Tours/Mumbai/Elephanta Island Caves & Traditional Village Tour
Viator · Private tour

Elephanta Island Caves & Traditional Village Tour

5.0(31)Mumbai1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(30)

Description

Join our guided tour for an exciting journey where you'll find hidden treasures and hear fascinating stories. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and discovery. Our expert guides will show you around and share secrets about the places we visit. From finding hidden gems to hearing interesting tales, this tour lets you explore each place in a special way. Don't miss this chance to make memories and learn about amazing places. Book your spot now for an adventure that will leave you amazed and inspired.

Tour Options

Private Tour+ Hotel Transfers
  • With Transfers: In these option Private Ac Car Included transfers included Entry/admission A local English Speaking Guide all inclusive Duration: 7 hours Pickup included
Small Group Tour
  • Small Group Tour : You will meet your guide at Pizza Express Colaba, near the Gateway of India. Duration: 5 hours: Please note, pickup and drop-off are not included; You will meet your guide at the meeting point
Elephnata for Cruise Passenger
  • Private all Inclusive Tour: Note: Please select this option if you're arriving from a cruise Ship The Guide and Driver: will meet you at the International Cruise Terminal with the name board of your name Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included15 min

Our guest will start the tour at gateway of India

Admission included180 min

Join our tour for a exciting journey, guided by experts, to discover hidden gems and captivating stories. Embark now for an unforgettable experience!

Pass by

The Gateway of India stands proudly on Mumbai's waterfront, an iconic arch that welcomes history and modernity with open arms. Its majestic presence tells tales of colonial heritage and serves as a portal to the city's vibrant heart.

Highlights

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What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Dinner

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included

Reviews(31)

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SHOKOKONO
April 25, 2026
Spirit of Life

Introducing the stone carvings on Elephanta Island We present 5 stars to guide Pankaj I signed up for a seven-hour tour this time. I'll tell you the whole story. From our guide on your journey around Mumbai On this Elephant Island. The guide will change with the handover And this guide from Pankaj It's been so wonderful, my soul has been cleansed. In my life, I've been following this guide of Shiva and Hinduism while receiving Being exposed to a worldview It empowers me in my life. It was an intense energy experience. Simply make history a textbook It's not just about explaining. It's a very funny way to think about the concept of karma. He told me. To his father's souvenir shop. And finally, I'd like to introduce you. (like you would never worry about. It's not easy to impose. Don't worry.) This shop also has a reasonable price range and It was good quality. You can shop with peace of mind. to the silk fabric I wanted. I was able to buy hand-painted art. It was a very satisfying day. It's all because of him. It upsets my outlook on life. It was a wonderful encounter. Thank you, Pankaj

Operator response

Thank you so much for this deeply touching and thoughtful review. We’re truly grateful you chose to spend your day with us. It means a lot to hear how impactful your experience at Elephanta Island was. Pankaj will be incredibly happy to know his guidance made such a meaningful impression—not just in sharing history, but in conveying the deeper spiritual essence and philosophy. We’re also glad you enjoyed the visit to the local shop and found it genuine and worthwhile. Your kind words about the entire experience mean a lot to our team. Thank you once again, and we hope to welcome you back for another enriching journey in Mumbai.

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Voyager17493914042
April 25, 2026
Enjoy Elephanta Island Cave Tour

We were able to travel smoothly to the island and heard detailed explanations of the cave temples throughout. He was a very attentive guide. Thank you in the heat. We were introduced to shops that choose souvenirs, and after the cave tour was over, we were introduced to shops that have lunch, and we had a meaningful time. We started in the morning hours and were able to come back after 14:00, which I think was a good time of day.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a smooth and enjoyable Elephanta Island experience with detailed explanations from your guide. Glad you found the timing convenient and appreciated the recommendations for shopping and lunch. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Mumbai!

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Sunshine17822095284
March 13, 2026
Great guides and experience.

Ravi and Trikal were excellent guides, with Ravi being such a font of knowledge that he spent the 1 hour ferry ride each way answering all of our questions. That made the ride seem much quicker and I learnt so much. We were contacted via Whatsapp the day before the tour by Ravi and the meeting point was very easy to find. The island is very interesting and Trikal provided a great experience with his local knowledge. I would definitely recommend the guides and tour to anyone visiting Mumbai.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you had a great experience on the Elephanta Island tour. Ravi and Trikal will be happy to hear your kind words. It’s great that Ravi made the ferry ride informative and that Trikal’s local knowledge added to your visit. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you again in Mumbai!

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Peter_C
March 13, 2026
Excellent guide and enjoyable tour.

Ravi was an excellent guide. He was such a font of knowledge, that he answered all of our questions on the 1 hour ferry ride each way, which madethetripseemmuch shorter. The caves were interesting, with an excellent local village guide, and definitely worth seeing. I would highly recommend Ravi and this tour.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Elephanta Island tour. Ravi will be glad to know you appreciated his knowledge and guidance during the ferry ride. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you again in Mumbai!

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maxmJ5704OJ
March 12, 2026
Elephants island tour

Pankaj was a good guide. He explained the story well. Thank you

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the Elephanta Island tour and that Pankaj explained the history well. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Mumbai.

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Marc B
February 25, 2026
Amazing experience

Krishna and Trikaal were both our host and our tour guide. The experience was fabulous, and without them it would not have been so amazing. Krishna shared his knowledge about Mumbai, and was accompanying us to the Island. Once there we were welcomed by Trikaal, put local guide who showed us the caves and explained all the story behind them. He helped us expanding our knowledge and making us understand the Indian culture. Definitely a worth experience, thank you very much!!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear you had a fabulous experience. Krishna and Trikaal will be delighted to know their knowledge and storytelling made your visit to Elephanta Caves more meaningful. It’s great that you enjoyed learning about the history and culture along the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again whenever you return to Mumbai!

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TrailBlazer431975
November 23, 2025
Nice trip to elephanta caves

Jay was our guide taking us for small visits around gateway of India to accompany us to the island where an othe guide took over It was a pleasure Jay was caring with our group and full of knowledge It was a real pleasure

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your Elephanta Caves experience. Jay is glad he could guide you around the Gateway of India and ensure a smooth trip to the island. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour!

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166ivyh
November 23, 2025
Jay is the best

Jay is very friendly guide. Thanks for the tour. Jay is the best tour guide in indià Jay is amazing very knowledgeable and good human

Operator response

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Elephanta Caves tour with Jay. He truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and making each guest feel welcome. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to host you again soon!

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Global17331294179
March 23, 2025
Amazing tour of the Elephanta Temple Caves

Fantastic guide, Pranav and Pankaj took us from our hotel to the ferry at the Gate of India over to the island. Amazing experience and fascinating temple caves. The 122 steps were better on the way down ! But it was a really worthwhile trip and enjoyed every minute.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring the Elephanta Caves with Pranav and Pankaj. The journey across the harbor and the fascinating temple caves truly make for a memorable adventure! We totally agree—the 122 steps feel much easier on the way down! 😄 We're so glad you enjoyed every minute of the tour and found it worthwhile. We’d love to host you again for another incredible experience in Mumbai. Safe travels!

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R3391VGelkeb
March 23, 2025
Elephant caves

Very nice tour with a friendly guide who told us lots of stories about this holy place. He made us understand the stories of Shiva and the other gods

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Elephanta Caves and that our guide was able to bring the stories of Shiva and the other gods to life for you. It's always a pleasure to share the rich history and spiritual significance of this incredible place. We truly appreciate your time in writing this review and hope to welcome you again for more explorations in Mumbai!

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