Overview

MUMBAI HERITAGE TOUR – FULL DAY SHORE EXCURSION

Overview

Our Mumbai Heritage Tour with Elephanta Caves is one of the highest-rated cruise excursions in India, offering a seamless blend of ancient rock-cut temples, colonial-era treasures, and modern coastal beauty. Perfect for first-time visitors and culture enthusiasts, this curated journey reveals the real soul of Mumbai—its vibrant history, timeless architecture, spiritual traditions, and bustling local markets.

A professional Shore Trips India representative meets you directly at the Mumbai Cruise Terminal, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and secure start to your journey.

DETAILED TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Gateway of India (Colonial Landmark, 1924)

• Indo-Saracenic triumphal arch

• Overlooks the Arabian Sea and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

• Most photographed monument in Mumbai

• Departure point for Elephanta Island ferries

Elephanta Caves – UNESCO World Heritage Site

• 5th–7th century rock-cut temple complex

• Dedicated to Lord Shiva

• Features the legendary Trimurti – three-headed Shiva

• Carvings depict:
  ✔ Nataraja (Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer)
  ✔ Kalyanasundara (Shiva-Parvati Marriage)
  ✔ Andhakasura Vadh (Slaying of the Demon)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) – Another UNESCO Gem

• Victorian Gothic architecture

• One of India’s busiest railway stations

• Filming location for “Slumdog Millionaire”

• Rich carvings, stained glass, domes & arches

Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)

• 19th-century market known for spices, dry fruits, and local produce

• Venetian Gothic architecture

• Best place to see Mumbai’s local trade culture

Marine Drive – The Queen’s Necklace

• 3.6 km arc-shaped boulevard

• Lined with world-famous Art Deco buildings

• Stunning sea views ideal for photography

Mani Bhavan – Gandhi’s Mumbai Residence

• Gandhi’s base for political movements from 1917–1934

• Contains rare photos, letters, dioramas & his personal room

FULL-DAY ITINERARY

Pick-up from Mumbai Port

Meet your guide at the cruise terminal exit gate. Begin your journey toward the historic harbor.

Ferry to Elephanta Island

A scenic 60-minute cruise with skyline views of Mumbai.

Explore Elephanta Caves

Guided exploration of Cave 1 (Main Cave) and surrounding caves.

Return Ferry to Mumbai

Lunch Break

Try local or international cuisine (optional).

Mumbai Heritage City Tour

Visit iconic landmarks:

• CST Terminus

• Crawford Market

• Marine Drive

• Hanging Gardens

• Mani Bhavan

Return to Port

Guaranteed on-time drop-off for cruise departure.