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!
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Mumbai. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Dharavi where you’ll experience a different Mumbai, like a local with a local by your side!
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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Mumbai, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Mumbai.
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!
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!
Off the Beaten Track in Mumbai: Dharavi Tour
Matthias
About local
29 April 2025
Gautam was great!
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!
Off the Beaten Track in Mumbai: Dharavi Tour
Mary
About local
10 April 2025
An Insightful Journey Through Dharavi
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.
Off the Beaten Track in Mumbai: Dharavi Tour
Jeffry Thomassen
About local
Focal Point: Hidden Mumbai
We spent the day with Shrikanth and it was a very special experience of Mumbai but also in connecting with Shrikanth. Our day together was very personalized based on our interests and our request for Shrikanth to show us his hidden Mumbai, though we had a list of tourist attractions from the internet, we only actually saw one of them- The Gate of India/Taj Hotel. This was perfect because Shrikanth chose to expose us to unique, non-tourist attractions and experiences. We walked neighborhoods of Colonial "mansions", we rode the local train - hanging out the doorways as we trundled through the city, we visited the largest and oldest outdoor laundry in India, the Ghandi House museum - fascinating, the flagship store of the top haute couture fashion label in India - the Christian Church that marks the Zero distances for all of India mileage markers, an local Indian brew pub - it was very hot out!, a very old and famous ice cream stand, a walk along the Art Deco architecture of Marine Drive.... and so much more. Shrikanth, is a street photographer so we were shown the fascinating, raw and gritty, images of the real Mumbai through his lens. Shrikanth is knowledgeable and fun to be with. We are so happy we found him! Jeffry y Neil - Costa Rica
