Mumbai Masala
Mumbai, India
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get the edge on the Mumbai food scene by joining a local guide on this Mumbai tour for hungry travellers. Your guide will navigate the scene for you, lead you to the hits, avoid the misses, and take the guess work out of street food eating.
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Highlights
- Let your taste buds travel for a change, and delight in Mumbai’s favourite foods
- Enjoy the company of crisp Bombay toast, the tangy pani puri and the stiff south Indian dosa
- Experience Mumbai the way the locals do – through its delicious flavours and inventive cuisine
- Navigate Mumbai’s street food stalls in the company of someone who knows the best food finds in the city
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2 - 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Taj Lands End, Band Stand, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050.
- Starting time: 7.00 PM
- Ending point:
Linking Rd, Bandra, Mumbai.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, transportation, three local food dishes.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food beyond inclusions, tips / gratuities for your guide.
A wise man once said, "You have never really visited a country until you have tasted its food”. We can’t help but agree.
In Mumbai, it’s hard to stay away from the enticing variety of street food, whose delicious aromas make you salivate just by walking past a street food vendor. This Mumbai food tour will introduce you to a variety of cuisines that make Mumbai the street food haven that it is.
We head out to the queen of the suburbs, Bandra, where we will introduce you to multiple food stalls tucked away in different corners, all of which are patronised by celebrities as well as everyday people. Starting with a complimentary sampling of the famous Bombay toast, we will cover a range of cuisines from the South Indian dosa to a guided session on how to eat the famous chat variety pani puri; dripping wet and overflowing with the spicy, flavourful water, you pop it into your mouth and crunch into it all at one go and wait for the explosion of tastes that follows.
We then calm our tastebuds down with a variety of sweetmeats to choose from: jalebi rasgulla, gulab jamun, ras malai, peda’s, ladoo, etc.
Now that we have sampled the local food, it’s time to mingle with the local crowd as we head to a popular local watering hole that ensures our Mumbai tour ends on high spirits.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, transportation, three local food dishes.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food beyond inclusions, tips / gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Loose cotton clothing is the best option for the weather in Mumbai.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children must be 10 years of age up inclusively. Children below the age of 10 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
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