Historical City Walk: 500 Years in 2.5 Hours

Our signature walk spans 500 years of history over a 2 km distance in 2.5 hours. It begins at the point where the first Europeans arrived in the city and concludes where the last British soldiers departed. Discover how the city evolved from fishing and farming villages into the contemporary metropolis it is today on this walk.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Horniman Circle Garden - .
  • Town Hall (Asiatic Society Library) - .
  • St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai - .
  • Flora Fountain - .
  • Kala Ghoda - Arts district of Mumbai
  • Gateway of India - An iconic symbol of Mumbai
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Tour host
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Location
The Asiatic Society, Mumbai
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Navigate63801011649
Jun 26, 2025
Inside Mumbai’s Powerhouse: A Walk Through the Iconic BMC Headquarters - The gold-gilded roof arches of the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) office are just the beginning of what makes this heritage building so captivating. Having always read about the BMC being the richest municipal corporation in the country, I never imagined I’d get the chance to step inside its headquarters — the nerve center of Mumbai, a city that never sleeps. Our guide, Mr. Jhaveri, was incredibly thorough and engaging with his storytelling. He brought history to life and kept us curious throughout the walk. From architectural marvels to the workings of civic administration, it was a delightful and enriching experience. I highly recommend this to everyone, locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture lover, or just curious about how this megacity is managed, this tour offers something for all.
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419percyg
Jun 22, 2025
South Mumbai enlightening tour - Muji gave us an awesome tour. So much to learn. So much to know. Amazing insights Whooooo! Recommended to all mumbairs Thank you so much
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Npn8155cc
Jun 8, 2025
BMC tour - We did the private tour of the BMC head office. Jimmy is an excellent guide and really engaged the group with historical, architectural and political snippets. Will definitely try another of his guides soon
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Marguerited318
May 29, 2025
Excellent tour - I had a splendid individual #YeOldeBombay 2.5 tour with an excellent guide, Arnavaz, who tailored the tour to my interests and needs (some limits to walking distances). The tour was carefully structured providing understanding of the historical background and appreciation of the development of central Mumbai. The tour was easy to arrange at relatively short notice. A marvellous introduction for a visit to Mumbai. Terrific value. Thank you, Arnavaz, Imtiaz (our driver), Amrita (who made the arrangements) and Khaki Tours!
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Manthiramn
May 25, 2025
A perfectly paced and well planned walk. - you will love it. - perfectly paced , well planned and informative walk around the fort area. the information provided during the walk really covers the history of mumbai 500+ years ago to today. thank you to Khaki team for making this walk a wonderful experience.
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Trail23290515035
May 19, 2025
A Majestic Glimpse into Mumbai’s Heritage! - Honestly, I didn’t expect the BMC Headquarters tour to be this amazing! The building is over 128 years old, and you can literally feel the history in every corner. The architecture is stunning — those domes, arches, and old staircases make you feel like you’ve stepped into another era. Our guide made the whole experience even better. She shared some really cool stories and facts that I’d never heard before, even as someone who’s lived in Mumbai for so long. Guide plays important role in exploring things that's what I believe in & the guide we got Miss.Arnavaz Kharas, She was very well versed with the knowledge & minutiae of the place. The whole place is beautifully maintained, and everything was super well-organized — from security checks to the actual tour. Also, the views! We took so many photos because every angle had something worth capturing. Totally worth the visit. If you're in South Mumbai or just love discovering new parts of the city’s history, don’t miss this one.
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Chaitalia2017
May 17, 2025
Bmc hq - architectural marvel - Never knew so much in-depth about this beauty which lies in heart of city! Parvez, from khaki tours explained us so well about the history, intricacies of structure, that left us all spell bound! Thank you so much! Looking forward for more such walks with khaki!
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Road36483942939
May 14, 2025
Interesting and enjoyable tour - The tour was very interesting and Ritu the guide was very knowledgable and personable. I will book another tour with the same company next time I am in Mumbai
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Nupur2803
May 10, 2025
A Fort-ified Ride Through Time with Khaki Tours - So guess what we did on the 9th of May at 9 PM? We went on this amazing open jeep tour with Khaki Tours. I saw their reel on Instagram and was instantly hooked. Along with two like-minded friends, we signed up thinking it would be a fun night ride around Mumbai’s Fort area. But it turned out to be so much more! What we expected to be a breezy tour became a mind-blowing journey through 200 years of history, stories, and fascinating facts we had never heard before. Our host for the evening, Mr. Ram Warrier, was an absolute powerhouse of knowledge. With his maps, mic, and infectious passion, he took us through the Fort area like a storyteller on a mission. So much patience he had for all our queries. We were totally gobsmacked with such in depth historical journey of Fort area. Mr. Imtiyaz, our calm and steady driver, cruised us around and took out pics while we soaked in every word. By the end, we were completely hooked and even over dinner later, all we could talk about was Mumbai’s layered past. If you’re in the city, this tour is a must-do. It’s not just a ride, it’s a real eye-opener!
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Shalukeswani
Apr 15, 2025
Fantastic Heritage Walk - We were a group of 12 - 6 kids and 6 moms who decided to take the 2.5km walking heritage tour. We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the Castle2Gateways heritage tour of Mumbai with Khaki Tours, and it was nothing short of brilliant! A special shout-out to Jimmy, our guide, whose passion and knowledge about the city's history truly brought Mumbai’s past to life. He patiently took us through each landmark, answering all our questions with a smile and depth of insight that made the walk incredibly engaging. His storytelling was vivid, and his enthusiasm was infectious. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Mumbai beyond the surface—Khaki Tours and Jimmy will not disappoint!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).