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Local Transport & Dabbawallah Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes

32 Reviews | Mumbai
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Local Transport Tour (Private)
2 Adults x $85.26
$170.52
Approx Total
$170.52
Duration: 4 hours
Private: Please meet outside the entrance of Regal Cinema in Colaba

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Water / Cold Drink
  • Local guide
  • All transportation on the tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Overview

Ride the famous suburban train, hop on a classic red bus, cruise around town in a typical black and yellow taxi and look on as millions of Mumbai’s working class head out in the morning. We will discover Mumbai beyond the typical tourist sites; we will see a number of different markets and the world famous Dabbawallahs (the workers of India’s intricate lunch delivery system). This view of the Maximum City will give you an idea of the struggles and challenges felt by the working class, as well as their unconquerable spirit.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Meet your tour guide at Regal Cinema, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theatres.

    10 minutes

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    See one of the busiest railway stations in the country at rush hour! CST is Mumbai’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was featured in the final song from the award-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    In India, flowers are used everywhere – in temples, in taxis, at home, in women’s hair, and for all kinds of worship. Here, you will see more flowers in one place than you’ve ever seen before!

    15 minutes

  • Dhobi Ghat

    The world’s largest outdoor laundry! See the dhobiwallahs, or washermen, scrubbing sheets from Mumbai’s largest hospitals and hotels at this busy outdoor laundry area.

    30 minutes

  • Chor Bazaar

    The “Thieves Market” is one of the largest and busiest flea markets in the whole country and sells almost anything. Taste some local sweets, take home delicious home-made pickles and chutneys, or shop for a colourful vintage Bollywood film poster!

    30 minutes

  • Churchgate Railway Station

    View the famous dabawallas and see how they are able to organize the delivery of 200,000 lunchboxes every single day. Enjoy your own vegetarian dabawallah lunch at the Oval Maidan nearby

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

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4.8

32 reviews

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An opportunity to see the real side of Mumbai whilst supporting a valuable charity

Published on Mar, 2024

We were looking for a slightly different tour and this proved perfect Travelling by train, bus and shared cabs we explored southern Mumbai taking in a variety of produce markets, bazaars, the Dohbi Ghat and finishing with the Dabbawala A good tour always needs a good guide and Rishi was excellent Moreover the tour operator - Reality Gives - is an NGO supporting education in Mumbai’s slum community - so you felt your tourist pounds were going to a very worthwhile cause

Excellent tour

Published on Feb, 2024

I did this tour in December 2023. It was excellent. I am grateful that I was informed in advance that the day that I originally wanted didnt work because the markets would be closed. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, the tour was quite easy, we saw some interesting parts of Mumbai. I would highly recommend it.

A Great Way to Experience Mumbai

Published on Nov, 2023

What an excellent way to get a flavor for life in Mumbai! We traveled by bus, taxi and trains to several destinations that included local markets, the massive laundry yard, and landmarks; as well as a glimpse at the busy lives of the lunch delivery men. Our guide Raj made sure we were safe and well looked after and told good stories about life in this massive city. A worthwhile experience!

Reality Tours is fantastic.

Published on Feb, 2023

Under the guidance of Chetan, I so enjoyed using the various public transportations found in Mumbai. Chetan is a great guide and I’m sure the company’s other tour guides and options are just as good. Don’t hesitate to book a tour. You’ll see and learn a lot

A perfect morning in Mumbai

Published on Mar, 2020

My husband & I met our guide, Jenna, outside the art deco Regal Cinema in Colaba (a stone's throw from the YWCA IGH where we were staying). From there, we bussed to the magnificent Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus - fabulous on the outside & even more stunning on the inside. And we watched the hundreds of commuters disgorging from the many trains. From there, we trained to the Dadar Flower Market with its kaleidoscope of colours. Onto Dhobi Ghat - a highlight to see the many hued colours flapping in the wind with a backdrop of a clear blue sky (& odd skyscraper). Taxied to Chor Bazaar & finally to see the amazing Dhabawallas at Churchgate Station. So many highlights in such a short time! Highly recommended.

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