It was a great personal experience. First - a guide is a MUST for 2 reasons: 1. You can easily get lost 2. You must hear the story Thinking of slum caused me to fill me pocket with change so I can give to beggars. But reality is so different. This is a city within a city. Fully functional, everybody works and contributes. Actually, without those working hands Mumbai and other parts of India will be affected. If you are looking for proportions, to be inspired by simplicity - you should go there. Tip- you will find few stores that sell bags, leathers and other handmade stuff. No-one will try to urge you - but it is highly recommended to take a look. Same is at the colorful market near by. I bought a hand made leader hand bag from a shop there. The quality is amazing - i shared a photo taken at the store entrance

We were recommended to Mumbai dream tours by a friend in London who had just returned. We were collected from our hotel (Taj Mahal Palace) and transported to the slum area where we met our guide Abhishek who explained all the various industries carried out in the “slum”. He changed our view of the slum from a deprived area to a hive of activity where families live for generations working hard to support each other. Abhishek himself had worked in the slum and now is the most excellent tour guide. He had us visiting many small workshops where people worked, slept and brought up their children. It was absolutely incredible. Dharavi is where the film Slumdog millionaire was filmed. Abhishek had us running (well walking carefully) through narrow alley ways, just like in the film. We met people he knew and who showed us what they do on a daily basis. FABULOUS Abhishek - we thoroughly recommend him and the company he works with. Arrangements were clear, they kept us fully informed right up to the moment they arrived to collect us. We were brought back after the tour too by our driver Manu. Many thanks: We highly recommend this tour, Mumbai dream tours And Abhishek Mumbaidreamtours.com

Led by Krishna Pujari, we have had several memorable trips in India. Reality Tours and Travel is highly recommended for those seeking an enriching travel experience in India that goes beyond typical tourist attractions. Their commitment to responsible tourism, combined with personalized service and knowledgeable guides, makes them an excellent choice for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers looking to explore India authentically. Overall, travelers can expect a memorable journey that not only highlights India's beauty but also supports local communities.They direct a significant portion of their profits—80%—to their sister NGO, Reality Gives, which focuses on community development and education for underprivileged youth in the areas they operate

You have seen the movie, but have you experience the tour. Try using Reality Tours and Travel. Hands on the best tour, up-close and personal. Excellent tour guides, knowledgeable and great customer service. One of the best

We went on the village tour with Javed. It was a whole day tour from 8 am till approximately 6pm. We went on a Ferry to Mandwa and then a bus to Alibag beach and market. We got to eat Vada Pav, go to the Lotus lake and see women washing their family's clothes, see brick making, go to a local school, have lunch with a village family in their home, visit the tribal village and then see the piranha lake! It was an incredible day and I'm so thankful to have had this opportunity. Our guide, Javed, was amazing, friendly and super informative. Thank you for the wonderful work you do at Reality Tours.

This tour was incredible from start to finish. Leena was out guide and is so professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Leena travelled with us by train to Dharavi and then took lots of time to show us through the commercial and residential parts of Dharavi. It was so eye opening and I learnt so much. It was great to see how much recycling happens here and see all the skilled/ hard workers in each section of the slum. People were very friendly and lots of children said hello as we walked around. I love what this NGO is doing, by putting 80 percent of the tour cost money back into the community, providing children in Dharavi with better educational options. Thank you so much for this wonderful afternoon, Leena 😊

Incredible experience - a Must Do experience! Part of travel is seeing how other people live. I had ideas of what a slum was like but they were way off - incredible eye opener. Our guide, Mayur Dixit, spoke English well and answered anything we thought to ask. This is his life. He was enthusiastic about sharing it with us. Our driver, Genash, was amazing. FYI, This tour went much longer than estimated.

My Friends and I did a tour around India for 14 days with Krishna! We started in Mumbai, then we headed to Goa for 3 nights. We went to Badami, Hampi & Krishna village in Herunjal where we experienced a really nice and traditional show!! After that we went to South India, Kochi and we finished our tour in Mumbai again! Krishna was absolutely amazing and showed us the REAL INDIA! Food, people, culture were the best and we are looking forward to visit India again!!! :) 🇮🇳

A must do when you’re in Mumbai . The people here are an inspiration working so hard in cramped conditions to eke out a living . People in the west could learn an invaluable lesson . The guides are fantastic and explain the history as well as the current situation here and show you the amazing jobs people do to earn a living. You can only admire their tenacity and work ethic . Money from the tours goes towards teaching the inhabitants English and IT

Brilliant tour by our guide Leena - she gave us lots of information about Dharavi and showed us what life is like there for many people. Reality Tours is making a big impact through it's NGO so I'd recommend this tour for anyone that makes to give back to the community alongside learning and experiencing life in the slum. We also had a delicious lunch with a local family - the food was very tasty and there was lots of it!

Terrific 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 recommended

For 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.

Arrived 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 experience

The visit and tour around Dharavi had been the most thought provoking experience and enjoyable tour I had in Mumbai. Leena did a fantastic job in explaining the history, and the current ways of life in the vibrant, working community. The hopes, ambition and drive of the people of Dharavi in the 'City of Dreams' is powerful. Visitors can learn where true strength comes from.

Vasu 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.