Mumbai Heritage Walking Tour
Let a local guide help you get your bearings in Mumbai with this private heritage tour. You'll see some of the most important landmarks in South Mumbai as you explore the area on foot, from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, with a stroll through the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Explore South Mumbai with a professional guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included
- ✓A quick snack at Yazdani restaurant is included
- ✓Private tour ensures personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our adventure begins in the heart of Mumbai, outside the legendary Bombay Castle (behind Asiatic Society), where the story of the erstwhile Bombay Fort begins. Step back in time and learn about the city’s humble beginnings and how it has transformed into the vibrant city it is today and the role the precinct had to play in the same.
- ✓a place filled with fascinating stories from the mid-1800s. We’ll discover how gas lights were first exhibited here and hear amusing anecdotes, including a funny tale about Jinnah, the father of Pakistan. This is the same place where Gandhi’s ashes were kept for the people to come to pay their respects. We'll also share an intriguing secret—the Asiatic Society houses a hidden treasure, a 14th-century copy of Dante's Divine Comedy. Although not accessible to the public, this precious artefact was so valuable that Mussolini once offered a staggering one million pounds for it. We simply couldn't part with such a priceless piece of history.
- ✓We walk through the Horniman circle precinct and move toward the St. Thomas Cathedral
- ✓Enjoy a quick bite at this iconic Parsi bakery.
- ✓Visit the fountain that marks the expansion of Bombay beyond the Fort limits and listen to the tale of the division of the state of Maharashtra while looking at the Hutatma Smarak.
- ✓The beating heart of Mumbai's economy. You'll discover how this monumental institution started under a humble banyan tree and grew into the impressive structure it is today.
- ✓A testament to Mumbai's vibrant Jewish heritage. Delve into the captivating history of the Sassoon family and their lasting impact on the city.
- ✓This is the art area of Mumbai. Here, amidst stories of Sassoon and Jewish history, you will hear stories about the Watson Hotel – the first iron cast building in the city that hosted Mark Twain.
- ✓Our journey concludes at the old docks of Mumbai, where extraordinary stories await. Uncover the mystery of the enigmatic Ice King, explore the city's connection to the American Civil War, and brace yourself for the incredible tale of the day it rained gold in Mumbai.
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Quick Bite at Yazdani
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Additional transport cost for pick up from Mumbai Suburban hotels
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children below 9 years of age can do the tour for free of cost
We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same
The Start and End timing can be changed based on the discretion and traffic situations
1) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 2) Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary. 3) If you are staying at the ship at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and need a pick-up from outside the ship, there we be additional cost of Rs 1000/- per person. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide or the driver at the start of the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Mumbai Heritage Walking Tour
Let a local guide help you get your bearings in Mumbai with this private heritage tour. You'll see some of the most important landmarks in South Mumbai as you explore the area on foot, from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, with a stroll through the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct along the way.
Highlights
- ✓Explore South Mumbai with a professional guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included
- ✓A quick snack at Yazdani restaurant is included
- ✓Private tour ensures personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our adventure begins in the heart of Mumbai, outside the legendary Bombay Castle (behind Asiatic Society), where the story of the erstwhile Bombay Fort begins. Step back in time and learn about the city’s humble beginnings and how it has transformed into the vibrant city it is today and the role the precinct had to play in the same.
- ✓a place filled with fascinating stories from the mid-1800s. We’ll discover how gas lights were first exhibited here and hear amusing anecdotes, including a funny tale about Jinnah, the father of Pakistan. This is the same place where Gandhi’s ashes were kept for the people to come to pay their respects. We'll also share an intriguing secret—the Asiatic Society houses a hidden treasure, a 14th-century copy of Dante's Divine Comedy. Although not accessible to the public, this precious artefact was so valuable that Mussolini once offered a staggering one million pounds for it. We simply couldn't part with such a priceless piece of history.
- ✓We walk through the Horniman circle precinct and move toward the St. Thomas Cathedral
- ✓Enjoy a quick bite at this iconic Parsi bakery.
- ✓Visit the fountain that marks the expansion of Bombay beyond the Fort limits and listen to the tale of the division of the state of Maharashtra while looking at the Hutatma Smarak.
- ✓The beating heart of Mumbai's economy. You'll discover how this monumental institution started under a humble banyan tree and grew into the impressive structure it is today.
- ✓A testament to Mumbai's vibrant Jewish heritage. Delve into the captivating history of the Sassoon family and their lasting impact on the city.
- ✓This is the art area of Mumbai. Here, amidst stories of Sassoon and Jewish history, you will hear stories about the Watson Hotel – the first iron cast building in the city that hosted Mark Twain.
- ✓Our journey concludes at the old docks of Mumbai, where extraordinary stories await. Uncover the mystery of the enigmatic Ice King, explore the city's connection to the American Civil War, and brace yourself for the incredible tale of the day it rained gold in Mumbai.
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Quick Bite at Yazdani
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Additional transport cost for pick up from Mumbai Suburban hotels
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children below 9 years of age can do the tour for free of cost
We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same
The Start and End timing can be changed based on the discretion and traffic situations
1) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 2) Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary. 3) If you are staying at the ship at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and need a pick-up from outside the ship, there we be additional cost of Rs 1000/- per person. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide or the driver at the start of the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.