Mumbai : Private Day Tours : Activities, Excursion , Sightseeing

Mumbai - the city of dreams inspires every resident to dream big and work for it. It is one of the largest cities in India, which is considered as the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It has India’s largest port of foreign trade. It is the hub of cinema being the center of the Bollywood Film Industry, one of the biggest film industries in the world.

Mumbai consists of two regions namely, Mumbai City District and Mumbai Suburban District, covering a total of around 603.4 sq km. the Mumbai. It is situated at the mouth of the Ulhas River on the western coast Konkan and bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west.

Mumbai was once an archipelago of seven islands, which have been inhabited since the South Asian Stone Age. In the third century BCE, the islands formed a part of the Kingdom of Ashoka. After Ashoka’s demise, countless rulers took over until the reign of the Kingdom of Gujarat till 1543 AD. In 1543 AD, the Portuguese seized the islands from Bahadur Shah of Gujarat and ruled till 1661. In 1668, the islands were leased to East India Company by Charles II of England when it was named Bombay.

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Mumbai is one of the few cities in India, which is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely, the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings. The city is home to some of the most expensive buildings in India. The city hosts a vast coastline of about 150 km. The people of Mumbai are some of the nicest people on earth who always make visitors feel welcome. Despite being in a fast-paced city like Mumbai, they know how to embrace life and be happy about it.

The city boasts of a vivid enriched culture, which is a blend of festivals, cuisines, languages, food, fine arts, theatres, films and more. The mouth-watering street food, local street fairs and lavish celebrations of festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid, Diwali, Christmas, Holi are what every Mumbaikar passionately lives about. Another important facet of the city’s culture is cinema, without which the city is lifeless.

The best time to visit Mumbai is during October to February, as monsoon and winters breath life to the city. Travelogy India has customized Mumbai Tour Packages as Mumbai hosts several notable tourist spots for its visitors. Be it the marvelous monuments like Gateway of India, CST or the Juhu beach, Worli Sea Link or marine drive, the place many serene places to offer. It is also home to the popular Siddhivinayak temple and Haji Ali Dargah. For all the film buffs, a visit to the Mumbai Film City is a must. Mumbai also offers great shopping destinations like Bandra, Colaba, etc for the shopaholics. The popular street food Bada Pav is a must-try when in the city.

17 Itinerary Found

Full Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride
  • taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Mumbai Day Trip without Guide

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Street food of Mumbai like Pani Puri, Pav Bhaji, Bhel Puri, etc.
  • Chance to see ancient sites, museum, temple and beach.
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Village Tour Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • home cooked concept vegetarian lunch and Village souvenir
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Day Tour : Elephanta Caves, Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji & More - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Elephanta Caves and Bollywood Tour - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ferry ride
  • English speaking guide
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Private Bollywood Tour - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Kanheri Caves Day Tour - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Taj Mahal, Agra Tour from Mumbai with Return flights

  • 2 Days
  • mumbai
  • 2 ways flights from Mumbai-Delhi-Mumbai.
  • Delhi-Agra-Delhi transfers
  • English speaking guide
  • 01 night accommodation with breakfast & dinner
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : 2 Days

Private Dharavi Slum Tour - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Meal with an Indian family - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Pick up and drop by using Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch/ dinner with an Indian family
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Mumbai Street Food Tour

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Street food and Snacks
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Private Dabbawala and Dhobi Ghat Day Tour

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle from hotel to hotel
  • English speaking guide
  • Train ticket in 1 st class compartment
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

Elephanta Caves and Dharavi Slum Tour - Mumbai

  • Same Day
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : Same Day

2 Days Private Mumbai Tour

  • 2 Days
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 01 night accommodation with breakfast
  • English speaking guide
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : 2 Days

02 Days Mumbai Private Tour without Hotel

  • 2 Days
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : 2 Days

03 Days Mumbai Private Tour without Hotel

  • 3 Days
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : 3 Days

03 Days Mumbai Private Tour

  • 3 Days
  • mumbai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Ferry ride
  • Toy train ride and taste of Indian Tea with cookies
Tour Details
  • Tour type : Private Tour
  • Age : 12 - 99 yrs
  • Tour start : mumbai, India
  • Tour duration : 3 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Winter (October to March) is the right time to visit as it will be warm and pleasing. Summers (April to June) will be humid and hot and monsoon (July to September) would receive heavy rainfall. Thus, they are not preferred.
Mumbai is well connected via airways, roadways, and railways. The city has a busy international airport connecting cities like Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, and others. You can also find trains, buses, cabs, and other options from various cities to Mumbai. Complete Info.
Best places for street shopping in Mumbai are Linking Road, Hindmata Market, Hill Road, Crawford Market, Colaba Causeway, Lokhandwala Market, Fashion Street, Chor Bazaar, Natraj Market, Urban Haat, Kalamboli Market, Zaveri Bazaar, and others.
The main festival to enjoy in Mumbai is Ganesh Chaturthi. Apart this, you can find several other festivals to enjoy in Mumbai like Durga Puja, Diwali, Dusshera, MahaShivratri, Christmas, Holi, Moharram, and others.
Top weekend getaways from Mumbai are Mahabaleshwar (263 km), Karjat (62 km), Nashik (167 km), Lonavala (93 km), Panchgani (244 km), Kolad (126 km), Ratnagiri (346 km), and others.
Famous festivals in Mumbai are Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Janmashtami, Navratri, Durga Puja, Holi, New Year’s Day, MahaShivratri, Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Dussehra, and others.
Top tourist places to visit in Mumbai are Elephanta Caves, Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Malabar Hills, Dharavi Slum, ChhatrapatiShivaji Terminus, wax museum, Siddhivinayak Temple, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Haji Ali Dargah, and the markets of the region.
Top attractions to enjoy in Mumbai are Gateway of India, Marine Drive promenade, GirgaumChowpatty, BandraWorli Sea Link, Kanheri Caves, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales museum (CSMVastuSangrahalaya museum), Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gandhi Museum, Mahalakshmi Temple, Chor Bazaar, and others.
If you are travelling to Mumbai with your kids, you ought to enjoy amusement parks, boat safari through Sanjay Gandhi National Park, explore Nehru Planetarium, visit the Taraporewala Aquarium, enjoy game arenas (go-kart, rock climbing, arcade games, trampoline parks, and others), and enjoy ice and snow at the Snow World.
If you are travelling to Mumbai with your partner, you should try visiting Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, Nariman Point, Palm Beach, Chota Kashmir, spas, pubs, and bars.
Top hill stations that are closer to Mumbai are Matheran, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Igatpuri, Amboli, Karjat, Lavasa, Panhala, MalshejGhat, and others.
If you are looking for street food, visit Crawford Market, Bhendi Bazaar, Grant Road, Worli, Churchgate, GirgaumChowpatty, Colaba, and others. Top restaurants in Mumbai are San-Qi, Wasabi, Golden Dragon, Tresind, Ziya, and others. 
Mumbai is one of the safest destinations for solo female travelers. However, it is best to keep to iconic destinations and decent accommodations.
Colaba Causeway is a large and famous market among locals and foreigners. Apart from this, other top markets of the city are Chor Bazaar, Linking Road, Hill Road, Fashion Street, Hindmata Market, and others.
At night, you can enjoy night cycling, strolling through Marine Drive, enjoying street food, visiting pubs, taking part in live events, go-karting, enjoying dining, and others.
Top places to visit in Mumbai Darshan are Gateway of India, Shri SiddhikvinayakMandir, Taj Mahal Palace, Nehru Science Center, Hanging Garden, Tarapore Aquarium, ISKCON temple, and others.