The tour shows you the essence of Mumbai in just 10 hours by exploring more than 12 important landmarks. It adds to one’s limited knowledge derived from Google covering the major attractions in Mumbai. It is important to note that the tour is often reviewed as more content-driven and structured in comparison to others, because of the validity of its facts. These stories and facts that are a result of word-of-mouth style of passing on knowledge from our guide. After your pick up from the centrally located hotels in Mumbai, you will proceed towards this exclusive City tour of Mumbai to know the real history behind all these monuments and to explore the culture along with the lifestyle of this wonderful city. You can enjoy a quick walk at Marine Drive and Girgaum Chowpatty. The tour ends by dropping the guests at their respective hotels in Mumbai.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Tolls, Taxes and Parking Fees
✔ English Speaking Guide
✔ Pick up and Drop Services
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Tips and Gratitude
✖ Personal and Shopping expenses
✖ Meals and Drinks
Pickup Locations
1. BJN Hotel
2. OYO 10016 Hotel Golden Inn
3. Hotel Ajwa
4. Hotel Atithi
5. The Emerald - Hotel & Service Apartments
6. OYO 13540 Golden Palace
7. Palms Hotel & Convention Centre
8. Hexa Grand Corp
9. SPOT ON 44200 Hotel Ganga Palace
10. Hotel Imperial Executive
11. Hotel Golden Palms
12. Avion Hotel
13. OYO 361 Apartment Powai
14. Hotel Better Home International
15. Anando Hotel & Resorts Ltd
16. Captain Hotel
17. Hotel Jayshree
18. T24 Retro
19. Air View Hotel
20. The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle
Itinerary
1
Mount Mary Basilica
Mount Mary Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Bandra, Mumbai. The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated here on the first Sunday after 8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. The feast is followed by a week-long celebration known locally as the Bandra Fair and is visited by thousands of people.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Bandstand Promenade
The Bandstand Promenade, also known as Bandra Bandstand is a 1.2-kilometre-long walkway along the sea on the western coast of Mumbai, India in the neighbourhood of Bandra. The time you will spend here includes the travelling time as well
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Haji Ali
Haji Ali Dargah of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari is a beautiful floating Mosque, also known as the most recognizable landmarks of Mumbai. Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari was a Sufi Saint and a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca and settled in then Bombay and until his death, he kept spreading knowledge about Islam.
Before his death, he advised his followers to not bury him in a graveyard and should drop his shroud ('kaftan') in the ocean. The Dargah Sharif was built in 1431 in his memory by his followers at the same place.
4
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Mani Bhawan is a historical building that was a house to Mahatma Gandhi from 1917 to 1934. Gandhi initiated the Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi and Khilafat Movements. The building was taken over by the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi in 1955 to maintain it as a memorial to Gandhi.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Banganga
Banganga also known as Banganga Talav is an ancient water tank which is part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex in Malabar Hill area of Mumbai.
Duration: 45 minutes
6
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Also known as Victoria Terminus (VT), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major landmark of Mumbai. This fine example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture with a blend of themes derived from Indian traditional architecture is located in the heart of Mumbai. In December 2016 the name was changed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
7
University of Mumbai Library
The University of Mumbai is one of the largest universities in the world with 3 campuses in the city. It was established by the British in 1857 as a model on the lines of the University of London.
8
High Court Principal Bench Bombay
The oldest courts of India, Bombay High Court was designed by British engineer Col. James A. Fuller. It's construction completed in November 1878. The court still carries the name of Bombay instead of Mumbai.
9
Gateway of India
The sea gate of Mumbai, Gateway of India is the most unique and admired monument of India. It was built in the 20th century with basalt and indissoluble concrete to make King George V and Queen Mary’s visit memorable but most importantly it is a sign of cultural and religious diversity in the country.
Duration: 60 minutes
10
Dhobi Ghat
The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, an open-air Laundromat was built in 1890. This washing place for locals is spread over a large area and is also the world’s largest outdoor washing laundry. This is a famous attraction spot for travellers to experience the local life.
Duration: 40 minutes
11
Marine Drive
Known as Marine Drive, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road is a 3Km long, arc-shaped boulevard, located in Southern Mumbai. It is referred to as the Queen’s Necklace when viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive.
Duration: 45 minutes
12
Chowpatty Beach
Girgaon Chowpatty is a public beach along the Queen’s Necklace adjoining Marine Drive. The beach is famous for Ganesh Visarjan celebrations when thousands of people from all over Mumbai and Pune come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganesh in the Arabian Sea.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
