The 4 Best Mumbai Train Journeys

1.Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi slum Tour with Local Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $35Our pick

Spend four hours with a local guide such as Rakesh, Abhishek, Sagar, or Dinesh, traveling by Mumbai train between Dharavi, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and the dabbawala network. Expect working neighborhoods, leather and pottery workshops, recycling, open-air laundry, and plenty of walking. The tour ends in Dharavi.

“Guide: Abhishek An unreal tour showing the real side of Mumbai. Abhishek was an unbelievable guide, he was funny, entertaining and engaging - he truly made the tour.”

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2.Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Tour with Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Third Wave Coffee, visit Dhobi Ghat, ride Mumbai’s local train, and walk through Dharavi for about two hours. Guides such as Bhaarti and Abhishek bring local knowledge to the narrow lanes and working neighborhoods. The small group is limited to 10, and train tickets and bottled water are included.

“This tour was so good. It was so interesting to see all the different industries and to experience daily life in Dharavi. Our tour guide was great and had so much knowledge as he is a local resident. The train ride was a great experience and it was the reason we chose this particular tour as it's a great opportunity to travel on an Indian train. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Primmum Mumbai Sightseeing With Local Train Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $39

Spend about seven hours with Young Tours and Travel visiting Mumbai icons, riding a local train from Mahalaxmi, and touring Dharavi with a local guide. Rahul and Kevin are named guides associated with the company. Pickup, bottled water, private transport, and an English-speaking guide are included. Groups are limited to 12.

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4.Mumbai City + Dabbawala aka Lunchbox + Train Ride Tour – The Unfeigned Mumbai.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $69

Spend about five hours with a private guide exploring Mumbai by air-conditioned vehicle and local train. See dabbawalas at Churchgate, watch dhobis at work, visit Mani Bhavan, and take in Marine Drive, the Gateway of India, and CSMT. Pickup from select hotels, drinks, transport, and entrance fees are included. Lunch is not.

“A great way to discover the city in one day. I only had a day to sight see and this was a good introduction.”

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