Explore Dharavi’s vibrant industries and rich history. Join our tour and pottery workshop for a hands-on cultural experience in Mumbai’s heart.
Explore Dharavi’s vibrant industries and rich history. Join our tour and pottery workshop for a hands-on cultural experience in Mumbai’s heart.
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Dharavi - Often referred to as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia,’ Dharavi is better seen as the vibrant heart of Mumbai.
Our educational walking tours offer visitors the chance to explore a variety of business activities, including recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, baking, soap production, leather tanning, poppadom-making, and more.
The tour…
- Dharavi - Often referred to as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia,’ Dharavi is better seen as the vibrant heart of Mumbai.
Our educational walking tours offer visitors the chance to explore a variety of business activities, including recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, baking, soap production, leather tanning, poppadom-making, and more.
The tour also includes visits to residential areas and showcases the street art of Dharavi. With residents from all over India, Dharavi serves as a microcosm of the nation. This diversity is reflected in the murals, temples, mosques, churches, and pagodas that coexist harmoniously.
- Reality Tours & Travel - Guests are invited to enjoy a soft drink while learning about how funds are reinvested into the community.

- Local English speaking guide
- Water / Cold Drink
- Local English speaking guide
- Water / Cold Drink
- Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Often referred to as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia,’ Dharavi is better seen as the vibrant heart of Mumbai.
This tour is organized by Reality Tours & Travel, a socially responsible travel company that channels a substantial portion of its profits back into community development.
Participants will explore a variety of business activities, including…
Often referred to as ‘one of the largest slums in Asia,’ Dharavi is better seen as the vibrant heart of Mumbai.
This tour is organized by Reality Tours & Travel, a socially responsible travel company that channels a substantial portion of its profits back into community development.
Participants will explore a variety of business activities, including recycling, pottery-making, leather tanning, and poppadom-making.
The tour also includes a visit to the residential areas of Dharavi.
Kumbharwada, one of Dharavi’s oldest and most fascinating communities, is renowned for its bustling pottery industry. Spend a few hours with us to discover the community’s rich history and its evolution into Mumbai’s pottery hub. Witness the entire process, from sourcing materials to preparation, shaping, and baking.
Additionally, we will engage in a hands-on experience at a local potter’s workshop, where participants will receive an overview of pottery making and try their hand at wheel throwing to create a piece of Kumbharwada art.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.