Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai with Ferry ride

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Gateway Of India

   Mumbai's most famous monument, this is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Ironically, when the Raj ended in 1947, this colonial symbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from the Gateway. Today this symbol of colonialism has got Indianised, drawing droves of local tourists and citizens. Behind the arch, there are steps leading down to the water.

   35 minutes here

2. Colaba

   You also get to go on a ferry tour, cruising along the Mumbai city's coast line.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

3. Colaba Market

   Shopping is the first reason why Colaba Causeway is famous, the next being food! From cheap, street clothes to fashionable boutiques, this lane, which houses old buildings from the British Raj, has it all. While you can stroll through the footpaths and look for clothes, shoes, purses, and even jewelry in the latest designs, you can also step into one of the boutiques and look at exquisite furnishings, clothes, etc. The street vendors sell the latest fashion at throwaway prices, which can be bargained for to a great extent. It is always good to spend some time here; you never know what steal you will find.

   75 minutes here

4. Town Hall (Asiatic Society Library)

   Town Hall is one of the most majestic structures among the other heritage buildings in the city of Mumbai. One can say that this building represents one of the last architectural remnants of the Victorian Bombay (Mumbai). History Mumbai's Town Hall is a colonial structure and was built in 1833. The plan for its construction began in 1811.

   5 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

   Modeled on the lines of the St Pancras Station in London, Victoria Terminus is undoubtedly the Raj's piece de resistance, Complete with carved stone friezes, stained glass windows and flying buttresses. It is Gothic architecture at its best, an awesome edifice that most citizens view with deep pride. At the top of the central dome stands the triumphant figure of Progress. The station was christened to commemorate Victoria Jubilee Day in 1887 when India's first steam engine puffed out to neighboring Thane, about 45 kms away. Today it has been rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus after the Maratha warrior. And the old steam engines have been replaced by electric ones. But to the 2.5 million commuters who push past its massive portals every day, this is still VT, the pulse of a throbbing city.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

6. Oval Maidan

   The precinct has Victorian neo-gothic architecture buildings of the 19th century on one site. On the other side it has Bombay High Court, Mumbai University which are also heritage structures. The ground boundaries hold the largest cluster of art deco buildings and hence the government is keen to get the world heritage tag for the area. You also see Cricketers practice at Cross Maidan in Mumbai. The city's biggest open spaces.

   20 minutes here

7. Dhobi Ghat

   Unique feature of Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a pittance. The "laundries" are called "ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. The clothes are soaked in sudsy water, thrashed on the flogging stones, then tossed into huge vats of boiling starch and hung out to dry. Next they are ironed and piled into neat bundles, almost two hundred dhobis and their families work together in what has always been a hereditary occupation.

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

8. Marine Drive

   Marine Drive is a skillfully laid-out boulevard in South Mumbai. It is actually an upturned 'C'-shaped six lane concrete road, which lengthens to 3 km along the coastline - a natural bay. This avenue connects Nariman Point with Malabar Hills. Situated over domesticated land, facing west-south-west, its coastline forms the part of the Arabian Sea. What draws attention to this avenue is the striking esplanade next to the road, where scores of people come to breathe fresh air and view sunset.

   25 minutes here

9. Chowpatty Beach

   Chowpatty Beach, also called Girgaum Chaupati, is one of Mumbai's prestigious beaches which is known for its local eateries ,its a public beach along the Queen’s Necklace adjoining Marine Drive

   20 minutes here

10. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

    Mani Bhavan is the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structure that now houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life, and well preserved memorabilia, including an old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use. Today, its only a symbolic exhibit that lies unused, but many old Gandhians still visit the place to pay homage to their hero and demonstrate the noble art of spinning your own yarn!

    20 minutes here · Admission included

11. Hanging Gardens

    Perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park, these terraced gardens, also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens, provide lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea. The park was laid out in the early 1880s over Bombay's main reservoir, some say to cover the water from the potentially contaminating activity of the nearby Towers of Silence

    20 minutes here

12. Bandra-Worli Sea Link

    Bandra-Worli sea link is eight lane Signature Bridge over Mahim Bay. It is One of the most beautiful bridge of Mumbai. It is a road way link which connects Main city to Suburbs.

