Mumbai heritage walking tour of Gothic and Art Deco buildings
This waking tour in Mumbai tells the story of Mumbai through its Gothic & Art Deco buildings. Learn about the trading legacy of Mumbai. Trace the history of emergence of Mumbai as a leading trading centre of Asia through its Gothic & Art Deco buildings.
This walk is led by a cultural evangelist who will bring narrate the story of Mumbai.
The theme of this walk is around the ensemble of Art Deco & Gothic buildings which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Learn about what makes a building "Gothic" or "Art Deco" and how to spot the tell tale signs.
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
Options
Group walk
shared walk
What's included in Mumbai heritage walking tour of Gothic and Art Deco buildings
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
A UNESCO heritage building, CST is arguably the best example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India. What is remarkable is that the Gothic elements are blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. With more than 6 million daily commuters, CST is one of the busiest train stations in the world.
Eros Cinema
We visit Eros Cinema and see it from outside. It is a fine cinema hall built in Art Deco style. We will notice that the building resembles a wedding cake as it rises in tiers topped by a semi-circular tower!
We next walk to an impressive residential Art Deco building called Empress Court. We will see it from outside. We will discuss about how living in these Art Deco building used to be a symbol of status and wealth!
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet our guide outside the entrance to the ticket booking counter
