Elephanta Caves Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Private Island Tour & Ferry with Pickup, US$ 34 per person (5h–6h, 4.95★ · 1,601).
- Top rated: Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Ancient Shiva Temple & Ferry Tour, US$ 30 per person (5h–6h, 4.98★ · 264).
- Best value: 2-Day Mumbai Tour: Elephanta Caves, Dabbawala & Dharavi Slum, US$ 25 per person (2d, 4.88★ · 75).
Price per person across the 20 options priced per person: US$ 5.34–US$ 239 (median US$ 59). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 20.
Of the 20 options: 19 with live guides in English, 19 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 15 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 14 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Elephanta Caves Tour
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The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Private Island Tour & Ferry with Pickup Private Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, expert guide and entry fees. UNESCO site 10km offshore, 5 Hindu caves from the 5th-6th century. Tue–Sun · 11 start times, 07:30 to 14:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.95 (1,601 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · HI · MR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Tour: 8–9 Hours with AC Car Spend eight to nine hours exploring Mumbai's top sights and UNESCO rock-cut temples on an island with a private guide and air-conditioned transport from your hotel. Every day · 17 start times, 08:00 to 18:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (399 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Elephanta Caves Tickets: Ferry & 3 Ancient Excavations Elephanta Caves entry tickets with ferry from Gateway of India, guide, and access to Hindu, Buddhist, and Shiva temples. Tue–Sun · 08:45, 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.98 (459 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Ancient Shiva Temple & Ferry Tour Guided tour of UNESCO Elephanta Caves with rock-cut temples, 20-foot Trimurti sculpture, and ferry across the Arabian Sea from Mumbai. Admission and water included. Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.98 (264 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Premium Speedboat & Guided Tour 20-minute speedboat to Elephanta Island with cave entry, licensed guide & water. Skip the 2-hour ferry queue and explore ancient rock-cut temples in one morning. Tue–Sun · 09:00 ★ 4.97 (190 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Mumbai City Sightseeing with Elephanta Caves Full Day Tour Full-day Mumbai tour featuring the Gateway of India, Crawford Market, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 13:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.95 (163 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · HI · MR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour & Ferry from Gateway of India Private half-day tour to UNESCO Elephanta Caves from Mumbai's Gateway of India. Includes 1-hour ferry, licensed guide, cave entry and optional local lunch. 4 hours total. Tue–Sun · 10 start times, 09:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 10 ★ 4.68 (158 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Mumbai Sightseeing & Elephanta Caves Private Tour Private tour of Mumbai's landmarks and UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves with English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 13:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.95 (131 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · HI · MR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 81 per person
Mumbai: Heritage Walk & Elephanta Caves Ferry Tour Mumbai heritage walk and Elephanta Caves UNESCO site with ferry, local guide, and hotel pickup. Small groups, 1-hour cave exploration, refreshments included. Every day · 10 start times, 08:30 to 18:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (133 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Private Mumbai & Elephanta Caves Tour: All-Inclusive Day Trip Private all-day Mumbai tour with ferry to Elephanta Caves, expert guide, buffet lunch and all entry fees included: no hidden costs, no shared groups. Tue–Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.86 (114 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 239 per person
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Speed Boat Tour & Pickup Step onto a private speed boat from Mumbai’s Gateway of India, explore the ancient Elephanta Caves with a local guide, and enjoy seamless hotel pickup and drop-off. Tue–Sun · 12 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (121 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 156 per person
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves & Gateway of India Ferry Tour Ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island with English-speaking guide and narrated cave tour. Hotel pickup included. Half-day experience with bottled water provided. Tue–Sun · 16 start times, 06:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.83 (193 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
