Have you been on a Walking Tour Yet?

  Walking tours are increasingly becoming popular across the world as they are immersive ways to explore different areas of the city. They are affordable, accessible and offer in-depth historical, cultural and culinary insights. 

 

Unlike other tours, they allow tourists to feel the city’s atmosphere, explore narrow alleys and interact with the environment. They are often led by locals or passionate experts who provide in-depth and offbeat knowledge that typical guides miss. 

 

Some of these tours are specialised and cater to culinary, historical, architectural, and even slum tours that offer a "real" look at a city. They are eco-friendly, offer slow tourism and a real look at a city. These tours have become especially popular among individuals who seek outdoor, active travel experiences, not only tourists but also residents who are increasingly trying to rediscover their own cities. 

 

Some of the popular walking tour companies include Magical Mumbai Tours, Grand Mumbai Tours, Raconteur Tours, Boundless Explorism Tours, Khaki Tours, and are playing an important role in offering everything from heritage walks to immersive community experiences.    

 

I have gone on numerous walking tours in South Mumbai, where these tours cover 500 years of Mumbai’s history, pass by landmarks, colonial buildings and business districts. Some of these walks include the Fort walk, the castle to Gateway and Bombay Deco.  One of the most exciting walks that I went on was the Grisly Girgaon Ghost Walk that is operated by Khaki tours and covers real ghost stories, local folklore and even urban legends. What was exciting about this walk was the insight into Mumbai’s past, paranormal sightings, old cremation grounds and chawls.