What will I see in Dharavi Slum Tour?

On the Dharavi Slum Tour, you'll see vibrant local industries like pottery, leather making, soap production, and color dyeing. Explore the bustling slum market, witness the unique houses built with creativity, and gain insight into the daily lives of residents. Your guide, a local, will share personal experiences, offering an authentic and respectful perspective of this thriving community.

Yes, Dharavi is safe to visit. The places that we visit are very safe. There are a lot of people in Dharavi (one million approximately in an area of 0.7 square miles) and there is a strong police presence in the area. Dharavi is generally full of hard-working, honest people, although for security purposes we ask you not to take valuables with you on the tour. In the small alleys you have to be careful of low hanging roofs, open drains, and occasionally exposed electric wires.

With the very high population density and the limited infrastructure and sanitation facilities, there are areas that are quite dirty and smelly. We recommend you to wear covered shoes and mask.

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Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai

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Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai Highlights

Book the 2-hour Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai and visit the site where Slumdog Millionaire was filmed, exploring vibrant local industries and community life with resident guides.
Gain insights about Dharavi with a guide who lives within the community, providing an authentic view of daily life and the vibrant spirit of the neighbourhood.
Visit the Slum market & experience a bustling hub of local trade, where vendors sell everything from food to handmade goods, reflecting the vibrant spirit and resourcefulness of the community.
Take a look at the unique houses in the slum, where creative use of space turns small living areas into homes filled with warmth and a strong sense of togetherness.
Explore Dharavi's thriving industries all driven by the creativity and hard work of locals.

Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai Overview

The Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai gives a unique look into one of Asia's largest slums, highlighting the strength and creativity of its residents. This guided tour goes beyond the surface to highlight the strength, ingenuity, and resilience of the community. Witness Dharavi’s bustling small-scale industries, including pottery, leather crafting, soap making, bakery operations, and colour dyeing, showcasing the immense productivity of the area. Explore the recycling units where plastic and vegetable oil cans are repurposed, a testament to the neighbourhood’s environmental consciousness. The tour takes you to the filming locations of Slumdog Millionaire, along narrow alleys filled with vibrant slum markets, and provides a glimpse of daily life in homes, schools, and hospitals. A unique highlight of the tour is a visit to a place where Muslim artisans craft shrines for Hindu communities, reflecting the harmony and diversity within Dharavi. Led by local guides, some of whom are Dharavi residents, the tour offers authentic insights and firsthand stories of life in the slum.

By choosing this tour, you support responsible tourism that respects the dignity and creativity of Dharavi’s people, offering a deeper understanding of their culture, hard work, and community spirit while ensuring a meaningful and respectful visit.

Places covered: The place where Slumdog Millionaire was shot, leather Industries, pottery, making of soap, bakery, color dye, small alley, schools & hospitals, houses in slums, plastic recycling, Muslim people making a shrine for Hindus, recycling of veg oil can and the local market.

Extra things you can do on the tour:

Vegetarian lunch with family:- INR 300/-
Pottery making:- INR 300/-
Pickup and drop at your location:- INR 3000/-

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Dharavi Slum Tour

2 Hours

INR 1,500

INR 950

Per Adult

2 hours of group slum tour
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Age Policy :

Visitors aged under 5 years can join free of cost.
Child tickets are applicable for visitors aged 5-16 years.
Adult tickets are applicable for visitors aged over 16 years

Price Includes

Guide
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi

More Details about Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai

Know Before You Go for Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai

The activity duration is around 2 hours.
Please note that the tour operates daily.
The timing of the private tour will be flexible to accommodate your preferences.
Please dress modestly (women are kindly requested to avoid sleeveless tops, shorts, and low-cut shirts) and wear closed-toed shoes.
You can avail a pickup and drop service at an extra cost.
Please follow the guide’s instructions and show respect towards the local community and its customs during the tour.
Kindly carry a valid ID proof during the activity. PAN card will not be considered as an identity proof.
Images are only for representational purposes. The actual experience may differ.
This walking tour in and around Dharavi requires comfortable footwear, so visitors are advised to wear sturdy walking shoes to enjoy the experience fully.
The group tour operates in 2 shifts - Morning (10am) and Afternoon (2pm).

Things To Carry for Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai

Caps
Walking shoes
Water bottle
Valid id proof
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)

Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai Map

Starting Point

Café Coffee Day

Ground Floor, Dwarka Sadan, Keluskar Rd, Dadar West, Shivaji Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India

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13 Dec, 2018

Excellent

Anal Embranthiri

Wanted to take my kids here, for obvious reasons. Our tour guide Dev was very pleasant and helpful. The service was flawless by the locals. It was very safe, with maximum efforts taken for safety. Kids were not scared, rather amused and thoughtful. Saw the various mosques, churches and temples - diversity in the purest form. Everything was well planned out. You should bring your kids here once. Thanks Thrillophilia.

