Excursion Story of mumbai tour at Bombay

Explore the cultural diversity and heritage of Mumbai during an immersive, full-day excursion through this historic city.

Mumbai, Fishing Village, Kolis People

Your tour begins with a scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to a fishing village. Upon arrival, your local expert discusses the original inhabitants of Mumbai, the Kolis. During a guided stroll through the village, gain a unique insight into the life and time of the Kolis, the way they run their businesses, and their customs and beliefs.

Matharpacady, Portuguese Houses and Heritage

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the small hamlet of Matharpacady, which is located in the middle of the city and dates back approximately 200 years. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour. Along the way, pass by houses that reflect the rich Portuguese heritage of this outlying, yet elite suburb on one of Bombay's oldest islands. Nurtured and populated by the East Indian community, learn about the history and struggle of this unique, heritage-status hamlet under the constant threat of redevelopment.

Lunch at the Trishna Restaurant, Colonial Mumbai, Historic Sites, Diverse Architectural Styles

Leaving Matharpacady, proceed for lunch at Trishna, a Mumbai institution and local seafood restaurant serving up the fresh catch-of-the-day. After lunch, re-board your coach and head to Colonial Mumbai, which is more popular with tourists and features UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Whilst driving and strolling through this precinct, learn about the contribution of the British to the development of the city and its rich architectural heritage of Gothic, Victorian, Art Deco, Indo-Saracenic and contemporary-style buildings. Following your visit, your tour concludes with a short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Mumbai, Fishing Village, Kolis People, Matharpacady, Portuguese Houses, Trishna Restaurant, Lunch, Colonial Mumbai, Historic Sites, Diverse Architectural Styles

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 2.4 miles (about 3.8 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 20 steps at Matharpacady. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and local currency for purchases from the ship. Proper attire is required to enter religious sites; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Shoes must be removed prior to entering the temples; we suggest bringing along a pair of thick socks, because the pavement may be hot. The coaches utilised are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.