Best Slum Tour of Dharavi in Mumbai

5.0 (5 reviews) Mumbai, India
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English, Gujarati
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the heart of Mumbai through an eye-opening Dharavi Slum Walking Tour, guided by a local resident who lives in Dharavi. This immersive and respectful experience allows you to explore the narrow lanes, local industries, and vibrant community life from an insider’s perspective.

Walk through the different sectors—such as recycling, pottery, leather, bakery, and soap-making. Visit your guide's home, offering a unique and personal glimpse into daily life.

As you navigate through the compact but lively neighborhoods, learn how over a million people live, work, and support each other in this 2.1 sq km area. Gain a deeper understanding of local education, health, and social systems, and witness the strong sense of community that thrives here.

This tour is safe, guided, and conducted with full respect to local culture and privacy.

Options

Mumbai: Dharavi Slum Tour with Local Guide

Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Water Bottles
Private AC Car

Dhobighat Tour & Dharavi Slum

Combine Tour: Dharavi Slum tour and a visit to Dhobighat. Your guide will take you by local train for an authentic ride experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Water Bottle
Local Train
Pickup included

Shared Dharavi Slum Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Water Bottle

Group Tour for Cruise Tourists

Shared Tour For Cruise Tourist: Please select this option only if you are arriving by cruise ship.
Duration: 4 hours
Local Train and Taxi: A local taxi and Train transfer is included from the International Cruise Terminal (Green Gate) to the Dharavi Slum.
Meeting Point: Guide or Driver will be waiting outside the Green Gate with a placard displaying The Mumbai Tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Public transportation
  • A private air-conditioned car is included for private tour bookings
  • Tip

What to expect

  1. Dharavi
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the heart of Mumbai on a walking tour of Dharavi Slum. Discover local industries, visit your guide’s home, and learn about the community’s resilience and resourcefulness.
  2. 1h
    Kumbharwada is Dharavi’s traditional potters’ colony, home to skilled artisans who have crafted clay pots for generations. As you walk through this area, you’ll see potters shaping clay by hand, firing them in kilns, and drying them under the sun. It’s a unique glimpse into the art, culture, and heritage of one of Mumbai’s oldest communities.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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