Gateway of India Tours
Perhaps the ultimate symbol of Mumbai’s former colonial glory, the art deco Gateway of India stands guard over Apollo Bunder Harbour in the city’s south.
The three-arched monument was completed in the 1920s, commemorating the royal visit of King George V in 1911. Just a few decades later, the arch saw off Britain’s last remaining soldiers when India embraced Independence in 1948.
The gateway’s design has a Mughal flavor, topped with twin pinnacles and ringed with a top-heavy pediment.
Bring your camera when you come to visit, as today it’s one of the city’s most popular people-watching spots. Join the crowds of locals and visitors, touts and street photographers, food vendors, balloon sellers and kite flyers.
The arch is also the stepping-off point for harbor cruises, boat trips to Elephanta Island, and horse-and-carriage rides along the harborfront.
The three-arched monument was completed in the 1920s, commemorating the royal visit of King George V in 1911. Just a few decades later, the arch saw off Britain’s last remaining soldiers when India embraced Independence in 1948.
The gateway’s design has a Mughal flavor, topped with twin pinnacles and ringed with a top-heavy pediment.
Bring your camera when you come to visit, as today it’s one of the city’s most popular people-watching spots. Join the crowds of locals and visitors, touts and street photographers, food vendors, balloon sellers and kite flyers.
The arch is also the stepping-off point for harbor cruises, boat trips to Elephanta Island, and horse-and-carriage rides along the harborfront.
Practical Info
The Gateway of India is on the waterfront at Apollo Bunder Harbour, on the Colaba peninsula, south of central Mumbai.
Address: Apollo Bunder Harbour, Colaba, India
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Highlights of Mumbai: Private Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai
- Mumbai, one of the world’s fastest-paced cities, is teeming with standout sights. But travelers short on time often struggle to take in all the highlights. During this customizable tour, you’ll get an insider’s tour of India’s thriving cultural capital. Choose from multiple itineraries for a fully personalized day out on the town. Relax with front-door pickup at your hotel, and travel between attractions in a private, climate-controlled car.
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Mumbai Full-Day Shore Excursion
- When your cruise ship is in Mumbai, get the best from the city with this 6-hour tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, view must-sees including the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, and Gandhi’s former house, and visit UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji station and Marine Drive. On route, soak up the city’s madness and magic as your guide reveals it from a true insider’s perspective. Includes port pickup and drop-off, and an upgrade option for a private tour.
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Private Full-Day Mumbai City Tour with Elephanta Caves Excursion
- Explore Mumbai and beyond on a private full-day tour that begins with an excursion to Elephanta Caves — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After touring the rock-carved temple caves, return to Mumbai for a comprehensive city tour that includes the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Crawford Market), Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Gandhi Museum, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Includes private guide and vehicle, and pickup and drop-off.
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5-Hour Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour
- Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Mumbai. With a dedicated guide in the lead, visit Mumbai highlights such as Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Gateway of India, Tower of Silence, and others. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history, culture, and architecture of Mumbai as you travel. All entrance fees and round-trip private transportation included.
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Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Train Ride and Gateway of India From Mumbai
- Visit the Elephanta Caves and Gateway of India on a 5-hour tour from Mumbai. Marvel at the intricate artwork of the Elephanta Caves, which are situated on Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor and reached by a 1-hour ferry trip. Your guide shares commentary about the sculptural reliefs and rock-cut architecture that have placed the site on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Your tour includes round-trip ferry tickets, optional train ride on the island, local guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private Mumbai Full-Day City Tour
- See the top attractions of Mumbai in one day on a private tour with your own driver-guide. Learn about India's history and culture as you visit landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, the Hanging Gardens, Mumbai University, and Marine Drive. Your tour includes an authentic lunch and refreshments, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Mumbai by Night Private Tour
- Mumbai is famous for its nightlife and this private tour takes you into the heart of action. Admire the city lights on a sightseeing tour, seeing illuminated landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace, and Marine Drive. Afterward, choose to dance the night away at a nightclub or take a street food tour. Private air-conditioned transport, choice of departure times, and hotel, airport, or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included.
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Mumbai Private Tour: Full Day Mumbai City Tour with Elephant Caves
- See the best of Mumbai on this private tour that includes the Elephant Caves. Follow your friendly and professional guide to some of the city's top landmarks and attractions, like the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens and Prince of Wales Museum. Then make a stop at the incredible green island where the Elephant Caves are located and learn about the rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Shiva. This tour is easy to customize according to your interests and needs and includes a traditional Indian lunch.
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Mumbai Shore Excursion: Full-Day Mumbai City Highlights Tour
- When your cruise ship docks in Mumbai, see the city's most popular attractions on a comprehensive 9-hour shore excursion. Highlights include the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai market, Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens, Haji Ali Dargah, the Gandhi Museum, Dhobi Ghat, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Includes guide, transportation, and port pickup and drop-off.
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Mumbai
- Discover Mumbai’s must-sees in one day on a private 9-hour city tour. With a private guide, see the Gateway to India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and uncover India’s history at Mahatma Gandhi’s former home of Mani Bhawan, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Plus, view the terraced Pherozeshah Meht gardens, the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s extraordinary open-air laundry, and more. Private air-conditioned transport plus hotel, port, and airport transfers included. Entrance fees not included.
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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour
- If you’re short on time in Mumbai, this private tour lets you do the rounds of the city’s many highlights in just four hours, with a flexible itinerary and departure time on top. Gain insight into the city's heritage as you discover landmarks such as the Gateway of India, Rajabai Clock Tower, and many more. Hotel, port, or train station pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees are included.
