Markets & Temples Walk
Crawford Market, the spice lanes and Mumba Devi, the city's namesake
- 2 hrsDuration
- GuidedSmall group
- English, HindiLanguages
- Free cancellationSee policy below
Led by one of our local guides
Meera, Rohan, Asha · all trained to lead every tour · Meet the team
Highlights
- Crawford Market's Norman Gothic hall
- The spice and dry-fruit lanes
- Zaveri Bazaar's silver and gold
- Mumba Devi temple
About this tour
Two hours in Mumbai's old bazaars, where the city still trades the way it always has. Start at Crawford Market's grand Norman Gothic hall, then wander the spice, dry-fruit and silver lanes of Zaveri Bazaar.
The walk ends at Mumba Devi, the temple of the goddess who gave the city its name. Your guide explains the trades, the traditions and the etiquette as you go.
Itinerary
2 hrs in all. Times are a guide: they shift a little with traffic and your group's pace.
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1
Crawford Market
35 min
Meet at the main gate, then the Norman Gothic hall and its fruit and spice stalls.
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2
The spice and dry-fruit lanes
20 min
Sacks of chillies, cardamom, saffron and dates in the wholesale lanes.
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3
Zaveri Bazaar
30 min
The jewellers' lanes, where silver and gold change hands all day.
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4
Mumba Devi temple
25 min
The temple of the goddess who gave Mumbai its name.
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5
Bhuleshwar
10 min
Finish among the flower sellers and temple lanes of Bhuleshwar.
What's included
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled drinking water
- All local train and bus fares on the route
- Personal purchases
Where we'll meet
Crawford Market main gate
Look for your guide holding a maroon Musafire flag. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
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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
What should I wear to the temple?
Shoulders and knees covered.
Often booked together
Booking more than one tour? Contact us and we'll build a combined itinerary with a single guide across your day.
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