Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba, Mumbai
by Khaki Tours
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This group guided walking tour in Fort and Colaba, Mumbai, covers about 2 kilometers over 2.5 hours. The tour begins at the site where the first Europeans arrived in the city and ends where the last British soldiers departed. A qualified guide leads the walk, providing detailed information about Mumbai’s transformation from small fishing and farming villages into a major metropolis. The route includes visits to several notable landmarks. The first stop is the Town Hall, also known as the Asiatic Society Library, where the guide explains the city’s colonial beginnings. Next is Horniman Circle Garden, Mumbai’s oldest garden, surrounded by Victorian buildings. The tour continues to St. Thomas Cathedral, the city’s oldest Anglican church, where participants can observe the memorials and altar. Flora Fountain follows, located in the main town square, known as Mumbai’s answer to Piccadilly Circus. The walk then reaches Oval Maidan, the birthplace of Indian cricket and a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by grand buildings. After that, the group visits Rajabai Clock Tower, often compared to London’s Big Ben, with stories about the University of Mumbai’s development. The tour proceeds to Kala Ghoda, Mumbai’s premier art district, noted for its diverse architecture. Participants also visit Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, located in Mumbai’s former Jewish enclave, showcasing signs of the city’s once-active Jewish community. The walk concludes at two of Mumbai’s iconic symbols in Colaba: the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The tour includes the services of a qualified guide and is suitable for those interested in the city’s heritage and urban growth.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Town Hall (Asiatic Society Library)
Hear how Mumbai developed following Portuguese and British colonization at the Town Hall, which houses the Asiatic Society Library.
20 min
Horniman Circle Garden
Learn about Mumbai’s oldest garden surrounded by Victorian-era buildings and the historical activities that took place here.
15 min
St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai
Spend time inside Mumbai's oldest Anglican church, noting its memorials and the grand altar.
15 min
Flora Fountain
View Mumbai’s main town square featuring Flora Fountain, often compared to Piccadilly Circus, and the Martyrs' Memorial.
15 min
Oval Maidan
See the large open ground surrounded by prominent buildings, recognized as the birthplace of Indian Cricket and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
20 min
Rajabai Clock Tower
Observe Mumbai’s version of Big Ben and hear about the history of the University of Mumbai.
15 min
Kala Ghoda
Explore the city’s main Art District, known for its varied architecture and the stories behind its buildings.
15 min
Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue
Visit the Jewish enclave in Mumbai and see remnants of the once active Jewish community.
15 min
Gateway Of India
Conclude the walk at two of Mumbai’s prominent symbols: the Gateway of India monument and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
20 min
Meeting point
You are requested to reach the starting point 10 min before the starting time. Please look out for our Ambassador of Mumbai in a green Khaki shirt with an a orange star.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba, Mumbai
by Khaki Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₹2,998Overview
This group guided walking tour in Fort and Colaba, Mumbai, covers about 2 kilometers over 2.5 hours. The tour begins at the site where the first Europeans arrived in the city and ends where the last British soldiers departed. A qualified guide leads the walk, providing detailed information about Mumbai’s transformation from small fishing and farming villages into a major metropolis. The route includes visits to several notable landmarks. The first stop is the Town Hall, also known as the Asiatic Society Library, where the guide explains the city’s colonial beginnings. Next is Horniman Circle Garden, Mumbai’s oldest garden, surrounded by Victorian buildings. The tour continues to St. Thomas Cathedral, the city’s oldest Anglican church, where participants can observe the memorials and altar. Flora Fountain follows, located in the main town square, known as Mumbai’s answer to Piccadilly Circus. The walk then reaches Oval Maidan, the birthplace of Indian cricket and a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by grand buildings. After that, the group visits Rajabai Clock Tower, often compared to London’s Big Ben, with stories about the University of Mumbai’s development. The tour proceeds to Kala Ghoda, Mumbai’s premier art district, noted for its diverse architecture. Participants also visit Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, located in Mumbai’s former Jewish enclave, showcasing signs of the city’s once-active Jewish community. The walk concludes at two of Mumbai’s iconic symbols in Colaba: the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The tour includes the services of a qualified guide and is suitable for those interested in the city’s heritage and urban growth.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Town Hall (Asiatic Society Library)
Hear how Mumbai developed following Portuguese and British colonization at the Town Hall, which houses the Asiatic Society Library.
20 min
Horniman Circle Garden
Learn about Mumbai’s oldest garden surrounded by Victorian-era buildings and the historical activities that took place here.
15 min
St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai
Spend time inside Mumbai's oldest Anglican church, noting its memorials and the grand altar.
15 min
Flora Fountain
View Mumbai’s main town square featuring Flora Fountain, often compared to Piccadilly Circus, and the Martyrs' Memorial.
15 min
Oval Maidan
See the large open ground surrounded by prominent buildings, recognized as the birthplace of Indian Cricket and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
20 min
Rajabai Clock Tower
Observe Mumbai’s version of Big Ben and hear about the history of the University of Mumbai.
15 min
Kala Ghoda
Explore the city’s main Art District, known for its varied architecture and the stories behind its buildings.
15 min
Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue
Visit the Jewish enclave in Mumbai and see remnants of the once active Jewish community.
15 min
Gateway Of India
Conclude the walk at two of Mumbai’s prominent symbols: the Gateway of India monument and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
20 min
Meeting point
You are requested to reach the starting point 10 min before the starting time. Please look out for our Ambassador of Mumbai in a green Khaki shirt with an a orange star.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.