The Villages of Bandra: A Walking Tour of Hidden Lanes and Coastal Tales | Free Walking Tour Bandra

Step into the soul of Bandra on this heritage-packed walking tour through its forgotten villages.

Wander down leafy lanes, past crumbling bungalows, centuries-old churches, colorful street art, and vibrant local life. From the quiet grace of St. Peter’s Church to the coastal spirit of Chimbai, every stop unravels a new chapter of Bandra’s rich history — from its Portuguese roots to its bohemian present. Led by passionate local storytellers, this walk is your chance to experience Bandra not just as a destination, but as a living, breathing storybook.

Psst… a quick heads-up! Ours tours are Free… ish 😄 

While the tour is listed as “free,” it’s actually tip-based. That means you get to decide what it was worth—no pressure, no fixed price. Just join the fun, and if you enjoy the walk (we think you will!), feel free to leave a little something for your guide at the end.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Yasaswy Mulpuri 
 
 
 
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Ian took us on CST tour and we found that to be quite informative. He is quite friendly and knowledgeable. The walking tour was surprisingly elaborate and detailed. Hatsoff to his patience. I would certainly recommend his tours to anyone who is looking to learn more about historic places in Mumbai.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Sunaina Bhat 
 
 
 
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We took a tour of the CSMT building and it was an amazing experience. The whole tour interactive, engaging and extremely informative. Ian is a superb tour guide who will go the extra mile to make it a memorable experience for you.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 krishnateja vunnava 
 
 
 
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Ian is super cool guide around Mumbai. Did the CSMT station tour by him. He is fun, knowledgeable and more importantly, he is extremely patient and takes the time and effort to show around and answer questions. Highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 An G 
 
 
 
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We went for a heritage walk in CSMT with Ian late-September, and it was a blast!

He’s energetic, well-informed and convivial!

The walk took about 2 hours — wherein we explored the exterior and interior architectural aspects of the iconic train station. Throughout the walk, Ian regaled us with stories of historical significance, and even quizzed us a bit along the way! It was very engaging.

We made a stop at the train museum inside the station - a modest setup with a LOT of paraphernalia for rail transport enthusiasts!

Before we did this walk - We really didn’t know how much the station had to offer, despite living in Mumbai for some time now.

Walks like these are a lovely way to get acquainted with the city. An experience made all the richer with an enthusiastic and passionate guide like Ian!

We look forward to joining him for another heritage walk sometime! Thank you for a memorable time.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Sai Neha T 
 
 
 
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Ian has a masterful way of making history fun. I am glad I chose to tour with him. It was truly a glimpse into the past. Understood what it must have been for people back in the day
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Anagha Bhaskaran 
 
 
 
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Its was a very informative and lovely tour. Ian gave more than that was expected. We spent more than 2 hours with Ian learning new things about Mumbai.

Being someone who is born and brought up in Mumbai I never thought there’ll be so much more for me to know about this city. It was so much fun for us. Paula, our guest from Germany also thoroughly enjoyed!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 prasad gaikwad 
 
 
 
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Informative
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Pranav Prabhale 
 
 
 
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Tour led by Ian was extremely informative. We walked away with deeper appreciation for this iconic railway station.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Sejal Patil 
 
 
 
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Really enjoyed the CSMT tour,  it was a well-organised and smooth experience from start to finish. Everything ran on time, and we got to see and learn about all the important parts of the station without feeling rushed.
Our guide Ian was friendly, enthusiastic, and clearly knew his stuff, which made the tour both fun and informative.
All in all, it was a memorable and enriching way to spend a few hours. Definitely recommend it if you're curious about the history and beauty of CSMT!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Gautami Kakaraparthi 
 
 
 
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We had an excellent experience from start to finish during our walking tour of Mumbai with Ian. He truly made the tour special — incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging throughout. He brought the history of Mumbai to life with great storytelling, while also being flexible (we were running 15 minutes late, and he graciously adjusted).

What really stood out was how Ian made space for us to wander a bit, even indulging our animal detours along the way, without ever losing the thread of the tour. We walked away having learned so much more than we expected, and we genuinely had a wonderful time.

Highly recommend the tours — especially with Ian as your guide!