Local Trains & Dabbawalas Tour
How twenty million people move, and how 200,000 lunches reach the right desk
- 3 hrsDuration
- Small groupor private
- 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
- A city bus to Victoria Terminus
- A suburban train to Dadar
- Dadar flower market
- Chor Bazaar by taxi
- The dabbawalas at work
About this tour
Twenty million people move around Mumbai every day, and hardly any of them drive. This tour puts you inside that system: the city buses, the suburban trains, the shared taxis and the dabbawalas, who deliver 200,000 home-cooked lunches across the city without a computer.
It's for travellers who want to understand how a city this size actually works, not just photograph it from outside. You travel the way locals do, with a guide who has made this commute all their life.
What you'll do
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Churchgate
20 min
Meet and board a city bus.
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Suburban train
40 min
Ride to Dadar like a commuter.
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Dabbawalas
45 min
Watch the lunch boxes sorted and sent.
What's included
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled drinking water
- All local train and bus fares on the route
- All bus, train and taxi fares
- Tips (optional)
- Personal purchases
Where we'll meet
Outside Burger King, Churchgate Station (west side)
Look for your guide holding a maroon Musafire flag. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Upcoming availability
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Fri, 2 Oct 08:30 – 11:30₹1,800 / personChoose
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5.0 · 1 review
September 2026
Did this with my parents who were visiting. They loved it — great for all ages. Paid with UPI in seconds.
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
Is the local train safe for visitors?
Yes, outside rush hour and with your guide.
Often booked together
Booking more than one tour? Contact us and we'll build a combined itinerary with a single guide across your day.