Mumbai Private Cultural Tour with Lunch and Transport

Wow. Fantastic experience

I had the most fantastic experience. Sho was very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. I highly recommend both the company and Sho for anyone wanting to learn and experience Mumbai.

Wonderful day in Mumbai with Sho

We had such a wonderful day with Sho. He couldn’t have been more accommodating and he showed us so many interesting cultural highlights of Mumbai. We especially loved the chaotic open air cricket, the famous chai walla and the delicious lunch! We definitely recommend this tour.

Awesome tour! Would highly recommend

I was in Mumbai for a friend’s wedding and wanted to tour the city, so thought this would be a great way to explore given that I was solo. It ended up being an excellent experience as my tour guide Gurmit (Tiger) was super friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating when it came to what I was interested in seeing/learning about. The lunch was delicious (a local place, not somewhere touristy) which I appreciated. Additionally, I felt very comfortable on the tour (as it can be stressful when immersed in a new culture!) and I definitely got a much better sense of the city and surrounding environment. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting solo or with a group - I had an unforgettable experience. Also, shoutout to Gurmit for being a great personal photographer for a few hours :) Thank you!!

Local culture tour

Where do I even begin! Such an amazing time getting to better understand the local ins and outs. From hopping on the local westernline train to experiencing the ferry crossing at Versova to Madh Island. Throughout the day I got to experience 16th century churches to 8th century caves dedicated to Shiva. Gurmit was awesome and helped navigate to new places that he also got to experienced for the first time. As always, lunch was amazing. Gurmit really made the day fun. He made it feel like we were just two people and not just a tour. I want to thank him for dedicating his time. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the Mumbai area.

Great Tour with Tiger (not Woods)

We had a great time with our guide, Tiger, and our driver. They modified the tour to meet our need that we not be on tour for more than four hours; we certainly could have taken in more, but we had been on a cruise for two weeks and were pretty tired. In addition, we had taken a tour on the prior day through the cruise line. Still, they took us to some great places other than the ones we had seen on our prior tour (e.g. hanging gardens, Marine Drive), including the staging area for the vendors who distribute custom-ordered lunches to clients by bicycle, the incredible outdoor laundry market, the Portuguese fort on the beach, past the skyscraper home of the country’s richest man, past Ghandi’s home , and over an amazing bridge. There is s an indoor option to go into the Ghandi home (now a museum) would probably be worth it). Tiger is a native and was willing to share all kinds of information about the educational system, religious traditions, life in the slums, etc. He also negotiated a short ride for us on one of the open air taxis that are about the size of a large golf cart. If you take this tour (and you should), be prepared for Mumbai traffic—jammed, slow, harrowing at times, and noisy; the horn honking is incessant. We had an ambitious pizza delivery guy on a scooter crash into us; fortunately, no one hurt except, perhaps, the pizza.

Tiger is the best!

We had a great experience seeing Mumbai for the first time with Tiger! He was a great guide! We got both a cultural and tourist experience all around the city that our group really enjoyed

Amazing tour

We booked a two day weekend tour including the Mumbai city tour as well as the Elephanta caves tour. It were amazing days where we could experience a lot of different places in Mumbai, all of the cities most beautiful places, delicious restaurants, tour guides favorite spots and learned a lot about culture and history. Tiger and Rahil ensured that we had a great experience at any time (also during sudden Monsoon rainfall) and that we could see as much as possible in the two days. We can highly recommend the tour!

Amazing experience

Great tour visiting different temples, markets and shops. Guide Rahil Khan showed me the Gods, Goddesses and Saints and what each one represents and how offerings are made. I was able to make offerings, feed sacred cows and even participate in a ritual being blessed. I tried indian food in clean and organized place. In the markets I was able to buy ingredients to prepare some dishes and especially to make Chai.

Secrets revealed

Wow what a day Rahil and Rajid you did it again setting such a high standard of hospitality that is beyond belief. See things like the Portuguese streets to fishing villages was something we both found to be something that you could never see only in the movies. Of course Rita favourites of course where all the bollywood stars live. Also geeting to see how the stars live on location was beyond her dreams. Food was truly delightful and off course my chai was so good. My 3 year oldson has found a great uncle forever so thanks for looking after us all

Perfect tour!

