You're welcome to take a front or a back seat in the planning of this private tour package! We have the experience and know-how to focus on particular places or areas of personal interest, or to lay out a full itinerary for your enjoyment.
Our favourite route focuses on religion (which is so important to the lives of most Indians) and you learn about Hinduism, Islam and lesser known Jainism. Visually, this is an impressive tour- you will admire the Haji Ali in the middle of the sea, enjoy views from Mahalaxmi Temple, and get a one-of-a-kind perspective of Mumbai (and Marine Drive) from the Hanging Gardens. Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest open-air laundry, as well as the Gandhi museum are also conveniently located en route.
This is a private package tour and customized for you, so you can omit or add anything to the list. Or, if you prefer, we can do a completely different route, that's fine!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel/Residence car pickup and drop-off
✔ Local English speaking guide and driver for the entire tour
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hexa Embassy
2. Collection O Golden Tulipz Boutique
3. OYO 79035 Flagship Hotel Kalpana Elite
4. Treebo Trip Kalpana Residency
5. OYO 9327 Royce Executive
6. Embassy Suites
7. Hotel BKC Stays
8. Capital O 70493 Hotel Crystal Inn
9. Treebo Trend Embassy Suites
10. OYO 8705 Hotel Garden Park
11. Hotel Royce Executive Near Us Consulate Bandra Kurla Complex
12. Lemon Tree Hotel, Kalina, Mumbai
13. Hotel Plaza Executive
14. Hotel Embassy Grand
15. Fabhotel Embassy Grand Kurla West
16. Hotel Embassy Grand
17. OYO 8690 Hotel Kalpana Elite
18. FabHotel Vertigo Suites
19. Hotel Golden Sagar
20. Capital O 80951 Hotel Radisson Suite
Additional Info: Your tour guide (with car and driver) will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel / residence. Please meet him/her in the lobby.
Itinerary
1
Dhobi Ghat
The world’s largest outdoor laundry! See the dhobiwallahs, or washermen, scrubbing sheets from Mumbai’s largest hospitals and hotels at this busy outdoor laundry area.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Jain Temple - Mumbai
This temple is considered one of the most beautiful, intricately-decorated temples in the city. Jainism, an Indian religion, prizes peacefulness and non-violence above all.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Kamala Nehru Park
Visit one of Mumbai’s greenest and most peaceful areas on top of Malabar Hill. You won’t believe the eye-popping view out over Marine Drive and the Arabian sea!
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Banganga
Surrounded by Hindu temples, this famous 12th century tank is believed to contain water with special healing powers. Rumour has it that its spring comes from the holy Ganges river
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Haji Ali Mosque
Surrounded on all sides by water, this mosque is located at the end of a long causeway protruding into the sea. It is the tomb of Saint Haji Ali, a wealthy Muslim who renounced the world and proceeded to Mecca. It is said that he died in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted to the spot where the mosque was later built in his honour.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Crawford Market
One of the city’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, meat market— and the first building in India to get electricity!
Duration: 30 minutes
7
See one of the busiest railway stations in the country at rush hour! CST is Mumbai’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was featured in the final song from the award-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire.
Duration: 20 minutes
8
Gateway of India
Built in 1911, the British Troops marched under the Gateway of India in 1948 to signal the end of the British Raj
Duration: 20 minutes
9
Chor Bazaar
The “Thieves Market” is one of the largest and busiest flea markets in the whole country and sells almost anything. Taste some local sweets, take home delicious home-made pickles and chutneys, or shop for a colourful vintage Bollywood film poster!
Duration: 45 minutes
10
Marine Drive
Now trip to Mumbai is complete without a stroll down Marine Drive, otherwise known as the Queen's Necklace.
Duration: 25 minutes
11
Sassoon Dock
Visit this bustling port and watch as local fishermen bring in their catch.
Duration: 30 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
• Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required
