Local Transport & Dabbawallah Tour
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Water / Cold Drink
- Local guide
- All transportation on the tour
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet your tour guide at Regal Cinema, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theatres.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour will start at Regal Cinemas, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theaters.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Reality Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Mumbai
- Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 977 experiences we list in Mumbai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 134 of 977.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is India's restless, glamorous megacity on the Arabian Sea, a city of colonial landmarks, seaside promenades, film studios and street food.
The Gateway of India faces the harbour beside the grand Taj Mahal Palace hotel, and Colaba's streets fill with cafés and markets. The Gothic-revival Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Victorian and Art Deco buildings around the Oval Maidan show the city's architectural ambition.
Top-ranked sights in Mumbai: Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
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