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This 12-tasting food tour will see you eating through 178 years of Bombay, from the city's oldest recipes to dishes that haven't changed since 1936, through kitchens most visitors never find.
Bombay was born in Fort. The Portuguese came first, then the British, then the Parsis, the Iranis, the South Indians, they all passed through these streets and left their food behind. This walk follows that story, one plate at a time.
Your journey begins at a puri sabzi spot open since 1848, six generations, same recipe, a queue that forms before the city wakes up. In summer, the aamras will stop you in your tracks.
From there your guide takes you deeper, a hidden ice cream shop tucked into the same corner for 60 years, the oldest chaat stall in Mumbai still running on the same chutneys,, South Indian food you didn't expect to find here, and a century-old Irani cafe where the bun maska slows everything down.
The tour ends at Bagdadi, serving same Mughlai dishes since 1936
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside Pancham Puriwala, our guide will be standing in a blue cap
Itinerary
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1
Your guide meets you at this 178-year-old pure vegetarian eatery serving authentic puri and veg curries. Their famous aamras, (fresh mango pulp) is so good people queue for it.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Yazdani Restaurant & Bakery
One of the last surviving Irani bakeries in Mumbai. Savour Bun maska from a wood-fired oven, in a bakery that still looks exactly like 1950
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Through the lanes of Fort, your guide takes you to a 60-year-old handmade ice cream shop, Mumbai's oldest chaat stall, the vada pav the neighbourhood swears by, and South Indian food that's been feeding this part of the city for decades.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Town Hall (Asiatic Society Library)
Visit this historic 1804 library and research institution housed in a beautiful colonial building. Your guide will share the fascinating story of Bombay Castle - the very first structure built in Mumbai by Portuguese physician Garcia de Orta. Learn about the Asiatic Society's formation by Sir James Mackintosh and its role in preserving India's literary and cultural heritage. Discover what treasures it holds - from rare manuscripts to historical artifacts - making it one of Asia's most important research libraries.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Flora Fountain
Stop at this 1869 monument and Hutatma Chowk martyrs' memorial. Your guide will explain colonial history while introducing you to iconic Mumbai street food - from authentic vada pav joints to Mangalorean specialties like Mangalore buns served at pure vegetarian South Indian establishments hidden in surrounding lanes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Baghdadi in Colaba has been serving mughlai delicacies since 1936. Their iconic flavors, especially their traditional Mughlai recipes, remain unchanged. for 90 years.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Gateway of India
Conclude your Fort heritage and food journey at Mumbai's most iconic monument, built in 1924 to commemorate King George V's visit. Your guide will explain its Indo-Saracenic architecture, historical significance as Mumbai's symbolic entry point, and how it connects to the colonial Fort district you've explored. Post this you will visit the oldest restaurant serving authentic Mughlai cuisine. Here you'll experience traditional kebabs, curries, and other Mughlai specialties that have been perfected over generations
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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