I arrived in Mumbai late Saturday Night and took this tour the next morning. This was my 1st day of my 1st visit to India. I could not have been happier with the tour and with my guide, Retro. He tailored everything to my needs and as a 68 yo woman who uses a cane I could not have appreciated that more. I got a beautiful overview of the city in just the one day I was able to stay there. Best wishes in your studies Retro...I know you will do well in life. If I am ever in Mumbai again I will definitely use this company again and I understand they have many other locations as well.

Mumbai Culture

This was a real good trip. Tiger spoke good English and was very laid back. Saw a lot of cool stuff and was never rushed. I highly recommend this tour. Make sure you go to Cafe Metro for lunch and order the Chicken Nargisi and the garlic naan. Simply superb!

If you have time for one tour this is it!

Mumbai can be daunting even for a seasoned traveler which is why I decided on a private tour guide. This cultural tour is the perfect deep dive into Mumbai for those who want to explore 'off the beaten path'. I cant say enough about the professionalism of this company and their employees. My guide Retro was so personable and knowledgeable and he was able to make some sense for me of the chaos that is Mumbai. Raja our driver got us where we needed to be & somehow did all that while navigating the video game that is Mumbai traffic. I got to customize the day to meet some things I was interested in including taking a short train ride. Lunch was truly authentic at a small restaurant tucked down an alley but it was also truly delicious. I returned to my hotel right on time exhausted from a day of Mumbai but completly delighted with my experience. Thank you Rahil, Retro and Raja. Next time I'm back I'm coming to do the slum tour with you! Cheers.

Fabulous cultural tour

Our Mumbai cultural experience tour was one of the best we have ever been on! Our guide Tiger and our driver Arvind were suberb!! We felt we saw and received the “best of the best”!! I would definitely recommend this company! Their service, including the owner’s attitude was just great! Sandra from Canada

Fabulous!

This was our third WOB tour in two days and it was a perfect was to end our stay in Mumbai. Our guide was Tiger, a well spoken young man who was super organized and informative. We had revised the standard itinerary when I booked the tour with Rahil (owner of WOB) and Tiger had the plan down perfectly. Then we improvised as we went along because different things attracted our attention. Fro example, we started our by visiting Gateway of India and the Taj Hotel (not on standard itinerary but was on ours). While there, Tiger asked if we wanted to take a short ferry ride from the Gateway. We said sure, and were on the first ferry that did the 30-minute harbor tour. But because it was first, it also served as a delivery boat to many of the other boats anchored in the harbor. Fascinating to see all the transfers! So the ferry trip was longer than anticipated. But Tiger kept saying “no problem” on time - we had a hard stop at 3:00 pm to board our cruise ship, so I was anxious a bit but Tiger made it all work. We even had plenty of time for a very good lunch. Our tour ended at the cruise ship dock as planned, and we handed our luggage over to the porters. Tiger and his driver were excellent! I recommend Tiger and WOB highly.

Great cultural experience!!!

Yet another amazing tour with WOB Tours and wonderful day spent in great company of the tour guide Tiger and our kind driver! We went to Bandra Fort and got an amazing view of Bandra-Worli Sea Link, visited Juhu Beach and a hidden from most tourists "temple of bells" where you can make a wish (to come back to Mumbai and go on more WOB tours :-) and feed some cows on the sidewalk. We went to a mosque in Versova where we fed some goats... and visited some more unique local places in Mumbai. Part of the tour is to meet as well the Dabbawallas (Lunch box carriers). The trip ended with a short ferry ride to the fishermen Madh Island, visit to a Hindu temple and local beach! On the way back I was looking to buy some traditional Indian sweets and thanks to a great recommendation from Rahil (the tour company owner) we went to a wonderful sweets shop with amazing variety where I found what I was looking for! WOB really knows not only how to meet your expectations but go far and beyond! Truly unique cultural experience for travelers looking to meet with local people, emerge in the Indian local traditions and way of living in great company!

inside Mumbai tour- behind the scenes cultural experience

great view of what Mumbai is like behind the usual tourist spots. highly recommended for those who have seen the usual things and want something a bit different. we had done a tour the day before of the great tourist sights, tour guide Devu was entertaining and informed, gave us lots info we would not otherwise have even thought about.

Great tour with great guide

What a nice day trip! I appreciate the perfect and professional organization of the trip as well as the possibility to customize the tour. I’m very thankful for getting the chance to see all the places that were not marked in the main tourist maps. I would recommend choosing that tour even to my closest friends as it’s been such a interesting day. Thank you very much Sanya

Wow! Such a great time!

