Mumbai Trip Overview
How did seven little islands turn into the mega-city of Mumbai? This 2-hour walk explores hidden histories and stories of the city; from the dark trade that built the city, to the gritty merchants who made and lost fortunes here. The walk takes you past iconic colonial-era buildings – from Gothic revival to Indo saracenic. You’ll see what those architectural styles mean and uncover fascinating stories behind these magnificent structures. The walk starts near the Gateway of India and ends near Horniman circle.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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How did seven little islands turn into the mega-city of Mumbai? This 2-hour walk explores hidden histories and stories of the city; from the dark trade that built the city, to the gritty merchants who made and lost fortunes here. The walk takes you past iconic colonial-era buildings – from Gothic revival to Indo saracenic. You’ll see what those architectural styles mean and uncover fascinating stories behind these magnificent structures. The walk starts near the Gateway of India and ends near Horniman circle.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
We begin the tour at the Gateway of India.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
Some of the most influential women and men of the last 200 years have stayed at this iconic hotel. We’ll hear all about them, and about how this hotel was built in the first place.
Stop At: Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005, India
This art-deco cinema theatre was the place to be for all things movie related in the mid-1900s. It hosted all the Bollywood greats, and rarely ran to anything less than a full house.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Fountain, The Esplanade, Mumbai 400039 India
We stop to take a look at the colonial-era, stone fountain built to honour the famous Duke of Wellington.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Elphinstone College, 156, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023, India
We stop outside this college, an excellent example of Gothic Revival architecture in the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400023 India
We pass by the Jehangir Art gallery which was built in the 1950s, and was the hub for modern art in Mumbai.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kala Ghoda Art Precinct, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai India
The Kala Ghoda Art precinct houses a statue with an interesting story behind it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Watson’s Hotel, Elphinstone College, Mantralaya, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India
We stop outside this hotel which was one of the swankiest hotel in Bombay in the late 1800s.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rajabai Clock Tower, Bombay University, Mumbai 400001 India
We stop outside the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai, to take a look at the beautiful Rajabai Clock Tower.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bombay High Court, Fort Dr Kane Rd High Court Building, Mumbai 400032 India
We pass by this grand building which is one of the oldest high courts in India.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bombay House, Homi Modi St, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023, India
We pass by this magnificent four-storey mansion that is the head office of the Tata group.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Flora Fountain, MG Rd at Veer Nariman Rd, Mumbai India
We stop at this beautiful, recently-restored water fountain that features Flora, the Roman Goddess of Spring.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: State Bank of India, Corporate Centre, स्टेट बैंक भवन, Vidhan Bhavan Marg, नरिमन पॉइंट, मुंबई, महाराष्ट्र 400021, India
We pass by this building that came up in the early 1900s.
Stop At: Horniman Circle Garden, Near Asiatic Library, Mumbai 400001 India
We pass by this small garden that played big role in the making of modern Bombay.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai, DN Rd, Mumbai 400 001 India
We finish the tour at the 16th century St. Thomas Church, built by the British.
Duration: 10 minutes
