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You’ve probably heard that Mumbai is well-known for Bollywood, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Destination

Mumbai, India

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Hindi

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 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 Outside the gates of Bandra Fort - 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. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Mumbai through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Bollywood in Mumbai

   Your tour will focus on Bollywood, a very important cultural subject in Mumbai. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Bollywood made an impact in Mumbai, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Mehboob Studio, Ranwar Village square, Bandra Fort, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Mumbai, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

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

Charitha

(About local Gautam)

19 February 2025

I've found this one on my last day of my unplanned vacay in Mumbai. And literally Goutham had did his magic. We explored the dreamy mumbai which I doesn't have any idea about. Truly magical...🤎✨Truly amazing!!!

Allison🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gautam)

18 February 2025

This was our second time choosing Gautam to guide us. This tour was the ‘Treasure of Mumbai Bollywood Tour’, and once again, it was an incredible experience! We rode a tuk-tuk and the train, truly immersing ourselves in the full Mumbai experience. Gautam’s knowledge, energy, and attention to detail made the tour unforgettable. We can’t recommend this tour highly enough! Authentic mumbai experience

Sariha

(About local Chandramohan)

31 January 2025

We had an amazing experience exploring Bandra with Chandramohan.The walk tour was filled with fascinating stories, hidden gems, and a deep dive into the area’s history, street art, and culture. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and ensured the pace was comfortable.Highly recommended!Bandra Tour

Michael 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chandramohan)

30 December 2024

We had a very nice bollywood tour in Mumbai, really enjoyed our more than 3 hours with Chandra. We started at the station and had a chai and went on having a small snack where bollywood stars est. After that we went on to many place to have more local insights. Abolutely friendly and open guide for a great tour. Chandra also really cared about us. Highly recommented. Nice tour through Mumbai about Bollywood

Daniela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gautam)

10 December 2024

Gautam took us on the Bollywood & Bandra tour in Mumbai. He knows the Bollywood industry very well and gave us a lot of insight derived from his vast experience as he is working for 20 years in the film / dancing industry. We had a really good time, laughed a lot together, saw very interesting places and enjoyed ourselves. Communication with Gautam was easy, he was spot on time and took good care of us. Top experience, highly recommended!Great tour, fabulous guide!!!

Shubha

(About local Chandramohan)

6 November 2024

Chandramohan was an amazing guide and made the tour both educational and fun! He has a vast knowledge of Bandra and Bollywood, and his passion for both is evident within the first 5 mins. He was very accommodating of our needs and even went out of his way to get us to try food in the local celebrity spots. The tour with Chandramohan has definitely been one of our highlights in our trip to Mumbai. We’d recommend any tour with Chandramohan to everyone! He’s a great conversationalist and makes learning about Mumbai’s history and culture very fun. Amazing tour, one of the trip highlights

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chandramohan)

5 May 2024

Had a blast exploring Bollywood with Chandramohan. He was knowledgeable, patient, and customized the tour to our taste and speed. He was always willing to answer questions, spend additional time, and take photos. At the end of the tour he also made sure we all got off to our next destination by arranging Tuk Tuk's for us. Much appreciated and would recommend Chandramohan if you're visiting Mumbai!Bollywood Bliss!

Raj🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chandramohan)

5 April 2024

Mohan personalized the tour for me and we hit all the spots, some walking and a few with a tuck tuk. Unforgettable. Thank you Mohan. Very good and personalized tour by Mohan

Jason🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gautam)

2 April 2024

We had a great time exploring Bandra with Gautam, who focused on stories of Indian film stars and historic studios, whilst also telling us more about the history of the area in general. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone visiting Mumbai and particularly to fans of Bollywood.Great insider knowledge

Simon🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Gautam)

30 March 2024

Gautam is a fantastic local guide and host. The communication before was excellent and all arrangements were to suit our schedule. The tour itself was amazing. We learnt so much about the history of Mumbai and in particular the villages of Bandra. We would never have discovered some of the beautiful architecture on our own. At the end of our tour we headed back to our hotel safe in a tuk tuk and Gautam checked we were ok and asked that we message when we were safely dropped off. I would totally recommend Gautam as a guide. Just a pity we didn’t have time to sample his other tours. Hidden gems in Bandra

Claus-Peter🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chandramohan)

14 March 2024

A beautiful Walk through the small streets of Bandra West. An exciting Drive with a Tuc Tuc to an excellence Restaurant. Thank you Csndramoham for the Spirit of Bandra West, Lifestyle Bollywood.,Art deco, Stars, Bandra west

Craig🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chandramohan)

21 December 2023

My bollywood loving family had a great tour with Chandramohan. He is super down to earth and responsive and gave a very in depth tour...showing us both famous and local landmarks. We learned alot of local history and explored the neighborhood thoroughly. He was very knowledgeable and up to date on Bollywood movies, stars and homes. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone...just be prepared for a lot of walking.Fantastic experience in Bandra.

