• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - This UNESCO World Heritage site is a stunning example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India. It uniquely combines Gothic elements with traditional Indian architectural themes. With over 6 million commuters daily, CST ranks among the busiest train stations globally.
• Eros Cinema - A visit to Eros Cinema reveals its Art Deco style, resembling a tiered wedding cake topped with a semi-circular tower. This cinema hall is admired from the outside.
• Empress Court - The next stop is Empress Court, a striking residential Art Deco building. Observing it from the outside, one can discuss how residing in such buildings was once a symbol of status and affluence.
• High Court Principal Bench Bombay - The tour continues with a view of Mumbai’s High Court building, a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. Visitors can spot the statues of Justice and Mercy atop the building, inspiring law-abiding citizens.
• Rajabai Clock Tower - Known as the Big Ben of Mumbai, the Rajabai Clock Tower has a fascinating story of its funding, aimed at helping the patron’s visually impaired mother keep track of time for her fasts. This building is viewed from the outside.
• David Sassoon Library and Reading Room - Learn about David Sassoon, a Jewish banker who established this impressive Gothic reading room and library. While only members can enter, the lobby offers a glimpse of its grandeur.
• Elphinstone College - The architecture of Elphinstone College, a notable Gothic structure, is admired from the outside. The college boasts distinguished alumni such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and Jamshedji Tata.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya - Also known as the Prince of Wales Museum, this heritage building once served as a military hospital for Children’s Welfare Exhibitions during World War I. Built to commemorate King George V’s visit to Mumbai, it is viewed from the outside.

• Complimentary snacks

In 1661, Bombay was a group of marshy islands given to the British as part of a royal dowry and leased to the East India Company for ten pounds annually. Over the next two centuries, it underwent one of the most remarkable urban transformations in history.

The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings in South Mumbai are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, acknowledged as the finest collection of Art Deco architecture outside of Miami. This three-hour walking tour of Mumbai showcases the most impressive examples: CST, one of Asia’s finest Victorian Gothic structures; Eros and Regal Cinema, Art Deco masterpieces from the 1930s; Rajabai Tower, known as the Big Ben of Mumbai; and the Gateway of India, through which the last British troops marched on February 28, 1948.

An expert cultural guide is included.

5 Senses Tours is recognized by the Department of Tourism and has won the Outlook Responsible Tourism Award and the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award.

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