Local Transport & Dabbawallah Tour

4.8
(36 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)

Ride the famous suburban train, hop on a classic red bus, cruise around town in a typical black and yellow taxi and look on as millions of Mumbai’s working class head out in the morning. We will discover Mumbai beyond the typical tourist sites; we will see a number of different markets and the world famous Dabbawallahs (the workers of India’s intricate lunch delivery system). This view of the Maximum City will give you an idea of the struggles and challenges felt by the working class, as well as their unconquerable spirit.

What's Included

Water / Cold Drink
Local guide
All transportation on the tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour will start at Regal Cinemas, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theaters.

End point

The tour will end at Churchgate Railway Station offering easy access to all areas of Mumbai.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your tour guide at Regal Cinema, one of Mumbai's oldest movie theatres.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

    See one of the busiest railway stations in the country at rush hour! CST is Mumbai’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was featured in the final song from the award-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In India, flowers are used everywhere – in temples, in taxis, at home, in women’s hair, and for all kinds of worship. Here, you will see more flowers in one place than you’ve ever seen before!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Dhobi Ghat

    The world’s largest outdoor laundry! See the dhobiwallahs, or washermen, scrubbing sheets from Mumbai’s largest hospitals and hotels at this busy outdoor laundry area.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The “Thieves Market” is one of the largest and busiest flea markets in the whole country and sells almost anything. Taste some local sweets, take home delicious home-made pickles and chutneys, or shop for a colourful vintage Bollywood film poster!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Churchgate Railway Station

    View the famous dabawallas and see how they are able to organize the delivery of 200,000 lunchboxes every single day. Enjoy your own vegetarian dabawallah lunch at the Oval Maidan nearby

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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