Mumbai Exploration: Private 8-Hour City and Dharavi Slum Tour with English Guide

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Discover the hidden history and vibrant culture of Mumbai on a private 8-hour city and Dharavi slum tour with an English-speaking guide. Explore British monuments, bustling markets, ancient temples, and the famous Dharavi slum.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Gateway of India - Gateway of India
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai - Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
University of Mumbai Library - British heritage building built in 1857
Rajabai Clock Tower - Rajabai Clock Towers
Watson’s Hotel - Watson’s Hotel Ruins
Azad Maidan - Oval Cricket Ground
**High Court Principal Bench…

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cultured, professional, highly qualified and knowledgeable Guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drink

Additional Information

Explore the best of Mumbai with our well-versed Mumbai tour guides who are proficient in English. Uncover the hidden history of Bombay with our Mumbai city tour guides, facts which are yet to be documented in any book. Our adept Mumbai tour guides, known for their flawless English and expertise in guiding Western tourists on business or pleasure trips,…

Location

Gateway of India

Apollo Bandar, Colaba

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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509ken

Feb 8, 2026

Best of Mumbai private tour - We booked an 8 hour tour of Mumbai with Abhi, and want to express what an outstanding guide he was for us. We travel frequently and found our tour with Abhi exceptional in every way. He proved to be very knowledgeable about his home city, courteous, warm and showed care and caution for our safety at all times. His skill and demeanor put you tour company at the top of the list.

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Mikehambley

Feb 7, 2026

Wonderful Mumbai - The best way to see and understand life in Mumbai. With an expert and knowledgeable guide speaking good English and able to answer all our many questions it was most enjoyable. We felt safe with our driver everywhere we went and marvelled at his ability to find his way between sights. Altogether a very worthwhile experience.

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Yak-and-yeti

Jan 3, 2026

Tour mit grossartigem Guide - I booked the private tour for our group of six (aged 70, 65, 60, 41, 28 and 28). The driver picked us up at the hotel on time and drove us to the starting point of the tour, where our guide Sandesh was waiting for us. We already learned a few things from the driver during the ride. Sandesh far exceeded all our expectations with his in-depth knowledge of Mumbai. He gave us an overview of Mumbai's history, stopping at the appropriate locations and buildings. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. We were all very happy that we took this varied and extremely interesting tour. I can recommend the tour and Sandesh in particular without reservation.

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Peter

Dec 14, 2025

Fantastic city and slum tour in Mumbai with Rakesh. - Fantastic city and slum tour in Mumbai with Rakesh. Rakesh was knowledgeable, respectful, and deeply engaging, giving real insight into the city’s life and contrasts. A powerful, authentic experience thanks to Rakesh.

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Naomi

Feb 1, 2025

Learn to live your best life from the wisest guides - This was one of the best tours I have ever been on (and I’m lucky to have traveled a lot)! My guides, Dharavesh for the slum tour and Rakesh for the city tour, were just amazing. As a solo woman traveler, I felt so safe and comfortable with them and we had a lot of fun as they guided me through the city and taught me about the history of Mumbai. More importantly, as residents of the Dharavi slum, they taught me that even the poorest people in India find happiness and joy and are a thriving community that support each other in the absence of material possessions. I felt humbled and feel that this is a lesson learned I will take back to my life. I can’t rate this tour or my fantastic guides highly enough.

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Getaway203549

Jan 17, 2025

Unforgettable Mumbai Adventure with Rakesh and Mumbai Dream Tours - We had an incredible experience with Mumbai Dream Tours and our guide, Rakesh! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, informative, and enjoyable. Our tour began at Victoria Station (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), where Rakesh shared the fascinating history of this iconic building and the background of the area we were staying in. From there, we explored Crawford Market, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. On our way to the Gateway of India, Rakesh captivated us with stories of Mumbai's history—from its Portuguese origins and how it got its name to the British rule and beyond. We also visited the Taj Hotel area, an architectural marvel, and then made our way to the iconic Dhobi Ghat, where we got a glimpse of the city's bustling open-air laundry system. The highlight of our tour was undoubtedly the visit to Dharavi Slums. It was an eye-opening experience that gave us a new perspective on the resilience and industriousness of the people there. Rakesh, being a local, provided incredible insights, making the experience respectful, educational, and memorable. The car provided for the tour was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the driver was excellent, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey throughout the day. We highly recommend Mumbai Dream Tours and especially Rakesh as a guide. His knowledge, passion, and friendly demeanor made our day in Mumbai unforgettable!

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Victoria_o

Apr 5, 2024

Thoroughly Recommend! - Had an amazing time with Rakesh who was both very knowledgeable and informative. Tailor made the tour as we were in between flights on the day of the tour to coincide with our onward flight. Well done to Rakesh for also being able to entertain a 9, 7 and 4 years olds and making the tour fun for all the family!

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Zoltand154

Nov 28, 2023

Tour in Mumbai with Rakesh - The TOUR was excellent, our guide Rakesh very good guide he has a lot of knowledge. Every time we were very happy. The slum is interesting I recommend the slum tour. Thanks

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Dadio77

Nov 20, 2023

Not to be missed tour of a great city! - We had a fantastic time with Rakesh seeing the sights sounds (and smells!!) of Mumbai - well organised trip that was well thought out, and Rakesh's knowledge of the slums and the wider city made us feel like we were getting the most out of the day. The slum visit will test your senses, but I highly recommend it as an experience to help you understand the way in which many people are living in this wonderful city.

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Robineb183

Oct 31, 2023

Educative & Fun - We had the best day with very enthusiastic, funny and kind tour guide Rakesh. This tour was everything we hoped for, strongly recommended!

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From $161 (Per Package)

up to 15 guests

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