Heritage Walk: Recommended by Gigi Hadid as a must-do in Mumbai Discount Tickets

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Overview

If you are a first time traveller to the city and want to explore the Tourist precinct of Mumbai by foot, then this tour is specially designed for you. Covering the various tourist landmarks of Mumbai, this tour quite appropriately starts with the Asiatic Society building or the old Town Hall. We walk past the Horniman Circle Garden and go to the Bombay Stock Exchange. En-route, we will stumble upon the Kala Ghoda area, which is the art area of Mumbai. Our last stop will be right outside the dockyard from where Bombay's trading history starts from.

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Town Hall (Asiatic Society Library)
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.
Duration: 5 mins
2. The Asiatic Society, Mumbai
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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Horniman Circle Garden
We walk through the Horniman circle precinct and move toward the St. Thomas Cathedral
Duration: 20 mins
4. Yazdani Restaurant & Bakery
Enjoy a quick bite at this iconic Parsi bakery.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Flora Fountain
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.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Bombay Stock Exchange
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.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue
A testament to Mumbai's vibrant Jewish heritage. Delve into the captivating history of the Sassoon family and their lasting impact on the city.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Kala Ghoda Art Precinct
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.
Duration: 25 mins
9. Lion Gate
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.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Quick Bite at Yazdani

All Fees and Taxes

Exclusion

Additional transport cost for pick up from Mumbai Suburban hotels

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by No Footprints

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