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189 reviews

The Ultimate Elephanta Caves Day Trip

Piyush - The Die Hard Foodie
Purvi - The Soulful Adventurer

Our locals for this tour

Piyush, Purvi & 1 other local

Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Elephanta Caves? Let a local show you around! On this private day trip, experience Elephanta Caves from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit while in Mumbai.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Mumbai

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    5 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Boat

  • Available languages

    English • Hindi

  • What's included

    Private guide • Public transportation • Tickets to Elephant Caves

Here’s an overview of your tour

Right outside Mumbai, there's a cultural gem ready to be discovered. Get ready and hit the road with your favorite local and prepare to be amazed, Elephanta Caves awaits!

On this private day trip to Elephanta Caves, forget about those big tour groups and audio guides. With so much to see and learn, there's no better way than to have a knowledgeable local by your side. Check out its best-known spots as well as those little details that only a local expert knows about, like Elephanta Island. Because in this experience, it's you, Elephanta Caves, and your local host!

Embark on an enriching journey where you'll get to know everything about Elephanta Caves with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore Elephanta Caves, the more you'll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance. Thanks to this private day trip, you'll be able to say that you got to see Elephanta Caves from an exclusive and authentic perspective.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. 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!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    In front of Effingut Brewery
  • From Mumbai to Elephanta Caves

    Meet your host and get ready to hit the road. Whether it is by car or public transportation, your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience
  • Elephanta Caves Exploring

    Let your local host show you around Elephanta Caves. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way
  • Elephanta Caves Off the Beaten Path

    The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Elephanta Caves from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!
  • Ask Away!

    Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring Elephanta Caves. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Elephanta Caves
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!

Select your local guide

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

  • Piyush - The Die Hard Foodie

    Piyush

    The Die Hard Foodie

    Piyush
    5.0
    14 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi
  • Purvi - The Soulful Adventurer

    Purvi

    The Soulful Adventurer

    Purvi
    5.0
    57 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi
  • Gautam - The Bollywood Baadshah

    Gautam

    The Bollywood Baadshah

    Gautam
    4.9
    45 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
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Public transportation
    • Tickets to Elephant Caves
  • Not included

    • Lunch
  • 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
189 reviews
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    About local Gautam
    5.0

    Brilliant

    "Gautam its a very gentle, helpful,accomodating guide. We did the Elephanta caves tour, he was very attentive of me among the crowds. He also explained very well every important aspect of the tour. My...

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    About local Purvi
    5.0

    Simply wonderful

    "Purvi is a topclass tour guide. She is very friendly, spontaneous, supportive and highly knowledgeable. Perfect company to discover India (In my case Mumbai - Elephanta Caves). She made me feel very ...

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    About local Gautam
    5.0

    Memories of Mumbai

    "To sum it up, Gautam was an awesome guide! We had an excellent day exploring Elephanta Island, learning about the caves and carvings and the different Hindu Gods. Gautam also included lots of infor...

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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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