As a solo female traveler I was super nervous to even leave my hotel but I’m so glad I booked with such an amazing company. Every single thing went so smoothly and I couldn’t be more happy with Tiger and Arvind. Tiger is so funny and loves to laugh with a big beautiful smile and Arvind is an amazing driver and both are extremely sweet, kind and knowledgeable! I felt very safe the whole time. Rahil was in constant touch, calling several times to assure that everything was going ok and there was no problems. I had pick up arrangements to Navi Mumbai and that was really nice they could accommodate. We saw so many great sites. I really couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you so much guys! I’ll remember this forever! I’m contacting you again for the Bollywood tour next! It’s no wonder you’re so highly rated!

WoB - great tours and experiences

After two truly enjoyable tours on consecutive days it comes as no surprise that world of Bollywood India tours have such a high trip advisor rating. The tour of Mumbai was so comprehensive that to attempt ourselves - my granddaughter and I - would have absorbed at least two days and be more expensive. Our tour hosts made an immediate impact with their informative yet relaxed interaction. Plus great traditional lunches on both days.definitely five star!

Great tour in a great city

The journey was perfect. It was really good planned. We have seen in a short time a lot of wonderful places in mumbai. Our guide, a lovley lady, explained everything in a great english. We are lucky to have booked this trip! Thank you so much!

Great fun.

Lots of fun and laughs during the day tour, very professional and funny guys, also many information about India history and culture. Its a day we will never forget. Thanks Rahil, Shoeib, and Raul.

Soha

We were staying at the Shalamier Hotel in MOMBAY Early morning was our roar of Mombay. We were waiting at the Lounge area of the hotel when a young man approached us. He asked us very courtesly our names than introduced himself as Soha and I am your guide to the tour. Soha had a magnificent knowledge of the area. Each historical place we visited he explained the History well. The Lunch was excellent. He went out of the way in handling our Photographic needs. Overall he is an Ambassador to your company. Very proud of him

Cultural experience tour

The tour is very informative, Rahil and Sho were very nice and made sure all my requests were accommodated. At the beginning of the tour we were supposed to see Dabbawalas, but for whatever reason we were late even though it was our fist stop , and got to see only the last three of them leaving the train station. I wish it was timed differently. We also spent about three hours in the car getting from point A to point B, with Mumbai traffic. We went out of the way per my request to see Haji Ali Dargah, but I wish they would have told me that it would take that much time, we wasted several hours driving around and I saw Haji Ali Dargah only from far away for couple of minutes, so I was a bit disappointed. However during the ride Rahil and Sho told me about different aspects of life in Mumbai. On a positive note on this tour I got to see a different side of Mumbai, the highlight was the Fisherman’s village. Since I have already seen Dhobi Ghat and the slums, they changed the itinerary for me, so the tour is fully customizable. The lunch was absolutely delicious. Riding a train and an auto rickshaw was a lot of fun and I felt safe throughout the tour.

A day like a mumbaiker

I have quickly learnt you never know what to expect in Mumbai and this tour was no exception. Sanya my guide made sure I saw all I wanted to see and so much more. Though Sanya's personal insights I enjoyed the afternoon living as a mumbaiker! Strolling along the Bandstand, visting a local village and fish market, dining in a restaurant filled with locals and shopping Hill Road bargaining for best price. I also saw so much more! I was going to take an Uber and do this myself but there is no way I would have experienced or seen half as much and not enjoyed it. Sanya is wonderful I felt like I was out with a friend for the day. Why go with Rahil and Sanya's company? ✔They pickup anywhere in Mumbai ✔Pricing is clear and payment options are easy ✔the tours are tailored to what you want as well as being guided by their specialist advice ✔Rahil personally trains all his guides for conistency ✔they meet the needs of solo travellers and those with not much time ✔you will have a good time! 😊

Fun and flexible

I booked this tour for a friend of mine, she had a blast! Sania (who took my friend around) very comfortably re-organised certain bits of the tour which I had already done with my friend. Very courteous and friendly, especially for tourists visiting the country for the first time.

