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Want to see the best of Mumbai? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Mumbai!

Destination

Mumbai, India

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Hindi

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Drink or Snack
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Gaylord Bakery - Mumbai to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, the Gateway of India, Flora Fountain and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Mumbai so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

sonalinistephanie

(About local Gautam)

4 March 2025

Gautam was brilliant! So full of fascinating details and stories about Mumbai’s history. We really appreciated him giving us access to real life in the city, in a way that is usually very hard to experience as a tourist in India. From a train ride out of south Mumbai an excellent, spicy snack on the street, we really felt like we got under the skin of the Maximum City. Maximum Experience!

Hassan

(About local Shrikanth)

1 March 2025

Shrikanth was an excellent guide, showing us the main attractions of Bombay with great historical insights. He was especially friendly with the kids, making the tour engaging for everyone. His knowledge and warm personality made our experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!Great Tour Experience

Alice

(About local Ritesh)

20 February 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic time with Ritesh! He was so welcoming and accommodating (I was hobbling due to a broken toe), and we immediately knew that we were in the hands of a true expert in the city. Ritesh had thought of everything, and took us to so many fantastic spots. We loved getting to know Ritesh and Mumbai, and he definitely spent more time with us than originally planned, which was very generous! Massive thank you, Ritesh!! Ritesh is the best!

Niclas

(About local Ritesh)

17 February 2025

Ritesh took us on interesting journey through the south part of Mumbai. He gave us historical view of the city and took us to places that we never would think about without his guiding. Ritesh is nice, knowledgeable and have a very pleasant way of guiding around the city. Nice and knowledgeable guide

Allison🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gautam)

16 February 2025

Did the highlights & hidden gems. Gautam certainly took us to places we would never have found despite researching. So worth having a guide. Excellent communicator, very knowledgeable & kind and courteous. Would highly recommend. Great guide.

Jonathan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Shrikanth)

14 February 2025

Thank you to Shrikanth - a great tour. Good English, listened to what we were interested in, adjusted accordingly, lots of time for questions and reflecting on the surroundings. Wonderful rich diverse mix of stopping points - culture, history, art, food, wide range of shopping outlets. A wonderful afternoon. Would recommend. Great tour of Mumbai

Sheena🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ritesh)

13 February 2025

Ritesh is a fantastic tour guide. He made the tour fun and interactive and adapted to the visitors need. Would highly recommend a south mumbai tour with himHighly recommended

Adib

(About local Shrikanth)

9 February 2025

Shrinkanth knows the city like the back of his hands! We enjoyed every bit of the time we spent together. He introduced the city’s hidden gems, spots and some stores that we wouldnt have visited if it weren’t through him. Highly recommendedAmazing guide

maijahansen

(About local Ritesh)

7 February 2025

The tour was excellent, taking in local landmarks of where we’re staying, explaining the history of the area, but also discussing the culture and real life of greater Mumbai. It was great to have an opportunity to travel on the trains, to chat about India and the world at a juice stall, and have great places recommended for later in the stay (we tried Bademiya rolls! Excellent!!) Ritesh thank you so much for such an excellent tour! Make sure you go to El Salvador one day! 😄The real Mumbai

Bobee

(About local Shrikanth)

2 February 2025

Very good and communicative guide. moves efficiently around the city, at the same time watching over the guests so that they do not get lost :) great knowledge of places, it is also nice that he shows smaller attractions. Very good communication, meeting on time, at the same time the end of the trip definitely after the planned time, which shows that this is not a job for hours, but a desire to show the city. I definitely recommend :) ps. additionally a photographer, you will have nice shots.

