Dharavi Slum Tour

5.0 (1,385 reviews) Mumbai, India
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Take an ethical walking tour of the Dharavi slum on this unique adventure in Mumbai. Discover its thriving small-scale industries, strong sense of community, and everyday life.
Led by a responsible travel company, this tour directly supports local development initiatives.

Follow a guide through Dharavi’s narrow alleyways, where you’re introduced to local residents and their small-scale industries — recycling, ceramics, embroidery, soap making and more — all manufactured by innovative means.

Numbers are limited to six people, ensuring an informative experience with a small group. Proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects.

Options

Group Dharavi Tour- Meet:Mahim

Shared: Dharavi is located here. 2 hrs 30 mins from this meeting point
Starting point:
Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India

Private Dharavi -Mahim Station

Private: Dharavi is located here. 2 hrs 30 mins from this meeting point
Starting point:
Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India

Group Dharavi Tour-Meet:C/gate

Shared: Catch a train (40 mins) to Mahim (Dharavi) with your guide, where the tour starts. Tour lasts 2 hrs 30 mins in Dharavi
Starting point:
Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

Private Dharavi -Meet: C/gate

Starting point:
Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

What's included

  • Lunch is optional at an additional price
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Dharavi
    2h
    Come visit Dharavi, the city within a city and one of Asia's largest slum. We shall cover places like The Recycling Area, Rooftop Visit, Popaddom Making, Kumbharwada Pottery Colony etc.

    The area is an industrial hub and is home to nearly one million of Mumbai's residents.
  2. 20m
    The tour will end at our office in Dharavi where guests can enjoy a soft drink and learn more about how funds are re-invested back into the community.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins at the main entrance and ticket office on the West side of the station. To check if you are in the right spot, verify that V-Jai Restaurant and Bakery is opposite and Third Wave Coffee is diagonally opposite.

Meeting point

There are four entrances to Churchgate Station, including two subways. The first photo shows the station as you approach from Colaba, and where the entrance is. Once inside the station, we meet in front of “M/S Maa Tara Enterprises Multipurpose Stall,” located just opposite the ticket counter.

End point

This is where we sit and have a cold drink after walking through Dharavi. Afterwards your tour guide will help you to go wherever you want to go. If you want to return back to Churchgate or catch a local train to another part of Mumbai, he/she will escort you to the train station

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Out of respect for its residents, no photography is permitted while in the Dharavi slum
  • Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required
  • A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects

Cancellation policy

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

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