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Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour

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Activity provider:Amaze Tours
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Guided tour

Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour

Activity provider:Amaze Tours
4.8  / 598 reviews
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From $38.44 $36.51 per person

Discover the ancient culture and architecture surrounding the unmissable Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a private tour. Learn about the history and stories from your guide.

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Duration 4.5 - 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10-minutes before your scheduled pickup time
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit to the Elephanta Caves, a must-see UNESCO site
  • Learn about the 7 cave excavations at Elephanta, all carved from solid basalt rock
  • Discover the Buddhist and Hindu temples built into the caves
Full description

Explore the beautiful Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a private tour from Mumbai. Marvel at the caves and learn about the history, artifacts, and structures from your guide. 

First take the ferry to Elephanta Caves, which is a must-see destination for history buffs or archaeology aficionados. Climb 120 steps to the plateau where these caves can be entered. Dive into the history behind the artifacts and structures found in seven major excavation sites.

Enter the hall, a masterpiece of 6th-century architecture that is supported by huge pillars. Explore 3 caves and learn interesting facts about India's religious history.

Each cave has a unique feature. One is a large Hindu Cave, the other is a Buddhist cave, and the final cave is dedicated to the God Shiva, with an immense, three-headed Shiva sculpture. After the Elephanta Caves, you will go back to Mumbai by ferry.

Includes
  • Guide
  • Ferry tickets
  • Entrance fee to Elephanta Caves
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Pizza Express, right in front of the Gateway of India.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour is not operational during Monsoon season on rainy days.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 98 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Pallavi – United StatesNovember 18, 2023 – Verified booking
Suresh was our driver and was a joy to have. We appreciate him taking the time to point out different aspects of the Mumbai as we driver to the Gateway. Suresh gets 5 stars for keeping us safe and sound on our drive to and from. Dave was our tour guide once we reached the Elephanta Caves! We enjoyed getting to know him and the island more since he is from there. He did a wonderful job explaining the caves, the history of the Hindu gods, and pointing out different and amazing features of the main cave! We give Dave 5 stars for being a great tour guide!!
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Thiên – IndiaNovember 17, 2023 – Verified booking
I feel blessed that I booked the tour on the Diwali holidays. The ferry is extremely crowded that I'm not sure I can manage by myself for going to the island. Daivat is good tour guide. Our group is not big, only 5 people and he took care us really well. The cave is more interesting with Daivat's explanation. I recommend this tour in Mumbai.
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Susan – United KingdomNovember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Krupesh (from Elephonta Island) took us round the different caves and provided lots of useful information about the carvings. in spite of the numerous people on the ferry, the caves weren't too crowded. It's a pleasant 1 1/4 hour journey from the Gateway to India.
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