India · Heritage Walks

Full-Day Mumbai Colonial Heritage Tour with British-Era Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Apollo Bandar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Gateway of India, built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India
  • 02 Admire the luxurious Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Mumbai's grand colonial landmarks
  • 03 Visit Victoria Terminus Train Station (CST), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 04 Take in city skyline views from Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens

See Mumbai's remarkable British-era architecture and other iconic city landmarks on this full-day tour. Visit historic sites such as the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai University, and Victoria Terminus Train Station, while also taking in the city's coastal charm along Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. The tour balances colonial heritage with scenic city views at Kamala Nehru Park and the Hanging Gardens.

Gateway of India, which was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Mumbai
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Colonial Landmarks and Scenic Mumbai

Your Mumbai tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the city. The main attractions of the tour include:

  • Gateway of India, which was built to welcome King George V and Queen Mary into India.

  • The luxurious Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

  • Mumbai University, a colonial-era building that was built in 1857.

  • Rajabai Clock Tower, also known as the Big Ben of India.

  • Watson's Hotel, India's oldest surviving cast-iron building.

  • Oval Maidan, a popular place to play cricket and football.

  • Bombay High Court, one of the oldest High Courts in India.

  • Victoria Terminus Train Station (CST), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Municipality Building, a marvellous colonial-era building.

  • Drive past the surreal Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach.

  • Kamala Nehru Park, which offers an amazing view of the city skyline.

  • Hanging Gardens, which were built on top of water tanks near the Tower of Silence.

  • Dhobi Ghat, an open-air laundromat that was built in 1890.

The tour also includes driving past many British heritage buildings like Flora Fountain, Hutatma Chowk, Telegraph Office, India Post Office Building, and the Kala Ghoda area.

Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Victoria Terminus Train Station (CST), Marine Drive

Where this trip takes you

Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Victoria Terminus Train Station (CST), Marine Drive

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Apollo Bandar 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Mumbai tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (South Mumbai)
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Tips (optional)
  • Food and drink

What to bring

  • Sun glasses
  • Hat
  • Sun cream

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel in Mumbai
Tour start
Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Apollo Bandar.

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