The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller! Discount Tickets

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The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller! image
The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller! image
The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller! image

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Overview

This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider's access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city's trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story of the mills; this tour pays homage to the people of Mumbai- restless, hardworking and affluent. From the markets to the communities who make it possible, get a chance to see all the action for yourself. Witness a unique side of Mumbai, almost like secret, unfold as you you explore the city at Dawn. Needless to say, it comes at a price – Waking up at 5.15 for one! .

Pickup Information

1) We pick up our guests from their given pick up location. Please note that the time of the tour will vary based on the pick up point. Else, guests can meet us directly at the entry of Sassoon Docks, Colaba. 2) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 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

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria Terminus Railway Station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai. At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city's largest newspaper sorting area.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Travelers understand the life of the Koli fisherfolk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai) and also witness the arrival and grading of 50 tonnes of fish. They also witness a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.
Duration: 20 mins
4. In the middle of night, when the sky is pitch black and the rest of Mumbai is fast asleep, the wholesale produce market in the neighbourhood of Byculla is a hive of frenetic activity.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Private tour

Professional guide

Driver and private transport

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Shoe Covers at docks

A fruit

Exclusion

Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels

Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The docks are shut in June and July

The newspaper vendors are not available on the day after a public holiday

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

Supplied by No Footprints

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