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The 15 Best Cave Tours in Mumbai

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Two sets of rock-cut caves sit inside greater Mumbai: Elephanta out in the harbour, Kanheri up in the forest at Borivali. Both need a plan, because one involves a ferry and the other a national park gate. These 15 tours handle the logistics, and each entry lists the travel time, the climb involved and the ticket price.

Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour

Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour - Ferry time: the views are real, and the ride is part of the experience

1.Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,327 reviews · from $42Our pick

English-guided Elephanta Caves private tour with transfers, ferry and entry included, plus local stories on an island day.

“Go in the morning and it’s a hard climb but worth it once you get there. Our guide was very informative but did not like the end. Our friends wanted to make a purchase and was taken to a shop hoping he would get them a good price but inRead more”

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Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert

Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert - Ferry time and island logistics, what to expect in the real day

2.Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,032 reviews · 1.5 - 6 hours · from $30

Elephanta Caves from Mumbai by ferry, guided UNESCO visit with 120 steps, Hindu and Buddhist temples, skip-the-line toy train.

“Really enjoyed it, long ferry ride but worth it. Dave was our guide around the caves, he really knew his subject, very informative and made it a lasting memory.”

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Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with AC Car

Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with AC Car - Elephanta Caves: The Ticket Cost and Why the Guide Helps

3.Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with AC Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $29

AC car Mumbai sightseeing plus ferry to Elephanta Caves. Guided tour, bottled water, Dhobi Ghat stop, private or small group.

“Our guide Nasir was good but the private car was sh&t and I realized that Bombay doesn’t have so many places to visit. I could have rented a taxi for 10% of the cost and seen everything. Re the car, after paying $250 for 2 people, they arrangRead more”

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All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour

All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour - The 120 steps climb: what it feels like and how to manage it

4.All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · from $50

Guided Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with round-trip ferry, UNESCO cave entry, and stories behind Shiva and other sculptures, from $50.

“It was a great experience. We took the ferry to the caves and our very knowledgeable tour guide ( Said at Vishnu Patil ) made it fun by explaining the story of everything to us and he was a local in the area just making it better.”

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From Mumbai: Half-Day Elephanta Caves Tour with Ferry Ride

From Mumbai: Half-Day Elephanta Caves Tour with Ferry Ride - Cave 1: the 20-foot three-faced Trimurti that anchors everything

5.From Mumbai: Half-Day Elephanta Caves Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 284 reviews · 4 hours · from $26Best value

Half-day trip from Mumbai to the Elephanta Caves. Ferry over the Arabian Sea, iconic sculptures, guided history, hotel pickup.

“Danish DK was a GREAT guide. Helpful in identifying us all and making sure we got through the gates and on to the boat. Helped us find excellent seats and delivered us on and off the Island. I recommend Danish if you book this fun 1/2 day trip.”

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Mumbai: City Tour, Elephanta Caves, Dharavi Slum W/Options

Mumbai: City Tour, Elephanta Caves, Dharavi Slum W/Options - Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, and Quick Stops That Add Meaning

Elephanta Caves Exploration: Guided Tour with Ferry Experience


7.Elephanta Caves Exploration: Guided Tour with Ferry Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $27

Guided Elephanta Caves from Mumbai with a ferry ride, expert storytelling, UNESCO rock-cut temples, and admission plus bottled water included.

“The taxi driver Vadim picked me up at 9 as arranged lots of water very intelligent letting me know where I was going what I was doing and who with I then got dropped off with my guide Rohit What an amazing guy he knew everything abRead more”

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Elephanta Caves & Island Tour with Multiple Options

Elephanta Caves & Island Tour with Multiple Options - Gateway of India to the Ferry: Getting There Without Drama

8.Elephanta Caves & Island Tour with Multiple Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $27

Guided Elephanta Island caves from Mumbai with flexible start times, optional hotel pickup, and a narrated visit of ancient rock temples.

“The Guides Imran and Trikal were good and the pick up was on time!! But it is just not worth the money spent!!! The price set for the tour is too over priced!! The tickets for ferry (round Trip) and the caves just cost 300 rupees for Indian NRead more”

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Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide

Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide - First impressions at the caves: your eyes go straight to Shiva’s stories

9.Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · from $105

Private half-day guided trip from Mumbai to UNESCO Elephanta Caves, with Shiva Cave sculptures, ferry ride, and optional village lunch.

“A breathtaking tour of the Elephanta Caves. Go early before the ferry crowds come in. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed. All of our questions were answered efficiently. What I truly loved what that Samir took care of us the entire time, even after the tour when we were ushered to our private car. Highly recommend tour.”

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Private Full-Day Mumbai City Tour with Elephanta Caves Excursion

Private Full-Day Mumbai City Tour with Elephanta Caves Excursion - Elephanta Caves: The 5th-Century Star You Came For

Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

Mumbai: Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple - Golden Vipassana Pagoda: a golden dome, a meditation hall, and views over Mumbai

11.Kanheri Caves and The Golden Pagoda Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $43

Guided Kanheri Caves and the Golden Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai, with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, and meditation plus sea views.

“Shivam our guide was excellent & Hassan our driver was also excellent. Felt full safe in Mumbai's chaotic traffic with him at the wheel. Would recommend both of these young men to anyone considering this tour.”

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Full Day Mumbai Sightseeing With Elephanta Caves Private Tour

Full Day Mumbai Sightseeing With Elephanta Caves Private Tour - Gateway of India, Flora Fountain, and Rajabai Clock Tower Without the Rush

12.Full Day Mumbai Sightseeing With Elephanta Caves Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $98

Private full-day Mumbai tour with Elephanta Caves and South Mumbai sights, private guide, AC car, tickets included, flexible route.

“This is a great tour to see a lot in one day. Perfect if you have limited time. The guides were excellent and were very professional. They made sure they accommodated my requests of what to do and see. You will enjoy this, but make sure you can walk a lot.”

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Mumbai City Sightseeing with Elephanta Caves Full Day Tour

Mumbai City Sightseeing with Elephanta Caves Full Day Tour - Gateway of India ferry ride: the easiest way to start feeling like you traveled

13.Mumbai City Sightseeing with Elephanta Caves Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $89

Full-day Mumbai tour with Elephanta Caves, ferry ride, and South Mumbai landmarks, with pickup, guide, entry fees, and water.

“Sharon, my Mumbai city guide, our driver, and Trikal, my Elephanta operator, were very awesome- they were very helpful during the day and informative about the places we visited. I certainly learned a lot about the history of Mumbai and its wonderful architecture- all in all, a great day to spend a rainy day in India! Highly recommended!”

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Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple - Kanheri Caves: where Buddhist carving meets a working forest

14.Sanjay Gandhi National Park(SGNP) + Kenheri Caves + Lion Safari + Jain Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $69

Private day trip from Mumbai to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Kanheri Caves, Lion Safari, and the Trimurti Jain Temple.

“We enjoyed being able to explore with our guide Rahul who was outstanding. The caves are just extraordinary to see and learn about the people who carved them out. Afterwards we enjoyed an amazing lunch (not included but only cost $12 fRead more”

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Elephanta caves by Premium Speedboat

Elephanta caves by Premium Speedboat - Meeting point at the Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba

15.Elephanta caves by Premium Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $109

Elephanta Caves by premium speedboat from Mumbai. Early 9am small-group tour, UNESCO caves, guide plus entrance fees included.

“Excellent experience. Shaved off so much time. Definitely go first thing in the morning. You avoid almost all other tourists for most of your visit. Well worth it. Avinash was a great guide and very knowledgeable. He also took great photos.”

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