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15 Best Elephanta Caves Tours

The Elephanta Island trips: the ferry from the Gateway, rock-cut cave temples a millennium and a half old and the triple-headed Shiva that survived every empire since. The boat ride doubles as the best harbor tour in the city.

1.Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Private Tour

Discover the fascinating Elephanta Caves with this private guided tour from Mumbai, including boat rides, expert guides, and rich cultural insights.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Well organized tour . Santosh picked us up from the hotel in a very nice air conditioned car and stayed with us through the trip . We were met by Manoj at the island . He was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful . It was…”

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2.Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Half-Day Guided Tour with Expert

Discover the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves on a half-day guided tour from Mumbai, featuring expert insights, stunning sculptures, and ferry rides for an authentic heritage experience.

★ 4.8

“Thank you to Dave, our tour guide for a wonderful tour! it was very informative not only about the caves and statues, but also about Hindu philosophy and culture in general. it was a pleasure to go on this tour and I would thoroughly recommend…”

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3.Private Elephanta Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Including AC vehicle

Discover Mumbai’s highlights and the Elephanta Caves on this private, air-conditioned tour. Perfect for those seeking authentic sights and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“The Elephanta Cave was spectacular and very scenic. The local tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Took perfect pictures for us. Highly recommended.”

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4.All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour

Discover the stunning Elephanta Caves on a guided, all-inclusive tour from Mumbai, including ferry rides, expert guides, and impressive carvings from centuries ago.

★ 5.0

“I had a fantastic time at the island with a great tour guide, David. I definitely think a tour is worth it to visit this island, as although there are signs, we were able to gain further insight into Hinduism and the carvings and their…”

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5.From Mumbai: Half-Day Elephanta Caves Tour with Ferry Ride

Discover Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves with a scenic ferry ride, expert guides, and stunning sculptures—an enriching half-day adventure for history lovers.

★ 4.9

“Excellent, yet simple tour! Elephanta Caves are an absolute marvel, and the fact that today was a holiday - Mahashivratri - made it even more spectacular. Danish Dk was a great, helpful and patient guide, accompanying us on the ferry, and on the trek to…”

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9.Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide

Discover Mumbai's ancient rock-cut caves on a private half-day tour, including ferry rides, expert guides, and exclusive insights into Hindu and Buddhist art.

★ 4.5

“I’ll be honest, you don’t need to book a tour to visit the caves. You’ll also have to pay for the ferry ride and entrance separately so I do think it’s a bit expensive. That being said, Sameer and Anthony were brilliant, kind and just…”

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10.Private Full-Day Mumbai City Tour with Elephanta Caves Excursion

Discover Mumbai's highlights and the iconic Elephanta Caves on this private full-day tour. Expert guides, seamless logistics, and authentic sights await.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Anand Sharma was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and willing to share information. The trip to Elephanta caves was spectacular. A must do!”

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11.Elephanta Caves With Mumbai Sightseeing Tour

Discover Mumbai’s highlights and the breathtaking Elephanta Caves on this 7-8 hour private tour. Perfect for history lovers and city explorers alike.

★ 5.0

“This is a great tour to see a lot in one day. Perfect if you have limited time. The guides were excellent and were very professional. They made sure they accommodated my requests of what to do and see. You will enjoy this, but make…”

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13.Private 2 Days Mumbai Gems Tours(Sightseeing_Slum_Elephanta Cave & Dabbawala)

Discover Mumbai's highlights and local life on this 2-day private tour featuring iconic sights, Dharavi slum visit, and the stunning Elephanta Caves.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful tour both days. On the first day, Nisar showed us all over Mumbai! We saw the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Kantinagar Shwetambar Murtipujak Tapagach Jain Sangh (Jain temple), Hanging Gardens (so bRead more”

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14.Elephanta caves by Premium Speedboat

Experience the stunning Elephanta Caves with a fast, luxurious speedboat from Mumbai, guided tours, and breathtaking views—all in about 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour with Avinash. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the caves and made the whole experience memorable.”

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15.Elephanta Caves & Island Guided Tour

Discover the stunning UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves on an guided island tour from Mumbai. Expert guides, ferry ride, and rich history await for $40.

★ 4.8

“Rajat was great. He gave us a really comprehensive tour, and took some great photos of us. Really brought the history alive.”

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More Elephanta Caves Tours

5.0Mumbai Heritage Walk and Elephanta Caves Experience$29.00 4.7Private Elephanta Caves: Private Half-Day Tour from Mumbai5.5 hours$82 5.0Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat$184.00 5.0Private Elephanta Caves Tour & Mumbai City with Meal & Transport$80.00 5.0Private Elephanta Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour$59.00 4.5Mumbai Tours: City, Elephanta Caves, or Both5 - 8 hours$24 5.0Guided Tour of Elephanta Caves in Mumbai$36.52 3.5Delightful Elephanta Caves Excursion Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing Tour)$31.04 5.0Elephanta Caves: Island Tour with a Local Guide$38.76 4.5Two Days Mumbai Tour Package : City + Slum + Elephanta + Market$187.26 5.0Elephanta Island Guided Tour$45.00 5.0Private Bollywood Tours With Elephanta cave Inculiding Ferry Ride$190.00 5.0Private Sightseeing with Elephanta Island Caves Tour$87.94 5.0Elephanta Caves and Mumbai City Half-Day Tour including Guide$66.38 4.0Elephanta Cave Tour with Bollywood Tour$204 5.0Sightseeing tour with Elephanta cave tour$115.75 5.0Mumbai City Sightseeing and Elephanta Caves Tour$96.38 4.2Elephanta caves tour in Mumbai – Group & Private Options5 hours$40 4.5Mumbai Elephanta Caves Group Tour Half-Day All Including Guide$61.23 5.0Private Elephanta Caves and Island Tour with Guide$79.38 5.0Elephanta Caves by Premium Speedboat – Group Tour$120.00 3.8Mumbai: Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride5 hours$32 3.7Mumbai: Guided Elephanta Island and Caves Tour$28 4.0Mumbai: Half Day Elephanta Caves Guided Tour with Ferry Ride4.5 - 6 hours$27

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