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Half-day Small-Group Tour: See the Real Mumbai
- Mumbai is one of India’s most vibrant and multi-cultural cities, but first-time visitors often only see the main sights. This 4-hour small-group tour will give you an insight into real Mumbai life, as you ride a local train, visit a traditional flower market, sample typical Indian snacks, and admire landmarks such as the Gateway of India and the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace.
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Private Tour of Elephanta Caves
- Close to Mumbai on an island off the Sea of Oman, the “City of Caves” contains phenomenal rock art and rock-cut architecture. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological complex, built in the 5th and 6th centuries, can be tough to navigate alone. Traveling by ferry from the Gateway to India, this private tour gives a personalized overview of the fascinating site.
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Private Mumbai Sightseeing Tour Including Dharavi Slum
- Make the most of a day in Mumbai to see both sides of the city — its colonial-era grandeur and Dharavi slum — on this 6-hour private tour. Walk through Dharavi’s lanes to see the dilapidated huts, cottage industries, recycling projects, and clay potters. Then, explore modern and colonial Mumbia, seeing landmarks including the Gateway of India, Bombay High Court, and others. Includes private transportation from your hotel, or Mumbai port, or railway station.
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Private Full-Day Mumbai City Tour with Kanheri Caves Excursion
- Take in the many wonders of Mumbai on a private full-day tour that starts with an excursion to Kanheri Caves. You'll also see city highlights including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Crawford Market), Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens on Malabar Hill, the Gandhi Museum, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Includes private guide and vehicle, and pickup and drop-off from your chosen location.
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Private Bollywood and Mumbai City Tour with Meal
- Discover Mumbai with your own private guide on a full-day tour that includes a city sightseeing tour and the highlights of Bollywood. Your city tour includes must-see places such as the Gateway of India, Oval Maidan cricket ground, Dhobi Ghat, Town Hall, and Marine Drive, and your Bollywood tour takes you to a filming location and the homes of the stars. Includes private guide and vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Mumbai Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
- Experience the best of Mumbai in a single day on this private tour. Traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide to organize the details and provide insight, see highlights like the Gateway of India and UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji train station as you discover Mumbai’s history and culture. Plus, visit the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, view Dhobi Ghat, drive the ‘Queen’s Necklace’ of Marine Drive, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off and entrance fees included.
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Private Full-Day Mumbai Motorcycle Tour
- Zoom around Mumbai on the back of the motorcycle on this half-day tour. With your guide in the lead, weave through Mumbai's famous traffic and enjoy the bustling ambiance on the way to the city's landmarks. Stop by Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Mumbai University, Oval Cricket Ground, Rajabai Clock Tower, and other highlights. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Full-day Mumbai City Tour Including Gateway of India Dhobi Ghat Museum and Marine Drive
- Spend a full day exploring Mumbai with an informative guide who shares the highlights of the bustling Indian city. See attractions such as the British-built Gateway of India, the Prince of Wales Museum, the Jain Temple, Dhobi Ghat — a famous open-air laundry, and the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya — a museum about Mahatma Gandhi. Drive around Malabar Hill and along Marine Drive, then stop at a scenic viewpoint on the Arabian Sea. Expect to learn a lot about the city's history from your guide on this comprehensive tour.
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Private Half-Day Mumbai Colonial Heritage Walking Tour
- Discover the colonial heritage of Mumbai on a half-day walking tour with a local guide. Visit major sites including the Gateway of India, Regal Theater, the Prince of Wales Museum, and the Victoria Terminus Railway Station—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll also take in Elphinstone College, Bombay High Court, the Flora Fountain, and learn about the 19th-century architecture and rare books of the David Sassoon Library. Your guide shares commentary about India's colonial era on this comprehensive tour of India's largest city.
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Mumbai Morning Tour Including the Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves and a Mumbai-Style Breakfast
- Watch the city come to life during this morning tour of Mumbai that showcases the top attractions and landmarks in the city. Follow your friendly, local guide through the historical sites, including the Gateway of India and the iconic Elephant Caves. Learn about local culture and traditions as you take in the incredible beauty and culture that surrounds you.
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Half-Day Motor Bike Tour of Mumbai
- Explore Mumbai like a local on a half-day tour by motorbike. Hop on the motorbike behind your driver-guide and set out to see highlights such as the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mumbai University, the Rajabai Clock Towers, the Oval Cricket Ground, Bombay High Court, Dhobi Ghat, and Mahatma Gandhi's residence. You'll pass by colonial British buildings like the Prince of Wales Museum, India Post Office Building, and more. Includes helmet, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Evening Tour at Mumbai's Fashion Street with Nariman Point and the Gateway of India
- Experience the thrill of Mumbai at night during this memorable tour of the city's Fashion Street, Norman Point and the Gateway of India. Follow your professional guide along Colaba Causeway, one of the city's top destinations for fashion-forward locals. Comb through the stores and street stalls in search of unique items. Then head to the Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace, where you'll have a chance to take stunning photos and have a light snack at the iconic Leopold Cafe. This tour is the perfect way to experience the night like a Mumbai local.
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Private Tour: Customizable Mumbai Sightseeing Including Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves
- Sightseeing in Mumbai? Dodge the crowds and see the sights in style with a private guide and driver, and a personalised itinerary. This full-day tour is yours to customise as you want, so you can visit the landmark Gateway to India, drive down Marine Drive and admire the Mahalaxmi Temple, or venture off-the-beaten-track to Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat. Add on a tour of either the Elephanta Caves or Kanheri Caves, or spend time browsing the capital’s leading art and history museum.
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