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5.0
243 reviews

The History of Mumbai: Greatest Temples Tour

Purvi - The Soulful Adventurer
Shrikanth - The Memory Maker

Our locals for this tour

Purvi, Shrikanth & 3 other locals

Curious to know more about Mumbai’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Mumbai from a local perspective as you learn about the Greatest Temples.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Mumbai

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Hindi

  • What's included

    Private Guide • Transport Costs • Temple Offering

Here’s an overview of your tour

If you really want to get to know Mumbai, then you must retrace its history. Take a trip back in time on a tour that focuses on the Greatest Temples and hear from a local source, stories, unknown details, and insights that you can’t usually find in a history book.

This history tour in Mumbai will show you the story behind landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols hidden in plain sight. Check out Babulnath Temple, Mahalaxmi temple, Walkeshwar Temple, and more historical highlights to help you understand how they connect with the Greatest Temples in Mumbai and how it affected the city from past to present.

Each of the hosts in these tours are history experts and passionate about their city. Check out their profiles and pick the one with whom you share interests - they can’t wait to take you on a tour around their favorite subject and to show you some of their favorite spots in the city. Believe us; they have plenty of stories to tell!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their city your city!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    In front of the building, shop no. 2
  • Greatest Temples

    Your history tour in Mumbai will focus on Greatest Temples. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Mumbai
  • Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host
  • Hidden Treasures

    During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!
  • Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Mumbai, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

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Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Purvi - The Soulful Adventurer

    Purvi

    The Soulful Adventurer

    Purvi
    5.0
    57 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi
  • Shrikanth - The Memory Maker

    Shrikanth

    The Memory Maker

    Shrikanth
    4.9
    63 reviews
    I speak
    Hindi • English
  • Gautam - The Bollywood Baadshah

    Gautam

    The Bollywood Baadshah

    Gautam
    4.9
    45 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi
  • Ritesh - The Coddiwompler

    Ritesh

    The Coddiwompler

    Ritesh
    5.0
    3 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi
  • Chandramohan - The Curious Explorer

    Chandramohan

    The Curious Explorer

    Chandramohan
    4.9
    72 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • Transport Costs
    • Temple Offering
  • Not included

    • Entrance to any other attractions than mentioned
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
243 reviews
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    About local Purvi
    5.0

    Two wonderful tours!

    "Thanks Purvi! I had two amazing tours with Purvi, the temples and Elephanta Caves tours. Both were amazing and made even better by your great company. Thanks again."

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    About local Purvi
    5.0

    Purvi is a great tour guide!

    "Purvi took us around the temples of Mumbai. She was so friendly and super knowledgeable. I cannot recommend her enough! It was so lovely to have a female guide too. "

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    About local Shrikanth
    5.0

    Great Experience

    "Shrikanth showed me some great temples and tailored the excursion to my fitness and energy level (Mumbai was hot and exhausting at the time of my visit) I can highly recommend."

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Why should you book a Withlocals tour?

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    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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    Private guided tours

    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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