    Pass by without stopping

13. Bandra Fort

    You see ruins of Asian Bandra fort and there is Band stand area where famous Bollywood stars reside.We show you there homes in a interesting drive past. This magnificent fort was constructed in 1640 by Portuguese . In 1739, the fort was won by the Marathas. & then by British in 1774. In the early 18th century the British partially demolished the fort. This was done as a precautionary measure to avoid the possibility of the fort being used by the Marathas as a forward military base to attack British ruled Bombay. Bandra Fort is one among the best historical monuments to visit near Bandra. This historic fort spans across different levels, ranging from sea level to an altitude of 24 meters. Several movies has been pictured in the fort.

    20 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Tour in a luxury car

  By Luxury car ,All languages Premium class : We will use best Luxury cars like Audi,BMW,Mercedes,Camry or Fortuner. Duration: 8 hours Lunch and Beer also provided: In this tour we will provide you lunch and beer in a fine restaurant. Sedan Luxury cars . Pickup included

• *Car Only- Short IMP Sights.

  Short tour Duration: 4 hours: 3 to 6 Hours From doorstep Pick-up to Drop.: Marine Drive-Chowpatty Beach- Gateway of India-Taj Palace-Victoria Terminus-Dhobi ghat (Optional). Private Air conditioned: As Per group size: Sedan for 1 to 3 PAX. SUV (6 Seater) for 4 to5 PAX. Mini Coach 6 to 14 PAX. Bus for 15 and above. Pickup included

• *Half Day tour-Few IMP Stops.

  Duration: 4 hours: 4 to 5 Hours: Gateway of India-Victoria Terminus-Marine Drive-Chowpatty Beach-Dhobi Ghat. Short tour: 4 to 5 Hours: Gateway of India-Victoria Terminus-Marine Drive-Chowpatty Beach-Dhobi Ghat. Private Airconditioned: Sedan for 1 to 3 PAX. SUV (6 Seater) for 4 to5 PAX. Mini Coach 6 to 14 PAX. Bus for 15 and above. Pickup included

• Full Day City Tour

  Private guide Duration: 8 hours Water bottles Hotel to Hotel Private aircondition: Sedan for 1 to 3 PAX. SUV (6 Seater) for 4 to5. PAX Mini Coach 6 to 14 PAX. Bus for 15 and above. Tour in English language: This is a private guided tour with English speaking guide. Pickup included

• Shore Excursion- Quick Drive.

  Tour by AC car only: 3 to 4 Hours. Driver will stop at all stops. No guide. Duration: 4 hours: Marine Drive- Chowpatty Beach-Gateway of India-Taj Palace- Victoria Terminus- Dhobi Ghat /Ancient Open Laundry(Optional) Door step to Door step: Pick-up for cruise guest is from Exit gate at green gate ,use shuttle bus service to reach there. Private Airconditioned: As per group size: Sedan for 1 to 3 PAX. SUV (6 Seater) for 4 to5 PAX. Mini Coach 6 to 14 PAX. Bus for 15 and above Pickup included

• Other Languages - Non English

  German - French - Chinese etc: This tour can be taken for other languages like German,Fench,Chnese,Russian etc. Private guide Duration: 8 hours Bottle of water included Private air condition Non English: This is non English tour in various language option to select with, German,French etc. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

India Magic Tours

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Dress code is smart casual
• Wheelchair accessible at additional cost of US $80 per person, which can be paid directly on the day of tour. Please advise in advance if you would like to arrange this.
• NOTE: 1.Ferry ride may not be operational during Monsoon season from July 1st to September 15th, In this situation we will show you Taj Mahal Palace hotel from inside or snaks would be provided. 2.If you select slots of tour after 4 PM then Mani Bhawan would not be shown.

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