Mumbai city guide & audio tour
Maharashtra, India
Top attractions in Mumbai
Gateway of India
Taj Mahal Palace
As the leading harbour icon in India, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai commands a regal view of the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. It epitomises the enduring commitment to excellence, heritage, and service that the Taj brand is renowned for globally.
Marine Drive, Mumbai
Mumbai CSMT
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Haji Ali Dargah
Mani Bhavan
Mahatma Ghandi's home 1917-1932
Nariman Point
Veermata Jijabhai Bhosale Zoo & Botanical Garden
Taraporewala Aquarium
Jehangir Art Gallery
Mahalakshmi Mandir
August Kranti Maidan
Arabian Sea
Stretching out beneath the horizon, the Arabian Sea – “بحر العرب” in Arabic – covers a staggering 3,862,000 km² of the northern Indian Ocean, a liquid plain so vast that its deepest trench, the Alula‑Fartak, plunges to 5,395 metres, louder than a submarine sigh. From the deck of a ship or the sandy fringe of a beach…
Banganga tank
Wankhede Stadium
The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
National Gallery of Modern Art
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
Sewri Fort
Self-guided walking tour of Mumbai
This one-day itinerary explores Mumbai's rich historical and religious heritage, focusing on the ancient rock-cut caves in the northern suburbs. The theme is 'Ancient Caves and Spiritual Sites,' highlighting Buddhist and Hindu architecture from centuries past. The tour is designed for 6-8 hours, starting in the morning to avoid crowds and heat, with a logical flow from east to west for minimal…
Facts about Mumbai
- Royal Dowry to Britain In 1661, the island of Mumbai was given to King Charles II of England as part of the dowry when he married Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza.
- Ancient Origins Mumbai first appeared in historical records in 150 CE through the works of geographer Ptolemy, originally consisting of several islands ruled by native Agris and Kolis.
- Linguistic Diversity While Marathi is the official language, Mumbai City's population speaks a multitude of languages, with Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, and Tamil being the most prominent after Marathi.
- Parsi Capital Mumbai hosts the largest population of Parsis in the world, a Zoroastrian community whose numbers are rapidly declining despite their significant historical contributions.
- Population Comparable to Nations The 2011 census population of Mumbai City district, at over 3 million, is roughly equivalent to the entire population of Mongolia or the US state of Iowa.
Explore Mumbai with the GuideX app
Audio stories for every place, an interactive map and personal walking routes. Free to download on iOS and Android.