Top Mumbai Historical Tours

Rewind to Mumbai’s pre-colonial days on a private half-day tour of the Elephanta Caves. With a private guide, ride a ferry to Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, and explore its UNESCO-listed caves and rock art, believed to date from the 500s. Explore the main Shiva Cave with its huge sculptures of Shiva and Hindu mythologies, and admire the smaller Buddhist caves as your guide shares their history. Ferry and entrance tickets at own expense and option to include a family lunch.

India is a country of contrasts, with slums sitting beside opulent palaces. Get an insider’s insight into Dharavi Slum, used as the setting for the blockbuster movie Slumdog Millionaire, during a 2-hour tour. As you walk around the area, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of local residents and learn about systems in place for more than 1 million residents. Plus, you can upgrade to include convenient round-trip transfers from your hotel.

Enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace during this private tour of Mumbai. With your guide to provide insightful commentary, see the classic Mumbai sights, including the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, and Marine Drive. Take a walking tour of the Dharavi slums and ride a ferry down the city's coast.

Experience a side of Mumbai that few visitors get the chance to see with this early-morning tour of the city. You'll wake up early in time to see a fish auction, a flower market, and a vegetable market set up all along both sides of a bridge, all before most people even crawl out of bed!

We offer 10 Hrs the best Mumbai guided tour hidden history of Mumbai you will not find in any Books. This Mumbai tour covers British Monuments, Markets, Laundry, Temples and is led by the best Mumbai Local Tour guide in private car Transfer. Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial centre, it's India's largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city's also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.

Meet your fluent English speaking guide at your hotel lobby, then head on towards to Gateway of India, We will take a ferry boat to reach Elephanta island & start the guided tour there. You can customize this private tour according to your requirements.

Tour the streets of Aurangabad and get an up close look at the stunning Ajanta and Ellora Caves—two unique UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites on this three-day private tour from Mumbai. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip airport transfers from your hotel of choice and fly by comfortable plane to Aurangabad, where you’ll overnight in 4- or 5-star hotels depending on the choice selected when booking.

Make the most of your time in India with this full-day private tour to visit the famous Taj Mahal with Mumbai, including round-trip flights. With hotel pickup in Mumbai, domestic flights, and a guided tour of the Pearl Fort, the Agra Fort, and the Taj Mahal, this seamless tour lets you get the full Agra experience with utmost convenience.

With a private guide in the lead, follow an itinerary designed to show the transformation of Mumbai from a sleepy fishing hamlet into the vibrant Indian city it is today. First, visit one of the country’s largest slums and learn how people make their livings there. Then meet some dabbawalas, or lunch delivery people, who fuel the city’s workers. Visit dhobi ghat, where laundry is done in the traditional way, as well as other city landmarks on this comprehensive tour.

You must be aware that Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in the entire world. But there is a lot more to it. Dharavi is home to a number of small-scale industries where people work with infinite enthusiasm and zeal. Dharavi constitutes a significant portion of the cosmopolitan Mumbai. While many people may be irked to make a trip to the slum area but today there are educational trips that organize a Dharavi Slum Tour to know the reality of the life of the residents. The Mumbai Dharavi tour portrays that life in Mumbai is not all glamorous but the city has a reality side too where thousands of workers are struggling to make a living and still people manage to live in harmony. Whenever you visit Mumbai, you must take a Dharavi slum tour, to have a nuanced understanding of the life of the people living in slums as well as have an inspiration for yourself. Dharavi Tourism is available with walking and car tours, people can opt for whichever is convenient. Come. Join us to explore.

The Elephanta Caves are located on a small island an hour’s boat ride from Mumbai. Take a guided tour to learn about the history the history of the beautiful caves and how the colossal images were carved into the hard rock. A trip to the Elephanta Caves is a perfect way to escape the bustling city of Mumbai and discover a unique attraction on your trip to India.

How did seven little islands turn into the mega-city of Mumbai? This 2-hour walk explores hidden histories and stories of the city; from the dark trade that built the city, to the gritty merchants who made and lost fortunes here. The walk takes you past iconic colonial-era buildings - from Gothic revival to Indo saracenic. You'll see what those architectural styles mean and uncover fascinating stories behind these magnificent structures. The walk starts near the Gateway of India and ends near Horniman circle.

Benefit from the personalized attention of a private guide on this tour of Mumbai's Dharavi slum. Made famous by the movie "Slumdog Millionaire", the neighborhood provides an opportunity to learn about the economics and culture of life there. Listen to sensitive commentary from your guide, meet some of the residents, and learn about small businesses there such as plastic recycling, soap production, pottery, and more.

