Bombay Fort Heritage Walking Tour
A pleasant walk in this magical part of the city
The Fort area is home to many historical buildings—the best way to visit is by walking and enjoying.
You will walk looking and learning about the main sights of this area, starting at Regal Cinema, followed by the Gateway of India, Cathedral of the Holy Name, and then the buildings on the south side of Kala Ghoda such as the Institute of Science, Prince of Wales Museum, David Sassoon Library, Elphinstone College, Army and Navy Building, Watson Hotel and Jehangir Art Gallery.
We’ll then head over to Oval Maidan, from where we can get a good view of Mumbai University and its clock Tower Rajabhai, as well as Mumbai High Court.
We’ll walk to Churchgate Railway Station, Flora Fountain and the UNESCO Heritage Award Winning St Thomas Cathedral, where we’ll also stop briefly for a lassi or other drink before heading to the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Gateway of India, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 India
Drawing on Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, the gateway of India sits on the waterfront of Southern Mumbai, and since 1924 was the first thing visitors to the city would see when arriving by boat.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fort/Kala Ghoda, Fort/Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, Maharashtra
We'll explore the historic architecture of Fort. Home to some of Mumbai's oldest, and finest buildings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oval Maidan, 140 Maharshi Karve Road Mantralaya, Churchgate, Mumbai 400032 India
This is the large park, popular for games of cricket at all times of the day, and from where you can get a good view of Mumbai University and its clock Tower Rajabhai, as well as Mumbai High Court
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai, DN Rd, Mumbai 400 001 India
Soak up the atmosphere is this UNESCO Heritage Award Winning Anglican Church, in use since 1718 and one of the oldest churches in Mumbai. We’ll stop for a refreshing lassi nearby
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, DN Road Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai 400001 India
Featured in the movie Slumdog millionaire, also infamous as one of the locations of the 2008 Mumbai attacks where two terrorists opened fire, this railway station, a beautiful structure compared to St Pancras Railway Station in London, is a must see
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Local Guide for the entire tour
- Water / Cold Drink
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress modestly for when visiting the temples
- A minimum of 1 person
- Minimum age of 3
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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