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Mumbai heritage walk- Story of Gothic and Art Deco buildings
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Mumbai
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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In 1661 Bombay was a collection of swampy islands given to the British as part of a royal dowry, leased to the East India Company for ten pounds a year. What followed over two centuries was one of the most extraordinary urban transformations in history. The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings of South Mumbai are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — recognised as the finest concentration of Art Deco architecture outside Miami. This three hour Mumbai walking tour covers the greatest of them: CST, one of the finest Victorian Gothic buildings in Asia. Eros and Regal Cinema, Art Deco masterpieces from the 1930s. Rajabai Tower, the Big Ben of Mumbai. And the Gateway of India, through whose arch ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Meet our guide outside the entrance to the ticket booking counter
Return
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Mumbai heritage walk- Story of Gothic and Art Deco buildings
(36) Reviews
Mumbai
About
In 1661 Bombay was a collection of swampy islands given to the British as part of a royal dowry, leased to the East India Company for ten pounds a year. What followed over two centuries was one of the most extraordinary urban transformations in history. The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings of South Mumbai are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — recognised as the finest concentration of Art Deco architecture outside Miami. This three hour Mumbai walking tour covers the greatest of them: CST, one of the finest Victorian Gothic buildings in Asia. Eros and Regal Cinema, Art Deco masterpieces from the 1930s. Rajabai Tower, the Big Ben of Mumbai. And the Gateway of India, through whose arch ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Meet our guide outside the entrance to the ticket booking counter
Return
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Itinerary
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
A UNESCO heritage building, CST is arguably the best example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India. What is remarkable is that the Gothic elements are blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. With more than 6 million daily commuters, CST is one of the busiest train stations in the world.
30 minutes
2
Eros Cinema
We visit Eros Cinema and see it from outside. It is a fine cinema hall built in Art Deco style. We will notice that the building resembles a wedding cake as it rises in tiers topped by a semi-circular tower!
30 minutes
3
Empress Court
We next walk to an impressive residential Art Deco building called Empress Court. We will see it from outside. We will discuss about how living in these Art Deco building used to be a symbol of status and wealth!
15 minutes
4
High Court Principal Bench Bombay
Next we will visit the High court building of Mumbai from outside. It is a splendid specimen of Gothic architecture. We will look for the statues of Justice & Mercy on top of the building which serve as an inspiration for law abiding citizens!
30 minutes
5
Rajabai Clock Tower
Its time to visit the Big Ben of Mumbai. Listen to the story of how it got financed to help the visually challenged mother of the patron to listen to the chimes and keep her fasts punctually! This building will be seen from outside.
30 minutes
6
David Sassoon Library and Reading Room
We will get to know a Jewish banker named David Sassoon who built a magnificent Gothic structure as a reading room and library. Only members are allowed inside and so we will see it from the lobby.
20 minutes
7
Elphinstone College
We will appreciate the architecture of Elphinston College, a remarkable Gothic structure. The institution has an illustrious alumni including Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Dr BR Ambedkar and Jamshedji Tata. This building will be seen from outside.
15 minutes
8
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya or the Prince of Wales Museum is housed in a magnificent heritage building which was earlier used as a military hospital for the Children’s Welfare Exhibitions during the first world war. The Museum was built in order to commemorate the visit of King George V to Mumbai. This building will be seen from outside.