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(About local Gautam)

1 September 2023

Gautam was an excellent guide who went above and beyond to bring the ultimate Bollywood dance experience to our family of five: He and his wife brought costumes, jewels, make up, etc. They were very patient to teach us the choreography of a popular dance, though we had zero experience and lacked much coordination. In the end, Gautam’s family made us look like professionals, which was a small miracle. Don’t hesitate to reserve your time with this family. They will support you in India like a family member, and you will have the most authentically beautiful Indian experience, with video & photo souvenirs to last a lifetime. Thank you so much Gautam and family! See you next time! Excellent and energized guide!

Unknown

(About local Gautam)

20 April 2023

Gautam hat eine sehr angenehme nicht aufdringliche Art und weiss viel über die Stadt Mumbai zu erzählen. Es hat Spass gemacht, mit ihm durch die Strassen zu flanieren.10

j🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Gautam)

4 April 2023

Gids kon veel over de wijk vertellen en liet mooie plekken van Bandra zien. Het was niet echt een Bollywood wandeling. Programma / te bezichtigen locaties werden in goed overleg afgestemd. Flexibele gids die vooraf al veel en snel via de app communiceerde. Mooie wandeling in Bandra

Carolin

(About local Chandramohan)

25 May 2025

Es hat viel Spaß gemacht mit Chandramohan durch dieses aufregende und besondere Viertel Mumbai zu spazieren. Viele Geschichten über das vierte, deren Bewohner und das geschäftige treiben. Die Zeit ging im Flug vorbei. Ich habe mich immer sicher gefühlt. Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und ich bin froh für dieses Erlebnis.Very personal and interresting guidance

Tanja

(About local Chandramohan)

21 May 2025

I had a wonderful experience on this city tour in Mumbai. Mohan was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and what made the tour stand out was how well it was tailored to my individual interests. I felt like my preferences were truly taken into account, which made the day even more special. We explored a variety of fascinating neighborhoods and cultural landmarks, and one of the highlights was tasting local delicacies at several street corners. From spicy snacks to sweet treats, the food stops gave me a real sense of Mumbai’s vibrant culinary scene. Overall, it was an engaging, flavorful, and very personal way to discover the city. Highly recommended!Fantastic and Personalized Mumbai Tour

Unknown

(About local Gautam)

7 May 2025

Gautam was a great guide. We saw many aspects of work and life within Dharavi. We were able to interact with the locals with Gautam’s help, including tasting some baked pastries and playing street cricket with the kids. After the tour he helped me get on the correct train back to my hotel and I experienced another important aspect of life in Mumbai - train travel.Interesting and knowledgeable

Maria🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Gautam)

5 May 2025

Extremely grateful to Gautam for his personalised approach and sincere attempt to make an unforgettable and extraordinary journey through Mumbai`s life. He was flexible to follow my planned itenerary ("must see" places from my bucket list) and genuinely added special "touches" of Mumbai`s hidden gems. Gautam - is open, friendly, knowledgeable and a great companion to stroll along chaotic and colourfull street of Bombay city.Taylormade experience in Mumbai

Mel🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Gautam)

5 May 2025

A really interesting tour of the Dharavi area. Gautam was an excellent guide with lots of knowledge at his finger tips. An unforgettable trip. Wow what an experience!

Durwyn🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Gautam)

30 April 2025

Gautam was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, great English, very accommodating and helpful throughout. He actually met us at the hotel and took us to the Dhobi Ghat laundry by local bus and then train we probably wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. The tour of Dharavi was really good and definitely took us to places we wouldn’t have found or been comfortable visiting on our own. Highlight was the Dharavi leather shop which was featured on James May’s tour of India on Amazon Prime and meeting the owner. My kids especially liked that they had AC in the shop which was a lovely respite from the hot weather that day! Too many other interesting things to mention, but Gautam was an amazing tour guide throughout!Dharavi and Dhobi Ghat Tour

Matthias🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gautam)

29 April 2025

We had a wonderful time on our Dharavi walking tour. A very memorable experience! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get up and close to this very interesting part of Mumbai!Gautam was great!

