Dive into the bustling, colorful, and aromatic world of Mumbai’s local markets with our exclusive Mumbai Market Tour. Led by expert local guides, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the heart of Mumbai’s trading hubs, uncovering hidden treasures, sampling local delicacies, and experiencing the city’s vibrant street life. Here’s what you can expect from this immersive experience:
Tour Highlights:
- Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai): Begin your journey at Crawford Market, one of Mumbai’s most famous markets. Discover a wide array of fresh produce, spices, sweets, and household items in this historic marketplace. Admire the Victorian architecture and the lively atmosphere as vendors call out their wares.
- Mangaldas Market:- The famous cloth markets, fabrics, and other stuff available around here will tempt you for more.
- Zaveri Bazaar: Visit Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai’s renowned jewelry market. Marvel at the dazzling displays of gold, silver, diamonds, and precious stones in countless shops. Learn about Mumbai’s rich history of jewelry craftsmanship and the significance of gold in Indian culture.
- Spice Market: Immerse yourself in the fragrant Spice Market, where you can find a vast selection of spices, herbs, and condiments. Discover the essential ingredients that give Indian cuisine its distinctive flavors and aromas, and learn about their culinary and medicinal uses.
- Flower Market: Conclude your tour at the vibrant Flower Market, where vendors sell fresh blooms in a riot of colors. Experience the sensory overload of this lively market, and learn about the cultural and religious significance of flowers in Indian traditions.
- Jama Masjid: The two-storey quadrangular mosque at Janjikar Street is run by the Juma Masjid of Bombay trust. Built in 1775, it is home to a digitised library with rare manuscripts from as early as the 1890s. It is said to be one of the main mosques for Sunnis and is managed by the Konkani Muslims.
- Mumba Devi Temple: Mumbai City derives its name from the Goddess Mumbadevi and therefore, this Temple is truly an important religious place for the dwellers of this beautiful city called Mumbai. Mumbadevi is also considered as the patron Goddess of Mumbai city.
- Madhav Baugh: The sheltering of old, abandoned, unproductive, infertile and infirm cows in shelters, referred to as “Gaushalas” is a traditional practice in India
Package Details:
- Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
- Batch Timings: Morning Batch: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Afternoon Batch: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Cost: INR 1,500 per person (inclusive of taxes)
- Inclusions:
- Guided market tour with a knowledgeable local guide
- Visits to multiple iconic markets in Mumbai
- Insights into the history, culture, and significance of each market
- Bottled water and light refreshments
- Exclusions:
- Transportation to and from the meeting point (can be arranged at an additional cost)
- Personal purchases and expenses
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the inclusions
Note:
- Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, carry a reusable shopping bag, and stay hydrated.
- Photography is encouraged, but please be respectful and ask for permission before taking photos of individuals or their goods.
- The tour involves walking and navigating crowded areas, so please be prepared for a lively and engaging experience.
Join India Trip Explore on this dynamic Mumbai Market Tour and discover the vibrant markets that form the lifeblood of the city’s trade and culture. Book your Market Tour now and immerse yourself in the bustling energy, rich traditions, and vibrant colors of Mumbai’s marketplaces.