Dharavi Slum Tour
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Dharavi Slum Tour
By Reality Tours and Travel
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This Dharavi slum area tour provides a window into Mumbai's working neighborhood, and the area is best explored with a guide to gain a well-rounded view without getting lost. On this tour, you'll explore the alleyways of homes and businesses, and meet and learn from residents. After your tour, you'll get to learn about how proceeds from the tour help benefit the local community.
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Ages 3-99, max of 99 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Get a different take on Mumbai on a walking tour of the Dharavi slum area
- Tour the alleyways and businesses to see how people live and work
- Explore with a guide for an educational experience without getting lost
- Choice of transport options and time slots adds flexibility
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Water / Cold Drink
- Lunch is optional at an additional price
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, IndiaThe tour will begin at Churchgate Station, a short walk from Colaba. There are four entrances to Churchgate Station, including two subways. Once inside the station, go to "Wheeler" Convenience Store about 30 metres before the platforms.
- Option 2Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, IndiaThe tour begins at the main entrance and ticket office on the West side of the station. To check if you are in the right spot, verify that V-Jai Restaurant and Bakery is opposite and Third Wave Coffee is diagonally opposite.
End:- Reality Tours and Travel (Dharavi), 60 Feet Road, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Kumbhar Wada, Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400017, IndiaThis is where we sit and have a cold drink after walking through Dharavi. Afterwards your tour guide will help you to go wherever you want to go. If you want to return back to Churchgate or catch a local train to another part of Mumbai, he/she will escort you to the train station
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6283BOMDHARAVI- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Out of respect for its residents, no photography is permitted while in the Dharavi slum
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required
- A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6283BOMDHARAVI
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- 60 Feet Road, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar, Kumbhar Wada, Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400017, IndiaThis is where we sit and have a cold drink after walking through Dharavi. Afterwards your tour guide will help you to go wherever you want to go. If you want to return back to Churchgate or catch a local train to another part of Mumbai, he/she will escort you to the train station
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- Irina S0 contributionsGreat Street food tourTerrific street food tour. Was easy to book. We had a wonderful guide and it was so much fun to explore different neighborhoods, sample food and learn about local cuisine. Heard warning about street food and glad I have booked this tour: this food was fresh, delicious and safe. Highly recommendedWritten 18 November 2024
- Camper641673235290 contributionsNot for foodiesFor tourist not traveler. Pros: - you take a train - you ride in a shared local cab - you can eat a lot of snacks Cons: - guide was on their phone for the whole tour - no facts and information was offered - the guide did not seem interested in the tour at all or very knowledgeable about the food we were eating - no customisation - although requested before the tour. - really basic foods that are easy to find and google We paid more for a private custom tour and agreed to focus the tour on non-veg options. What we got was obviously just the standard tour with no consultation about what we wanted. If the guide was to quickly check preferences before ordering on our behalf and it would have been better. In the end this was a very expensive way to eat some snacks we already had and some basic grilled chicken. If you’re really nervous about eating out in Mumbai then MAYBE this is for you. If you’re looking for a foodie tour or are a seasoned traveler avoid this tour.Written 16 November 2024
- JAKMidlands0 contributionsWould recommendArrived in Mumbai booked onto trip to take the hassle out of where to go to eat. What a treat. Great guide, fab food and lovely experienceWritten 13 November 2024
- donaldcremerssf0 contributionsInsight to a world I don't knowVasu gave a terrific tour, with lots of great information - from historic background to what we were seeing in front of us. He was very gracious and respectful to everyone we encountered.Written 30 October 2024
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- Dreamer269333215130 contributionsEnjoyful business trip to MumbaiOur company, the Russian Valve Association, contacted RTT to help us organize a business trip to Mumbai. We were together with the guys from September 16th to 21st. And it was just amazing! Thanks to the efforts of Krishna and his team, we all have only the most positive impressions. It is not often possible to find such a travel agency that could implement any wish in the shortest possible time and was always ready to help. We didn't worry about anything and completely trusted the experience of Krishna's team. Hotel, transfer, interpreters, meals, etc.: the travel agency coped with all the tasks perfectly. We really enjoyed working with Reality tours and travel, and we really hope that we will have another chance to use their services soon!Written 23 September 2024
- lisanmnelliott0 contributionsGreat street food tourFantastic street food tour with Raj. Make sure you are hungry as there is a huge amount of food. Not only was the food superb but we were completely immersed in the environment too. Be prepared for delicious food, bustling streets and information surrounding the food and its origins. Great tour… don’t miss out!Written 16 September 2024
- tonyw2090 contributionsDon't hesitate to take this tour!We had a wonderful experience on the Mumbai Street Food Tour. Our guide Raj was knowledgeable about the foods of Mumbai and taught us a lot about Indian history too. He was super friendly and spoke excellent English. The food on the tour was varied and delicious! There's just no way we'd have found all of these dishes on our own. Two things I think the tour listing doesn't mention that added to our overall enjoyment of the tour 1. You'll eat around 15 dishes! The food offering is MUCH more comprehensive than the listing describes: snacks, drinks, vegetarian and meat dishes, and dessert too. 2. The tour is organized by Reality Gives, a non-profit which trains underprivileged local people to become tour guides, so by taking the tour you're enabling a program that makes a genuine difference to the life of a Mumbai resident.Written 6 August 2024
- Glennis B0 contributionsExcellent adventure. BYOH.This was done early morning before the traffic got too crazy. We were lucky to have light drizzle to keep us cool at the beginning . Our tour guide nashe was awesome, loved that Raoul the second guide biked behind us keeping us safe from traffic. This company, some profits go to a charity which is amazing as well as our guides who have great english . The only thing I was worried about was the state of the bike helmets..were definitely not up to standard. My suggestion is BRING an old one from home, and donate it to the company for use after your tour. This would help so much as they only get what the bike hire people give them. Otherwise it was an excellent adventure.....Written 7 June 2024
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Arnav P
29 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The tour was incredibly informative, safe, and fun! Our tour guide, Bhakti (hopefully I spelled that right) was incredibly kind and knew a ton of different facts. She was able to answer all my group's questions!