Full day combo City + Cultural Experience tour - loved it :)

I was traveling to Mumbai on my own for a few days for work, and decided to cram in a full-day city + cultural experience tour. What a great move! Sanya was my wonderful guide and her customized itinerary for the day allowed me to see so much more of Mumbai than I could have asked for. It was a beautiful mix of strolling through markets like Crawford and Colaba Causeway, seeing a few of the local fisherman's villages, walking along Marine Drive at sunset, and so many more memorable sights along the way. Definitely recommend this tour with Sanya for the solo female traveler if you're strapped for time - she's a gem!

Half day cultural tour

What was great about this tour is you could customize it to your interests and ability to walk and climb plus see things you are interested in. The guide was very knowledgeable and could answer all our questions. We enjoyed the lunch at a local restaurant so we could sample food eaten by residents of Mumbai.

Thank you very much.

They provided us such a heartfelt service. We are 120% satisfied with their careful considerations while the tour. Also we really appreciate their good arrangements of the tour, even though we did't really have any plan to visit or see places..We toatally counted on them to make plans and they did a perfect job. We enjoyed so much to visit all the places which they took us to . And the tour ended at the exact time and place we had orderd. Thank you so much for all the help, we could enjoy very much. We are lucky and happy to find your tour !! Hope see u again !!!!!

RAHIL saved me from a Honeytrap.

First of all I would like to say that Mr. Rahil Khan and the funny driver " MONEY"( Mani ) were very professional and competent in showing me the real authentic Mumbai in just 6 to 7 hours.  We had a very pleasant day with a lot of fun and laughter. Rahil is humorous and fun to be with.  We also had a strange experience where a pretty young lady approached us near the railway station and became friendly and after a short fun conversation, she didn't want to leave me alone!!!  Only with Rahil s and Mani's help I was able to escape from the situation!!! Ha ha ha.  They were quick enough to open the car door for me and drive off quickly!!  The lunch was included in the price and was SUPER DELICIOUS. I loved the Indian Spicy food which Rahil ordered for me.  I can highly recommend Rahil and his team for a great and enjoyable day as a visitor in Mumbai.  They are great hosts and honest too. 

Best day in Mumbai

We booked a private tour for the day and it didn't disappoint. None of us had been to Mumbai before and the tour was amazing, we learnt so much about the area as well as having a lot of fun. It felt very free and not time constricted so we could choose how long we spent in different places during the day, also the lunch was yummy. Rahil was fantastic and we hope to return soon :) I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

Cultutal visit

Me and my wife were visiting Mumbai.. we found the brochure at the concierge & decided to take the tour. There was not a single dull moment since our guide Devroop met us. We were a bit skeptical about the food as we have our ristrictions but Devroop took good care and gave us the food in town. We had a wonderful day and we enjoyed it 200% Me along with my wife strongly recommend this tour along with this tour company.

23 million people.... 3 of us....

... and many many many new friends. We loved every second. It felt we were discovering with a friend, not a guide. So thankful for such a wonderful day 🤗

Cultural Experience Tour - Amazing

I highly recommend the Cultural Experience Tour. It is ideal if you want to see the real Mumbai and not just the touristy places. You really get an insight into people's daily lives, seeing markets, villages, city, religious places and more. I was invited to breakfast with Rahil and co. and it was a wonderful experience in a local restaurant. I was so impressed by the content of ghe tour and the great personality of the guides that I immediately booked the City Tour for the next weekend. Also a great experience, and I plan to take more of their tours on my return to Mumbai. Trips are very flexible and you can see what interests you. And unlike a big impersonal company, you really feel like you are with friends.

Exciting way to experience Bombay in a day

Sanya Khan was our guide. She brought her sensitivity to our needs and wishes. She structured the tour for us and not for her own convenience. She listened well and answered every question we had as we drove in a an air-conditioned car from our hotel in the south to the central and north parts, seeing a working fishing village, the sea link (worli), the second biggest slum in the world, two Hindu temples, a vegetable and flower market and pigeons being fed. We would have seen the lunch carriers but they we on strike! We also were shepherded through the railway station at Churchgate and travelled a few stations north to get the feel of it. We rested halfway through the day over a very tasty lunch with local people of the area. One of the main thrills for us was seeing the municipal laundry where thousands of articles are washed and dried each day for city institutions, low tach manual work that gives jobs to many. We could never have experienced this city so well on our own. Her understanding and love of the city shone brightly!

Fantastic trip and knowledgeable guide

I would highly recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Mumbai. It was excellent from start to finish and our guide Sanya was fantastic.