04 Dec, 2018

Excellent

Star Mumbai

"Had a marvellous Dharavi tour this weekend for 1.5 hrs.Tour guide Paras was very categorical in telling that this was not a slum tour for showing poverty to foreigners but to show them the reality about entrepreneurial inhabitats of Dharavi who work vey hard for their daily needs.\nAfter taking this tour i feel a proud indian and a proud mumbaikar.Would definetly recommend this to every mumbaikar and to every indian to see dharavi from a perspective other than one projected by hollywood movies"

30 Nov, 2018

Excellent

Ada Strzelecka

"It was great experience. Guide is very kind and has a lot of knowledge. I have never seen something like this before. I would highly reccomend this tour to everyone."

10 Dec, 2018

Good

Gopaal Devar

I always saw Mumbai as a city of dreams and celebrities, and last week on this tour I was able to see the other side of the city, in Dharavi. It was really informative of the guide, Hemanth, to explain to us the hard working lifestyles of the people and what their day-to-day activities and jobs are.

10 Dec, 2018

Good

Sheela Somayaji

As people say the heart of Mumbai is Dharavi. Even I think that is true. Unbelievable place to learn life in a different way. Couldn't even imagine there were places like pottery making, recycling, etc. It was a good learning experience for me. Thanks Thrillophilia.

10 Dec, 2018

Good

Devesh Pillai

our driver and local guide, Dharmesh took us to the largest slum of Asia and we heartfelt the lifestyle of people closely with enriching experience. Kudos to Thrillophilia for the amazing sightseeing experience.

10 Dec, 2018

Good

Swarnalata Iyengar

Its called the largest slum in Asia and I am glad I booked this tour to see another side to life. Saw many people engaged in different activities, thanks Thrillophilia for organising offbeat tours like this

10 Dec, 2018

Good

Gurdev Somayaji

Never knew this side to Bombay existed and I'm happy that Thrillophilia arranged such a tour for us to be able see the lesser known side of the city.

22 Nov, 2017

Excellent

Daksha Khanna

Mumbai is a city of dreams. Many people come here to fulfill their dreams of becoming something. Some of the dreams get fulfilled while others remain in the eyes only. The people who are in the second category often do not return and stay back. Dharavi is one such place in Mumbai, which is full of these kinds of people. It s one of the largest slums of Asia and also the heart of Mumbai. Many people who visit Mumbai, often want to see this place. Thus a special walking trip is arranged to this place. I enjoyed this trip thoroughly as I got to know more about their lifestyle. I suggest this trip to everyone.

22 Nov, 2017

Excellent

Mandakini Nehru

Dharavi is a witness to many unfulfilled dreams. Mumbai is said to welcome anyone who comes to the city with eyes full of dreams. But, destiny is not with everyone. People who do not taste success and yet want to stay back in Mumbai, often choose Dharavi as their place. It s one of the largest slums of Asia and also the heart of Mumbai. How can I miss a trip to Dharavi? I suggest everyone to visit this place.

Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai Policies

The customer will receive a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.

If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

Dharavi Slum Tour, Mumbai FAQs

What will I see in Dharavi Slum Tour?

On the Dharavi Slum Tour, you'll see vibrant local industries like pottery, leather making, soap production, and color dyeing. Explore the bustling slum market, witness the unique houses built with creativity, and gain insight into the daily lives of residents. Your guide, a local, will share personal experiences, offering an authentic and respectful perspective of this thriving community.
Is Dharavi safe?

Yes, Dharavi is safe to visit. The places that we visit are very safe. There are a lot of people in Dharavi (one million approximately in an area of 0.7 square miles) and there is a strong police presence in the area.

Dharavi is generally full of hard-working, honest people, although for security purposes we ask you not to take valuables with you on the tour. In the small alleys you have to be careful of low hanging roofs, open drains, and occasionally exposed electric wires.
Is Dharavi hygienic?

With the very high population density and the limited infrastructure and sanitation facilities, there are areas that are quite dirty and smelly. We recommend you to wear covered shoes and mask.

What clothing should be worn on the Dharavi Slum Tour?

We recommend that you wear covered shoes as some areas can be dirty, especially during the monsoon months from June to mid September. We ask ladies to dress modestly which means no sleeveless shirts, shorts, or low neck line tops.

Can I buy anything on the Dharavi Slum Tour?

We don't sell or ask you to buy any products made by the residents of Dharavi Slum Tour. We don't want you to feel obliged to buy anything. If there is anything in particular that you find interesting on the tour, then, by all means, you can speak to the guide and he can help you buy it.

There is also the opportunity to buy postcards and other merchandise at the end of the tour, proceeds from which go to community projects in the area.

Is it appropriate to bring small children on the Dharavi Slum Tour?

There are health hazards highlighted above which parents of children need to be aware of. Otherwise, we see no problem with bringing children of any age on the Dharavi Slum Tour. Indians are very welcoming and receptive to young people.

Where is Dharavi?

Dharavi is situated between Mahim and Sion - two areas at the northern tip of South Mumbai, just before the suburbs commence (Bandra and Kurla). It is sandwiched between the Western and Central Railway lines. It is about 10km south of the International Airport and 18km north of Colaba.

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