Slum Dhobi

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.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or port & then transfer into an air-con car, and the do the whole sightseeing tour and after that do Asia's biggest slum tour where the movie Slumdog Millionaire was filmed. It is an all-inclusive tour with fully guided by a professional English speaking guide. If you have only one day to spend in Mumbai then you are at the right place to see the whole of Mumbai in one day.

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.

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!

Dharavi slum tour is one of the best things to do in Mumbai. This Dharavi slum tour showcase the lifestyle of the people living in the largest slum of the Asia. This Dharavi slum tour shows the reality of Dharavi which you can't explore it by yourself. So this Dharavi slum tour is a perfect walking tour to explore the slum with our local English-speaking tour guide.

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.

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.

This private tour of Dharavi Slum will help you gain a different perspective of of of the largest slums in the world. While exploring Dharavi, learn new insights and stories from your guide about the local residents and their innovative ideas that have led to thriving small businesses, such as plastic recycling, leather work, pottery, soap production, and much more.

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!

You must be aware that Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in the entire world. But there is a lot more to it. Dharavi is home to a number of small-scale industries where people work with infinite enthusiasm and zeal. Dharavi constitutes a significant portion of the cosmopolitan Mumbai. While many people may be irked to make a trip to the slum area but today there are educational trips that organize a Dharavi Slum Tour to know the reality of the life of the residents. The Mumbai Dharavi tour portrays that life in Mumbai is not all glamorous but the city has a reality side too where thousands of workers are struggling to make a living and still people manage to live in harmony. Whenever you visit Mumbai, you must take a Dharavi slum tour, to have a nuanced understanding of the life of the people living in slums as well as have an inspiration for yourself. Dharavi Tourism is available with walking and car tours, people can opt for whichever is convenient. Come. Join us to explore.

Our Driver-Cum-Guide comes with an experience of more than 25 years in the hospitality industry. In this half-day tour they will lead you to 3rd largest slum in the world and you will have the opportunity to go to Asia's largest laundromat.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Known to many as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia’, we prefer to think of Dharavi as Mumbai’s beating heart. Through our educational walking tours, visitors experience a wide range of these business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more. We’ll also visit the residential areas of Dharavi. People from all over India have come to live in Dharavi, making it a microcosm of India. Our 2 hour+ introduction to Dharavi aims to give visitors a much more nuanced understanding of life and work in Mumbai slums. In the afternoon we will show you other, more traditional sights that Mumbai has to offer This tour is individually designed for you, and you can do and see as little or as much as you please. The tour guide, who also has detailed knowledge of the more traditional sights, will be with you for the day. He/she can give some suggestions for what to see, but ultimately, the itinerary is completely up to you

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.

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. Dharavi Tour is the 2 Hours Guided (Walking) Tour with the local Dharavi guide. We will visit commercial and residence area of Dharavi. Will also provide refreshment between the tour, so you dont feel tired and dehydrated.

Why Book Dharavi Slum Tour With Us? We conduct the best tour in Dharavi with our guide's expertise our guide offer an immersive and education experience that gives visitors a true understanding of life in Dharavi Slum, its challenges and beauty. By taking tourist in side local houses they get firsthand look at the daily lives of Dharavi's residents which is an experience that can not be found elsewhere. Our guides are all from Dharavi which means they have an intimate knowledge of the aera and its people. As local Students they work with us to support their education and families. Tourists safety is our first priority. we take all necessary precautions to ensure that visitors are safe and comfortable throughout the tour. Overall our company's commitment to providing an authentic, respectful and safe tour of Dharavi, with the added benefit of supporting the community through our NGO, make it the best choice for anyone looking to experience this unique of Mumbai.

Explore the whole Mumbai city from full sightseeing to slum, from Indian food tasting to shopping, from historic temples to ancient church every thing in just two days. On the first day do the Mumbai sightseeing tour & Market tour in an private air-con car. On the second day see the insights of the Dharavi Slum in Mumbai, Indian Food Tasting & Mumbai Shopping tour. The whole south Mumbai & the mid of Mumbai is covered in this tour. This tour features informative commentary from your professional guide while you do the whole two days tour which also includes unlimited fun, knowledge & experience. In a very systematic & organized way we have build up this tour to get best insights of the Mumbai city in just two Days.