Elephanta Caves and Mumbai City Half-Day Tour including Guide
Overview
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Scenic Ferry Ride: Cruise across Mumbai Harbour from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island (approx. 1 hour each way).
Explore Ancient Rock-Cut Temples: Step back in time as you walk through cave temples carved from solid basalt rock.
The Great Trimurti Sculpture: Witness the magnificent 20-foot-tall sculpture of Lord Shiva — one of India’s most iconic artworks.
Guided Heritage Tour: Learn fascinating stories of the island’s past, its Portuguese name “Elephanta,” and the mythological significance of each carving.
Island Walk: Stroll through souvenir stalls, monkey-populated paths, and lush viewpoints offering panoramic sea views.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gateway Of India
You are going to take a ferry Ride of approximately 1 Hour from Gateway of India to Elephanta Jetty. Meet our Guide at Elephnata Jetty.
Elephanta Caves
Meet Our Guide: Learn fascinating stories of the island’s past, its Portuguese name “Elephanta,” and the mythological significance of each carving.
What‘s Included
Entry Charges of Caves
Water Bottles
All Fees and Taxes
Expert Guide who is born up & rise up there in the Island. ( licences Guide )
Ferry charges is inculding
Hotel pickup & dropoff by airconditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 24 for 1-4 pax)
Gratuities
Any other meals or drinks
chair to reach the caves ( It will be approx INR 2000/- for retuen)
Options
Elephanta Caves Group Tour
From our Meeting point Gateway
Elephanta & Mumbai City Tour
Pickup & Drop: Pick up & drop at your location with all charges Inculding.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant Elephanta
Curious11620164131,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible experience! Simply stunning. Our guide Sandeep ji was very good.
Excellent
FarAway39616702176,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with our guide Mr. Sandip Mhatre. We had actually booked our trip for 12pm but missed it. He called us and made sure to reschedule it and we had a wonderful experience
Elephanta caves
Travel18408421591,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent knowledge and very informative . Sandeep ji was very helpful . Definitely recommended
Awesome
DEBRAJ95 D,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience with my guide Sandeep Nmathre, explained the historical significance of each and every monument in a descriptive and linient manner to provide an good understanding regarding the Elephanta caves
Enchanting Elephanta tour
Navigator39560020915,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandeep guide took us through all caves and described the details and historical importance very nicely .
Pleasant
rohitn32,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a day trip to Elephanta caves. Highly recommended for the sheer history of the caves and the Lord Shiva carvings. Sandeep Mhatre was an efficient and reliable guide.
Experience of elephanta caves with our guide Sandeep
Traveler18760777976,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sandeep (our Guide) explained about elephanta caves (Dharapuri) in very sequential and proper manner, which helped us to understand a lot about elephanta caves. His explanation also helped senior citizens (accompanying us) to know a lot about elephanta caves, it's origin and purpose. His behaviour is very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend Sandeep to other visiting persons.
Visited the Elephanta Caves and the experience was really good. Had. Fabulous time learning about the caving and stones
Mena N,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was wonderful, Sameer was really good, he explained everything in detail. It was a wonderful and i learnt a lot about the caves.
Beautiful and insightful
Happiness42071918148,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sameer was our tour guide on tje Elephanta Tour. He was very knowledgeable and considerate. We really learned alot. He also took some very good photos of us. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Amazing tours with Rakesh and Sameer
nataliemR2260BB,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip to Elephanta island with Sameer who was very knowledgeable! Rakesh did a wonderful Mumbai city tour. Highly recommend!
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