Berenice🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purvi)

1 February 2025

Purvi is really nice, friendly and open to explain any doubts you have! We did this tour on our first day in Mumbai and walking the landmarks with her was a great introduction to the city, its history and even its flavours. Purvi also showed us an arts festival that is not usually part of the tour but it was on during that week. If it was not with her we would have missed it. She also gave us really good recommendations of spots to visit after the tour. Nice way to start exploring Mumbai

TROY

(About local Chandramohan)

1 February 2025

I enjoyed my tour with Chandramohan. He is knowledgeable of the areas and history of Bombay/Mumbai. Enjoyed our conversations and the walk was very comfortable.Walk around South Munbai

Sian

(About local Chandramohan)

27 January 2025

We had a really great tour with Chandramohan! He was really friendly and super knowledgeable, and we felt like we really got a good understanding of the city through his tour. Would definitely recommend!! Amazing tour with Chandramohan!

Vic🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Shrikanth)

25 January 2025

My wife and I really enjoyed meeting Shrikanth.He has a very pleasant disposition and is delightful company. We spent the afternoon walking around the sights and learned a lot from him.He judges the pace well and is happy to stop and explain the local points of interest.His photography skills came in handy for some good shots.Highly recommended.Mumbai Walkabout

Joseph🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Chandramohan)

16 January 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic three-hour walking tour of Mumbai with Chandramohan today. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and genuine, making the experience both insightful and enjoyable. Chandramohan took us to see all the main sights, giving us fascinating historical and cultural context at each stop. He also introduced us to local street food, which was delicious and something we would never have discovered on our own. His recommendations felt authentic, and he clearly cares about showcasing the best of Mumbai. The tour was brilliantly paced, and Chandramohan was attentive to our needs throughout. We left feeling like we had gained a true insight into the heart of the city. We couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone!

Gloria🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chandramohan)

16 January 2025

The walking tour was a perfect introduction to Mumbai. Chandramohan was a perfect guide. He is very knowledgeable and knows a lot about the city. I highly recommend this tour and with Chandramohan. We saw many of the highlights of the city

Jakob🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chandramohan)

14 January 2025

I had an incredible sightseeing tour with Chandramohan in Mumbai! He was attentive to all my preferences and showed me so many fascinating places around the city. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience truly special. Thank you, Chandramohan, for an unforgettable tour! Highly recommended!Amazing Customized Mumbai Tour

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chandramohan)

10 January 2025

A lovely tour of this bustling and elegantly historic area of South Mumbai. It was unlike anywhere else we have been in India - full of Victorian gothic architecture and British Raj resonances. Chandramoham was vigilant about keeping us safe as we negotiated the busy traffic and was also proactive about being in touch with us before we met; both much appreciated. We a covered a good distance around the sites, markets and playing fields of the city. He was generous with the timing of the trip. Thank you so much Chandramoham.Lovely guide; interesting historic tour

Tim🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ritesh)

6 January 2025

We were only in Mumbai for about 5 hours before this tour and Ritesh got the balance just right for us. He contacted us directly in advance to learn more about what we might like to see, and tailored our 3 hour walking experience perfectly for us. Ritesh’s English is v good and we connected well. A big thank you for giving us a real sense of everyday life for locals in Mumbai so effortlessly. I highly recommend looking up Ritesh for your tour. Mumbai tour - day 1

Giselle

(About local Purvi)

6 January 2025

Purvi was a fantastic guide! She had so much to tell and show us, with enthusiasm and an engaging style. She took us to places that we wouldn't have found on our own. She answered all our questions and even more. She engaged with our 4 teenagers. Our walking tour with Purvi is one of the highlights of our visit to Mumbai. Would highly recommend.Excellent walking tour with Purvi!

Pelsu🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Purvi)

6 January 2025

Purvi was a perfect guide to get to know the main attractions of Mumbai. We had the tour as friend group (4 people) and we all enjoyed our experience with Purvi. She provided a lot of information about Mumbai and also India. Besides, she gave us tips for restaurants, cafes and other attractions available in Mumbai.Great Tour!

Alicia

(About local Purvi)

3 January 2025

Really enjoyed my walking tour with Purvi. She was very accommodating and adapted to our needs and schedule. She was also so knowledgeable about both Mumbai and the rest of India - it was really enlightening just to hear her perspective on issues. She also gave us great recommendations on places to visit for shopping and food. Fun way to spend an afternoon!

