Dhobi Ghat
Mumbai: Dharavi Slum & Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour
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 firsthand 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.
Mumbai: Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Dharavi Slum Tour with a Local
Experience Mumbai as a Local!
Visit Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry and visit the Dharavi slum with a local guide to experience daily life and work in Asia’s largest slum and feel the spirit of our community.
Discover a different side of Mumbai with this educational guided tour of the massive Dharavi slum and Dhobi Ghat laundry then go on a local train ride for an experience of mumbai train.
Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry is a major attraction for travellers in Mumbai.
Dharavi Slum, is famous in the world mainly cause of Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.
Experience the real life of a slum on a guided tour to see where people live, work and play inside slum and visit the location where the movie Slumdog was filmed. You will see on the tour small scall business which is going in the slum like plastic recycling, leather, garment, textile and more surprises wait and see!! and you will visit only with a resident guide as we are local.
Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi slum Tour with Local Train Ride
Meet The Dabbawalas of Mumbai!
For anyone who has ever been to Mumbai, the Dabbawalas are a special class of people who everyone knows! For the uninitiated though – Who is a Dabbawalla?
The closest meaning of the dabbawala in English would be the “lunch box delivery man”
>Dhobi Ghat ( Open Air-Laundry )
(Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat) is a well-known open-air laundromat in Mumbai, India. The washers, locally known as Dhobis, work in the open to wash the clothes from Mumbai’s hotels and hospitals. There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. Called the world’s largest outdoor laundry, Dhobi Ghat is a very popular attraction among foreign tourists.
>Why Dharavi is the heart of Mumbai? ( Slum Tour )
Asia’s largest slum Dharavi lies on prime property right in the middle of Indian’s financial capital, Mumbai. Dharavi is much more than a historic area of Mumbai’s poverty. Most of these things are created innovatively, in very small spaces!
Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) with Dharavi Slum Guided Tour
Visit to The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) This is a 138 year old open air laundromat. This is the few surviving traditional commercial laundry. The washer-men are known as Dhobis' they work in the open to clean and dry clothes.
Later Visit to Dharavi slums in Mumbai the DHARAVI it’s one of the most vibrant centres for extreme entrepreneurship on our Planet.
It has a large number of thriving small-scale industries that produce Plastic Recycling, export quality leather goods, pottery, embroidered garments and many more. Most of these products are made in tiny manufacturing and sold in domestic as well as international markets. Most of these things are created innovatively, in a very small space.
We will visit commercial and residence area of Dharavi.
Will also provide refreshment between the tour, so you dont feel tired and dehydrated.
Dharavi Slum, Dhobi Ghat & Dabbawala Experience
What sets our tour apart is the authentic, immersive experience we offer. Led by local guides who are passionate about their communities, each tour provides a unique perspective that you won’t find in traditional sightseeing. You’ll explore hidden gems and vibrant neighborhoods, engaging with locals and learning their stories. Our small group sizes ensure a personalized experience, allowing for deeper connections and meaningful interactions.
Whether you’re walking through the bustling streets of Dharavi or marveling at the precision of the dabbawalas, each moment is designed to leave you with unforgettable memories. Book now for an adventure that goes beyond the surface and truly captures the essence of Mumbai!
Dhobi Ghat Guided Tour A walk inside the biggest open air Laundry
Watching the organized chaos at the laundry – Dhobi Ghat laundry in Mumbai is one of the top tourist destinations in the city. It buzzes with washers and the smell of washing soda and other chemicals all day long. Moreover, You can watch the well-managed manual laundry system here. While one dhobi sorts the clothes as per their colors and types, another one will beat the stains out of clothes; and yet another member of the family hangs them on the lines to dry.
Mumbai Dhobi Ghat also has separate sections to boil water and wash infected clothes from hospitals. And while the washed clothes are being ironed before delivery, more porters come in with fresh piles of dirty clothes.
Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour(Travellers Choice Award Winner)
Our Full day city tour Mumbai, City Private SightSeeing Tour' takes you through the city allowing you to see the various sites and spots that have a rich heritage and historic value. We take you to destinations like Gateway Of India, Hanging Garden, Haji Ali Mosque, Dhobi Ghat, Rajabai Tower, Marine drive, Chowpatty beach, Mani Bhavan, CSMT station(local train station), Mumbai's most popular temple-Shree SiddhiVinayak temple, Street markets like the Crawford Market and Colaba Causeway so you can enjoy and experience the real Mumbai. Mumbai is not just a city but a feeling that is sure to give you lots of happy and beautiful memories to take back with you and cherish for a lifetime. The guests travel in well maintained, air-conditioned cars and are accompanied by skilled chauffeur, and well informed tour guides to provide them with much needed insights about the various spots they visit.
Best Mumbai Private Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Slum Tour with Pickup
Experience Mumbai as a Local!
Visit Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest outdoor laundry and visit the Dharavi slum with a local guide to experience daily life and work in Asia’s largest slum which is famous in the world mainly cause of Oscar winning movie Slumdog millionaire.
Discover a different side of Mumbai with this private guided tour of the massive Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat laundry After pickup from your hotel, airport, or port, travel to laundry. Over the years, Dhobi Ghat has become a major tourist attraction, especially among foreign travellers as it’s a local part of Mumbai see, how they wash, dry cloth, delivery, and more surprises wait and see! after that visit
Dharavi slum to explore how small business going on here like leather industry, plastic recycling, garment/textile etc and yearly income is about 1 billion US dollar here, see where people/children, family live inside slum and experience with a local as you will visit only by a residence guide as we are local.
Private Combo Tours Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum + Dhobi Ghat & Dabbawalas
Mumbai, the city of dreams, has plenitude to offer its visitors. Be it the most glittering industry of the country, one of the largest slums or dhobi ghats in the world, this city takes the pride of being the home to all!
In addition to all the offerings, this city has to offer, the ‘Dabbawala’ or the lunchbox carriers are the most amazing ones and At city tour visit all the top attractive places on any traveler’s itinerary to Mumbai,
You get picked-up from your location in Mumbai at around 9AM.
Dhobi Ghat, Ancient Stepwell and Lodhi Gardens Tour
Located in the commercial heart of New Delhi, the “Dhobi Ghat” or washer-men joint looks up to the high-rises of Connaught Place. Home to a community of 64 dhobis (washermen). Also One would get startled by Agrasen Ki Baoli’s haunting beauty and rustic charm. The deeper you go, the far you are from the outside world. finally lunch at a famous typical restaurant of Delhi. This unique restaurant serves the typical local delicacies on fixed menu basis.
What a way to end this tour by having a delicious lunch (on buffet basis) in a famous local hygenic restaurant offering India delicacies.
Mumbai Slum Dhobi Ghat and Train Ride Tour with a Local Guide
The Dhobi Ghat & Slum Tour offers a unique and eye-opening experience, showcasing two of Mumbai’s most hardworking and resilient communities. At Dhobi Ghat, you’ll witness the world’s largest open-air laundry, where generations of washermen manually clean thousands of clothes daily for hotels, hospitals, and households. The sheer scale, efficiency, and tradition of this place make it a fascinating stop. In contrast, Dharavi, often called the heart of Mumbai, is a bustling hub of small-scale industries where skilled workers engage in pottery, leatherwork, recycling, and textile production. Unlike the common perception of slums, Dharavi is full of entrepreneurial spirit and self-sufficiency, contributing significantly to Mumbai’s economy. Led by a local guide, this tour provides deep insights into the city’s unseen workforce, offering a respectful and educational tour. By exploring both locations, you gain a deeper appreciation of Mumbai’s real backbone—its people, labor, and ingenuity.
