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Mumbai: Private City Tour with Elephanta Caves

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Mumbai: Private City Tour with Elephanta Caves

Activity provider:Amaze Tours
4.8  / 5
72 reviews
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Discover Mumbai's gems on a guided day tour. From Elephanta Caves to iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Dhobighat laundry, explore history, culture, and stunning panoramas.

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Duration 9 - 10 hours
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Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby at the concierge 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time with a flag with "GetYourGuide" Logo.
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Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a day with local insights of the fascinating Mumbai
  • Visit many must-visit spots in a well-arranged tour, including the Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan and more
  • Visit the UNESCO heritage site of Elephanta Cave
  • Inclusive of Elephanta caves entrance fees and Ferry tickets
  • Private Ac car with driver
Full description
Explore Mumbai's most stunning locations and tourist attractions in this eight-hour tour with an English speaking guide. Start the day with a pickup and head towards the gateway of India for the ferry to Elephanta Caves. Enjoy the must-see destination for history lovers.  After an-hour ferry ride climb 120 steps to the plateau where the caves can be entered. There are seven major excavations in the area, and you'll be able to explore the history behind the artifacts and structures found inside. Explore the hall which is supported by huge pillars and this masterpiece of 6th-century architecture.  Discover 3 caves and learn 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 one is a cave dedicated to the God Shiva with a massive three-headed Shiva sculpture. After the Elephanta Caves, go back to explore Mumbai, starting with the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the Gate Way of India.  Head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Train Station. Continue towards Crawford Market, a British era market that has been standing for over a century and a great place to see an array of spices.  Visit Mahatma Gandhi's residence (Mani Bhavan) and head to Malabar Hill to witness the Banganga water tank and take a breathtaking view of the Queen's Necklace below at Kamala Nehru Park. On your way back see another spectacular panorama along the marine drive and visit a temple in Mumbai. Before ending the tour take a train ride with the Mumbai train and experience what the locals call the lifeline of Mumbai. Your guide shows you Dhobighat, a colorful landmark outdoor laundry where hundreds of workers wash and dry huge quantities of clothing. Your tour will end by driving back to your hotel by taking all the extraordinary memories along with you.
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  • Private tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Ferry Tickets to/from Elephanta Caves
  • Entry fee and village taxes
  • Personal expense
  • Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

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  • Luggage or large bags

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  • Please note that there is no elevator, you will climb more than 100 steps to reach the top of the Elephanta Caves
  • During Monsoon (July to mid September), the ferries get delayed or cancelled by the government if the winds are strong, in such a scenario the activity provided would be providing guests the option of visiting the Kanheri caves in Mumbai or a refund of 30%
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  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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This was my first guided tour in a foreign city, though I have been travelling internationally for work for 20+ years. I wish I had done this years ago. As others have mentioned, I had one guide for the city and another for elephanta island, as well as another driver who stayed with me the whole time. At first I wondered why they did it this way, but it makes perfect sense as each is an expert in their own parts of the city. My guide for elephanta island was Mr. Daivat, and he was amazing. I learned so much from him, and hope my other guides in other cities are so knowledgeable. He also spoke impeccable English, thus was easy to understand. As an extra bonus, he worked wonders with the camera; I have taken home some amazing photos!

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August 23, 2023

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Elephanta Island guide was amazing and very knowledgeable And we had a great experience learning about the caves and surrounding area. After the island we met our city guide and he was stellar and we loved his fresh insight and we were able to connect with similar interest.

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August 12, 2023

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I had a different guide for the Elephanta Caves part of the tour and he was fantastic and we spent a lovely morning together. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the caves and area. My guide for the second part of the tour around Mumbai, Mr Zeeshan, was absolutely amazing! The day was tailored to my interests and when there was a stop I was more interested in we were able to spend more time there and have discussions about it. Z’s knowledge of Mumbai and it’s history was outstanding. I had the most wonderful day exploring Mumbai and we had the most interesting conversations about everything under the sun! Our conversations ranged from religion to food to history of the city and its people to life in our respective countries and everything in between. It was one of my most favorite days I’ve had in all my travels! I strongly recommend this tour, and ask for Mr Zeeshan is possible! I can’t wait to make my way back to Mumbai!

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