Nicola🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Gautam)

2 January 2025

Gautam was an exceptional guide. I have been fortunate to experience many guided and non guided journeys around the world. With Gautam, I enjoyed a truly amazing day, visiting well known sites and hidden gems. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his personal experiences and these stories definitely enriched my holiday in India. As a woman travelling alone, I felt completely safe in his company. He also has the best sense of humour! He loves to share his tales of working in the Bollywood industry, along with his stories of everyday local life. I would like to highly recommend Gautum as a genuine, lovely, kind guy who will go out of his way to show you what's out there in Mumbai....thank you Gautum and withlocals. Til next time.Genuine fab journey within Mumbai.

valeria🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Gautam)

29 December 2024

We had amazing time with Gautam, who is very knowledgeable and shared his unique perspective of living in Mumbai. We were travelling with a toddler and he adapted the experience so that we would also stop by the parks / playgrounds. Amazing ecperience

Justin

(About local Purvi)

26 December 2024

We scheduled a ~3 hour walking tour of Bombay w/ Purvi. Walking the streets is not easy in this city for an outsider, so we were really glad we chose to this—I'd definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to get the most out of their time there. We loved chatting w/ Purvi about India as well. She had a ton of knowledge on every question we had, and it wound up being super interesting to just discuss India and Bombay with her as well. Thanks Purvi!Great walking tour of Bombay

Irmgard🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Shrikanth)

22 December 2024

We had a great experience bookinf the three Hours Long Tour. We wanted to know more about the history of the City but told Shrikanth that we also wanted to See local life, Concept Stores, cafes and everything which shapes the area. He did a great Job to spontaniously inclusive our requests in the Tourfabulous Tour around historic Mumbai

markusschwipper🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Purvi)

14 December 2024

We have had a fantastic tour in Mumbai with Purvi. She is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. We have learnt a lot about Mumbai and its people :-). The Tour with her is highly recommended. Once the official Tour was over, she even took the time to accompany us to Dhobi Ghat - although not officially part of this tour with her - and provided very interesting additional insights. Thanks a lot, PurviVery interesting tour with Purvi

Julie

(About local Gautam)

28 November 2024

My tour with Gautam was so much fun! He was very flexible with the meet up point. Because I knew we were going to be late, he offered to meet me at the hotel and took the local train with me! It was nice having that experience of taking public transportation with a local. He was very friendly, very informative, and we had such wonderful conversations. He also took us to some local snack shops to have chai and some regional Indian food (this was not a food tour but love that he included this). His Bollywood dance moves are also AMAZING!! He showed us some of his dancing videos ;) very impressive. Highly recommend his tour - you are guaranteed to have fun!Amazing guide!

Jennifer🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Shrikanth)

26 November 2024

We spent 3 afternoons with Shrikanth starting with the street food tour, then the Dharavi Slum and finishing with the hidden gems tour. All were fantastic and ticked all our boxes. Plans were flexible and everything moved at the right pace. With Shrikanth we learned a lot, saw places we wouldn’t have otherwise and had a laugh along the way- exactly what we were after! I can’t recommend Shrikanth enough and will look to use the WithLocals app again in the future. A great experience!

Anita🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Ritesh)

23 November 2024

Although we only booked our excursion with Ritesh a day in advance, we were delighted that he responded immediately and communicated with us. He was good at estimating how much time we would need to get to the meeting point so that we could start our tour on time. And what a start - first a short train ride and then a wonderful tour on foot through the centre of South Mumbai in the area around the Gateway of India / Colaba. Rithesh is a guide who takes his time for the visitors of the city and imparts a lot of interesting facts, very interestingly told. Trustful smart and openminded guide, who laves to travel, too. Thank you Ritesh Awesome Experience !

