Bollywood Studio Tour Mumbai: Behind-the-Scenes with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (45 reviews) 76% rated it 5 stars

Free cancellationExcellent quality

1/14

Duration7h–9h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

You get to record your voice into an actual Bollywood song.

A full-day Bollywood studio tour in Mumbai with an English-speaking guide takes you through two working film studios to watch real shooting, see costumes and props at a mini museum, catch a live dance show, record a song at a dubbing studio, and drive past celebrity homes before returning to your hotel. The tour runs seven to nine hours with private air-conditioned transport and studio entry fees included; you choose whether to add the dance show and a second studio visit with lunch.

7h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Bollywood studio tour and dance show

Pickup from Mumbai hotel
Visit film studio and explore sets
Watch filming and take costume photos
Enjoy Bollywood dance show and VFX demo
Record your voice in dubbing studio
Have Indian lunch at local restaurant
Visit second studio and see more sets
Drive past celebrity homes
Drop-off at hotel or chosen location

The Experience

You start at your Mumbai hotel or a location you pick, then head to the first studio with your guide. Once there, you walk onto actual movie and TV sets where filming might be happening—you can watch the crew work, see how a scene gets shot, and wear colorful Bollywood costumes for photos. The sets themselves are the real thing: the backdrops, the lighting rigs, the props scattered around. Your guide explains what you're looking at and how the shooting schedule works.

Next comes the live dance show in an air-conditioned hall with a decorated stage and full sound system. Professional dancers perform a mix of Indian classical, folk and modern styles—high-energy routines that show you what a Bollywood number actually looks like when it's being made. You get a chance to learn a few moves and join in, then watch a VFX demonstration so you see how special effects get layered into the final film. After that, you move to the dubbing studio, where a technician helps you record your voice into a famous Bollywood song. It's a keepsake you can take home.

If your option includes the second studio, you'll have Indian lunch at a local restaurant first, then visit another studio to see more sets and active shooting. Either way, the tour ends with a drive past the homes of well-known Bollywood actors before you're dropped back at your hotel. Keep your phone on silent during any active shooting, and note that professional cameras aren't allowed on set without permission—mobile phones are fine for selfies once you have clearance. Some sets are on upper floors, so you'll be climbing stairs; the tour works best if you're comfortable with a moderate amount of walking.

What’s included

English-speaking guide leading the full tour.
private air-conditioned vehicle for all transport.
hotel or city location pickup and drop-off.
entry fees to both studios.
live Bollywood dance show with the chance to learn moves.
VFX demonstration.
dubbing studio session where you record your voice into a famous song.
mini Bollywood museum with costumes and props you can wear for photos.
drive past celebrity homes.
Indian lunch at a local restaurant (included in the option with the second studio visit).

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bollywood Tours

Is this one for you?Book the option with the dance show and second studio if you want the full Bollywood experience in one day—the extra studio visit and lunch add depth without stretching the timeline. Choose the base tour without the second studio if you're short on time or prefer a lighter pace; you still see real sets, perform at the dubbing studio, and catch the live dance show.