The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!
Overview
From the markets to the communities who make it possible, get a chance to see all the action for yourself.
Witness a unique side of Mumbai, almost like secret, unfold as you you explore the city at Dawn.
Needless to say, it comes at a price – Waking up at 5.15 for one!
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Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Driver and private transport
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- A fruit
- Shoe Covers at docks
- Postcard
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
Possibly the most architectural stunning building in India, Victoria Terminus Railway Station, now CST, sees a record of six hundred and sixty thousand footfalls daily, making it the busiest station in Mumbai.
At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city's largest newspaper sorting area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sassoon Dock, Off Cuffe Parade, Mumbai India
Travelers understand the life of the Koli fisherfolk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai) and also witness the arrival and grading of 50 tonnes of fish. They also witness a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: styam flowes, shop, 1, market, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India
Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ankit sanas, Shop no 5 , Mahesh traders , old VEGETABLE market, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027, India
In the middle of night, when the sky is pitch black and the rest of Mumbai is fast asleep, the wholesale produce market in the neighbourhood of Byculla is a hive of frenetic activity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The docks are shut in June and July
- The newspaper vendors are not available on the day after a public holiday
- We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
- The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
- The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints, the guests will be informed in advance of the same
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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An interesting and entertaining tour. Khurshed is the best and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We loved the colourful flower market.
An interesting and entertaining tour. Khurshed is the best and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We loved the colourful flower market.Mumbai being a city of 22 million odd people needs a well oiled machine to feed her and keep the city going. Waking up before dawn and venturing into the streets shows how many people you will meet later in the day have already completed another job entirely. The empty streets are used as distrib...
Mumbai being a city of 22 million odd people needs a well oiled machine to feed her and keep the city going. Waking up before dawn and venturing into the streets shows how many people you will meet later in the day have already completed another job entirely. The empty streets are used as distribution centers for newspapers, bread, milk and many other services. Taxis are delivery vehicles before they ferry passengers. The fish market is chaotic for 2 hours and by 8 am is all quiet after the sellers have sold and the collectors have taken their wares to the restaurants. Truly a sight to behold seeing the flower market a rush of activity and to realize when you drive by later all is deserted. This company's ethos and approach is to showcase Mumbai warts and all, but to leave you with an understanding of a working functioning city that is unique unto itself. It changed my understanding of the city immensely and not only because the guide was brilliant. That was just a bonus.Absolutely amazing experience! Great vibe throughout - fantastic tour guide and so much to see and enjoy! Would highly recommend to get a different insight of the city and how it operates before sunrise!
Absolutely amazing experience! Great vibe throughout - fantastic tour guide and so much to see and enjoy! Would highly recommend to get a different insight of the city and how it operates before sunrise!I went on the Mumbai by dawn tour and I am reminiscing on my adventures whilst being in lockdown. A true highlight of my visit to India in 2019. Loved the care and attention Adi our lovely tour guide provided and his interaction with locals. A total must do if you plan on visiting Mumbai and ...
I went on the Mumbai by dawn tour and I am reminiscing on my adventures whilst being in lockdown. A true highlight of my visit to India in 2019. Loved the care and attention Adi our lovely tour guide provided and his interaction with locals. A total must do if you plan on visiting Mumbai and want an authentic experience of what’s a day is like for the locals of MumbaiSuch an incredible experience! My husband and I did this tour with Adi and learned so much about Mumbai at dawn and as a city in general. It was informative, fun, and interesting. There is no way we could have done so much on our own! It was definitely a highlight of our trip and we would highly ...
Such an incredible experience! My husband and I did this tour with Adi and learned so much about Mumbai at dawn and as a city in general. It was informative, fun, and interesting. There is no way we could have done so much on our own! It was definitely a highlight of our trip and we would highly recommend it to everyone visiting Mumbai!A great tour, you experience a completely different site of Mumbai. Getting up early is worth it. The guides are really great.
A great tour, you experience a completely different site of Mumbai. Getting up early is worth it. The guides are really great.