Aleksandr🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Purvi)

19 November 2024

If you’re visiting Mumbai, this tour with Purvi should be your #1 priority. It’s the perfect way to dive straight into the city’s history, culture, and vibrant energy. In just a few hours, you’ll get a solid understanding of Mumbai’s vibe, and trust me—it’s best experienced with a knowledgeable local guide. Purvi is exceptional. Her deep knowledge and ability to answer any question make her the ideal person to introduce you to the city. She helped us see aspects of Indian culture that we had taken for granted, opening our eyes to the complexities of this incredible place. What started as a tour of key landmarks evolved into a meaningful conversation about Indian culture and the modern challenges the country faces.Nice to meet you Mumbai

Leila🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purvi)

17 November 2024

We spent 3 hours with Purvi walking around the highlights of Mumbai, and it was an absolute highlight of our entire trip. We would usually self-guide but I am so pleased we booked with Purvi as she took us straight to not only the known sights but also those that we would have missed. Purvi is very personable and articulate with excellent English. We also really enjoyed discussing her experiences and views. We’d happily book with Purvi again if we were back in Mumbai! Thank you! Just fantastic

Jan🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Shrikanth)

17 November 2024

Shrikanth was a very informative, nice and friendly guide. He was responsive to my questions and tailored the tour to my interests. I gained insights into Mumbai today and its history. I especially enjoyed being shown some small off the beaten track shops and cafes. He even went so far as to help me choose the best blouse to wear on the skirt I was wearing, which was beyond the call of duty. All in all an enjoyable experience with a fantastic guide!A fantastic tour of Mumbai

Androniki🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Shrikanth)

15 November 2024

Could I have done this walk alone? Yes! But there is nothing like meeting a local, tasting a local ice cream, entering a hidden synagogue and taking nice photos while meeting a new person!A wonderful afternoon in Mumbai

ROD🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Purvi)

6 November 2024

We had a fabulous day exploring Mumbai with Purvi. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. It was like being with a friend. Highly recommended for an intro to Mumbai.Marvelous Mumbai with Purvi

Alexandra🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Shrikanth)

4 November 2024

I had a great time exploring Mumbai with our knowledgeable guide. The tour was well-organized, engaging, and covered all the major highlights and hidden gems of the city. The guide shared fascinating stories and provided deep insights into the culture and history of Mumbai, making the experience even more enriching. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the vibrant life and beauty of Mumbai.Amazing Mumbai Experience

Thomas

(About local Ritesh)

1 November 2024

Ritesh was a very friendly and knowledgable tour guide who responded to our wishes and tried to provide us with many great impressions of the city, even away from the typical tourist attractions. We had great conversations even on business and politics. Thanks again for your excellent guidance - we wish you much success with future projects, especially for those with a social background.Thanks for this interesting city tour!

Robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chandramohan)

28 October 2024

Chandramohan is an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. He showed us the sites of the Fort area and gave us a snack and chai in an Irani cafe. It was great for the kids although it was incredibly hot! Perfect introduction to Mumbai

Kolya

(About local Gautam)

5 August 2024

Guide has shown us many interesting and unpopular places.During the tour we felt like we are a part of this city of contrast!Mumbai‘s hidden gems

Madeline🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chandramohan)

30 July 2024

Chandramohan was absolutely great. He took us all around the city, made us taste different drinks and food, told us so many interesting things about the city and about life in India, and didn't mind that the tour took much longer than anticipated. We walked a lot and saw so much and the train ride was an adventure of its own. I can only recommend going on a tour with Chandramohan, can't imagine anyone else doing a better job! He was knowledgeable, funny, charming and absolutely great company.Awesome Bombay city tour

Penelope🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Gautam)

7 July 2024

A surprisingly diverse tour that shared parts of Mumbai I would never have seen on my own. Was great at accommodating your appetite for adventure and included the experience of train travel if one is game for it. Very attentive well travelled guide who understands what it’s like to want to see a city through the eyes of a local. A real gem!

rita🇱🇧 Lebanon

(About local Purvi)