Sadhana

(About local Ritesh)

27 April 2025

Ritesh is highly informative as a tour guide, personable and has impeccable English. He's extremely responsible and making arrangements for our trip extremely easy. The tour is tailored to your needs and interests and physical ability. Highly recommend Ritesh for short and long tours around India You will not be disappointed!! Informative highlights of Mumbai

Cornelia 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gautam)

22 April 2025

Gautam war ein sehr guter Begleiter und erfahrener Guide durch den Dharavi Slum in Mumbai. Ohne ihn hätten wir uns nie getraut, den Slum zu betreten. Auch unsere beiden Söhne (11 und 14 Jahre alt) waren von der Tour tief beeindruckt. Er zeigte uns die vielen Gewerke und verschiedenen Areale des Slums und konnte uns viele interessante Fakten dazu berichten. Vielen Dank dafür! Wir haben es nicht bereut diese private Tour gebucht zu haben. Tolle Führung durch Dharavi

Eline

(About local Chandramohan)

21 April 2025

We (my parents and myself) had a 10/10 experience with Mohan, who guided us around Dharavi and some other places we wanted to see. He has great knowledge about the city, is an engaging speaker and was very flexible in his schedule. Thank you again Mohan!10/10 tour experience with Mohan

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gautam)

10 April 2025

I had a truly eye-opening and memorable experience visiting the Dharavi Slum in Mumbai, thanks to Gautam, my incredible guide. From the start, it was clear he was deeply familiar with the area—not just the layout, but the history, the industries, and the rich cultural backgrounds of the people who live and work there. His knowledge added so much depth and context to what we were seeing, and I learned a great deal throughout the tour. What really stood out was how respectful he was to the residents and the businesses we encountered. He moved through the community with care and thoughtfulness, always prioritizing the dignity and privacy of the people who call Dharavi home. It was a powerful experience, handled with sensitivity and insight. I had a great time and would highly recommend doing this tour with Gautam to anyone looking to understand more about this vibrant and resilient community.An Insightful Journey Through Dharavi

Charlie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gautam)

7 April 2025

Gautam was the perfect guide and showed us far more than we ever expected. Planning and attention to detail made it a wonderful experience 🙏Ultimate Mumbai Guide

Guillermo🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Gautam)

20 March 2025

Gautam is not only extremely knowledgeable of history of India and different religions, was instrumental to guide us at the proper times to the different areas of the city from the port to downtown to the Laundry and slums. I even enjoyed a magnificent haircut and head massage in the slums for US$2, a great and interesting experience! Not only this, took and shared with us excellent professional quality pictures and videos of our tour.Outstanding first visit to Mumbai

Unknown

(About local Ritesh)

17 March 2025

Using the car with AC was the right decision. And Ritesh was a very engaged and wellinformed guide for us. Each of our wishes was met. He made a wonderful day possible for us. And we were also perfectly prepared for the next few days thanks to his tips. Great Expierience

MICK

(About local Chandramohan)

16 March 2025

Chandra provided my wife, Gill, and our friends Andy and Kaye, with a fantastic start to our holiday in India. Chandra was charming. His knowledge of Colaba, its iconic buildings, and the people who lived there made a three and a half hour walk simply fly by. If you are short of time or tired after a long flight, like we were, this tour is a perfect introduction to Mumbai. Chandra’s expert guidance and engaging personality made us feel instantly welcomed and intrigued by the vibrant culture of the city. We would highly recommend this tour. It offers great value for money and Chandra is the perfect host. A Memorable Start to Our Indian Holiday

Catherine

(About local Chandramohan)

11 March 2025

I would like to HIGHLY recommend Chandramohan. From the start of the tour, he was patient and warm and welcoming. The tour was very educational as he walked us throughout the city pointing out landmarks and giving thorough background descriptions. He is very knowledgeable and you can see he really loves this city. He also provided great recommendations for food and entertainment! Great Tour and Experience!

Kirsty

(About local Ritesh)

4 March 2025

From the moment I started my communication with Ritesh it became clear he has a level of professionalism that really made the whole experience easy. We chose a personalized day with Ritesh. He is very knowledgeable and easy to be with. I highly recommend you choose your Mumbai experience with him. Thanks again Ritesh. See you next time.Amazing on every level.

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!

Eden🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gautam)

2 March 2025

Gautam took us to every spot we wanted to visit and was so knowledgable. We had the best day in Mumbai and also had some really good food, so glad we had booked this tour. He is so friendly and easy to talk to and will get some great pictures for you! Really recommend booking with him, made the day and journeys so easy! Best day in Mumbai!

