Inside Dharavi: A Unique Slum Tour with an Local Guide

To begin with it’s my first time inside a slum. To amaze me, the experience changed my mindset of a slum. Dharavi is not a slum; it’s more of an unorganized industrial zone. As a solo traveler I felt it was necessary to have a guided tour in such a congested place; that thought process led me to book this tour and it was totally worth it. It’s not practically possible to walk through every alley and road of Dharavi. So; it becomes essentially important to walk with a clear cut itinerary; the guide: Ali, made my life easier. From pickup to drop off; with a clear cut route map: industries➡️lifestyle➡️living conditions➡️highs and lows➡️the transformation of the place. Ali was indeed a local boy; I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Overall for me a 10/10 experience. Walking through Dharavi was always a bucket list for me and with this tour it became a reality.

A MUST! There’s no better way to explore Dharavi, ride the local trains and see the Dhobi Ghat up close than this tour. Mr Sarfaraz Ali is an amazing tour guide. He took care of us all the way. Soft spoken and blends well with the environment, offering so much useful info and tips. He worked in a way that matched our own pace, not rushing through anything while making sure we saw and experienced everything we needed to and made sure we were comfortable all the way. Dharavi is a must visit with Mr Ali and the train ride was just unforgettable. I will forever cherish the experience of me standing beside the train doors like a true local. Me and my wife will never forget this experience!!!

The tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, Ali, was very informative and clear. I got to see aspects of life I had never seen before. It was truly a worthwhile and eye-opening experience.

the best guide ever !!!!! he is so nice and amazing !! i would recommend guys to come here !! my guide is Ali !! ❤️🙏🏻

Very good trip. The guide was friendly and showed me a different side of the slums. Recommended.

Thanks to Ali, the best tour guide and as a friend showing and explaining everything. felt really touching with the community and the spirit from heart. Highly recommend

The meeting point was easy to find, and the guide was very kind. Their English was also easy to understand, and the explanations were thorough. This is an excellent tour that allows you to see the unique economy and daily life of the region up close.

I would give 6 stars, highly recommended! Ali was great tour guide he knows everything about the town!!

Great tour, it’s a must visit ! The tour is very comprehensive and the guides are very knowledgeable and helpful.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in economics and cultural issues. The tour guide is very friendly and happy to answer questions.