Chor Bazaar Attractions & Things to do

Criss-crossing narrow lanes, tiny shops spilling with colourful wares, people haggling for a better deal - welcome to the bazaars of India. You can find them everywhere, even juxtaposed against high rises and glitzy malls. The bursting metropolis of Mumbai has many such gems hidden in its folds. Care to try the fiery tears-in-the-eyes signature Indian spice mixes? We begin this tour of Mumbai from the Lalbagh spice market, which is home to an authentic mix of spices which the pickiest grandma would approve.

This offbeat tour of Mumbai would be incomplete without a visit to the once a well-kept secret and reserved only for the adventurous, the notorious Chor Bazaar. Up until recently, this 150 year old Bazaar lived up to its borrowed name, by housing various smuggled goods. For the collector there is aplenty – Furniture from the Raj, rare electronics like vintage gramophones, out-of-print LPs, hand-made film posters time – It’s not uncommon to find a genuine antique here.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Explore local shopping market of Mumbai. Wander around the stalls selling items like flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, textiles, jewellery and other necessities.
Stop by the famous Mumbadevi Temple, Mumbai city derives its name from the Goddess Mumbadevi.
Mumbai’s best street shopping destination. Haggle like a local for antiques, clothing, and more
It is the private shopping tour that can be customised to your interests.
We will never force you to buy any stuff from any specific shop but we can help you or suggest you best shop as per your requirements.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

You're welcome to take a front or a back seat in the planning of this private tour package! We have the experience and know-how to focus on particular places or areas of personal interest, or to lay out a full itinerary for your enjoyment.

Our favourite route focuses on religion (which is so important to the lives of most Indians) and you learn about Hinduism, Islam and lesser known Jainism. Visually, this is an impressive tour- you will admire the Haji Ali in the middle of the sea, enjoy views from Mahalaxmi Temple, and get a one-of-a-kind perspective of Mumbai (and Marine Drive) from the Hanging Gardens. Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest open-air laundry, as well as the Gandhi museum are also conveniently located en route.

This is a private package tour and customized for you, so you can omit or add anything to the list. Or, if you prefer, we can do a completely different route, that's fine!
Duration: 9 hours.

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
Duration: 9 hours.

Experience a 4-hour tour of some of Mumbai's tastiest local eateries. Exploring local restaurants in search of an authentic taste of India by yourself in not easy, but this professional, local guide will narrate and explain each dish and each detail of your tour. To ensure the quality, hygiene and taste of these foods, all locations have been vetted.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

In 4 Hours tour, you get to experience the real unique spirit of Mumbai. You will get to ride the local BEST buses, and the Local Trains and also the yellow-black taxis. Get a glimpse of traditional life in Dhobi Ghat(Largest Washing Laundry int he worlds), the flower market and Chor Bazaar(The “Thieves Market,” is one of the largest and busiest flea markets in the whole country ) and Nul Bazaar.

Our guided tours in Mumbai have only one aim, to make you fully understand India, its history, and our very own Mumbai local's life.
Duration: 4 hours.

This tour starts with a walk through the Worli Fishing Village, where you
get to photograph the first community of Mumbai – the Kolis. You will get upclose and get a chance to walk through a fish market and click Mumbai from a 17th century fort which overlooks Mumbai’s beautiful skyline. You will get lunch at a local restaurant and after which you will walk and explore the city again.
This time we move to the bold spices and thieves market tour – covering Mumbai’s famed spice market and even more popular Chor Bazaar.
You will get to photograph housewives lining up to make their quintessential spice mixes in the former and see a stall for everything under the sun at the
later. After this, we end your time with an evening tour that starts with a ride on Mumbai’s train to enter Mumbai’s street food hotspots. As the night comes in
and the city lights up, you can get some wonderful views of the Queens necklace and other lit buildings of this city.
Duration: 6 hours 7 minutes.

Ride the famous suburban train, hop on a classic red bus, cruise around town in a typical black and yellow taxi and look on as millions of Mumbai’s working class head out in the morning. We will discover Mumbai beyond the typical tourist sites; we will see a number of different markets and the world famous Dabbawallahs (the workers of India’s intricate lunch delivery system). This view of the Maximum City will give you an idea of the struggles and challenges felt by the working class, as well as their unconquerable spirit.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Tour to the most popular markets of Mumbai. Our market tour takes you to mumbai's famous Crawford Market, Mangaldas fabric & cloth market, Bhuleshwar Market and many other bazaar's in South of Mumbai. Markets and Bazaar's in Mumbai are full of organized chaos, colorfully dressed people, a religious contrast of mosques and temples, street foods, and exuberant energy of the local bazaar.
Duration: 4 to 7 hours.

Mumbai's wide streets and narrow lanes are alive with activity. In front of colonial buildings, alongside temples, and everywhere in between, vendors shout from carts selling everything from colourful birds and flowers to traditional Indian clothes and food. We'll guide you through the chaos and introduce you to Mumbai's must-see markets such as Crawford Market and Mangaldas Market as well as some lesser known ones such as Flower Alley. Alongthe way we’ll also visit some of the oldest lanes in Mumbai and their most famous temples.
Duration: 4 to 7 hours.

Step into the vibrant and bustling world of Indian fashion and culture as you explore the local markets of Mumbai, a city that never sleeps. This shopping culture tour will take you to the heart of the city's shopping districts, where you'll discover a treasure trove of precious stones, gold, silver, heavy jewelry, and all sorts of local ornaments. Visit the Chor Bazaar, Crawford Market, Fashion Street, and Colaba Causeway and immerse yourself in the vibrant local life. You will be able to find traditional Indian ornaments, traditional Indian clothing, sarees, and other fabrics. As you shop, you'll feel like Smaug the dragon standing on top of his gold pile, and you'll also have the opportunity to wear a traditional Indian saree and feel like a Bollywood movie star. With the help of your knowledgeable guide, you'll gain an understanding of Indian culture and tradition. Join us now and discover why shopping in India is truly an experience.
Duration: 5 hours.

Spices to sniff, records to hear, furniture to feel, traditions to taste - breakaway and discover how Mumbai bazaars sell themselves before you even buy.
Duration: 5 hours.

Start your food adventure with a 10-minute train ride to Chowpatty Beach. Enjoy the sunset with locals, savoring iconic street snacks in a picnic setting. Stroll through the vegetarian food stalls with your guide, learning and tasting along the way. Take on the Pani Puri challenge before cooling off with Kulfi ice cream.

Next, hop into a share cab and head to the lively Bhuleshwar Market to explore the neighborhood’s diverse culture and visit a Jain temple. From there, walk to Minara Masjid, where the aroma of Baida Roti, Kathi Rolls, and Kebabs fills the air. Stop by a stall to Eat these delights.

End the tour at Bori Mohalla, home to the Mrs. Ice Cream Walla's shop, where you’ll taste their 120-year-old hand-churned fruit ice cream recipe, a perfect finish to your Street Food journey through Mumbai’s rich food culture.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.