Explore local life in Mumbai with the insight of a private guide who shares places that are not addressed on typical city tours. You'll see fisherman at work, visit the open-air laundry of Dhobi Ghat, stroll through vibrant local markets, sample street foods, and take in temples, medieval buildings, and the bustling transit system. Includes lunch, transport by private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

1. Experience the Elephanta Caves located on Elephanta Island, seven major excavations in the area showcasing huge sculptures of Shiva, Hindu mythologies and Buddhist caves. 2. Take toy train ride and at the plateau admire the complex and astoundingly detailed reliefs and carvings depicting narratives of the goddess Shiva; unique experience for you to remember for life and share with your family and friends. 3. By the end of the tour, you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, the life of a local and you will also get some great insider tips and tricks to save money and to explore the best of the city."

Explore UNESCO heritage sites from Mumbai with expert English guides and comfortable transportation. We start from your location in Mumbai by private transportation. It takes 8 to 10 hours to reach Aurangabad from Mumbai. Ajanta & Ellora Caves, are the two wonders created in the central part of India by unknown artisans centuries ago. It is a unique experience to visit Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Both Ajanta and Ellora Caves are situated on different locations. Ajanta Caves located on 100 km from Aurangabad and Ellora Caves on 30 km and connected by road only. These UNESCO World Heritage sites have different specialties. Ajanta Caves are purely Buddhist Caves, on the other hand, Ellora Caves are Buddhist as well as Hindu and Jain Caves. So there is the trinity of religions in Ellora Caves. 2-day tour to Ajanta and Ellora Caves is a great option as it gives you a hassle-free journey to caves. You can also visit Aurangabad's unique places in this tour to enhance your experience.  

After touring the rock-carved temple caves of Kanheri Caves located in lush forests on the outskirts of Mumbai, return to South Mumbai which is proper City of Mumbai Via Bandra Worli Sea Link for a comprehensive city tour that includes the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan (Gandhi House), Taj Hotel, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Hanging Garden, Iskcon Temple, Victoria Terminal & Haji Ali Mosque.

See three very different aspects of life in Mumbai during a single private tour. With a dedicated guide and a carefully crafted itinerary, you’ll come to a larger understanding of modern life and culture in one of India’s most vibrant cities. Visit the Dharavi slum, home to thousands of people who make their living through recycling and other community projects. Follow up with a tour of a Bollywood studio and a comprehensive city tour.

Just a short boat ride away from Mumbai is the UNESCO-listed Elephant Island and its rock temples. Explore the caves that are dedicated to various Hindu gods and date as far back as the 5th century. After your ride back, take a tour of the Chor Bazaar, also known as the Thieves Market, and browse for items at rock bottom prices.

The Peripheral culture and heritage of Mumbai yet remain to be unaffected. Being just 34 km away from Gateway of Mumbai lays the hidden beauty of Elephanta Caves. These historic caves have attracted millions of tourist with its worthy while charming right from 7th Century AD. In order to reach here, it is required to take the help of ferry boats. Most fascinating spots that are worth exploring are enchanting caves of Lord Shiva and various sculpted forms of Natrajaya.

Discover the colonial heritage of Mumbai on a half-day walking tour with a local guide. Visit major sites including the Gateway of India, Regal Theater, the Prince of Wales Museum, and the Victoria Terminus Railway Station—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll also take in Elphinstone College, Bombay High Court, the Flora Fountain, and learn about the 19th-century architecture and rare books of the David Sassoon Library. Your guide shares commentary about India's colonial era on this comprehensive tour of India's largest city.

Your experience matters to us and we strive to achieve it We make this tour a fun experience. We assure you of Safety and comfort. Our Knowledgeable guides will escort you safely to all the attractions and explain to you about the history, culture and uniqueness. They are a repository of local information and legends around the attractions. Our vehicle drivers are experts in maneuvering through Mumbai traffic and ensure your have a the most fulfilling experience of the tour.

Kanheri Caves must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology afficionados who would like to see true excavations pertaining to the ancient histories of India. Global Vipassana Pagoda is built in a very scenic place and its a divine place for meditation. You will experience a 10 min meditation, a video presentation on Buddhism and Pagoda, a picture gallery which makes it a memorable experience.

Mumbai is considered among India’s must-see cities, but mastering the public transport system to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and explore Mumbai in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle. Learn the secrets of top attractions including Dhobi Ghat, the Gateway of India, and the elegant Victoria Terminus building from your private guide