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Bollywood Studio Tour Mumbai: Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Bollywood Studio Tour Mumbai: Behind-the-Scenes Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (117)3hJoin a 3-hour guided tour of a working Bollywood studio in Mumbai led by screenwriter and filmmaker Rahil Khan. You watch a live dance show, visit the sound room to learn dubbing and recording, take photos with actors on set, and have the option to record karaoke and act in a short film. Arrive anytime between 11am and 3pm; the tour runs as a group with other international travelers and includes bottled water, all fees and taxes, and access to the mini museum and costume trials.Is it for me?The studio is in Mumbai, and you arrive anytime between 11am and 3pm without a fixed start time—this works if you're using public transportation or staying in a different neighborhood and want to choose when to show up. Transport to the studio can be arranged separately for an extra cost, so you're not locked into a specific pickup or dependent on having a car.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 85View ›
Mumbai Dharavi Walking Tour: Recycling, Pottery & Leather Life
Mumbai Dharavi Walking Tour: Recycling, Pottery & Leather Life★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (117)2hYou’ll walk through Mumbai’s Dharavi with a local guide who knows every shortcut—watch recycling workshops in action, meet potters shaping clay by hand in Kumbharwada, and peek inside leather workshops buzzing with life. Expect real conversations and moments that stick with you long after you leave those busy alleys behind.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 9.08View ›
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Trip from Delhi with Private Car
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Trip from Delhi with Private Car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (117)12hYou’ll travel by private car from Delhi for a full day exploring Agra’s icons: skip lines at the Taj Mahal, hear true stories inside Agra Fort with your guide, taste local food (lunch is extra), and feel those little moments—the hush of marble halls or laughter over mispronounced names—that linger longer than any photo.Free cancellationfromUS$ 66View ›
Jaipur: Street Food Tour & 8 Local Stands with Insider Guide
Jaipur: Street Food Tour & 8 Local Stands with Insider Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (116)2h 30mYou walk through eight of Jaipur's best street food stops with a local guide who knows the neighborhood's history and the owner of every stall. Taste 12+ dishes, learn what locals actually eat, and finish the evening so full you'll skip dinner. The flexible timing and small group size mean you're not following a rigid itinerary — your guide adjusts based on what's good that night and what the crowd wants.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals actually eat instead of what restaurants serve tourists, and you'd rather have someone who knows the stalls take you there than spend time figuring out where to go on your own. The evening timing and flexible scheduling mean you can fit it around the rest of your Jaipur plans.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 20View ›
Mumbai City Tour: Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat & Local Train Ride
Mumbai City Tour: Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat & Local Train Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (116)4h–5hYou’ll ride Mumbai’s legendary local train with your guide, wander Dhobi Ghat’s open-air laundry, sip hot chai along Marine Drive, and pause at icons like Gateway of India and Haji Ali Dargah. Expect laughter, crowded moments, and small surprises—a day that feels lived-in long after it ends.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 89View ›
Delhi: Old & New Delhi Private Tour with Tuk-Tuk Ride
Delhi: Old & New Delhi Private Tour with Tuk-Tuk Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (116)4h–5hYou’ll weave through Old Delhi’s wild streets by tuk-tuk, taste fresh jalebi in Chandni Chowk, breathe in spice market air at Khari Baoli, and find calm inside Gurudwara Bangla Sahib’s kitchen. With your private guide handling every detail from hotel pickup to lunch tips, you’ll see both sides of Delhi — its noise and its quiet moments.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 40View ›
Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi: Entry, Guide & Car
Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi: Entry, Guide & Car★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (116)10h–11hYou're picked up before dawn from your Delhi hotel, driven to Agra in a private car, and guided through the Taj Mahal at sunrise with ninety minutes to explore. The tour includes entry to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, plus breakfast, a guide in your language, and the return drive to Delhi — all arranged so you see the main monument in the best light and avoid the midday crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself — the 3am start is what makes the best light and smaller crowds possible in a single day from Delhi.Free cancellationKids −49%fromUS$ 53View ›
Private Mumbai tour with pickup: Customize your day
Private Mumbai tour with pickup: Customize your day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (116)6hA private guided tour of Mumbai with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide, customizable to your interests — you decide which landmarks, markets, temples and museums to visit across six hours. Children from age 4 are welcome; the guide speaks English and Hindi. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.Is it for me?Book this if you have a half-day free and want a private guide who speaks English to move you through Mumbai's landmarks at a set pace.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 48View ›
Mumbai: Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi Tour by Train
Mumbai: Dabbawala, Dhobi Ghat & Dharavi Tour by Train★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (116)4hYou’ll step into Mumbai’s daily life alongside dabbawalas balancing lunchboxes through crowds, watch dhobis at Dhobi Ghat scrub clothes under open sky, and wander Dharavi’s maze of workshops with a guide who calls it home. Expect laughter, new smells (some good!), and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-50%fromUS$ 21View ›
Goa: Aguada Jail Heritage Walk & Secret Tunnel Access
Goa: Aguada Jail Heritage Walk & Secret Tunnel Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (116)1hYou’ll follow your local guide through Aguada Jail’s shadowy corridors and secret tunnels, step into a centuries-old chapel, and hear vivid stories of Goa’s liberation movement. Touch rough stone walls marked by time and catch glimpses of daily life from another era—ending with views over the Arabian Sea that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 12.81View ›
Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour: Hawa Mahal & City Palace
Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour: Hawa Mahal & City Palace★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (115)9hA full-day private Jaipur tour by car or tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local driver-guide covers six major landmarks — Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Royal Gator and Panna Meena Stepwell — plus a bazaar walk and a block-printing workshop where you carve and stamp your own fabric. Hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off are included; you choose between a driver alone, a driver-guide team, or guide-only service without transport.Is it for me?Choose the car option if you want air conditioning and comfort across nine hours of stops; the tuk-tuk gives you the open-air experience of moving through the city as a local would. If you already know Jaipur or prefer to explore at your own pace, the guide-only option lets you hire just the expertise without the transport.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 4.27View ›
Varanasi: Evening Ganga Aarti Boat Tour & Dashashwamedh Ghat
Varanasi: Evening Ganga Aarti Boat Tour & Dashashwamedh Ghat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (115)3h–4hYou get hotel pickup, a private boat ride on the Ganges, and a front-row seat to the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat with a licensed guide explaining the ritual as it happens. The tour keeps groups small (up to 10 people) and handles all logistics, so you arrive at the right place at the right time without arranging transport or figuring out where to stand.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Ganga Aarti without arranging your own transport, finding a spot on the ghat, or timing the evening yourself — the private boat and guide handle all three, leaving you to focus on the ceremony.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −54%fromUS$ 48View ›
Golden Triangle & Ranthambore: Taj Mahal, Tiger Safari & Castle Stay
Golden Triangle & Ranthambore: Taj Mahal, Tiger Safari & Castle Stay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (115)6dYou see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on day two, ride a morning safari at Ranthambore National Park looking for tigers, spend one night at a heritage fort hotel with a village safari included, then visit Jaipur's main temples and palaces before returning to Delhi. Transport, meals, all entry fees, and both safaris are included—you just show up and move through the itinerary.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see India's main Golden Triangle landmarks (Taj Mahal, Delhi's forts and temples, Jaipur's palaces) plus a wildlife safari and a night in a heritage fort, all without arranging transport, entry fees, meals, or logistics yourself—the fixed itinerary and included transport are what make six cities and two safaris fit into one trip.Free cancellationfromUS$ 415View ›
Kolkata Full Day City Tour: Trams, Sweets & Colonial Icons
Kolkata Full Day City Tour: Trams, Sweets & Colonial Icons★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (114)8h–9hYou’ll jump straight into Kolkata’s energy with this private full day city tour: wander flower markets, ride an old tram across town, sip tea at Indian Coffee House among students, taste legendary sweets at Bhim Chandra Nag, and hear stories behind icons like Victoria Memorial and Mother House — all with hotel pickup included. Expect to feel both moved and surprised along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 85View ›
Delhi Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & SUV with Meet & Greet
Delhi Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & SUV with Meet & Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.12 (113)You're picked up at Delhi airport by a named driver with a meet-and-greet sign. Choose a sedan for up to three passengers or an SUV for larger groups. The car is private, air-conditioned, and takes you anywhere in Delhi City at a fixed price — no meter, no negotiation. The driver waits if your flight is delayed and can answer questions about the city along the way.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Delhi with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation — the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 11View ›
Mumbai: Private Highlights Tour & Elephanta Caves with Lunch
Mumbai: Private Highlights Tour & Elephanta Caves with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (113)9h–10hYou’ll feel Mumbai’s heartbeat on this private highlights tour—from bustling markets and colonial landmarks to ancient Elephanta Caves across the harbor. Expect local stories from your guide, a ferry ride with skyline views, smoky dal at lunch, and time for quiet reflection in Gandhi’s home before you’re dropped back at your hotel or cruise port.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 239View ›
Delhi: Old & New Delhi Private Tour with Pickup & Lunch
Delhi: Old & New Delhi Private Tour with Pickup & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (113)7h–8hYou’ll step into Old Delhi’s maze with a local guide—smell spices at Khari Baoli, sip chai in Chandni Chowk, pause for quiet at Jama Masjid. Then ride past India Gate and Parliament House before feeling marble under your feet at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. With hotel pickup and an optional lunch included, you’ll get both chaos and calm—sometimes within minutes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 18.62View ›
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Trip from Delhi with Lunch
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Trip from Delhi with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (112)10h–12hYou’ll start your day early in Delhi with a friendly driver and end up tracing your fingers along the cool marble of the Taj Mahal. Expect stories from locals, a hearty lunch at a 5-star hotel, and time wandering Agra Fort’s echoing halls before heading back—full of new sights and small moments you’ll keep replaying long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 100View ›
Agra: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri Day Trip
Agra: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (112)11h–12hYou’ll start your day before dawn with a quiet sunrise at the Taj Mahal, stroll through Agra Fort’s echoing halls with your local guide, and wander Fatehpur Sikri’s red sandstone courtyards after lunch at a five-star hotel. Expect sensory details—the chill before sunrise, warm naan in your hands—and moments where history feels close enough to touch.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
Jaipur: Private Heritage Tour by Car with City Palace & Amer Fort
Jaipur: Private Heritage Tour by Car with City Palace & Amer Fort★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (112)8hYou’ll wander Jaipur’s palaces and forts with a local guide who brings hidden details to life—from peeking through Hawa Mahal’s lattices to standing beneath Amer Fort’s arches. Expect moments of calm at Royal Gaitor and bursts of color in local markets—with pickup and entry fees covered so you can just soak it all in.Free cancellationfromUS$ 12View ›
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