Are you a first time traveler visiting the city of Mumbai? If yes then this tour is just for you. Covering 25 of the top tourist landmarks of Mumbai, this tour quite appropriately takes you through the highlights of colonial Mumbai, passing through the Victoria Terminus station, Kalaghoda art district and Gateway of India amongst others. We also take you on a cultural joy ride as we meet the Dabbawalas- the logistical wondermen who are known for precisely delivering 2,50,000 'dabbas' or tiffins, to their rightful owners, everyday. The tour also takes you through the Dhobighat- it has the power to make your jaw drop. It is an area where the laundrymen, more popularly known as the Dhobhis, wash the clothes of Mumbai-folks. You will see the Dhobhis at work, flogging and beating the clothes tirelessly to ensure it is devoid of any stain.
To add more, we visit Mani Bhavan, which takes you through the historic journey of Gandhi and Mumbai.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hop-on hop-off tour
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Pickup Locations
1. FabHotel Adore Palace
2. FabHotel Silver Leef & Resort
3. Hotel Amaan Palace
4. OYO 44090 Hotel Classic Residency
5. Hotel Moss View
6. NM Hotel
7. Hotel Kadamb Residency
8. Hotel Safalta Residency, Chembur
9. SPOT ON 44200 Hotel Ganga Palace
10. Hotel Eros
11. FabExpress Colaba Grand
12. FabExpress Alfa Grand
13. Kufa PG Dormitory
14. Hotel Embassy Grand
15. Golden Tulipz By Marvik Rooms
16. Hotel Wind Flower Regency
17. Wynd Hotels
18. Amber Guest House
19. FabExpress Golden Star
20. Kalpana Residency - Near Us Embassy
Additional Info: 1) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour.
2) Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary.
3) If you are staying at the ship at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and need a pick-up from outside the ship, there we be additional cost of Rs 1000/- per person. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide or the driver at the start of the tour.
Itinerary
1
Gateway of India
The emblem of Mumbai tourism, this victory arch was built to welcome the British Queen to the city, and it’s only befitting to have it as our first stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
An iconic statue of Shivaji Maharaj who was a brave Maratha king who fought against the Mughals.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Drive past this landmark Hotel that has hosted the likes of Barack Obama, the Beatles and a host of other celebrities in its century old lifetime.
4
One of the oldest clubs in Mumbai, Royal Mumbai Yacht Club was built by John Adams and Charles Stevens and hence quite appropriately is located between Charles and Adams Street.
5
Earlier the Mendham's Point- graveyard and also the Alfred Sailors club - The Headquarters has some dexterous work out in by John Lockwood Kipling
6
Wellington Fountain
Wellington Circle- the fountain make to commemorate Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley, who fought Napolean in the battle of Waterloo
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Government run contemporary art gallery in Mumbai
8
Visit the iconic museum of Mumbai city.
9
Kala Ghoda Art Precinct
This is the art area of Mumbai. Here, amidst stories of Sassoon and Jewish history, you will hear stories about the Watson Hotel – the first iron cast building in the city that hosted Mark Twain.
Duration: 25 minutes
10
The oldest college in Mumbai, whose alumnus includes Lokmanya Tilak, Naoroji and Ambedkar amongst others. Also known to have hosted the University of Mumbai while it was under construction.
11
David Sassoon Library and Reading Room
We take you to an erstwhile mechanical institute which is now converted into a library that overlooks the famous Kalaghoda area.
Duration: 10 minutes
12
Mumbai's first iron cast building, and a heritage hotel which is well-known to have hosted Mark Twain during his stay in Mumbai, which is now under the threat of being taken down owing to its deteriorating state.
13
University of Mumbai Library
The beauty of the university building is such that its architecture and beautiful arches makes one want to stay in class for a longer and take up every opportunity to run to the university.
Witness the beautiful architecture and the history of this building through the tour.
Duration: 15 minutes
14
Rajabai Clock Tower
The Big Ben of Mumbai, this structure was built by generous donation from Premchand Roychand, a Mumbai based businessman. It still chimes old British tunes once every 15 minutes.
15
High Court Principal Bench Bombay
The Bombay High court was built in the form of a German castle. It was in this court that the jury system was abolished
16
Walk through this ground which serves as a space for many aspiring cricketers, who practice the game of cricket at Oval Maidan.
Duration: 10 minutes
17
Churchgate Railway Station
Dabbawalas (Shut on weekends) or the 6 sigma workers of Mumbai send over 5, 00, 000 boxes of lunch daily to their rightful owners with extreme precision. Studied by consultants and business schools for the secrets of their proclaimed near-flawless efficiency, the dabbawalas have been feted by British royals (Prince Charles) and titans of industry (Richard Branson) alike. Even FedEx, which supposedly knows something about logistics, has paid them a visit.
Duration: 15 minutes
18
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria terminus railway station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai. The first train operated in India departed from here in 1853
Duration: 15 minutes
19
Marine Drive
Relish the breathtaking view of the sea at Mumbai's Marine drive.
Duration: 10 minutes
20
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
Get an insight into Gandhi's life- that is beautiful archived in this museum.
Duration: 20 minutes
21
Dhobi Ghat
Open - air laundry, visit the human washing machines of Mumbai
Duration: 5 minutes
22
This beautiful Art Deco structure was home to the Bollywood queen Zubeida
23
The most iconic cinema in the city!
24
Wayside Inn turned Punjab Grill has a history of a very prominent person in the history of india frequenting it
25
As the then PM raised India's flag for the first time after Independence, look at the place where Mumbai raised it
Additional info
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The partners will be informed in advance of the same
• The Start and End timing can be changed based on the discretion and traffic situations
• The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
• The taxes included are currently at 5%
• Children below 10 years of age can do the tour for free of cost
• We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
• For high – end luxury cars, please contact our office