Unknown

(About local Chandramohan)

1 March 2025

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for Chandramohan's fantastic tour of the Dharavi slums. We truly enjoyed every moment! His deep knowledge of the slums and its history was very impressive, and he shared it with such enthusiasm.  Thanks to Chandramohan, we have a much deeper understanding and appreciation for the vibrant city of Mumbai and the Dharavi slums. He made our visit very memorable, and we can highly recommend this tour!What a great experience!

Susan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chandramohan)

28 February 2025

Do not hesitate to book a tour with Mohan who made contact as soon as we booked the tour of Dharavi and kept in touch until we met up. Mohan’s knowledge is vast and he went above and beyond to ensure we had maximum enjoyment from our tour. He is friendly and extremely kind ensuring we got back to our hotel safely and we had a blast. We have travelled a lot and Mohan rates right up top on our guide list. Thank you Mohan for an amazing time. Excellent tour

Dominek

(About local Gautam)

28 February 2025

My experience with Gautam as a private guide in Mumbai was absolutely amazing! He took me on a deep dive into the city's rich history, showing me all the important landmarks and fascinating historical sites. But what made the tour truly special was how he also gave me an authentic glimpse into everyday life in Mumbai. We traveled using all the local transportation options, which made the experience even more immersive. Gautam was always kind, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made sure I felt comfortable and engaged throughout the tour. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Mumbai—whether you're interested in history, culture, or just want to experience the city like a local. I truly hope our friendship continues! Thank you, Gautam! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐An Outstanding Private Guide in Mumbai

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gautam)

25 February 2025

Another tour with Gautam! Having had such a memorable tour through Dharavi and a ‘Bollywood’ studio afternoon we booked for a local rail, Dhobi Ghat laundry and food tour. An exceptional conductor! Information, flair and fun. He’s the man! With Locals is a great service for people wishing to get off the beaten track. Another great tour with Gautam

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!

James🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gautam)

20 February 2025

Gautam did not disappoint, an energetic, knowledgeable fun guide who exceeded our expectations. He related well to the people and environment of the Dharavi Slums. Giving us a great insight into how the people live and work there. His contribution to our holiday was truly memorable. Highly recommend. Engaging & knowleagable guide.

Marissa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Gautam)

19 February 2025

We had the best time with Gautam on the Street Food Experience! So much food, lots of sights and all guided by Guatam’s knowledge, passion and experience. We even got to take the local train to see the Gateway To Taj at sunset! Gautam is a fantastic host, took lots of photos and videos which he sent to us on the same day. Even made sure we got to our Uber safely at the end. We can’t rate this experience highly enough ! 🤩Unmissable Food Tour With Gautam!

Allison🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Chandramohan)

17 February 2025

Absolutely amazing. Excellent briefing from Chandramohan before entering offering a different perspective. The people were warm, friendly, industrious & living in harmony in such close quarters. I think the whole world could take a few lessons from the Dharavi slums. Chandramohan was excellent and we would highly recommend him and this tour you HAVE to do. Best tour ever

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.

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

Juliet🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gautam)

11 February 2025

We had the most amazing food tour with Gautam! From gosa to lassi and everything in between! Gautam met us close to our hotel & after our first gastronomic treat we took a local train (what an experience - we would never have done it ourselves!). We didn’t see a single westerner for the whole of our tour, which took us through the flower market, past the pigeon house, down alleys, across streets, with so much to look at and taste. We loved every minute & every mouthful!What an amazing day!

Alix

(About local Gautam)

11 February 2025

I had a great day with Gautam.I had asked for a food tour and to see a market. We went to local eateries which I would never have found by myself…the lassi was particularly good in that it was very thick and eaten with a spoon. The vegetarian Bombay burger was also very good, as well as other delicious morsels..In fact I couldn’t eat any more. It was also pleasant using different forms of transport including the local train. Thank you very much. Alix Great tour

Ayman

(About local Chandramohan)

11 February 2025

This was one of the best walking tours I’ve ever taken! Mohan, a Mumbai native, exudes passion and love for his city. He is incredibly friendly and highly knowledgeable about Mumbai’s food, culture, and architecture. I highly recommend this tour!Food, Culture and Architecture!

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

Karen

(About local Gautam)

2 February 2025

A great tour with Guatam a real eye opener to see how people live in Mumbai and see where the recycling, garment manufacturing and real life happens Where real life happens