Venture away from the busy city of Mumbai and take a ferry ride to the nearby Elephant Caves. Take a tour around the 2,000-year-old caves that are dedicated to various Hindu gods, before enjoying a city tour of the highlights of Mumbai.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Your Mumbai accommodation.
Private group

Highlights

Take a tour from Mumbai City to Elephant Island
See the ancient caves complete with sculptures carved into the rock
Learn about the area's history from your tour guide
Visit the top attractions of Mumbai

Full description

You will be picked up from a location of your choice in Mumbai, before driving to the "Gateway of India". From there you will take a 1-hour ferry to Elephanta Island, where upon arrival you will take a train which, will prove to be a fun and quirky way to travel. Following that you will proceed to the Elephanta Caves, which contain a collection of rock art linked to the sect of Shiv. You will have an hour to explore the caves, also seeing the sculpted images of Kalyansundara, Gangadhara, and Ardhanriswara.

Following that you will board the ferry once more to head back to Mumbai where your Mumbai city tour begins. Throughout your city tour you will visit all of the top attractions on any traveler’s itinerary to Mumbai.

You will explore the Taj Mahal Palace, Dhobi Ghat, Town Hall, the Victoria Terminus, the Municipal Building, Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Chowpatty Beach, Hanging Garden, and Mani Bhavan.

It is an ideal tour to learn about the history and culture of Mumbai as you introduce yourself to this wonderful city.

Includes

Ferry ride
Local guide
Tour escort
Bottled water
Refreshments
Pickup and drop-off

Lunch
Monument entrance fees ($10USD per person)

Important information

Know before you go

The Elephanta Caves are closed on Mondays and during the monsoon season (July to August)

Mumbai: Elephanta Island and Mumbai City Tour

Mumbai: Elephanta Island and Mumbai City Tour

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