Private Tour: Malabar Hill, Mani Bhavan and Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai
Get a look at the culture and history of Mumbai on this private tour to diverse relics of Mumbai's past. With your expert guide, visit Mani Bhavan, a mansion where Gandhi lived and conducted political activities while visiting Mumbai. Then, explore Dhobi Ghat, considered the world's largest open-air laundromat, where age-old techniques of hand washing have been passed down from generation to generation. You’ll also drive through Malabar Hill, an upmarket residential area, and enjoy great views of the city's landscape, all while enjoying interesting commentary from your guide.
Private Tour in Mumbai Slum with Sightseeing
Welcome to our full-day Mumbai sightseeing tour, an eight-hour journey through this remarkable metropolis. The tour's highlight is Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums, where you'll witness the strength and unity of its residents. What makes our tour unique is its social responsibility aspect – a significant portion of our profits is reinvested in the Dharavi community, making your visit not just an exploration but a meaningful contribution to their progress.
Beyond Dharavi, we'll explore Mumbai's rich history with visits to iconic landmarks like the Gateway of India and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Mumbai's bustling bazaars .
Customizable and comfortable, our tour provides an immersive experience into Mumbai's heart while making a positive impact on the community.
Private Mumbai Dhobi Ghat Tour with UNESCO Site
Experience the thrill of Mumbai during this memorable sightseeing tour of the city's Chhatrapati terminal (UNESCO Heritage Site), the iconic Gateway of India, and Mani Bhavan. Also, get a chance to visit one of Mumbai’s most famous points of interests, the Dhobi Ghat.
Private Elephanta Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Including AC vehicle
Mumbai is considered among India’s must-see cities, but mastering the public transport system to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and explore Mumbai in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle. Learn the secrets of top attractions including Dhobi Ghat, the Gateway of India, and the elegant Victoria Terminus building from your private guide
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai
Your Private Ac Car shall pick you up at 8 AM from the location of your convenience. You will be visiting through essential elements of Mumbai's History and Culture. Some of the popular destinations include the Gateway of India, the Victoria Terminus, Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, a visit to Gandhi's home, Malabar Hill, the Dhobi Ghat, the Flora Fountain, the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct, Bombay University, Film City (Bollywood) etc.
• Famous Places like Gateway of India and Taj Palace Hotel
• Laundry ( Dhobi Ghat): A must visited place
• Amazing view from Marine Drive
• Visit Lunch box guys (Dabbawalas)
• People Favourite Crawford Market
Bollywood Studio Tour experience
This is just a simple and budget tour ,for those who just want to see a studio sets and live shooting,this tour is just a simple and quick experience ,this is an average studio where shootings takes place.
We have option with pickup and without pickup and with unguided city tour option.
Mumbai Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
On this 6-hour private tour, you visit Includes Gateway of India. Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Garden, Mani Bhavan, Marine drive, Drive passes High Court, Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai University, Flora fountain, Victoria terminus, Banganga tank. The idea behind the tour is for you to experience the city the way locals do and feel the real spirit of Mumbai.
Morning Life of Mumbai's Dabbawalas and Dhobis Tour
On this 3 hour tour, you will witness the remarkable work done by Mumbai's dabbawalas and Dhobis, and learn about these fascinating people from an expert guide. The word "dabbawala" can be interpreted as "box-carrier" or "lunch-pail man", and is a person in Mumbai who carries and delivers freshly made food from home to people in offices. These workers have achieved 100% accuracy and their methods have been studied internationally. Dhobis are Mumbai's traditional laundrymen who have developed a fascinating system for washing their customers' clothes. With this experience, you will see how two interesting groups of people earn their living in one of world’s most populous cities, and you will learn something about Mumbai that is beyond the experience of many travelers.
Delhi Slum Tour with hotel pickup and drop
A triple tour to the Delhi’s Sanjay Colony Slum, watch unique expertise of traditional washer-men community of India at "Dhobi Ghat". Also get startled by Agrasen Ki Baoli’s haunting beauty and rustic charm. The deeper you go, the far you are from the outside world. you will be comfortably picked-up from your hotel in Delhi and taken to these eyeopening sites.