dharavi with a local guide, seeing recycling, leather, textiles, garment work, and Kumbharwada pottery. The tour enters both work areas and residential lanes, with guides such as Sharon and Ruqaiyya bringing personal insight. Optional transfers are available.
“This was an incredible tour. My tour guide, Ruqaiyya, was engaging, personable, and very informative. It was clear that she was proud of Dharavi, where she herself lives. It was so interesting to hear about life in Dharavi from someone who eRead more”
Walk Dharavi for about two hours with a local guide, possibly including AJ, a college student from the area. See narrow lanes, bakeries, tailoring shops, soap makers, and daily community life. Optional upgrades add hotel transfers, home-cooked lunch, cooking, or an art walk.
“AJ was the perfect guide, we learnt so much and we now have a better understanding . I was very reluctant to visit a “slum” , it felt wrong for many reasons. But for one thing this word doesn’t exist in Hindi. All Our preconceptions vanishedRead more”
Walk through Dharavi with a local guide for 90 minutes to two hours, visiting small workshops for recycling, leather, pottery, soap, and embroidery. Guides such as Ganesh, Alam, and Dawood explain daily life and community spirit, with photography restricted in some areas.
“A must see when in Mumbai. Our tour guide was great. Very informative, actually took us for lunch in one of the slum apts. No pictures are allowed during the tour for the privacy of the occupants. Would recommend bringing water, although the tour guide stopped at a shop for some bottled water.”
Follow guides such as Shivam or Balaji from Chowpatty Beach to Bhuleshwar and Minara Masjid, tasting up to 12 dishes along the way. You’ll ride a local train, share a black cab, visit a Jain temple, try pani puri, kebabs, rolls, kulfi, and finish with hand-churned fruit ice cream.
“We had a really great tour. We had lots of tasty food and explored many areas of the city in just a few hours. Highly recommend to any foodies in Mumbai!”
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.”
Walk Dharavi in a small group with an English-speaking local guide such as Leena, Rishi, or Divia. See recycling, pottery, leather, homes, temples, and mosques, then choose a family lunch or art-focused walk. Photography is not allowed, and 80% of profits support education projects.
“This was a fascinating and transformative experience. The guide was excellent and i learned a lot.”
Spend about six hours with an English-speaking guide, starting near CSTM and heading by ferry from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. Explore Hindu rock carvings, ride the island train, then return for a heritage walk through southern Mumbai. Guide Nitin is noted for his clear explanations.
Pick a lane, a ferry or a lunchbox.