2 day visit to Bollywood, Mumbai and its culture

My wife and I booked up with Bollywood tours as part of our cruise from Abu Dhabi. The arrangements were all finalised by Rahil using WhatsApp, as this is his preferred way of communication. Not everyone use WA. We were met as planned at The Green Gate at Mumbai port by Rahil's wife Sanya and their driver. Be prepared for being asked by every driver, man and his friends who will offer you the best tour of Mumbai... So it was great to have Sanya find us in the crowd of bewildered tourists and over enthusiastic taxi drivers. As part of the visit Rahil had suggested that we take the opportunity to visit the Bollywood studios where he had access to one of the studios (He has appeared as an actor in some TV shows) Our initial journey took us to North Mumbai to go to Bollywood. This was not the Bollywood either of us envisaged, but a TV studio, where we were taken into see a couple of shows in production and then entertained by a group of 5 dancers reproducing some (apparently) popular Bollywood dance shoes. Tonbe honest the visit to Bollywood took up more time than we would have preferred and got in the way of seeing more of Mumbai. After the Bollywood visit we were taken to a local restaurant for lunch, where a perfectly acceptable lunch was served – definitely not a tourist trap – any we both enjoyed the food and the authenticity of Rahil's pick of restaurant. Rahil then took us on a tour heading back into Mumbai, visiting the “I love Mumbai” sign on the Promenade at Bandra. Rahil was a very enthusiastic host taking lots of photos of us – as this is always an issue when it’s just the two of you traveling together. We travelled into Mumbai and visited the extraordinary sight of the world’s largest outdoor laundry at Dhobi Gatt. – although by the time we got there at sunset most of the washing and activities for the day appeared to have been done for the day! We stopped for nighttime photos at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus formerly known as Victoria Terminus. We had seen this in the morning, but was much more spectacular at night. We were then taken to the Crawford Market in South Mumbai. This was interesting, but it was a bit of a whistle stop visit, and would have been good to have had the opportunity to spend some more time visiting. We had asked Rahil to take us to a shop to buy some gifts and he chose The Bombay Store. This was an excellent choice and we picked up suitable gifts for our friends and family. Highly recommended. Rahil and Sanya then dropped us off at the port and we made plans to meet up the next day for our “Cultural Tour” of Mumbai. Day 2 started the same way with the offers of the best Mumbai tours being offered by the local taxi drivers. We were entertained by the sight of the Mumbai police chasing a couple of local women up and down the street – the women were begging – and clearly Mumbai’s finest were under instruction to remove the women. However, no interest was paid to the persistent and sometimes slightly threatening drivers, who frankly didn’t take no for an answer. Day 2 with Sanya (no Rahil today) took us on what was called a cultural visit. In my opinion it was City tour part 2. The morning started with a visit to The Gateway of India an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. This was a really busy place, buzzing with Tourist s and vendors, but we were slightly rushed through the area as Sanya's plans required us to meet up with other activities elsewhere. We were taken for a quick visit into the Taj Hotel that sits opposite the Gateway Arch. Would have been nice to have had afternoon tea or a cool G&T .. but we were on the move again. A quick trip into Starbucks to collect a souvenir mug – and use of the WiFi – more on WiFi later. One of the most extraordinary sights we seen in Mumbai was the unique lunchtime distribution of meals by the The dabbawalas constitute a lunchbox delivery and return system that delivers hot lunches from homes and restaurants to people at work in India, especially in Mumbai. The lunchboxes are picked up in the late morning, delivered predominantly using bicycles and railway trains This was an amazing sight and the reason that Sanya was in such a hurry, as she wanted to ensure we had the opportunity to see the operation in progress. Only 10/15 minutes after we arrived all the meals had gone to the offices and businesses. We were then taken for a quick trip on the train, which was interesting, but not so different to the local commute I make most days... Except the train in Mumbai has not doors and the local young guys like to hang out and jump off as the train arrives in the station. Sanya then took us on a drive through Mumbai to a local fish market where a whole community live selling and buying fish for market in Mumbai. After we went for lunch to a local restaurant, which we caught at the end of the business lunchtime. Food was great and service efficient. In all we enjoyed our visit, but I would say we could have done with more culture and less Bollywood. I used my phone only a couple of time to connect to 3G for messages and to use WhatsApp to get Rahil’s messages. I picked up almost £30 in data charges in the short time. I advised Rahil that a great benefit would for him to provide a WiFi or data connection, given the charges that Mobile networks charge to use your phone overseas. On the cultural side, we didn’t hear anything about Ghandi, the cast system, religious beliefs in India nor visit any temples or churches. But all in all a busy visit to one of the world’s great cities. I can recommend that at all times you will feel safe and secure with Rahil and his organisation.