Really felt like I can truly appreciate now how much of an economic (and cultural) powerhouse Dharavi really is! Thank you to Reality Tours and Travel for providing such a great afternoon experience (and also glad that they contribute back to the community through their school!)
Really felt like I can truly appreciate now how much of an economic (and cultural) powerhouse Dharavi really is! Thank you to Reality Tours and Travel for providing such a great afternoon experience (and also glad that they contribute back to the community through their school!)
Written 21 January 2024
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simon m
41 contributions
Apr 2023
A must do in Mumbai to get insight into how the working class live and work. It also demonstrates the sense of community and ingenuity of the workers. Raj was a professional guide who explained what was what and answered our questions thoughtfully. Reality Tours also seems to be a good tourism business contributing to the local economy.
Written 14 May 2023
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Daniel L
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This is an exceptional tour company. Their communication before the tour was swift and comprehensive - including a precise photo guide for how to find the meeting place. The guide, Shifa, was friendly and engaging, sharing her knowledge and experience of life in Dharavi with great cheer and skill. She also accompanied a few of us to a nearby station in a taxi to ensure we got on the train back into town.
Written 15 April 2024
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Lulu B
London, UK2 contributions
Oct 2022
A unique opportunity to find out the reality of life for people living in Dharavi. Prepare to have your misconceptions challenged!
There is no way that you could find your own way through this area and see the working lives and living environment of the people without a guide. Your presence wouldn’t be tolerated. These tours are possible because the relationship between the organisation and the people of Dharavi is respectful. This is not ‘poverty-porn’ - quite the opposite. And no cameras are allowed, which underlines this important point.
It’s great that these tours support educational resources for the community and provide opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be available.
There is no way that you could find your own way through this area and see the working lives and living environment of the people without a guide. Your presence wouldn’t be tolerated. These tours are possible because the relationship between the organisation and the people of Dharavi is respectful. This is not ‘poverty-porn’ - quite the opposite. And no cameras are allowed, which underlines this important point.
It’s great that these tours support educational resources for the community and provide opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be available.
Written 7 October 2022
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John R
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This was an informative comprehensive tour by our genuine authentic guide Jared Shaikh . I would highly recommend this tour an opportunity to see and experience things you could never do on your own. Forever memorable thanks so much
Written 13 March 2023
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Giancarlo C
Sydney, Australia57 contributions
We booked Reality Tours in December 2022 for a tour of Dharavi, which was definitely the highlight of our stay in Mumbai. We’ve never been the sort of travellers to restrict ourselves to the “beautiful” sites of the cities we visit and this was exactly the tour that we needed in a place such as Mumbai, where the divide between extreme wealth and deprivation is so stark.
Raj, our guide for the day, was an absolute pleasure to spend time with - knowledgeable, informative, well paced and undeniably cool. It goes without saying that we will do another tour next time we’re in Mumbai, and we will definitely be requesting Raj again specifically!
All the best with an excellent and quality initiative, guys!
Raj, our guide for the day, was an absolute pleasure to spend time with - knowledgeable, informative, well paced and undeniably cool. It goes without saying that we will do another tour next time we’re in Mumbai, and we will definitely be requesting Raj again specifically!
All the best with an excellent and quality initiative, guys!
Written 1 January 2023
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Curiosity48662144621
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
What an incredible, informative and eye opening tour!