2-Day Mumbai Tour: Elephanta Caves, Dabbawala & Dharavi Slum Two days exploring Mumbai's landmarks, lunchbox carriers and caves: Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace, Dharavi slum walk, Dabbawala transfer. Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 18:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.88 (75 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai: 1-hour ferry & rock-cut temples Cruise across Mumbai Harbour for an hour to Elephanta Island, explore ancient rock-cut cave temples carved in basalt. Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.97 (30 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Mumbai: Elephanta Caves UNESCO Tour & Gateway of India Private tour to UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves with rock-cut Hindu sculptures, plus Gateway of India. Includes transport, bottled water, all fees. Air-conditioned vehicle. Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 13:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.89 (35 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Compare 5 more options for Elephanta Caves Tour
From US$ 5.34 per person · 3 h to 2 days
2-day Mumbai tour: City, Dharavi slum & Elephanta Caves Two-day Mumbai tour with hotel pickup covering Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves by ferry, Dharavi slum, Crawford Market and Indian food tasting. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.70 (27 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 181 per person
Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour: Mumbai Walk the ancient Hindu caves on Elephanta Island with a downloadable audio guide in English, Hindi or Marathi. Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 16:00 · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h–5h ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 5.34 per person
Elephanta Island Cave Tour from Mumbai: 7th-Century Temples Half-day guided tour to Elephanta Island from Mumbai with round-trip ferry tickets and cave entry included. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 13:00 · All ages Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 76 per person
Elephanta Caves Tour: Ferry, 7 Excavations & Hotel Pickup Elephanta Caves tour from Mumbai with hotel pickup, ferry crossing, and guide. Visit rock-cut temples from the 5th century, including the main Shiva cave. Tue–Sun · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Elephanta Caves day trip Mumbai: UNESCO site ferry & guide Day trip from Mumbai to Elephanta Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site with hotel pickup, ferry crossing, and English-speaking guide. Tue–Sun · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
The top 12 of 20 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Private Island Tour & Ferry with PickupOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 34 per person | 5h–6h | 4.95★ · 1,601 | Tue–Sun · 11 start times, 07:30 to 14:30 | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Ancient Shiva Temple & Ferry TourTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 30 per person | 5h–6h | 4.98★ · 264 | Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 14:00 | English |
| 2-Day Mumbai Tour: Elephanta Caves, Dabbawala & Dharavi SlumBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 25 per person | 2d | 4.88★ · 75 | Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 18:00 | English |
| Private Elephanta Caves & Mumbai Tour: 8–9 Hours with AC CarPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 29 per person | 8h–9h | 4.94★ · 399 | Every day · 17 start times, 08:00 to 18:00 | English |
| Elephanta Caves Tickets: Ferry & 3 Ancient Excavations | US$ 50 per person | 4h–5h | 4.98★ · 459 | Tue–Sun · 08:45, 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Premium Speedboat & Guided TourGroup of up to 10 | US$ 109 per person | 3h–4h | 4.97★ · 190 | Tue–Sun · 09:00 | English |
| Mumbai City Sightseeing with Elephanta Caves Full Day TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 87 per person | 8h–10h | 4.95★ · 163 | Tue–Sun · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 13:00 | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour & Ferry from Gateway of IndiaPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 109 per person | 4h | 4.68★ · 158 | Tue–Sun · 10 start times, 09:00 to 14:00 | English, German, Spanish |
| Mumbai Sightseeing & Elephanta Caves Private TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 81 per person | 7h–8h | 4.95★ · 131 | Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 13:30 | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Mumbai: Heritage Walk & Elephanta Caves Ferry TourPickup offered | US$ 29 per person | 6h | 4.95★ · 133 | Every day · 10 start times, 08:30 to 18:00 | English |
| Private Mumbai & Elephanta Caves Tour: All-Inclusive Day TripPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 239 per person | 9h–10h | 4.86★ · 114 | Tue–Sun · 08:00 | English |
| Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Speed Boat Tour & PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 156 per person | 3h–4h | 4.97★ · 121 | Tue–Sun · 12 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 | English |
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- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Elephanta Caves Mumbai: Premium Speedboat & Guided Tour (US$ 109 per person)
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