The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!

5.0
(528 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider's access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city's trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story of the mills; this tour pays homage to the people of Mumbai- restless, hardworking and affluent.

From the markets to the communities who make it possible, get a chance to see all the action for yourself.

Witness a unique side of Mumbai, almost like secret, unfold as you you explore the city at Dawn.

Needless to say, it comes at a price – Waking up at 5.15 for one!

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What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Bottled water
Private tour
Professional guide
Driver and private transport
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Shoe Covers at docks
A fruit
Gratuities
Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

1) We pick up our guests from their given pick up location. Please note that the time of the tour will vary based on the pick up point. Else, guests can meet us directly at the entry of Sassoon Docks, Colaba. 2) The driver will be at the hotel 5 mins before the start of the tour. 3) If you are staying at the ship at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and need a pick-up from outside the ship, there we be additional cost of Rs 1000/- per person. This amount is to be paid in cash to the guide or the driver at the start of the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria Terminus Railway Station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai. At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city's largest newspaper sorting area.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Sassoon Dock

    Travelers understand the life of the Koli fisherfolk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai) and also witness the arrival and grading of 50 tonnes of fish. They also witness a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    In the middle of night, when the sky is pitch black and the rest of Mumbai is fast asleep, the wholesale produce market in the neighbourhood of Byculla is a hive of frenetic activity.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The docks are shut in June and July
  • The newspaper vendors are not available on the day after a public holiday
  • We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
  • The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
  • The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints, the guests will be informed in advance of the same
Supplied by No Footprints

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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