Excellent tour in short trip days

It was amazing being introduced to this trip. Although it had been my aim since before I went to Mumbai, I wasnt sure whether i could engage one. Sanya, the travel guide did make it happen for me. I first texted Ruhil just a day before I finished conference. And the arrangement was so fast that I am able to go for a tour in instant the next day without much hassle. He was quick and creative in helping me sort out my payment. Salute to his way in managing. Get to eat local foods, experience local lifestyle. Sanya all the time making sure I'm comfortable and adjusted well. I guess it's not just the tour itself, but tour guide is also an important person in helping tourist to feel the enjoyment of travelling although travel solo. Good job to Sanya. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to see Mumbai specifically or India as a whole.

It was like family member taking us around

. I had the best time ever in Mumbai with Bollywood tours. We were treated like family . Rahil the owner gave us exceptional attention treated us above and beyond just visitors. If I have to come back I definitely would go with them . You will not regret using this company. I recommend 5+ stars. From the ride in co fort to restaurants with excellent food to site seeing . Everyt thing and more. Thank you Rahil

Cultural Experience Tour made my girlfriend and I feel like locals!

Sanya was an excellent guide and took us through the most exciting and beautiful places in Mumbai. From traditional temples, coffee shops and markets - this tour is a must if you want to get off the beaten track a little. Rahil and Sanya even took us out for dinner the night before! We are happy to have made some friends in Mumbai :)

Cultural Experience Tour – sole, female traveler

With only two days to spend in Mumbai , I had to make the best of the city. I longed to have a “local” experience, and this was foremost in my mind as I browsed through the brochures at the hotel. This Cultural Experience Tour was all I hoped for and more. Guide and driver Rahil (the owner) was my guide for the day. He is a peoples’ person who is passionate about his city. Being the sole person on the tour, I received his undivided attention. Our driver, Money, was pleasant and was always waiting for us at the agreed point. He just seemed to know when we would arrive. Expect the unexpected At the start of the tour, Rahil wanted to know what I had already seen in Mumbai , to avoid duplication and for obvious logistical purposes. I wanted to avoid all the touristy spots, and instead, live, eat and ride like a local. He then mapped out a tentative program for the day. This was fluid and changed according to how the day panned out and how long I wished to stay at a particular place. - Metro to Versova - Fishing village in Versova - Auto rickshaw (tuk tuk) - Local train - Purchased tickets for the metro and local train (in the local language) - Flower, fruit and vegetable markets - Purchased a Lottery ticket – did not win but enjoyed the experience - Chai stops along the way - Full course vegetarian lunch - Ate street food along the way - Visited Hindu temples, Mosques and Sikh temples - Dhobis (laundry men) - Fed pigeons, goats and cows. - Visited the Pharsi Five Gardens at dusk Highlights • Dabbawalas (lunchbox carriers) – we happened upon these gentlemen at the railway station. Money, our driver, stopped the car in the middle of the traffic whilst Rahil and I got out to take pictures with these gentlemen. It was no problem at all for Rahil to take several pictures whilst the driver negotiated the traffic. He wanted to make sure that we got the perfect shot. There was no road rage!! I am still fascinated with the patience of drivers in India. • Other highlights included visiting the fishing village in Versova in a tuk tuk, riding the local train, purchasing tickets in local language, eating and drinking with the locals, trying out the famous pani puri, receiving a Blessing in a temple, feeding the cows at the Temple of Bells. • We were invited to join an evening ceremony at a mosque that we had visited earlier in the day, and Rahil was willing to take me back to the mosque. He has amazing energy levels and wants his guests to have an unforgettable experience of Mumbai. As much as I wanted to attend the ceremony, (which included a meal), the hive of activity and excitement of the day left me exhausted by the end of the tour, so I had to decline the kind offer. Summary • Fluid , flexible itinerary, with pleasant surprises along the way. Go with the flow. • Amazing experience. Brilliantly coordinated. • Safe. • With a private tour, one has the undivided attention of the guide. This allows for more flexibility of the itinerary. Furthermore, Rahil took most of the pictures and this allowed me to savour each moment without the stress of taking pictures. • Excellent value for money. One cannot put a price to the experience. The brochure sells itself short in that it does not state all that the tour has to offer. However, I do agree that it is impossible to advertise all possible experiences as these differ, depending on the preferences of the tourist and what the day has to offer. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal cultural experience of Mumbai!

