Private Tour: Customizable Mumbai Sightseeing Including Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves

3.5 (2 reviews) Mumbai, India
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cruise around Mumbai in an air-conditioned private vehicle during a customizable sightseeing tour. Choose up to five main attractions and lesser-known gems to see with a private guide, including the option to visit the Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves. Create your own day-long itinerary, hitting highlights such as the Gateway to India, Mahalaxmi Temple, the hanging gardens and Victoria Terminus, or checking out offbeat sites like a traditional laundry.

Options

Elephanta Caves + 4 Sites

Private tour to the Elephanta Caves and four other sites (excluding the Kanheri Caves)
Pickup included

No Caves; 5 Sites

Private tour to five sites excluding the Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves
Pickup included

Kanheri Caves + 4 Sites

Private tour to the Kanheri Caves and four other sites (excluding the Elephanta Caves)
Pickup included

What's included

  • One bottle of water per customer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Government-licensed private guide
  • Carbon offset certificate
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Elephanta Caves
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.
  2. Gateway Of India
    30m
    The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911
  3. Haji Ali Mosque
    30m
    The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah or the monument of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari located on an islet off the coast of Worli in the southern part of Mumbai. Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari was a kind Sufi saint with a wealthy merchant from Uzbekistan
  4. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Mani Bhavan is a museum and historical building dedicated to Gandhi, situated at Laburnum Road in the Gamdevi precinct of Mumbai. Mani Bhavan was the focal point of Gandhi's political activities in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934
  5. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, abbreviated CSMVS and formerly named the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, Maharashtra
  6. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
    1h
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways.
  7. Marine Drive
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long Boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai, India. The road was constructed by late philanthropist Bhagojisheth Keer & Pallonji Mistry. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay
  8. Dhobi Ghat
    1h
    Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat) is an open air laundromat (lavoir) in Mumbai, India.[ The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals. It was constructed in 1890.
  9. Shree Siddhivinayak
    30m
    The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was originally built by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil on 19 November 1801. It is one of the richest temples in Mumbai
  10. Kanheri Caves
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
  11. Hanging Gardens
    30m
    The Hanging Gardens, in Mumbai, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. They provide sunset views over the Arabian Sea and feature numerous hedges carved into the shapes of animals.
  12. Mahalakshmi Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi area. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam. The temple was built in 1831 by Dhakji Dadaji (1760–1846), a Hindu merchant
  13. Dharavi
    1h
    Dharavi is a locality in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, considered to be one of world's largest slums. Dharavi has an area of just over 2.1 square kilometres and a population of about 700,000. With a population density of over 277,136/km², Dharavi is one of the most densely populated areas in the world
  14. Mount Mary Basilica
    30m
    St. Mary's Basilica is located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is among the oldest churches in Bangalore and the first church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica.
  15. Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple
    30m
    Modeled after the temples of Vrindavan, that were influenced by the architecture of Rajasthan, this epicenter of spiritual activity accommodates over 140 monks and a growing community of 5000. See Indian culture, art, and design at its finest in the form of hand-carved indoor teak-wood balconies, precious stone & marble inlays, large original paintings, and classical dioramas. Stroll around and visit one of Gandhi's places of worship, idyllic temple garden, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop, and Govardhan Eco-village shop. Experience a clean, welcoming, joyful ambiance imbued with constant meditation and prayer. We hope you will feel at home in our simple Krishna temple.
  16. Jogeshwari Caves
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Jogeshwari Caves are some of the earliest Buddhist cave temples sculptures located in the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, India. The caves date back to 520 to 550 CE. These caves belongs to the last stage of the Mahayana Buddhist architecture, which was later taken over by the Hindus.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We provide pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Mumbai city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • After booking, you may choose up to 5 sites from the sample list; the local tour operator will then create a route, keeping in mind the opening and closing times of different sites, the distances of different locations from one another, overall traveling times and peak periods
  • Please contact the local tour operator at least 48 hours before your tour to advise which destinations you would like to go to; contact information will be provided on your confirmation voucher
  • The Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves are far away from each other and cannot be visited on the same day
  • The Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves are closed every Monday
  • Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are recommended
  • Shoes must be removed at most places of worship, namely Mahalaxmi Temple, Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir, ISKCON Temple and Haji Ali Dargah; at most temples, you can enter the compound without removing your shoes, but your shoes must be removed when entering the sanctum of that particular place of worship; you may carry or wear your own socks so that your feet do not get dirty, or the tour operator can arrange slip-ons for you
  • You must wear clothing that covers your arms and legs at religious sites
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those in wheelchairs or with walking disabilities, particularly in the Elephanta Caves and the Kanheri Caves
  • Children ages 2 and younger are free of charge
  • Your guide can recommend places to eat lunch and snacks (own expense)
  • The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum) and Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum are both closed on January 26, May 1, August 15 and October 2
  • During the monsoon months from June to August, the tour might be cut short if there is heavy rain
  • The Elephanta Caves are on an island and can be accessed by boat only; during the monsoon months from June to August the boat service may not operate if the ocean is unsafe
  • The Haaji Ali is located on an island and is connected to the mainland by a path that is submerged in water during monsoons; during the monsoon months from June to August it may not be possible to visit the Haaji Ali due to high tides

Cancellation policy

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

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