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Highly recommend.
Had a great experience, very informative. Good service. Highly recommend ...........................
Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 15min
- Price from
- $27 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 65 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Colaba is a landmark every taxi driver should be familiar with. Your guide will meet you outside the entrance of the cinema and will be wearing a blue, button-down shirt.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Mumbai
Description
Discover Mumbai’s spiritual and local side on our Mumbai Market and Temples Tour beyond the usual sights. From lively bazaars to serene temples, experience the city’s everyday rhythm. Led by a responsible travel company, this tour directly supports local development initiatives. Mumbai’s wide streets and narrow lanes are alive with activity. In front of colonial buildings, alongside temples, and everywhere in between, vendors shout from carts selling everything from colourful birds and flowers to traditional Indian clothes and food. We’ll guide you through the chaos of a traditional Mumbai bazar, introducing you to must-see markets such as Crawford Market and Mangaldas Market, as well as some lesser-known ones such as Flower Alley. You’ll see why cows rule supreme in India with a visit to the cow shelter. And along the way, we’ll visit some of the oldest lanes in Mumbai and their most famous temples.
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the city’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, meat market— and the first building in India to get electricity!
The largest indoor wholesale textile market in Mumbai where locals buy clothing materials for special occasions such as weddings and Diwali. India’s most famous fashion designers purchase cloth for their creations here!
This is the historic Hindu temple that is the namesake of Mumbai. If you’re up for it, receive prasad: blessings from Hindu priests. We’ll take a break from the busy markets and visit inside.
Nestled away in the heart of the city, Bombay Panjrapole is a sanctuary for the welfare of more than 350 cows. The cow is considered sacred by Hindus; to increase their karma, people will come to the shelter to feed the cows.
Highlights
Local English speaking Guide
Water / Cold Drink
What's included
Included
Local English speaking Guide
Water / Cold Drink
Not included
Hotel/Residence car pickup and drop-off
Food
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.8
65 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
- A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects
Frequently asked questions
How long does Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour take?
Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour lasts about 2h 15min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour cost?
Prices start at $27 per person for this Mumbai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Colaba is a landmark every taxi driver should be familiar with. Your guide will meet you outside the entrance of the cinema and will be wearing a blue, button-down shirt. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Mumbai Markets and Temples Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 65 verified reviews; it is run by Reality Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd. Most-mentioned highlights: Local English speaking Guide; Water / Cold Drink.
Reviews(65)
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Remarkable tour of crawford market with Chetan
Chetan showed me around the crawford market area in between two monsoon rain showers. Tour is very good, organic and Chetan gives good background information. Furthermore he knows exactly where to taste some local street food or offer you a saffran chai. I can only recommend! Very fine English!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you around Crawford Market and exploring the city between the monsoon showers. I'm glad you enjoyed the local street food, saffron chai, and the stories behind the places we visited. Your kind words about the tour and my English mean a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Mumbai for another adventure soon. Safe travels! 😊
S
Excellent guide and interesting tour
As it turned out I was the only one booked into the small group tour and had a personalized tour through the markets and temples. My guide was very knowledgable and we had some great philisophical and spiritual discussions. The tour was interesting and I got to see Temples and some markets that I otherwise would not have visited,
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed the personalised experience and the opportunity to explore the markets and temples with your guide. It’s great to hear the conversations added an extra dimension to the tour. Thank you for joining us and we’re happy you discovered places you might not have visited otherwise!
L
Great market tour
We really enjoyed our tour of the markets with Javed. He was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw many different types of market. I was pleased too that it wasn’t treated as a sales opportunity- we were simply there to look. I particularly enjoyed the fabric wholesale market and the flower market where they were making garlands for ceremonies. The temple was interesting and Javed explained it really clearly. Would recommend this tour if you have some time in Mumbai and want to see something different
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the markets with Javed and that his knowledge and friendly approach made the experience even better. It’s great that you appreciated seeing the variety of markets from the vibrant flower market to the fascinating fabric wholesale area and learning more about the temple along the way. We are also glad you liked that the tour focuses on observing and learning rather than shopping. Thank you for recommending the tour and for joining Reality Tours & Travel during your time in Mumbai! 🌟
F
Impressive
Very impressive tour into the real life of Mumbai
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you found the tour of Mumbai so impressive and authentic. Offering genuine insight into everyday life is exactly what we aim to do at Reality Tours & Travel. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you again in the future!
D
Mumbai markets and temples tour
From the minute our tour started Hitesh, our tour guide, started pointing out places of interest and gave us information about what to expect. The tour took us through busy markets but we were always shepherded safely through them. In the temples Hitesh advised us of respecting the rules of the temple, which is one of the things that Reality Tours likes to employ on all its Tours, respect for all. Great tour and brilliant tour guide.
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Hitesh made you feel informed and well looked after from the very start of the tour. It’s great to know you felt safe navigating the busy markets and appreciated the guidance on respecting local customs and temples. Respect is very important to us, and we’re glad this came through in your experience. Thank you for your kind words — we hope to welcome you again soon!
E
Incredible and fun
Sabina was very informative and entertaining. We learnt so much from her about India market history and fun facts along the way too. Feeding the cows and chatting with locals was so much fun. Thanks Sabina
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely words! I’m so glad you enjoyed learning about India’s market history and had fun feeding the cows and chatting with the locals. It was a pleasure having you on the tour!
5
Loved it!!!
The market tour was amazing!! So much to see & learn. Sabina was lovely & very knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the market tour and that Sabina could make it such a memorable experience. It was a joy having you with us, and your recommendation means a lot. We hope to see you again soon!
W
very informative
it was pretty fun i thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much. the tour guide was really good and she taught me so many new things
Operator response
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun experience, learned so much, and enjoyed the tour with your guide. We really appreciate you sharing your feedback!
V
Amazing tour
Had a great tour, our guide was funny and very friendly, he showed us around and was very knowledgeable
Operator response
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you had a great tour and enjoyed your guide’s friendliness, humour, and knowledge. It’s wonderful that the tour was both fun and informative!
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