Private Mumbai Jewish Heritage Tour: Baghdadi & Bene Israel





Description
Total Duration: 3 - 4 hours Gateway Of India, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai 400001 India, 20 minutes Sassoon Dock, Azad Nagar Off Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005 India, 20 minutes David Sassoon Library and Reading Room, 152 David Sassoon Library Marg Library Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001 India, 10 minutes Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, 55, Dr. V.B. Gandhi Marg, Mumbai India, 20 minutes Magen David Synagogue, 340, Sir J. J. Road Byculla, Mumbai 400008 India, 20 minutes Chabad Center Bombay, Chabad St. Colaba, Mumbai 400010 India, 15 minutes
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Itinerary
Find out the Jewish links to Gateway of India- which is one of the most iconic monuments of Mumbai.
Get to know more about the Sassoons- the Jewish family who built the Sassoon docks and about the contributions it made to Mumbai's economy.
We take you to an erstwhile mechanical institute which is now converted into a library that overlooks the famous Kalaghoda area.
Visit the stunning Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue that is hidden away, in the art district of Kalaghoda. This Baghdadi Jewish synagogue stands tall, as an insignia of the rich Jewish heritage of Mumbai. Every Friday evening, they have a service followed by a Kosher meal.
Stand in awe of the architectural masterpiece that is the Magen David Synagogue, where centuries-old traditions are meticulously preserved and heartfelt prayers reverberate through its sacred halls.
Prepare to witness the indomitable spirit of resilience and unity as we pay homage to Chabad House—a symbol of strength rising from the depths of tragedy. Here, we honour the memory of those impacted by the heartbreaking events of 2008. Listen to stories of unwavering courage, unshakeable determination, and an unwavering commitment to faith, community, and hope that emerged from the darkest of times.
Highlights
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children who are below 5 years of age can do the tour free of cost
- We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
- The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same
- The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
Reviews(42)
No Footprints have a wide range of tours that they describe really well on their website. We specifically wanted to see sites of Jewish interest and went to a few synagogues, Chabad House, the Sassoon Library and a cemetery that held personal relevance. Booking was easy and quick as was payment (just check the confirmation email doesn’t go into spam) but they were responsive and efficient and communicated the arrangements really well. Our tour guide Meherban was prompt, helpful and above all knowledgeable and great to hang out with. His English was perfect and he knows the city intimately having lived here all his life. He went out of his way to show us things we were interested in but also gave us time and space to explore ourselves and ask questions, which we really appreciated. We had our own driver but I think No Footprints can supply one if you don’t. Overall a totally positive experience in a city where having a guide gives you insights and makes travelling around an easier experience.
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!
Our guide, Heer, was so incredible. Not only was she super knowledgeable about the sites we were viewing, but she had a personal connection with all of the caretakers of the locations we were visiting, and got us into some closed sites with no trouble at all. Also, as a born-and-raised resident of Mumbai, she gave us so much context about what we were seeing. She was also fun and SO friendly and warm. This was one of the best tours I've ever had!
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!
Krupesh was extremely informative, really helpful and so entertaining. It was a wonderful tour!
Fantastic tour. Our guide Manya was clear, knowledgeable and a great tour leader Thoroughly recommend
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!
Meherban was an exceptional guide! His deep knowledge and passion brought Jewish Mumbai's history to life. From synagogues to hidden gems, he shared captivating stories with warmth and humor. Professional, engaging, and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly delighted you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with us. Your kind words mean a great deal to our entire team and reaffirm our passion for creating meaningful, immersive experiences. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon! ✨
This was of great interest to us as Jews. Our guide, Nimisha Nair, showed a great depth of knowledge and really made the tour fascinating for us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly delighted you enjoyed exploring Mumbai with us. Your kind words mean a great deal to our entire team and reaffirm our passion for creating meaningful, immersive experiences. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon! ✨
We had an incredible tour with Nasreen. Her deep knowledge of Indian, Jewish, and global history brought the story of Jewish life in Mumbai—past and present—to life in a vivid and meaningful way. Beyond being an expert guide, she is genuinely warm, caring, and truly goes above and beyond for the people she hosts. She helped us navigate Mumbai’s busy streets, communicated with locals on our behalf, and generously stayed with us for hours beyond our scheduled tour time. I highly recommend booking any tour with Nasreen. You’ll learn a lot, have a great time, and connect with a wonderful person along the way.
We had the best experience / tour with Nasreen! She went above and beyond in making our experience special. We learned so much about the Jewish history in Mumbai and the city in general. Additionally, she went out of her way to help us shop for traditional Indian wedding outfits that we needed and we couldn’t have done it without her help! She was amazing!!!
Excellent tour given by Nasreen . She s a really intelligent , knowledgeable guide. Her historical information was second to none. She gave us a real picture of the life of the Jewish community of Mumbai.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable experience with us. Your appreciation means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering exceptional journeys. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Our guide, Nasreen Mehta, was superb! She was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic about showing us the sites and explaining the history, as well as kind and thoughtful (eg watching out for us crossing streets in Mumbai traffic!) My husband and I have taken tours all over the world, and we both agreed that Nas is an absolute top tier guide. We hope she will guide us again in the future.
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable experience with us. Your appreciation means a lot to our team and motivates us to keep delivering exceptional journeys. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!



