Cultural & Heritage tour of the beautiful Bandra village-with Guide & Transport.


3 to 4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

An island village neighbouring the erstwhile Mumbai Heptanesia, Bandra or Bandor as the Portuguese called it, was originally a collection of 24 villages inhabited by the Kolis or the fisherfollk community. In the 16th and 17th century many of these villages converted to Catholicism owing to the Portuguese rule. These converts were christened as East Indian by the British and form the backbone of Bandra’s cultural ethos.
The years following independence, the paddy fields and vegetable plantations gave way to bungalows and apartments, of the rich and the famous which made Bandra the Beverly Hills of Mumbai. Despite the urbanisation,
there still exists another Bandra made of villages which reminds of the Bandor of yesteryears.
This tour pays homage to the East Indians community - their way of life, history and culture.

Inclusions

  • Driver
  • Hop-on hop-off tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks - We do a tradition East Indian Puff

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bandra Fort, Bandstand Road Mount Mary, Mumbai India

Get an insight into the brave stories of the Marathas and their influence during the colonial rule, as you explore the ruins of this old Portuguese fort.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Andrew's Church, 115 Hill Road 1903'17.9n 7249'28.9e, Mumbai 400050 India

Visit the oldest Jesuit church in Mumbai- the only one which has survived cyclones and invasions.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mount Mary Basilica, Mount Mary Road Bandra West, Mumbai 400050 India

Visit the famous Mount Mary Church, revered by people of all religions, the Mount Mary Church sees millions of faithful’s from
eclectic religious and cultural backgrounds.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bandra West District TB Office, 3R2H+W25, Veronica Rd, St Sebastian Colony, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

Walk past the beautiful community of Bandra and its Ranwar village which is home to some of the oldest homes in the city and rich with cultural heritage.

Duration: 40 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children who are below 9 years of age can do the tour free of cost
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same
  • The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
canvasofhiral
January 2021

My friend Arpita asked me if I would like to accompany and go with her for this tour. And I did. It was lot of fun exploring the heritage side of Bandra with Rupesh and other bunch of strangers. Early morning we started at 7, although we were little late and the hosts were very helpful and cooper...

shrenujparekh
March 2022

The tour guide #KP was epic.He know the history very well and explained us Bandra's heritage in details and also answered our questions well related visiting sites. Cycling was fun.

Capability186463
November 2022

I ticked this one but really I did two and a bit excellent days pottering with Pooja Sinha Roy, moving around as the mood took. Can't be doing with dawn or selfies or whatever but she was fine with that.... cafes, art galleries, spices, Bandra village, Mother Mary [comes to me], rooftop sandwich...

Ria_1101
February 2022

It was my first tour with NFP and it was just AMAZING. I have been living in Mumbai for a long time, and yet it felt like this was the first time i really came to understand the city. Huge thanks to Krupesh and Rahul for such a pleasant experience.

Larisa7979
December 2019

Beautiful knowledgeable guide with the most charming personality, showed us the most amazing city in the world!

Srishtiwadhwani
February 2022

Loved the walk ,learnt new things,😀😍but next time i hope we cover more of ranwar and pali hill village too

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