The Five Senses Tour

Tour Details

5 senses walk, as the name suggests takes the guests on a journey where they engage in 5  different experiences that gives an immersive  perspective on this city. Mumbai city tours have
long been just about monuments. And while history is umbilical to tell the story of the city, it’s not the only way to define it. Mumbai is as much about the historic sights, as it is about people and their distinct culture that it imbibes. This tour pays homage to Mumbai in its entirety by creating fun and engaging day long activities that don’t dwell on just history lesson but go beyond. We are sure it will tingle all your senses. One experience at a time.

Sight-We take you on a historic walk through the colonial precinct of Mumbai covering major landmarks such as Gateway, VT, Taj, Yacht club etc. We also halt at a popular tourist spot- dhobighat, an area where the laundrymen, more popularly known as the Dhobhis, wash the clothes of Mumbai-folks. While hearing more stories about Mumbai, you will stumble upon the dabbawalas scampering through to maintain those six sigma ratings. We aptly name this Sharada’s Mumbai, as she painstakingly unearthed stories of these wonderful buildings and documented in her book Fort Walks.

Sound-Next up, we wind up our guests to make them hear Bollywood music. But hey, who won’t move a feet or two when it’s Bollywood Music, right! Especially when we set you up in a contemporary dance studio space, with your own personal Bollywood dance choreographer. Completely in-sync with the ethos of Mumbai -This dance class is going to make you have some fun while losing some calories, before you pack them back on the next stop.

Taste-No Destination is complete without a taste of its food. It’d be a pity if you came into a coastal city like Mumbai and didn’t sample the coastal Konkan fare. Trust us, this 45 minute stop will reinstate your belief that you chose the right tour. Great coastal thali peppered with Indian spices and coconut
based curries. What’s not to love!

Smell-Take a walk down the famous Mumbai Spice Market, as the aroma almost restarts your stomach engines, even for the ones who have over-eaten already. Here, you can not only buy the spices, but can also get them dry roasted and ground into the masala mix of your choice before your own eyes. It’s not uncommon to see ladies patiently waiting,
with bagful of spices and a recipe that has been handed down since generations.

Touch-A perfect end to this colourful collage of experiences is to be able to touch people’s lives. What better way to do this, than to interact with less fortunate and engage in activities that help and  uplift them. Volunteer in an activity or two, and be the reason behind spreading a few smiles. On days when the community centre is closed, we offer an
experience of taking the train ride, the trains which are the lifelines of Mumbai’s economy and means of livelihood for most Mumbaikars. Ride the train as you get a glimpse through what a Mumbaikar’s day to work looks like.

Inclusions

  • Private Explorer
  • Interactions
  • Tea on tour
  • Lunch NGO donation/train tickets
  • Dance Studio Rentals
  • Choreographer costs

Instructions

  • Timings: 0900 hrs – 1700 hrs (South Mumbai Hotels)
    0830 hrs – 1730 hrs (Central Mumbai Hotels)
    0800 hrs – 1800 hrs (North Mumbai Hotels)
  • Tour Days – Tuesday – Sunday
  • Best time to visit: All year round
  • Physical Activity: Moderate
  • Special Note: Comfortable walking shoes are a must
  • Carry a hat
  • Carry sunscreen
  • If there are more than 5 guests on the tour we would like to know the Thali Preference (Mutton, Chicken, Fish or Veg) one day before the tour

Points to be noted

  • The taxes are currently at 5%
  • The taxes might be subject to change
  • The NGO visit is based on availability
  • If the NGO is not available, we can organise a train ride instead
  • The Spice Market is shut during the 10 days of Ganpati festival – we take you to the flower market on those days, instead
  • We dont operate this tour on Monday
  • If you want us to arrange for transport – please call us for costs
  • For high – end luxury cars, please contact our office
  • We do not conduct this tour on the day of the Mumbai Marathon
  • The sequence of the tour is at the discretion of No Footprints and its guide on-ground
  • The Start and End timing can be changed based on the discretion and traffic situations
  • The tour can be cancelled based on the discretion of No Footprints. The partners will be informed in advance of the same

Cancellation Policy

  • We work on a 100% advance payment before the tour
  • This tour is subject to 100% cancellation fee if cancelled in 24 hours or less before the tour schedule
  • This tour is subjected to a 50% cancellation fee if cancelled between 72 hours – 25 hours before the tour scheduled
  • Rescheduling a tour 24 hours or less before a tour will be subjected to a 50% service charge. The tour rescheduling is at the discretion of No Footprints
  • Rescheduling a tour between 72 hours – 25 hours will be subject to a 25% service charge. The tour rescheduling is at the discretion of No Footprints

Additional Services

  • We can organise a cost at the Bombay Canteen at an additional cost of INR 1000 pp plus taxes

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