Heritage Walk: Recommended by Gigi Hadid as a must-do in Mumbai
Description
If you are a first time traveller to the city and want to explore the Tourist precinct of Mumbai by foot, then this tour is specially designed for you. Covering the various tourist landmarks of Mumbai, this tour quite appropriately starts with the Asiatic Society building or the old Town Hall. We walk past the Horniman Circle Garden and go to the Bombay Stock Exchange. En-route, we will stumble upon the Kala Ghoda area, which is the art area of Mumbai. Our last stop will be right outside the dockyard from where Bombay's trading history starts from.
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Itinerary
Our adventure begins in the heart of Mumbai, outside the legendary Bombay Castle (behind Asiatic Society), where the story of the erstwhile Bombay Fort begins. Step back in time and learn about the city’s humble beginnings and how it has transformed into the vibrant city it is today and the role the precinct had to play in the same.
a place filled with fascinating stories from the mid-1800s. We’ll discover how gas lights were first exhibited here and hear amusing anecdotes, including a funny tale about Jinnah, the father of Pakistan. This is the same place where Gandhi’s ashes were kept for the people to come to pay their respects. We'll also share an intriguing secret—the Asiatic Society houses a hidden treasure, a 14th-century copy of Dante's Divine Comedy. Although not accessible to the public, this precious artefact was so valuable that Mussolini once offered a staggering one million pounds for it. We simply couldn't part with such a priceless piece of history.
We walk through the Horniman circle precinct and move toward the St. Thomas Cathedral
Enjoy a quick bite at this iconic Parsi bakery.
Visit the fountain that marks the expansion of Bombay beyond the Fort limits and listen to the tale of the division of the state of Maharashtra while looking at the Hutatma Smarak.
The beating heart of Mumbai's economy. You'll discover how this monumental institution started under a humble banyan tree and grew into the impressive structure it is today.
A testament to Mumbai's vibrant Jewish heritage. Delve into the captivating history of the Sassoon family and their lasting impact on the city.
This is the art area of Mumbai. Here, amidst stories of Sassoon and Jewish history, you will hear stories about the Watson Hotel – the first iron cast building in the city that hosted Mark Twain.
Our journey concludes at the old docks of Mumbai, where extraordinary stories await. Uncover the mystery of the enigmatic Ice King, explore the city's connection to the American Civil War, and brace yourself for the incredible tale of the day it rained gold in Mumbai.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 2) Start time of the tour for North Mumbai hotels will vary. 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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children below 9 years of age can do the tour for free of cost
- 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
- The Start and End timing can be changed based on the discretion and traffic situations
Reviews(142)
Our guide Aditya Pai was wonderful and knowledgeable. Interacted with us very well and answered our questions with clear detail. He was patient and was aware of our welfare. The tour enabled us to understand Mumbai a lot better.
Fun, informative and engaging –
Lovely experience! Such a fun new way to see your own city
Our Port to Court tour with Aditya was a lovely little detour through the iconic, storied corners of Colaba. There were 8 of us, a curious bunch, and he kept us hooked with fascinating stories about everything we saw along the way. Somewhere between the history and the conversations, we completely forgot how hot it was :)
Everything about the walk was fantastic - the clarity, the language, the knowledge. I learnt a lot even as a local. Big thanks to Aditya who was well informed and a gem of a tour guide. I would highly recommend this.
Adi did an amazing job in showing us around and making our experience extra fun and insightful!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with No Footprints. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep creating meaningful, warm and memorable experiences for every guest. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure soon!
A very interesting tour given by Mitali who was very knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with No Footprints. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep creating meaningful, warm and memorable experiences for every guest. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure soon!
This is a late post. Let us start by saying we absolutely loved our experience and 100% recommend NFP. Ours was a very large group consisting of 60+ 10th graders along with their chaperones. We visited Mumbai in Nov 2025 for a field trip. The team at NFP helped us tailor a heritage walk around South Bombay especially for our students. Not only did they make it wonderfully interesting and age appropriate, but assisted hugely in shepherding our large group through the chaos of the city. Huge thank you to Heer and Benny for all their help coordinating and once again to Heer, Meherban, Aditya and Aman for doing a fantastic job of weaving fascinating stories of the history of Mumbai, our kids were enthralled.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with No Footprints. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep creating meaningful, warm and memorable experiences for every guest. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure soon! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with No Footprints. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep creating meaningful, warm and memorable experiences for every guest. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure soon!
We loved this tour, and our guide, Ankit, brought the city and its history to life. His broad knowledge and fun engaging manor made the tour immensely informative and enjoyable!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re truly delighted to know you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with No Footprints. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep creating meaningful, warm and memorable experiences for every guest. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Really enjoyed the heritage walk with Aditya and his storytelling skills! Would def be doing more walks!