I highly recommend booking this Cultural Experience Tour! As a tourist, I initially was wary about reserving tickets for the Cultural Experience Tour serviced by World of Bollywood Tours but I’m extremely pleased that I went ahead with it, because it resulted in a beautiful day filled with incredibly special memories and experiences that I’ll forever cherish. The tour well exceeded my expectations and my tour guide, Rahil, was amazing. Rahil was polite, kind, knowledgeable, thorough, flexible, and easy to understand. He had a great sense of humor, and fun to share time with. Rahil also exhibited a deep love of community and respect towards others. We covered a vast array of activities, both planned and unplanned. Including an impromptu Bhangra dance outside Bollywood star, Sonny Deol’s, Home celebrating his birthday that day! I was even a part of a video birthday greeting to Sonny while we were there! Our lunch was absolutely delicious, and now I have a favorite meal I’ll be coming back for. Also, Rahil introduced me to a wonderful place to have dinner. I’ll definitely be booking more tours with Rahil during future trips to India.

Cultural Experience Excellent way to see Mumbai!

Rahil was adaptable from the start - it was a bespoke tour of behind-the-scenes Mumbai as only a Mumbaiker sees. He completely delivered what he promised ... and more! We were picked up from our flat by an a/c saloon car and driven to the train station as we opted to travel to the Dhobi Ghats by train. What an experience! To be recommended on a Sunday when the trains are pretty empty. More efficient than the British trains for sure! We combined the cultural experience with a tour of Dharavi Slum. Rahil organised a guide, slum-residing University student, Parvez, who was Gold Standard. This is how the slum residents benefit by being employed by his company. We were impressed by ni begging and no obligation to buy anything. Real pride in their community and workplace. Just an incredible experience. Lunch was a highlight - real Mughal food. Divine! And he timed the marketplace and temple visits perfectly so we were back at our flat by the agreed time. Rahil was flexible, informative, fun and it was a pleasure to have his company while we played at being Mumbaikers for a day. To be recommended with five stars. Thank you rail - we will be back for the Bollywood Tour next!

Journée passionnante

Journée remarquable !! Nous avons découvert la culture de Mumbay accompagné par notre passionnant guide Tiger. Merci Tiger pour cette formidable journée

二度目のインド旅行。初めてのムンバイ。

このツアーでムンバイの魅力を多く発見できました。 英語が得意ではない私でも、サービスや内容に不満･不安を感じることはなく、往復空港送迎、ランチ代等込みでこの値段はとても満足しました。 World of Bollywood India Toursを選んで良かったです。 ガイドのSanyaさんはインド美人(ボリウッド女優を目指していたそう)で、とてもわかりやすい英語で話してくれます。 そして行きたい場所もすぐにスマホで調べてくれます。 ツアーの最中に「ここは興味ある？行く？」など聞いてくれるので、 マニバワンくらいにしか興味なかった私にはとてもありがたかったです。 実際に行ったところは、 ・ダラヴィ-(世界で二番目に大きいスラム) ・ドビーガード(洗濯場) ・インド門 ・野菜やスパイスが売っている市場 ・タージマハルホテル ・魚市場 ・マニバワン(ガンディー博物館) ・インドの大富豪の豪邸 ・マリンドライブ(女王の首飾り) ・寺院(名前は忘れました) ・ハジアリ霊廟 ・チャトラパティ･シヴァージー･ターミナス駅 です。 ランチはおすすめのベジタリアンレストランでいただきました。 ローカル向けのレストランで、とても美味しかったです。 そしてカフェに移動し、シロップ漬けのドーナツとチャイ。インドっぽい食後のひと時を楽しみました。 好みを聞いてくれるので、食材や辛さなどわからなくても安心です。 参加する前は不安でしたが、Sanyaさんの気遣いと安心感で素晴らしいツアーになりました。 他にもいろいろなツアーを取り扱っているようなので、次回も利用したいと思います。 そしてムンバイを訪れる人がいたら、このWorld of Bpllywood India Toursをおすすめしたい思います。 Sanyaさんありがとうございました。