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Overview
After meeting your guide in Colaba in the late afternoon, set off on foot through the streets and alleyways and stop first at Crawford Market.
Founded in 1871, Crawford Market sports Gothic and Romanesque features, a defining architectural style of South Mumbai. Check out displays of colorful vegetables, meats, imported cheeses, homemade chocolates and household goods. (Please note that some endangered and exotic animals are sold at Crawford Market).
You'll then continue to your next destination: Mangaldas Market. Opened in 1893, Mangaldas Market is home to hundreds of clothing vendors and tailors, and it is known to celebrated fashion designers for its fabulous fabrics.
Take a break from shopping to visit the Mumbadevi Temple. Inside the temple, you might see devotees being blessed by Hindu priests and your guide explains the basics of Hinduism, the dominant religion of India.
After the temple, visit Bombay Panjrapole, an animal shelter situated in the heart of South Mumbai. The shelter primarily cares for hundreds of cows, which are sacred to Hindus.
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Reality Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd
Ratings & Reviews
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Excellent guide and interesting tour
sophiekU4952CO, Mar 2026
As it turned out I was the only one booked into the small group tour and had a personalized tour through the markets and temples. My guide was very knowledgable and we had some great philisophical and spiritual discussions. The tour was interesting and I got to see Temples and some markets that I otherwise would not have visited,
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed the personalised experience and the opportunity to explore the markets and temples with your guide. It’s great to hear the conversations added an extra dimension to the tour. Thank you for joining us and we’re happy you discovered places you might not have visited otherwise!
Great market tour
lyndat903, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed our tour of the markets with Javed. He was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw many different types of market. I was pleased too that it wasn’t treated as a sales opportunity- we were simply there to look. I particularly enjoyed the fabric wholesale market and the flower market where they were making garlands for ceremonies. The temple was interesting and Javed explained it really clearly. Would recommend this tour if you have some time in Mumbai and want to see something different
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! ???? We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the markets with Javed and that his knowledge and friendly approach made the experience even better. It’s great that you appreciated seeing the variety of markets from the vibrant flower market to the fascinating fabric wholesale area and learning more about the temple along the way. We are also glad you liked that the tour focuses on observing and learning rather than shopping. Thank you for recommending the tour and for joining Reality Tours & Travel during your time in Mumbai! ????
Impressive
Fearless55413546714, Feb 2026
Very impressive tour into the real life of Mumbai
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you found the tour of Mumbai so impressive and authentic. Offering genuine insight into everyday life is exactly what we aim to do at Reality Tours & Travel. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Mumbai markets and temples tour
Dave P, Feb 2026
From the minute our tour started Hitesh, our tour guide, started pointing out places of interest and gave us information about what to expect. The tour took us through busy markets but we were always shepherded safely through them. In the temples Hitesh advised us of respecting the rules of the temple, which is one of the things that Reality Tours likes to employ on all its Tours, respect for all. Great tour and brilliant tour guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Hitesh made you feel informed and well looked after from the very start of the tour. It’s great to know you felt safe navigating the busy markets and appreciated the guidance on respecting local customs and temples. Respect is very important to us, and we’re glad this came through in your experience. Thank you for your kind words — we hope to welcome you again soon!
Itinerary
Crawford Market
One of the city’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, meat market— and the first building in India to get electricity!
30 minutesMangaldas Market
The largest indoor wholesale textile market in Mumbai where locals buy clothing materials for special occasions such as weddings and Diwali. India’s most famous fashion designers purchase cloth for their creations here!
30 minutesMumba Devi Temple
This is the historic Hindu temple that is the namesake of Mumbai. If you’re up for it, receive prasad: blessings from Hindu priests. We’ll take a break from the busy markets and visit inside.
30 minutesBombay Panjrapole
Nestled away in the heart of the city, Bombay Panjrapole is a sanctuary for the welfare of more than 350 cows. The cow is considered sacred by Hindus; to increase their karma, people will come to the shelter to feed the cows.
20 minutes
Location
Address
Colaba Causeway, opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005, India
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local English speaking Guide
- Water / Cold Drink
Exclusions
- Hotel/Residence car pickup and drop-off
- Food
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
- A significant portion of the proceeds from your local tour operator goes back into the local community to support a variety of educational projects
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.