Private tour
Elephanta Caves & South Mumbai Full-Day Tour
Cave temples in the morning, the Gothic city in the afternoon, one private car and guide
- 8 hrsDuration
- Privatejust your group
- Pickupincluded
- English, HindiLanguages
- Free cancellationSee policy below
Asha
Rohan
Meera
Led by one of our local guides
Asha, Rohan, Meera · all trained to lead every tour · Meet the team
Highlights
- Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace before the crowds
- Ferry across the harbour to Elephanta Island
- The rock-cut caves and the six-metre Trimurti of Shiva
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO site
- Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens and the Dhobi Ghat viewpoint
- Crawford Market and the lanes of Zaveri Bazaar
About this tour
Two of Mumbai's best days out, joined into one. The morning belongs to Elephanta Island: a ferry across the harbour to cave temples carved into the rock 1,500 years ago, home to the six-metre Trimurti of Shiva. The afternoon is the Gothic city: Victoria Terminus, the University, the sea front and the bazaars.
You have a private air-conditioned car and one guide from start to finish, so there's no waiting for a group and no rushing. By the evening you'll have seen more of Mumbai than most visitors manage in three days.
What you'll do
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Gateway of India
30 min
Start at the harbour before the crowds.
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Elephanta Island
3 hrs
Ferry across and explore the cave temples.
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South Mumbai drive
2 hrs
Victoria Terminus, Marine Drive and the Hanging Gardens.
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Bazaars
1 hr
Crawford Market and the older lanes of the city.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Hotel, Airbnb, airport or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking local guide
- All parking, tolls and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
- Return ferry tickets to Elephanta Island
- Elephanta Caves entry fee
- Tips (optional)
- Personal purchases
Where we'll meet
Your hotel, apartment, airport or cruise terminal
Look for your guide holding a maroon Musafire flag. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Tour ends at: Back at your hotel or terminal
Hotel pickup available — add your address at checkout.
Upcoming availability
No dates are open for online booking right now. Send us an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange a date for you.
5.0 · 2 reviews
August 2026 · via Google
Best thing we did on our trip
Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We saw places we'd never have found on our own and the food stops were incredible. Highly recommend!
December 2025
Wonderful cooking class
Our host was so warm and welcoming. The food we cooked was the best meal of our trip and I now make it at home.
Things to know
Guest requirements
- All ages welcome
- Child price: 6–12 years
- Bring: Comfortable shoes
- Bring: Water bottle
- Bring: Sun protection
Accessibility
Contact us about mobility needs; most tours can be adapted as a private tour.
Free cancellation
Plans change, we understand. Cancel for free until 24 hours before your tour and get every rupee back, or move to another date in two clicks from your booking page.
Good to know
- Children aged 6–12 pay the child price; under 6 travel free (please include them)
- Dress modestly for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered)
- Tours run in light rain
Questions about this tour
Why does it start so early?
The first ferries are the calmest and the caves are cool and quiet before 10am.
Are the Elephanta Caves closed on Mondays?
Yes. On Mondays we swap in other sights; tell us when booking.
Often booked together
Booking more than one tour? Contact us and we'll build a combined itinerary with a single guide across your day.