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Mumbai by Dawn Tour: An Insider's Look into City's Trade and Culture
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526 Ratings
Mumbai
Experience the vibrant trade and culture of Mumbai on this 3-hour dawn tour. Explore bustling markets, witness fish auctions, and learn about the city’s rich history. Wake up early for an unforgettable insider’s look into the soul of Mumbai!
Experience the vibrant trade and culture of Mumbai on this 3-hour dawn tour. Explore bustling markets, witness fish auctions, and learn about the city’s rich history. Wake up early for an unforgettable insider’s look into the soul of Mumbai!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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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.
At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city’s largest newspaper sorting area. - Sassoon Dock -…
- 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.
At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city’s largest newspaper sorting area.
- Sassoon Dock - Travelers understand the life of the Koli fisherfolk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai) and also witness the arrival and grading of 50 tonnes of fish. They also witness a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck.
- SHYAM STALL - Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.
- Ankit sanas - In the middle of night, when the sky is pitch black and the rest of Mumbai is fast asleep, the wholesale produce market in the neighbourhood of Byculla is a hive of frenetic activity.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Driver and private transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Shoe Covers at docks
- A fruit
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Driver and private transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Shoe Covers at docks
- A fruit
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
- Gratuities
- Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Additional Information
This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider’s access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city’s trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story…
This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider’s access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city’s trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story of the mills; this tour pays homage to the people of Mumbai- restless, hardworking and affluent.
From the markets to the communities who make it possible, get a chance to see all the action for yourself.
Witness a unique side of Mumbai, almost like secret, unfold as you you explore the city at Dawn.
Needless to say, it comes at a price – Waking up at 5.15 for one!
- The docks are shut in June and July
- The newspaper vendors are not available on the day after a public holiday
- We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
- The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
- The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints, the guests will be informed in advance of the same
Location
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
DN Road, Mumbai CST Area
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(526 Ratings)
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Stay07914795517
Oct 10, 2025
Best guide yet!!! - Aman is top notch! So knowledgeable, personable and fun to be around. We learned so much about Mumbai and his story telling makes
It stick. Can’t recommend him more and already telling our friends to book with him.
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Toddcr3725ms
Oct 8, 2025
Great tour - Leaving your hotel at 5:15 am is never easy but this tour is worth it. Seeing Mumbai and this fish market is amazing to experience. Our guide Nimisha is amazing, and made this experience fantastic for my wife and I. Mumbai is a busy city, getting around is a challenge, but Nimisha knows how to navigate the city, extremely knowledgeable. Totally worth it.
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Travjames
Oct 2, 2025
The best tour (and tour guide) - What an INCREDIBLE experience. The fish market auction was particularly memorable. Aman, our guide, is passionate, knowledgable and genuinely caring.
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Guglielmop357
Sep 24, 2025
Mumbai at dawn and its markets, unforgettable experience. - We toured Mumbai markets in the morning: fish market, fruit and flower market. Heer was really super, explained a lot of things to us and even helped us to buy the best fruit at the market. Apart from the scheduled tour he showed us other things of Mumbai in the morning like newspaper delivery and Victoria Station. All accompanied by a very good driver, professional and kind. Absolutely recommended as an experience especially thanks to the guidance of Heer.
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Giorgio
Sep 24, 2025
Mumbai by Dawn with Heer - Our guide Heer showed us a special Mumbai thanks to his great preparation and sympathy. We visited the fish, fruit, vegetable market, newspaper quarter and flower market: the morning routine of many Indians. An authentic and engaging tour that immerses you in the daily life of the city.
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Benjaminsx6269os
Aug 30, 2025
An unforgettable experience – Mumbai by Dawn with Adi - I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Mumbai by Dawn tour with Adi, and it was without doubt one of the most unique and eye-opening experiences I have ever had while traveling.
From the very beginning, Adi impressed me with his professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge of Mumbai’s history and culture. He managed to show me sides of the city that you would never experience on your own – the bustling fish market coming alive in the early hours, the flower market overflowing with colors and scents, the newspaper sorting and distribution, and so many small but powerful glimpses into the rhythm of daily life in Mumbai.
What made the tour truly special was Adi’s storytelling. He doesn’t just provide facts – he connects them to the people, their traditions, and the history that shaped this incredible city. You can feel his passion and respect for Mumbai in every word he shares.
The tour was perfectly paced, safe, and thoughtfully designed. Even in the busiest moments, Adi made sure i felt comfortable and had time to take in the atmosphere, capture photos, and ask questions.
For me, this tour was more than sightseeing – it was a window into the soul of Mumbai. Waking up early was absolutely worth it, and I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to go beyond the surface and feel the heartbeat of this city.
Thank you, Adi, for an unforgettable morning. I left with new perspectives, beautiful memories, and a deep appreciation for Mumbai and its people.
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Trail21992125553
Aug 25, 2025
Amazing! - This was such a unique & fun way to get to know more about the city! Loved the stories that came with these places. A big thanks to Aditya for being such an informative and fun guide!
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Heikekirchner
Jun 22, 2025
Unforgettable Early Morning Experience – 5 Stars! - Waking up at 5 AM was absolutely worth it for "The Original Mumbai by Dawn" tour with Ms. Nasreen Mehta! What an incredible way to experience the city waking up – from the hustle and bustle of the fish, vegetable, and fruit markets to the stunning highlight: the vibrant and fragrant flower market. It was a true feast for the senses – full of colors, smells, and unforgettable impressions. A huge compliment to our amazing guide Nasreen, who explained every detail and answered all of our questions with passion and insight. This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Full marks from us – highly recommended!
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Nickgreen678
May 22, 2025
Incredible experience- don’t miss it! - What an amazing way to start your day in Mumbai 🤩 It’s absolutely worth the early start as you get an incredible view of the city waking up - walking through all the various markets was a real privilege and Batul was an amazing guide (we enjoyed all her funny stories too!)
This is a ‘must do’ on your visit to Mumbai
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Chanpoquito
May 5, 2025
A real "behind the scenes" perspective. Lively and chaotic in all the best ways. - Really wish we started our trip with this tour. It gives such fantastic insight into the rhythms of the city as Mumbai begins to wake up. Best tip is to embrace the chaos, take it all in with curiosity and wonder and it will be quite experience. Batul was a fantastic guide - I will definitely recommend this to my friends.
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