Mumbai Street Food Tour: Chowpatty Beach & Hanging Gardens

Summary

Discover Mumbai’s Best Vegetarian Street Eats on Foot

If you want to taste Mumbai’s real flavors and see its famous sunset spots without getting lost or overwhelmed, this tour is for you. You’ll snack your way through Chowpatty Beach and relax in the cool of the Hanging Gardens—all with a local who knows where to go.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—spicy, sweet, a bit smoky—right as we stepped onto Girgaum Chowpatty. It’s busy here in the evenings; families chatting, kids darting around with sticky hands. Our guide, Sameer, waved us over to a stall where he swore by their dahi puri. I’d never tasted anything quite like it—crunchy shells filled with yogurt and chutney, a little messy but worth it. We tried pav bhaji too, scooping up buttery bread with spicy mashed veggies while the sun slipped behind the Arabian Sea. The sand was still warm underfoot.

Later, we caught a cab up to the Hanging Gardens. The air felt cooler up there, and you could hear birds more than horns for once. Locals were out for their evening walks; some stopped to point out the animal-shaped hedges—there’s one trimmed like an elephant that made us laugh. From the edge of the gardens, you get this wide view of Marine Drive—the Queen’s Necklace all lit up after dark. Our guide said it’s his favorite spot in Mumbai for sunsets, and I get why now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mumbai Street Food and Views

• Try vegetarian street food at Girgaum Chowpatty
• View Queen's necklace and sunset at Hanging Gardens

Top questions

Is this street food tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, all the dishes on this tour are vegetarian classics from Mumbai’s street food scene.

Can I bring my baby in a stroller?

Absolutely! Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Are drinks included or should I bring my own water?

Bottled water is provided as part of your tour package.

Is public transport nearby if I need to leave early?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to both locations if you need them.

What’s included

You’ll get bottled water to keep you cool, snacks at each stop (think dahi puri and pav bhaji), plus all local taxi rides between spots are covered.