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Overview

Discover Mumbai’s everyday rhythm on our Local Transport & Dabbawallah Tour beyond the usual sights. Ride local trains and observe the iconic dabbawallah network known for its incredible efficiency. Led by a responsible travel company, this tour directly supports local development initiatives. 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour will start at Regal Cinemas, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theaters.

End Point

End point

The tour will end at Churchgate Railway Station offering easy access to all areas of Mumbai.

Itinerary

1. Regal Cinema
Meet your tour guide at Regal Cinema, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theatres.
Duration: 10 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. SHYAM STALL
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!
Duration: 15 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 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!
Duration: 30 mins
6. 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
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

Local guide

All transportation on the tour

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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