All-Inclusive Private Mumbai Highlights & Elephanta Caves Tour
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Experience the very best of Mumbai in a single, seamless day—combining iconic city landmarks, a scenic harbour journey, and the ancient wonders of Elephanta Caves.
This all-inclusive private tour is thoughtfully designed for travelers who want a stress-free, premium experience—with entrance fees, ferry tickets, expert guide, premium vehicle and a delicious buffet lunch at Copper Chimney already included.
Explore Mumbai’s colonial charm, vibrant local life, and spiritual heritage before sailing across the Arabian Sea to discover magnificent rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
✔ 100% private & personalized
✔ All-inclusive (no hidden costs)
✔ Premium dining experience included
✔ Ideal for first-time visitors & cruise travelers
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a 100% private, all-inclusive tour; only your group will participate
Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels, airport, or cruise port in Mumbai
This tour includes private vehicle, professional guide, buffet lunch, entrance fees, ferry ride and bottled water — no additional payments are required on the day
The itinerary is flexible and may be adjusted based on traffic conditions, crowd levels, or guest preferences
Moderate walking required (steps involved)
Ferry ride subject to weather conditions
Recommended: comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat
Elephanta Caves closed on Mondays
Buffet lunch is served at a well-rated local restaurant with vegetarian options available
Tour duration is approximately full day, depending on traffic and pace
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
What To Expect
Elephanta Caves
After pickup at 8am from your Hotel, airport, or cruise port, ride in your air-conditioned private vehicle to the Gateway of India and harbor. There, board the ferry to Elephanta Island, home to the World Heritage-listed Elephanta Caves. Enjoy panoramic views of Mumbai skyline, Relax during the scenic 1-hour cruise. Guided visit to Elephanta Caves, admire the iconic Trimurti (three-faced Shiva) and learn history of ancient rock-cut architecture.
Gateway Of India
Return to the city and visit the Gateway of India, Mumbai’s iconic waterfront arch built during the British Raj.
Options
Pick-up From Hotel / Airport
All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Mumbai Sights & Local Experiences Package Pickup included
Pick-up From Cruise Port
All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Mumbai Sights & Local Experiences Package Pickup included
What‘s Included
All parking, tolls, fuel charges, and taxes — no hidden costs
Flexible Itinerary Based on Traffic & Guest Interests
Toy Train ride to reach Elephanta Caves steps
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle & Chauffeur
Buffet Lunch at a premium local restaurant in an elegant setting
Ferry tickets to Elephanta Island (round-trip)
Bottled mineral water throughout the tour
Hotel, airport, or cruise port pickup & drop-off
All Entrance Fees Included – no extra payments on the day
100% Private Tour – no shared groups
Expert licensed guide for personalized sightseeing
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You will not be disappointed with the service the tour company provides
Tillysquibs,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the 3rd I have used this company over the last 10years travelling from the UK to India. Everytime I know I can expect a Completely professional and trusty worthy service with excellent guides and drivers.
Must see world heritage site
Anita W,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I scheduled 3 different tours with 3 different tour operators while in Mumbai but this was by far the best. Our tour guide Nayna was so knowledgeable about the city and the history of Mumbai as well as the sites. She gave context and texture to everything we saw. Her explanation of Hinduism and Siva as depicted in the art of the Elephanta temple taught me (a life long Hindu) things I did not know. I highly recommend this tour.
Nana is the best!!
Howard F,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nana was excellent. So knowledgeable. We made on the go changes to our tour and Nana and our driver were flexible in accommodating to our last minute requests. It was quite a full day and we had an excellent overview of the city and the beautiful people!!
10/10 would recommend!
Explorer486631,Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was fantastic! She answered all of our questions, recommend a wonderful restaurant (with air conditioning) for lunch, and made our day out in Mumbai as effortless as possible. We even stopped for some optional photo ops. Loved the Ghandi museum and Elephanta!
Beautiful views, full of history
paigemF9908AB,Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational, the guide had lots of local information as well as historical. Beautiful views and many opportunities for photos.
Very pleased with an outstanding tour and exceptional guide.
Jay N,May 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Subha was exceptional. Not only did she have an excellent understanding to the sights of Mumbia and history of the many sights we visited, but she seemed to have a connection with many of the people responsible to the attractions. She would say “just a minute” and she would speak with the site people to ensure we had excellent treatment. When I booked this tour with Viator I had a list of the many sites my wife and I wanted to see This was not a short list. We had a tour hard stop time when we need to be back on our cruise ship. Subha was able to get us to see and explore every requested site be we made it back to the ship on time with no problems. If you are a photographer like me, Subha with the help of her great drive, she took me to the perfect spots to get that perfect picture.
Great way to see the highlights of Mumbai in one day
saradI9725DN,May 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was in Mumbai for a short time and wanted to see the famous Elephanta caves, as well as other highlights of the city to get a feel for Mumbai. Throughout the day, my guide Anand Sharma did an excellent job explaining the history, architecture, and daily life of the city, and was personable and welcoming. The tour was also organized well to maximize places visited without feeling rushed, while also providing a good variety of experiences - ancient history, colonial history, markets, daily life, museums, and religious sites. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make the most of a short visit to Mumbai, and would also recommend Anand as an excellent guide to the city.
Awesome Experience!
cheryldD2033VR,May 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour with Ida who was a wonderful guide. She was so knowledgeable, sweet and flexible. She catered to our interest, provided snacks and water and helped us with handling vendors. She could navigate large crowds and got us where we needed to be efficiently and effortlessly. We learned so much from our day with her!
Great tour for our brief stay in Mumbai
Phil C,May 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Ida picked us up promptly from the cruise port and gave us a great tour of Elephanta and Mumbai. All of our tickets and admissions were included, and our guide pointed out and explained everything in great detail. Our guide was super knowledgeable shared tons of information and tidbits, and easily answered all our questions. With only 7 hours available to us before our cruise departed, this was a perfect way to see a lot in a such a short time.
Couldn’t have been better
Vikash P,Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. My parents are older and move a little slow and she paced the day perfectly. Thank you your company and the best guide Nayana
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