Where to Walk: the 6 Best Mumbai Walking Tours

1.Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,073 reviews · from $16Our pick

Spend 2½ hours walking from Mumbai’s Town Hall to the Gateway of India with a guide and a maximum of 12 people. You’ll see Victorian landmarks, St. Thomas Cathedral, Kala Ghoda, a Jewish synagogue, and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Guide Palak has included a complimentary coffee stop, while local tips add value beyond the sights.

“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”

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2.Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 895 reviews · from $36

Spend about 2.5 hours walking 2 km through South Mumbai with a private local guide. Follow the route from Town Hall and Horniman Circle to St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda, and the Gateway of India. Guides such as Avani bring Mumbai’s long story to life, with no extra admission fees to pay.

“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”

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3.Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $36

Walk from Bandra Fort to St. Andrew’s Church with a private guide such as Vikram, stopping at Mount Mary Basilica, Ranwar Village, Chuim Village, and Bandstand. Expect Portuguese-era stories, sea-link views, mosaic steps, old churches, and a flexible pace suited to your group.

“My guide, Vikram was very knowledgeable and shared interesting history of the area. As a sole traveler, I felt comfortable with him; he was personable and a great communicator before and during the tour.”

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4.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $36

Walk around Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex with a private Khaki Tours guide such as Vasant, Sudhakar, Ajay, Sonali, or Jimmy. Expect Hindu mythology, local history, temple customs, architecture, and everyday community life, explained at an unhurried pace. The walk lasts about two hours, though it may run longer.

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5.Dharavi Slum Walking Tour by First Female Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $5Best value

Walk Dharavi for 2 to 2.5 hours with local female guides such as Anu, Sneha, Pooja, Varsha, or Anushka. You will see recycling workshops, leather and cloth production, pottery, markets, schools, homes, and commercial lanes, with English explanations and bottled water included.

“Tour was excellent and very interesting to see different aspects of Dharavi. Sneha our tour guide was very nice and execellent in explaining the area, industries and how things work in Dharavi.”

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6.Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $13

Spend 3 to 4 hours tasting Mumbai from beach stalls to market kitchens. Your English-speaking guide, often Shivam or Balaji, leads you by local train, black cab, and on foot through Chowpatty, Bhuleshwar, Minara Masjid, and Bori Mohalla. Expect a vegetarian first half, meat-focused snacks later, and hand-churned fruit ice cream at the end.

“This tour is great value for money. You get to see so much and experience how is life in Mumbai. It’s crazy busy around the bazaar areas but we felt totally safe with our guide Shivam who was excellent. We tasted lots of different foods and enjoyed the whole experience very much. Shivam speaks great English and is an asset to your company. Highly recommend you do this tour.”

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