The team at Reality Tours and Travel where fantastic. They organised everything at the very last minute, as I was actually still in transit when I was confirming the tour, but they never made me feel like there was any request too hard for them to organise. They organised a driver 'Manu' to pick me up from my airport hotel, together with my wonderful tour guide 'Rakesh'. I was never at all concerned, jumping into a car in the middle of Mumbai as a (solo) female tourist. The team were very professional, passionate and knowledgeable throughout this incredible tour. Thankyou to the team at Reality Tours, this was an experience that I will never forget. I recommend this tour to anyone.
Melissa Clark
Sydney, Australia
The team at Reality Tours and Travel where fantastic. They organised everything at the very last minute, as I was actually still in transit when I was confirming the tour, but they never made me feel like there was any request too hard for them to organise. They organised a driver 'Manu' to pick me up from my airport hotel, together with my wonderful tour guide 'Rakesh'. I was never at all concerned, jumping into a car in the middle of Mumbai as a (solo) female tourist. The team were very professional, passionate and knowledgeable throughout this incredible tour. Thankyou to the team at Reality Tours, this was an experience that I will never forget. I recommend this tour to anyone.
Melissa Clark
Sydney, Australia
Written 5 March 2024
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HammockDweller
Bentworth, UK137 contributions
Dharavi is possibly the most interesting place I’ve ever visited, thanks to the Reality team and our excellent guide. The surprise for me was just how beautiful it is., the sense of community is incredible. People were friendly (as they always are in India), lots of great conversations but no selfies, the tour rightly doesn’t allow photography. Would 100% recommend, this was the highlight of our India trip.
Written 18 March 2023
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PDS2
67 contributions
Jan 2020
We thought long and hard about whether to take this tour, but were pleased we did.
We met the guide, Rishi, at Churchgate Station and travelled up to Dharavi by train. The tour was run in small groups (of no more than six). The presentation of aspects of life and the economy of the area was carried out in a matter-of-fact way, avoiding potential pitfalls such as sentimentalising or patronising the community. There were various other tours taking place, but Reality Tours' support of the community was pleasing.
The one disappointing aspect was the add-on Street Art tour. We had assumed that this would be about art produced by local residents, but instead it related to murals painted by outsiders, which probably had at best limited impact on the community. With the benefit of hindsight, we would probably have given this a miss.
Overall, though a very interesting and worthwhile experience.
We met the guide, Rishi, at Churchgate Station and travelled up to Dharavi by train. The tour was run in small groups (of no more than six). The presentation of aspects of life and the economy of the area was carried out in a matter-of-fact way, avoiding potential pitfalls such as sentimentalising or patronising the community. There were various other tours taking place, but Reality Tours' support of the community was pleasing.
The one disappointing aspect was the add-on Street Art tour. We had assumed that this would be about art produced by local residents, but instead it related to murals painted by outsiders, which probably had at best limited impact on the community. With the benefit of hindsight, we would probably have given this a miss.
Overall, though a very interesting and worthwhile experience.
Written 12 January 2020
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Jason Y
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Jul 2022 • Solo
This was easily the highlight of my trip to Mumbai. It is something I believe everyone should see and is definitely something I’d love to do again. My tour guide Javeed was incredibly knowledgeable and still I am amazed that he only started learning English five years ago. There was no language barrier whatsoever. I met him at church gate station and he rode the local train with me all the way to dharavi while giving me great information on absolutely anything I asked. The tour of dharavi was superb of course but I’ll let you see for yourself! Many thanks javeed!
Additionally I think it is amazing the work that reality tours are doing so if it is between reality tours and another company I’d definitely pick reality tours.
Additionally I think it is amazing the work that reality tours are doing so if it is between reality tours and another company I’d definitely pick reality tours.
Written 14 July 2022
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So, the only Dharavi option is with Art Walk in afternoons? Was hoping mornings from Churchill or Mah
Written 14 March 2020
I agree to call... it was very easy to set up a convenient time for you..the tour operator will work with your timings..
Enjoy your tour!
Written 14 March 2020
Is this tour available for solo travellers who dont mind being part of a group?
Written 4 March 2020
There are different start times. Best to check website and / or email them
Really recommend.
Written 17 June 2019
Hey All, me and my friend had difficulties to book online. is it possible to book through hotel or we pay on site?
Written 6 May 2019
We had no problem booking online with reality. Try their Facebook page if having difficulties. They are very responsive.
Written 7 May 2019
Hey All, me and my friend had difficulties to book online. is it possible to book through hotel or we pay on site?
Written 6 May 2019
blurry
Seoul, South Korea
Do you offer hotel pick up and drop off with extra charge? I am planning for a tour on 21/4
Written 1 April 2019
Hi, I would like to know if you would offer hotel pick up and drop off with extra charge?
Written 29 March 2019
Do you pick up from cruise port
Written 24 January 2019
No, we had arranged to be picked up from our hotel,but I understand you can be picked up at specific locations
Written 20 February 2019
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