Tour operator
Reality Tours & Travel
An award-winning social enterprise running Dharavi tours, street food walks, bicycle tours and local transport tours, with most profits funding community projects.
Inside Mumbai Tours
A Dharavi-based responsible tour operator founded by Mohammad Sadique, offering small-group and private walks through Dharavi and guided tours of Mumbai.
At a glance
- Type
- Dharavi and city tours
- Area
- Dharavi, Mumbai, India
- Official site
- insidemumbaitours.com
Good to know
- Small group tours
- Private tours
Why we recommend it
Inside Mumbai Tours is a responsible tour operator based in Dharavi, founded and run by Mohammad Sadique. It offers small-group and private guided walks through Dharavi, the best-known informal settlement in Mumbai, as well as guided tours of the rest of the city, and it also organises trips elsewhere in India. The company's motto, according to its founder, is "Let's all learn and share together", which sums up its approach.
The Dharavi Slum Tour is the core experience. Walks take visitors through the neighbourhood's lanes and, according to past visitors, can include a plastic industry workshop and stops at residents' homes. Because the company is based in Dharavi, its guides know the area well and can explain how the community and its businesses work, from recycling and manufacturing to everyday life. Small-group tours are a sociable and economical option, while private tours can be arranged for families or those who want more time to ask questions.
For a wider view of the city, the Mumbai Tour covers sights beyond Dharavi with a guide, which can be useful if you have limited time and want a local perspective on the city. Ask the company about the exact itinerary before you book.
These tours suit travellers who want to understand Mumbai's informal economy and the people who keep the city running, and they work well for solo travellers, couples and families with older children. Approach the visit with respect: ask your guide before taking photographs of people or homes, dress modestly, and wear closed shoes, as lanes can be narrow and uneven. Be prepared for crowded, busy streets. Small denominations of cash are useful if you would like to buy something from a local business along the way.
Booking is by WhatsApp, phone or email, and the company lists a 24-hour mobile number. Confirm the meeting point, duration and what is included when you book, as these are not listed on the main website. If you want to combine a Dharavi walk with other experiences in central Mumbai, the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Dargah and the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple are all within a reasonable taxi ride.
Inside Mumbai Tours FAQs
Who runs Inside Mumbai Tours?
It was founded and is run by Mohammad Sadique.
Where is the company based?
In Dharavi, Mumbai.
What tours does it offer?
Small-group and private Dharavi tours and guided tours of the rest of Mumbai.
Do tours visit local businesses?
Past visitors describe visits to local workshops, including a plastic industry workshop.
Can you take photographs?
Ask your guide first, especially before photographing people or homes.
How do you book?
By WhatsApp on +91 77380 35106, by phone on +91 90220 35407 or by email to [email protected].
Does it organise trips outside Mumbai?
Yes, the company also organises tours across India.
Where do tours start?
Confirm the meeting point when you book.