Mumbai night tour with dinner: Gateway of India, Marine Drive

See Mumbai lit up after dark, from the Gateway to the glowing curve of Marine Drive

A 5-hour private night tour of Mumbai with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, dinner and transport by private vehicle. The itinerary covers the Gateway of India, Chowpatty Beach, Victoria Terminus Station, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, Mount Mary Church and the Bandstand Promenade, with stops customizable to your interests. Dinner is included. Drinks are available to purchase.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Gateway of India10m
2. Chowpatty Beach15m
3. Hanging Gardens5m
4. Mount Mary Church5m
5. Bandstand Promenade5m
6. Marine Drive10m

Explore Mumbai's iconic landmarks and nightlife

• Visit Gateway of India
• See Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
• Drive around Marine Drive
• Visit Victoria Terminus Station
• Walk at Chowpatty Beach
• Shop at Colaba Causeway market
• Visit Hanging Gardens
• See Mount Mary Church
• Walk Bandstand Promenade
• Relax at Carter Road jogger’s park
• Watch sunset at historical spot
• Enjoy dinner with guide

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and a drive through Mumbai's lit-up streets. You'll see the Gateway of India, the 1911 monument that anchors the waterfront, and stop at Chowpatty Beach, where crowds gather in the evening at food stalls and along the sand. The guide takes you past Victoria Terminus Station (also called CSMT), the city's largest train station and a striking piece of architecture, then along Marine Drive: the curved promenade locals call the Queen's Necklace for the way its lights string along the coast after dark.

The route also passes Hanging Gardens, where you get a view of Marine Drive itself from above, and includes the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra, where Bollywood celebrities live. Mount Mary Church in Bandra is part of the stops, along with the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel across from the Gateway. Your guide speaks English and knows the city well enough to adjust the route if there's something you'd rather see instead. Dinner is included partway through the evening. Alcoholic drinks are available to buy separately if you want them.

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age for nightclub entry (if applicable to your itinerary) is 18, with a drinking age of 21. The vehicle is private, so the pace and stops are yours to shape with the guide.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• dinner.
• private vehicle transport throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day50 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 22:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by World of Bollywood Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle and guide for the evening so you can focus on the sights rather than navigating, with dinner included to break up the drive between landmarks.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Gateway of India and why is it on every Mumbai tour?

The Gateway of India is a historical monument built in 1911 and stands at the waterfront opposite the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It's a must-see landmark and the visual anchor of Mumbai's harbor, so it opens most tours of the city.

Can I customize the stops on this tour, or is the route fixed?

The tour can be customized based on your preferences. While the itinerary includes the Gateway of India, Chowpatty Beach, Victoria Terminus, Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, Mount Mary Church and Bandstand Promenade, you can ask your guide to adjust the route or spend more time at stops that interest you.

What is Marine Drive and what does it look like at night?

Marine Drive is a curved promenade along the coast that locals call the Queen's Necklace because of the way its lights string along the water after dark. It's one of the main stops on the night tour and offers views of the illuminated waterfront.

Is dinner included, and what about drinks?

Dinner is included in the tour price. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately if you want them during the meal or at any point in the evening.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Your guide will collect you from your hotel at the start and return you at the end of the 5- to 6-hour tour.

Who is the guide, and what language do they speak?

Your guide is a local English speaker who knows Mumbai well and can show you the city and answer questions throughout the evening. The guide can also help customize stops based on what interests you.