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Private tour of Bandra in Mumbai: Fort, Churches & Village Walk
(39) Reviews
Bandra West
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children who are below 9 years of age can do the tour free of cost
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The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The guests will be informed in advance of the same
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The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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An island village neighbouring the erstwhile Mumbai Heptanesia, Bandra or Bandor as the Portuguese called it, was originally a collection of 24 villages inhabited by the Kolis or the fisherfollk community. In the 16th and 17th century many of these villages converted to Catholicism owing to the Portuguese rule. These converts were christened as East Indian by the British and form the backbone of Bandra’s cultural ethos. The years following independence, the paddy fields and vegetable plantations gave way to bungalows and apartments, of the rich and the famous which made Bandra the Beverly Hills of Mumbai. Despite the urbanisation, there still exists another Bandra made of villages which rem...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hop-on hop-off tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Driver
We do a tradition East Indian Puff
Additional transport cost for pick up from suburban Mumbai hotels
Gratuities
Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Meeting Points
Departure
Bandra Fort
At the entry gate of Bandra Fort outside Taj Lands Hotel.
Return
Veronica's
Ranwar Village Square
Itinerary
1
Bandra Fort
Get an insight into the brave stories of the Marathas and their influence during the colonial rule, as you explore the ruins of this old Portuguese fort.
30 minutes
2
St. Andrew's Church
Visit the oldest Jesuit church in Mumbai- the only one which has survived cyclones and invasions.
15 minutes
3
Mount Mary Basilica
Visit the famous Mount Mary Church, revered by people of all religions, the Mount Mary Church sees millions of faithful’s from
eclectic religious and cultural backgrounds.
20 minutes
4
Bandra West District TB Office
Walk past the beautiful community of Bandra and its Ranwar village which is home to some of the oldest homes in the city and rich with cultural heritage.
Private tour of Bandra in Mumbai: Fort, Churches & Village Walk
(39) Reviews
Bandra West
About
An island village neighbouring the erstwhile Mumbai Heptanesia, Bandra or Bandor as the Portuguese called it, was originally a collection of 24 villages inhabited by the Kolis or the fisherfollk community. In the 16th and 17th century many of these villages converted to Catholicism owing to the Portuguese rule. These converts were christened as East Indian by the British and form the backbone of Bandra’s cultural ethos. The years following independence, the paddy fields and vegetable plantations gave way to bungalows and apartments, of the rich and the famous which made Bandra the Beverly Hills of Mumbai. Despite the urbanisation, there still exists another Bandra made of villages which rem...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hop-on hop-off tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Driver
We do a tradition East Indian Puff
Additional transport cost for pick up from suburban Mumbai hotels
Gratuities
Additional cost for the services of a language guide (besides English)
Meeting Points
Departure
Bandra Fort
At the entry gate of Bandra Fort outside Taj Lands Hotel.
