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Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with English-Speaking Local Guide
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Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with English-Speaking Local Guide

by Mumbai Dream Tours

2 hours
Mumbai
₹1,350₹3,000 on ViatorSave 55%/person
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
₹2,700₹3,000Save 10%
2 guests × ₹1,350
All taxes and fees included

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₹2,700₹3,000Save 10%
2 guests × ₹1,350
All taxes and fees included
2 hours
₹2,700₹3,000Save 10%
2 guests × ₹1,350
All taxes and fees included
2 hours
₹2,700₹3,000Save 10%
2 guests × ₹1,350
All taxes and fees included
2 hours
₹2,700₹3,000Save 10%
2 guests × ₹1,350
All taxes and fees included

Overview

Mumbai is home to Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest slums, known for its dense network of small-scale industries and high recycling rates. This two-hour walking tour explores Dharavi’s economic activity, including its plastic recycling, leather goods, pottery, and embroidered garment production. Visitors see how many of these goods are made in tight spaces and sold both locally and internationally. The tour is led by an English-speaking guide who lives in Dharavi, providing insights into the community’s daily life and entrepreneurship. Bottled water is provided during the tour. Transportation to Dharavi is not included, and gratuities are not part of the price. This tour offers a detailed look at the area’s informal economy and recycling efforts, where over 85% of Mumbai’s daily 6,500 tons of waste is recycled, contributing substantially to the city’s economy.

Highlights

Two-hour walking tour of Dharavi slum in Mumbai
Led by an English-speaking guide living in Dharavi
See plastic recycling and leather goods production
Learn about pottery and embroidered garment industries
Bottled water included during the tour

What's included

Bottled water during the tour
English-speaking guide who lives in Dharavi

What's not included

Private transportation to and from Dharavi
Gratuities for the guide
Tips

Itinerary

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Dharavi

This stop covers Dharavi, one of Mumbai’s largest slums where nearly one million people live and work. The tour highlights Dharavi’s role as a hub for small-scale industries and recycling. Visitors observe the community’s self-sustaining economy and the innovative use of limited space for manufacturing products such as plastic recycling, leather goods, and pottery.

20 min

Meeting point

Cafe Shop at Mahim west opposite to railway station.

End point

You can get easily uber cabs at the end of the Tour.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Attire requirements specify modest clothing; women should avoid sleeveless shirts, short shorts, or low tops, and closed-toed shoes must be worn.
Closed-toed shoes are mandatory, and women must not wear sleeveless shirts, short shorts, or low tops.
Total
₹2,700Save 55% vs Viator