2-Day Mumbai Explorer
About this tour
Two full days with a private car and the same guide throughout. Day one is the city: the landmarks, the markets, the temples and the views, at a pace that leaves room for a proper lunch. Day two is the Elephanta Caves by ferry, with lunch back on the mainland, and the bazaars of the old city on the way back.
Sixteen hours of guiding across two days is enough to see Mumbai properly rather than tick it off. And because it is private, the plan is yours to change. Tell your guide on the morning what you want more of and less of, and the day moves around it.
What you will experience
- Day one: the full city sightseeing route over eight hours with a private car
- Day one: Gateway of India, the Taj, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat and Victoria Terminus
- Day one: Crawford Market, Banganga Tank, Hanging Gardens and Mani Bhavan
- Day one: a proper lunch break, not a rushed stop
- Day two: ferry from the Gateway to the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Day two: lunch back on the mainland at a restaurant we recommend
- Day two: the markets and bazaars of the old city in the afternoon
- The same guide across both days, so nothing repeats
- Private air-conditioned car with hotel pickup each morning
- Adjustable on the day, tell your guide what you want more or less of
What is included
- Private air-conditioned car and driver, eight hours each day
- Expert English-speaking local guide across both days
- Hotel, Airbnb or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off each morning
- Elephanta return ferry tickets and the site entry fee
- All parking charges, tolls and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
What you will see
What our guests say
5.0 out of 5 · 1,388 reviews across TripAdvisor and Google
Booked at short notice and everything was organised within the hour. Comfortable car, punctual, and a guide who clearly loves the city he lives in.
Our guide had remarkable knowledge of local history and excellent English. The whole day was genuinely exciting rather than the usual run through a checklist of monuments.
Our experience with Balaji was nothing short of extraordinary. His English is impeccable, making communication effortless and enjoyable throughout the journey. Beyond his linguistic skills, his depth of knowledge about the area—its history, culture, and hidden gems—was truly…
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Common questions
Both days: sixteen hours of guiding, a private air-conditioned car and driver throughout, hotel pickup each morning, and the Elephanta return ferry and site entry fee. Lunch and accommodation are not included.
Yes, and you do not need to decide in advance. Tell your guide on the morning what you want more or less of. It is a private tour, so the plan moves around you.
Yes. Many guests do, usually on day one. Tell us when booking or mention it to your guide on the day and we will build it in.
No, lunch is at your own cost on both days so you can choose what you like. Day one we break somewhere your guide recommends. Day two we eat after the ferry back from Elephanta, again at a restaurant we suggest to suit your taste and budget.
Yes. The return ferry from the Gateway of India and the site entry fee are both included and paid by us.
Pickup at 8, 9 or 10 in the morning, whichever suits. Each day runs about eight hours. An earlier start on day two is better because the Elephanta ferry gets busier later.
Yes, wherever possible. It is the main reason two days works better than two separate tours, because the second day builds on the first.
Elephanta is closed on Mondays. If your two days include a Monday we will run the caves on the other day and adjust the plan.
Often booked together
Booking more than one tour? Contact us and we will build a combined itinerary with a single guide across your day.