Elephanta Caves and Mumbai City Half-Day Tour including Guide

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Elephanta Caves

Meet Our Guide: Learn fascinating stories of the island’s past, its Portuguese name “Elephanta,” and the mythological significance of each carving.

2 hours • Admission Included

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

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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
5.00
It 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
5.00
Sameer 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
5.00
Had a great trip to Elephanta island with Sameer who was very knowledgeable! Rakesh did a wonderful Mumbai city tour. Highly recommend!
To visit!
veronicavJ533WX,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very particular and suggestive place! Our guide Sam, very good, accompanied us illustrating the caves their history
Amazing Mumbai Dream Tours!
Sherpa43173842983,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam is an amazing tour guide! He is very friendly, accommodating, helpful, and knowledgable. He also takes great photos too! Highly recommended tour guide!
Amazing
simokelevra13,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam was amazing, very kindly and professional. The place was so beautiful and the story very interesting. It’s really nice place
Elephant caves tour
E8888VZanastasiab,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely tour and heard some very interesting information from our guide Sam and were surrounded by peaceful setting on the island!
Amazing
Stay05723590163,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited the Elephanta Caves with Sam. The caves were stunning and Sam was incredibly prepared and engaging - I highly recommend it for those, who want to be surrounded by breath-taking statues, nature and monkeys!
Lovely morning tour with a local guide
881mikels,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam was very knowledgeable and patient, as well as very skilled taking pictures for us. The caves are a nice showing of ancient Indian heritage, and having a local explain it all was definitely a highlight
Great experience
anaaI4399QU,,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sam gave us a great tour. Thorough explanations, beautiful pictures, and an overall great experience. Highly recommend joining this tour.