8 April 2024

I insist to detail all my experience with Purvi. We are a family with 2 children (12 and 14 years) visting first time mumbai. She was very helpful and answered our first messages very fast and advice us honestly. She was very flexible with us. When we met, the chemistry was there and my kids loved Purvi after 5mn. We lived a lovely and interesting experience. The tour was supposed to be 3 hours. She stayed with us 6 hours (without extra charge). She understood what will interest us and change the schedule accordingly. We wanted to do another tour with her after one week but she was planning to go outside mumbai. She promised to help me with my business and to go with me to the markets WITHOUT ANY CHARGE. This is what she did. Her trip was delayed, she met me in the markets and give me advices. She became more than a guide, she is a friend to me and my family. DON'T THINK to select another guide. She is THE BEST, GENUINE, TOO MUCH VALUES, NOT MATERIALISTIC AT ALL and know very well India and all asian countries as she is a regular traveler and solo cyclist. Thus, she is a fashion designer with a very fine taste. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING PURVIAmasing, helpful and interesting guide

Yonsoo

(About local Purvi)

4 April 2024

Purvi was really professional and funny. I love exploring a city with local people because you see their favorite places beyond the monuments and their likes/dislikes of the city. Seeing the Hanging Gardens is a must to get a great view of the city. By chance, we even got to see a film set breaking its equipment down after a shoot at the square near the Art Gallery. I passed by the same location the other day and the place looked completely different. The price you pay also includes food/drink and transportation. The tour is a highlight of Mumbai so don’t expect to go inside the library, museum, or art gallery. If you want to, then I guess you can tell Purvi in advance? It was really cool that Purvi knew about Korean culture and some vocab while I knew some Hindi and Indian culture so there was a lot to talk about while moving between locations. Hope to run into you again! 👋🏼👋🏼Great experience for a 1/2 day tour

Suniti

(About local Purvi)

3 April 2024

Es hat wunderbar gepasst, diese super spannende Mischung aus Informationen und persönlichen Gesprächen, wir haben jede Minute mit Purvi genossen. Dass Purvi ausgerechnet Kunst, Design und Veloreisen verkörpert, machte die Begegnung mit der grossen Stadt persönlich, zugänglich und wahnsinnig interessant. Danke, das nächste Mal gerne wieder mit dir! sympathisch individuell super interessant

chaand🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chandramohan)

18 March 2024

Was apprehensive to meet a tour guide alone but once meeting Chandramohan, all was well. Well informed, on time, small parting gift and great advice. Couldn’t recommend him enough. Thanks once again! All the bestGreat!

Steef

(About local Gautam)

17 March 2024

Gautham is an easy going guide who made the guidance very pleasant. He knows a lot about Mumbai, out of the history but also because of his own experiences. He asked first what kind of interests I had and what I want to see and together we made the plan for the day. He took care about my safety and I had a really great time. The tour had his serious parts but most of all it was with a big laugh on Gautam his face! Dont hesitate to book this tour by Gautam, you will have a wonderfull time!Personalized on a high level

Claus-Peter🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gautam)

13 March 2024

We stay the first time in Mumbai. It was Great to be with Guatam. We have a Lot of fun. Guatam is a beautiful Guide. He has a Lot of very interesting Information about history and living in Mumbai. We have had a Great time. If we come back again to Mumbai, we will choose Guatam👍👍🙏 Samuel, Rahel, Peter and ElkeExciting South Mumbai

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purvi)

5 March 2024

Whenever we land in a new place we love to take a WithLocals tour and Mumbai was no different. Purvi did a tremendous job, she was relaxed, knowledgeable and confident in her knowledge. She even help us out with street food on our first day in India when we were slightly nervous. Go for it! Great introduction to Mumbai

Gabor

(About local Purvi)

23 February 2024

Max

(About local Gautam)

20 February 2024

Gautam was a great tour guide for us and created a tour that ideally complemented our activities the day before. We highly recommend him to any one visiting Mumbai!Tailored tour in Mumbai