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A person hanging clothes on a line. 1
A makeshift market with clothes hanging on a makeshift roof, surrounded by tarps and containers. 2
A bicycle with a pile of denim fabric in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a bustling market with various stalls and hanging clothes. 3
A clothesline with various garments hanging, a blue tarp, and a structure with a cross. 4
A densely packed urban area with numerous vertical racks filled with various colored fabrics and textiles hanging for drying. 5

Mumbai: Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour

By Cityscape Mumbai Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$16 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Experience traditional laundry methods at Dhobi Ghat.
  • Visit Asia’s largest leather factory in Dharavi.
  • Explore the pottery-making community of Kumbhar Wada.
  • Learn about Dharavi’s plastic recycling industry.
  • Ride Mumbai’s iconic local train for a unique experience.

Activity location

    • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Tip Road, Unit no.58, Ground, Ram Mahal, Senapati Bapat Marg, Marinagar Colony, Station, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India | You will meet your guide at the given meeting point, which is opposite Mahim Railway Station, near the Third Wave Coffee Shop.
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small Group Tour: Dharavi Slum & Dhobi Ghat

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Small Group Tour : Join an small group of 5–7 travellers for a personalised with a dedicated guide.

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:15 PM
Price details
NZ$15.91 x 1 AdultNZ$15.91
Total
Price is NZ$15.91
Until Tue, 30 Jun

Small Group Tour: Dharavi Slum & Dhobi Ghat

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Small Group Tour : Join an small group of 5–7 travellers for a personalised with a dedicated guide.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$27.13 x 1 AdultNZ$27.13
Total
Price is NZ$27.13

Private Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Upgrade to a private tour for a dedicated guide focused entirely on your pace and interests

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$46.78 x 1 AdultNZ$46.78
Total
Price is NZ$46.78

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Dharavi Slum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Dhobi Ghat Laundry
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insights into local industries and community life
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Opportunity to see Mumbai's traditional laundry process
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Join our educational Dharavi Slum Walking Tour and explore the world’s largest open-air laundry, Dhobi Ghat. Discover the heart of Mumbai, Dharavi, a vibrant community and powerhouse of small-scale industries. From Asia's largest leather factory to plastic recycling and the centuries-old pottery community of Kumbhar Wada, this tour offers a deep dive into the daily lives of its residents.

Led by a local English-speaking guide, the walking tour offers first-hand insight into traditional practices, particularly at Dhobi Ghat, where over 100,000 clothes are washed daily using time-honored methods. Learn about the techniques passed down for generations.

You’ll also experience a 15-minute ride on Mumbai’s iconic local train, offering a glimpse of the city’s fast-paced life. The tour highlights the entrepreneurial spirit that shapes Mumbai’s economy.

With expert guides, gain a deeper understanding of Dharavi’s culture, industries, and resilience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mumbai
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Tip Road, Unit no.58, Ground, Ram Mahal, Senapati Bapat Marg, Marinagar Colony, Station, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India | You will meet your guide at the given meeting point, which is opposite Mahim Railway Station, near the Third Wave Coffee Shop.
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Tip Road, Unit no.58, Ground, Ram Mahal, Senapati Bapat Marg, Marinagar Colony, Station, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India | You will meet your guide at the given meeting point, which is opposite Mahim Railway Station, near the Third Wave Coffee Shop.
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India