Dharavi Small-Group Mumbai - Walking Tour with Guide and Optional Add-ons

4.9 (103 reviews) Mumbai, India
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit Dharavi Slum, the setting for the movie Slumdog Millionaire, and experience what life is like in India’s most substantial slum dwelling where there is so much more than meets the eye. You will leave both surprised and inspired after this incredible journey.

Sign up for this popular tour today, and you will leave this experience with a new-found appreciation of the human spirit.

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Slum Tour & Cooking Experience

Slum Tour & Cooking Experience
Pickup included

Slum Tour & Street Art Walk

Slum Tour & Street Art Walk
Pickup included

Slum Tour & Home-Cooked Lunch

Slum Tour & Home-Cooked Lunch
Pickup included

What's included

  • It is Group Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Dharavi
    2h
    Home to nearly 1 million residents, Dharavi is the third largest slum  in the world. During this half-day guided tour you will get to go inside the slum to see how the residents live and work. There is a Strong sense of community that exists in Slum,  you will wind through the slum’s narrow alleyways and be greeted by friendly locals who live in Slum . Walk through narrow lanes and by-lanes taking in the wafting aromas from local bakeries and sweet shops. Exotic smells from soap and cosmetic making units are bound to make some heads turn. Dime sized cyber cafes, locals brushing past, mass-producing tailor shops all make up for an exciting trip. Friendly locals and enthusiastic tiny tots waving from their roof tops and balconies simply add in a touch of regular life being lived here.

    Continue on the show and tell tour listening to stories from your guide as you arrive at Kumbharwada, in Dharavi. Known to be the face of India’s largest slum dwelling, The tour through the slum's narrow alleys is quite an adventure, you will undoubtedly feel the strong sense of community and the special spirit that exists here. Dharavi became famous through the worldwide hit movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2008. Visit Kumbharwada, an area occupied by traditional potters hailing from Gujarat. This large settlement set up in 1930s is a testimony of communal clay pits and kilns that have stood the test of time and witnessed hardships. In tandem with Brazil’s Favela, Dharavi and Mahim will leave a mark in your hearts and minds.. Sign up for this popular tour today and you will leave this experience with a new-found appreciation of the human spirit.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we pick up from your accommodation

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Tour Guides are college student live in Dharavi Slum which help them with their studied.

Cancellation policy

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

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