Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Take an ethical walking tour of the Dharavi slum on this unique adventure in Mumbai. Discover its thriving small-scale industries, strong sense of community, and everyday life.
Led by a responsible travel company, this tour directly supports local development initiatives.
Follow a guide through Dharavi’s narrow alleyways, where you’re introduced to local residents and their small-scale industries — recycling, ceramics, embroidery, soap making and more — all manufactured by innovative means.
Numbers are limited to six people, ensuring an informative experience with a small group. Proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Out of respect for its residents, no photography is permitted while in the Dharavi slum
Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is required
A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects
What To Expect
Dharavi
Come visit Dharavi, the city within a city and one of Asia's largest slum. We shall cover places like The Recycling Area, Rooftop Visit, Popaddom Making, Kumbharwada Pottery Colony etc. The area is an industrial hub and is home to nearly one million of Mumbai's residents.
The tour will end at our office in Dharavi where guests can enjoy a soft drink and learn more about how funds are re-invested back into the community.
Options
Group Dharavi Tour- Meet:Mahim
Shared: Dharavi is located here. 2 hrs 30 mins from this meeting point Starting point: Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
Private Dharavi -Meet: C/gate
Starting point: Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
Private Dharavi -Mahim Station
Private: Dharavi is located here. 2 hrs 30 mins from this meeting point Starting point: Shammi Nagar, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
Group Dharavi Tour-Meet:C/gate
Shared: Catch a train (40 mins) to Mahim (Dharavi) with your guide, where the tour starts. Tour lasts 2 hrs 30 mins in Dharavi Starting point: Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
What‘s Included
Lunch is optional at an additional price
Local English Speaking Guide
Water / Cold Drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended tour
Foppes,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour visiting places you’d probably not find as a tourist. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave interesting insights about the Dharavi area.
Great tour
augustianj2026,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's a good experience, iam also from India kerala but dharavi is different india, I wonder how such lot people live in a small area. Our tour guide chetan is super he know every details very well. Anyway it's a good experience...
Very well worth it
kevinaE9679KY,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really insightful tour. Was slightly nervous but understanding the ngo basis made us take the tour Good understanding of the industry, people , problems and the good work including recycling Very safe , all people really friendly
Amazing tour guide
tillyk836,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour of the slum! We learned so much about the communities and their work from our guide Javed, who answered all of our questions and explained as we went. The tour was the perfect length and great value for money
Amazing tour and tour guide
samaE6667MA,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour of Dharavi slum. Javed was an amazing guide who was incredibly knowledgeable. The length of the tour was perfect. I would recommend this to anyone!
Fantastic
corinnat580,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Javed met us at the station and was very helpful, friendly and informative. The tour is conducted sensitivity and respectful of the communirt. I learnt so much. Thank you
A wonderful tour that gives back to the community.
Barbara G,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour to do and it’s fantastic that 80% of the fee goes towards the company’s social enterprise supporting local residents of Dhavari. Chetan our guide was excellent, informative and helpful.
Authentic Slum Tour Dharavi
B8515TMaarong,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very informative and we really got a good impression of the life in Dharavi. Our tour guide was very friendly and the english was very understandable. There was no moment where I felt unsafe.
Good tour
Freedom45461079705,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice guy and cool, educational tour.
Very interesting, learned much
B4477MAlaural,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very very nice guide good english Learned much
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