Mumbai by Night Private Tour: Gateway of India & Chowpatty

Watch Mumbai's monuments glow as the city shifts into night mode

A private night tour of Mumbai takes you to the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Chowpatty Beach with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and you can add dinner or continue to bars and nightclubs afterward. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Gateway of India20m
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus10m · entry included
3. Chowpatty Beach15m

Explore Mumbai's night sights and food

• Visit Gateway of India
• Walk along Marine Drive
• See Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
• Pass by Nariman Point
• Visit Chowpatty Beach
• Enjoy street food tour
• Visit Leopold Cafe and Bar

The experience

The tour starts with hotel or airport pickup and moves through South Mumbai's lit-up landmarks. You'll see the Gateway of India, an arch-monument from 1911, then follow Marine Drive as the evening settles: a promenade that curves from Nariman Point down to Chowpatty Beach, lined with art deco buildings and sea-facing bars. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a Gothic building formerly known as Victoria Terminus, appears next, its architecture sharp against the night sky. Your guide navigates the route in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water is included throughout.

After the monuments, you choose how the evening continues. One option adds dinner; another pairs the city tour with entry to a nightclub; a third keeps it to sightseeing alone. Nariman Point itself is Mumbai's business district, home to upscale hotels and the National Centre for the Performing Arts, so if you pick the nightlife route, the bars and venues are already part of the landscape you've just toured. Chowpatty Beach, a famous gathering spot, rounds out the sightseeing portion before any optional extensions.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the operator asks that you mention any wheelchair assistance needs at booking (an additional cost of 100 USD applies). Dress code is smart casual. If you're arriving by cruise ship, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time when you book so the guide can time the return to your departure.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the tour.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and live English-speaking guide.
• hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off.
• dinner if you select that option at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Nighttime city tour.Guide in English · No fixed timePrivate, air-conditioned Mumbai by Night tour: an enjoyable nightlife tour of Mumbai featuring a selection of its finest sights. Food and a nightclub visit are not included. Pickup is included.

Combined City and Night Club packageGuide in English · No fixed timeThis tour offers a nighttime city tour option along with a nightclub visit. Pickup is included.

Night city tour with dinnerGuide in English · No fixed timeDuration: 4 hours (4 to 6 hrs). Private, air-conditioned Mumbai by Night tour with dinner and snacks. This option includes a city tour and dinner. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by India Magic Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the tour-only option if you want to see the monuments and Marine Drive without committing to a late night; pick the dinner add-on if you'd like a meal built into the evening; go for the nightclub combo if you want the sightseeing first, then entry to a venue so you can stay as long as you like.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the Gateway of India, and why is it lit up at night?

The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in the early twentieth century to commemorate the 1911 landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary, the first British monarch to visit India. At night, the monument is illuminated, making it a focal point of the tour.

Can I add food to the tour, or is that a separate cost?

Dinner is available as an add-on option at checkout. If you select the "Night tour of city Plus Dinner" option, it's included. Otherwise, food and drinks are not covered and available to purchase separately. Alcoholic drinks can be bought at bars or venues you visit.

How does the nightclub option work? Do I have to stay out late?

The "City and Night club Combo" option pairs the 4- to 5-hour city tour with entry to a nightclub afterward. You choose when to leave. The guide handles transport to the venue, but how long you stay is up to you.

What is Marine Drive, and why is it part of the tour?

Marine Drive is a promenade hugging the coast from Nariman Point to Chowpatty Beach, lined with art deco buildings. A walk along it as evening turns to night is considered essential to experiencing Mumbai. The tour times it so you see the sun sink and the waves against the sea rocks.

Is hotel pickup really included, or does it cost extra?

Hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. If you're staying at a hotel or arriving at the airport, the guide collects you and returns you at the end of the evening.

What if I'm arriving by cruise ship? Can this tour work with my ship's schedule?

Yes, the tour works for cruise passengers. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the guide can time the return to match your ship's departure and avoid you missing it.