Private Mumbai City Tour with Transport

The Churchgate Railway Station is one of the oldest local Railway Stations in Mumbai always busy with thousands of people traveling to their homes or places of work. Every 5 minutes, you will see a local train arriving or departing from this Station and it is buzzing with life, noise, positive energy and people running all over the place to board their trains. Just outside the Churchgate Station, you will be shown the famous Mumbai Dabbawalas (Lunch box delivery people) at work. Our guide will explain their way of working and the secrets of their processes which makes them so efficient and flawless. You will get to take some great photographs at both the places.

The Jain temple located in the Malabar hill area of Mumbai is famous for the old carving work & beautiful architecture, colorful walls and paintings. People who follow the Jain religion are peace loving, friendly and very social which you will find inside this temple. Identifying a Jain person in city is very easy, They apply sandalwood tika (mark) on their forehead upon visiting such temples or at home. They wear special dhoti (a kind of wear) and go bare footed to Jain temples. Jainism is also famous for there strict diet following rules scientifically good for health. The mystical and colorful Jain temple with intricate art work is one of the oldest and largest Jain temples in Mumbai. It is a popular place of religious significance built more than 100 years ago. You will be allowed to go right inside the Jain Temple and see how the devout worshipers are offering prayers to their Lord.

The beautiful 5 km promenade along the road in South Mumbai locally known as Marine Drive is also known as the Queens Necklace as it is a C-shaped beautiful concrete promenade along the coast of a natural bay. When viewed at night from an elevated viewing gallery constructed at the end of the promenade, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace, so it is also known as the Queens Necklace. It is situated on a reclaimed land. Throughout the day and especially in the evenings it is buzzing with thousands of local people from Mumbai with their families, children, friends and companions just chilling out, taking leisurely walks, sitting around facing the sea and enjoying the ocean view and fresh breeze coming on their face. Its a blissful feeling one must experience while in Mumbai.

Sassoon Docks is a bustling and colorful fish market built in 1875 and is one of the oldest docks constructed in Mumbai. This 145-year old incredible place is one of the few docks in the city open to the public and tourists. It is one of the largest fish markets in Mumbai city. It overlooks Oyster Rock, an island in the Mumbai harbor at a distance. Here you will get to see old and colorful fishing boats and the fishermen and fisher women in their colorful traditional clothes going about their daily work. This place is a photographers dream.

The 153 year old Crawford Market is one of Mumbai's most famous buzzing wholesale market selling a numerous variety of items from fresh fruits, vegetables, Indian spices, dry fruits, groceries, clothes, toys, artificial jewelry and a variety of other things. It was built in 1869 and named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, this market was renamed to honor the great social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. The market is buzzing with shopkeepers selling their stuff and the shoppers bargaining with them to get the best deals. You get to smell the unique aromas of the world famous home-made Indian spices, fresh vegetables and colorful fruits. This place is full of people, color, character and a photographers delight.

This lush green and picturesque vast garden is called Hanging Gardens because it is a terrace garden located on a hill slope of the posh Malabar Hill area of Mumbai. The Hanging Gardens is also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens are terraced gardens just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. They provide a breathtaking view of the sunset over the Arabian Sea and features numerous hedges carved into the shapes of animals. This more than 140 years old park was built in 1881 over Mumbai's main water reservoir. It is one of the favorite spots of the health conscious people of Mumbai to come for a walk, jog and breathe in some fresh air. Also a favorite spot for couples of all age groups and families to spend some quality time together.

Colaba Causeway Market is the colorful & bustling shopping street of Mumbai, majorly famous for fashion accessories, clothes, souvenirs, antiques, shoes and almost anything that you can think of. It is located very close to the historical Gateway of India and the famous Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It is a colorful and buzzing shopping street in Mumbai with great souvenirs, imitation jewelry, clothes and almost everything at cheap bargain prices. It is a shoppers delight. It is a very crowded walking street / market which is great for low cost casual wear, fashionable accessories and various items for everybody. The famous Leopold Cafe is also located on this street.

The iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a heritage, five-star luxury hotel in the Colaba area of Mumbai. It is situated right opposite to the Gateway of India. Built in the Indo-Saracenic architecture style, it is almost 120 years old & is simply known as 'THE TAJ' by the locals. The hotel is named after the world famous monument Taj Mahal, located in Agra city near Delhi. It has been considered as one of the finest hotels in the East since the time of the British Rule. The hotel was one of the main sites targeted in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Part of the Tata Group owned Taj Hotels, the hotel has over 600 rooms. The hotel is made up of two different wings: the Taj Mahal Palace and the Taj Tower, however they share the same lobby, restaurants and facilities. The hotel has a long history, having hosted many distinguished guests like Kings, Presidents, Industrialists, Hollywood Stars, International sports-persons, etc. A short visit inside the hotel can be arranged on request.

The highlight of Kamala Nehru Park is that it offers a breath-taking birds eye view of the Beach, the Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace) and the entire South Mumbai. As the sun sets, the famous 'Queen's Necklace' lights up along the sea in the darkness, it is probably one of the best views you will find in the entire city. This Park is a famous attraction & is a favorite spot for walkers and for spending some time away from the hustle & bustle of the busy city. Since this park is in close proximity to some schools & colleges, you will find groups of students having a fun time. It is a great place for people belonging to all age groups. The park is all about undulating green plains dotted with towering trees and bright, colorful flowering shrubs. Together they make this park one of the most pleasant locations. This park has the unique structure of an Old Women’s Shoe - a popular attraction for the kids. This is a building that looks exactly like an old boot, with a house on top.

This huge ground/park is surrounded by beautiful heritage buildings. It is a very popular recreation and sports ground which is oval shaped. The massive ground measures 22 acres & is right in the middle of the busy city. The most popular sports played here are cricket and football.

The Rajabai Tower is a beautiful clock tower in Mumbai in the campus of the University of Mumbai. Its height is 85 meters and is in the Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai. Its a World Heritage site.