The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!
The Original Mumbai by Dawn - Recommended by Nigella Lawson & Nat Geo Traveller!
This 3-hour long tour pioneered by No Footprints gives you an insider's access into the soul of Mumbai! You will be prive to the backbone of the city's trade and what makes it truly tick. From exploring community trade and auction of 50 tonnes of fish at the docks, to the sorting of 7 different languages of newspapers; from flower markets to the story of the mills; this tour pays homage to the people of Mumbai- restless, hardworking and affluent.
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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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
At dawn, the CST station also serves as the city's largest newspaper sorting area.
20 minutesSassoon Dock
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.
40 minutesstyam flowes
Witness the early morning colour and fragrance of this market.
20 minutesAnkit sanas
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.
20 minutesIncluded
- 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
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional transport cost for pick-up from suburban Mumbai hotels
- Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.