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Mumbai: Private City Tour with Elephanta Caves

4.8  / 5
83 reviews
Activity provider:Amaze Tours
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Private tour

Mumbai: Private City Tour with Elephanta Caves

Activity provider:Amaze Tours
4.8  / 5
83 reviews

From $90.09 per person

Discover Mumbai's gems on a guided day tour. From Elephanta Caves to iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Dhobighat laundry, explore history, culture, and stunning panoramas.

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Duration 9 - 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby at the concierge 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time with a flag with "GetYourGuide" Logo.
Private group

Experience

Itinerary
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    4 pickup location options:

    Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, Andheri, Mumbai, WRMR+CV4

  • Ferry

    (1 hour)

    Elephanta Caves

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (2 hours)

    Optional

  • Ferry

    (1 hour)

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

    Optional

    Crawford Market

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

    Optional

    Marine Drive

    Visit (15 minutes)

    Optional

    Mani Bhavan

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

    Optional

    Malabar Hill

    Visit (20 minutes)

    Optional

    Banganga Tank

    Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

    Optional

    Dhobi Ghat

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

    Optional

    Oval Maidan

    Visit (10 minutes)

    Optional

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    Andheri, Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, WRMR+CV4, Mumbai

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Enjoy a day with local insights of the fascinating Mumbai
  • Visit many must-visit spots in a well-arranged tour, including the Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan and more
  • Visit the UNESCO heritage site of Elephanta Cave
  • Inclusive of Elephanta caves entrance fees and Ferry tickets
  • Private Ac car with driver
Full description
Explore Mumbai's most stunning locations and tourist attractions in this eight-hour tour with an English speaking guide. Start the day with a pickup and head towards the gateway of India for the ferry to Elephanta Caves. Enjoy the must-see destination for history lovers.  After an-hour ferry ride climb 120 steps to the plateau where the caves can be entered. There are seven major excavations in the area, and you'll be able to explore the history behind the artifacts and structures found inside. Explore the hall which is supported by huge pillars and this masterpiece of 6th-century architecture.  Discover 3 caves and learn about India's religious history. Each cave has a unique feature: one is a large Hindu Cave, the other is a Buddhist cave, and the final one is a cave dedicated to the God Shiva with a massive three-headed Shiva sculpture. After the Elephanta Caves, go back to explore Mumbai, starting with the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the Gate Way of India.  Head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Train Station. Continue towards Crawford Market, a British era market that has been standing for over a century and a great place to see an array of spices.  Visit Mahatma Gandhi's residence (Mani Bhavan) and head to Malabar Hill to witness the Banganga water tank and take a breathtaking view of the Queen's Necklace below at Kamala Nehru Park. On your way back see another spectacular panorama along the marine drive and visit a temple in Mumbai. Before ending the tour take a train ride with the Mumbai train and experience what the locals call the lifeline of Mumbai. Your guide shows you Dhobighat, a colorful landmark outdoor laundry where hundreds of workers wash and dry huge quantities of clothing. Your tour will end by driving back to your hotel by taking all the extraordinary memories along with you.
Includes
  • Private tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Ferry Tickets to/from Elephanta Caves
  • Entry fee and village taxes
  • Personal expense
  • Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Please note that there is no elevator, you will climb more than 100 steps to reach the top of the Elephanta Caves
  • During Monsoon (July to mid September), the ferries get delayed or cancelled by the government if the winds are strong, in such a scenario the activity provided would be providing guests the option of visiting the Kanheri caves in Mumbai or a refund of 30%

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 83 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Lucy – TanzaniaOctober 21, 2023 – Verified booking
My tour started off at the Sahara Star hotel. My driver Rupesh picked me up at the car park,he is a generous man I felt safe. Then we headed to the elephanta cave I met a tour guide named Mr Haresh, a kind and humble man. The tour there was very personal I felt connected to the culture and the beautiful history. The conversations were deep, at the end of the tour I felt happy and full-filled. Back to start off the city tour I met Maze another tour guide, an amazing young man and very enthusiastic; we went to many places in the city and above all we had amazing conversations. I am truly thankful to the team, I have experienced India at the fullest! I highly recommend them. Lastly thank you for the amazing photos :)
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyOctober 18, 2023 – Verified booking
We spent a great day in Mumbai and saw lots of fascinating places. Our guide Ganesh showed us all the highlights of Mumbai and knew so much about the history. He really enjoyed explaining us all the things and he even adjusted the tour according to our wishes. On Elephanta island we had another guide Harish who also did a super job and showed us the caves and explained the history to us. Our driver was also taking really good care of us during the whole day. We would definitely recommend the tour for a first visit to Mumbai!
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Янина – HungaryOctober 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Great experiense if you have limitted time in Mumbai and you would like to see the most sightseeings. We first started with a city tour - our guide was Mr Maze, he is a very good guide with humor, he shared with us a lot of interesting facts about Mumbai. We then traveled to the Elephant Island (the ferry experience is a bit difficult, it was too hot since we were traveling in the middle of the day). But our guide there was amazing (unfortunately I don't remember his name), he knows so much and share with us all details about different forms of Shiva, about the island, we even practiced together short mantra "Om, Shiva" together, so we were very impressed with this part. And I would like to give a special thanks for our driver Mr Imran, he is a very experienced driver and he also shared with us some details about life in Mumbai. I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to see Mumbai and know more about Mumbai.
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