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The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!

Location Mumbai, India
$172.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider's access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city's trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story of the mills; this tour pays homage to the people of Mumbai- restless, hardworking and affluent.

From the markets to the communities who make it possible, get a chance to see all the action for yourself.

Witness a unique side of Mumbai, almost like secret, unfold as you you explore the city at Dawn.

Needless to say, it comes at a price – Waking up at 5.15 for one!

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The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • A fruit
  • Shoe Covers at docks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Driver and private transport
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
  • Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
  • Gratuities

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
    Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria Terminus Railway Station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai. At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city's largest newspaper sorting area.
  • Sassoon Dock
    Travelers understand the life of the Koli fisherfolk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai) and also witness the arrival and grading of 50 tonnes of fish. They also witness a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck.
  • Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.
  • In the middle of night, when the sky is pitch black and the rest of Mumbai is fast asleep, the wholesale produce market in the neighbourhood of Byculla is a hive of frenetic activity.

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The docks are shut in June and July
  • The newspaper vendors are not available on the day after a public holiday
  • We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
  • The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
  • The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints, the guests will be informed in advance of the same
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!

    Location Mumbai, India
    $172.18
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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