Best Mumbai Architecture Tours — Our Top 4

1.Mumbai heritage walk- Story of Gothic and Art Deco buildings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $35Our pick

Join a small group of up to 15 for a three-hour Mumbai architecture walk led by Pankaj. You’ll trace the city’s rise as a trading center through Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings, from CST and the Bombay High Court to Eros Cinema and Empress Court. Snacks are included, while most sights are viewed from outside.

“Pankaj, our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic. His stories about the history of Mumbai were both interesting and entertaining. I thoroughly recommend this tour. We have been to Mumbai a number of times before but learned so much more. It was really one of the highlights of our stay in Mumbai.”

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2.Victorian Gothic Heritage Quarter and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $16Best value

Start near Colaba and follow an English-speaking guide through Mumbai’s grand Gothic buildings, Oval Maidan, Art Deco facades, and Eros Cinema. You’ll see Rajabai Clock Tower, the High Court, Mumbai University, and CST, with vada pav, pani puri, and bottled water included. Guides such as Sharon and Jawwad are especially praised for clear stories and flexible pacing.

“Loved the experience and Sharon way a great guide. She really looks after you and we learned a lot!”

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3.Victorian Gothic Heritage Quarter and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $18

Walk central Mumbai with a local guide such as Abhi, Abhishek, Ravi, or Yash, following a compact route from Regal Cinema to Churchgate. You’ll see Indo-Saracenic, Gothic Revival, neoclassical, and Art Deco landmarks, with time for local stories, cricket scenes, photographs, and a bottled water break.

“Abhi was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The walking tour explained the history of the heritage buildings. As it was a Sunday we stopped at the park to see so many matches going on, and we know everyone in India loves cricket! Thank you Abhi we really enjoyed meeting you and doing the walk.”

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4.Story of Mumbai through its architecture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $32

Walk through Mumbai’s architectural story with an English-speaking guide such as Pankaj, from the Gothic grandeur of CST and Rajabai Tower to Art Deco cinemas, Empress Court, and the Gateway of India. The tour lasts about three hours, includes entrance charges, and visits most buildings from outside.

“Our guide Pankaj was phenomenal. I was amazed at the architectural richness of Mumbai. Starting from CST (Victoria terminus), al the Gothic and Art deco buildings had a character. Pankaj was able to make each of them alive. Highly recommended”

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