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Bollywood Studio Tour in Mumbai
Mumbai, India
From $175.00
Price varies by group size
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the famed Mumbai filmmaking industry on this Bollywood studio tour by private vehicle. Gain a deeper understanding of the process that takes script to screen and learn how the nation’s most popular form of entertainment is created from your informative local guide. Choose the 6-hour option, which offers up historical, creative and technical insight into an industry that produces some 1,000 movies per year. Or go for the 9-hour option, which includes a Bollywood film screening followed by a savory traditional Indian dinner.
- Tour the Bollywood studio with a guide and learn about India’s film industry
- Meet the movie stars and watch the process of Indian filmmaking unfold
- Enjoy dinner at a restaurant and watch a Bollywood film at the Regal Theater (if option selected)
- Round-trip transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
02:00 PM
Pickup details
Departs from your Mumbai hotel
What To Expect
6-hour tour:Your driver will meet you at your Mumbai hotel around 2pm and transport you in private, air-conditioned comfort to SJ Studio in Andheri, which is famous for its Bollywood productions.
Upon arrival, make a stop in one of the studios, where your guide will provide a brief introduction about India’s diverse and colorful film industry. Learn about the 67,000 films that have been produced in some 30 languages and gain a deeper understanding of the history of this incredible art form. Travel back in time to the 1930s, when sound was first introduced to the moving picture and learn about the influence of dance, music and song in Bollywood Hindu storytelling.
After the welcome and introduction, you will tour well-designed sets where feature films, TV shows and ads are often being filmed. Get an up close look at the production side as you watch professionals in action. This unique experience grants nearly unlimited access to the world of moviemaking. Learn about set design dubbing, editing, publicity and stunt doubles. Maybe even pose with one of the stars (subject to availability and approval. During shooting, guests must view from specified distance to avoid disrupting the film team).
Once you’ve experienced the backstage wonder of Bollywood in Mumbai, pass through the studio gates like a star and meet your private driver, who will return you to your hotel.
9-hour tour:Once you’ve completed your studio tour, meet your private driver who will transport you to the neighborhoods of Juhu and Bandra—home to numerous Bollywood stars. Catch a screening of a Bollywood film at the Art Deco Regal Theater on the Colaba Causeway. Finally, enjoy a traditional Indian dinner at a nearby restaurant where you’ll recap the day’s adventures before returning to the hotel in your private vehicle.
Upon arrival, make a stop in one of the studios, where your guide will provide a brief introduction about India’s diverse and colorful film industry. Learn about the 67,000 films that have been produced in some 30 languages and gain a deeper understanding of the history of this incredible art form. Travel back in time to the 1930s, when sound was first introduced to the moving picture and learn about the influence of dance, music and song in Bollywood Hindu storytelling.
After the welcome and introduction, you will tour well-designed sets where feature films, TV shows and ads are often being filmed. Get an up close look at the production side as you watch professionals in action. This unique experience grants nearly unlimited access to the world of moviemaking. Learn about set design dubbing, editing, publicity and stunt doubles. Maybe even pose with one of the stars (subject to availability and approval. During shooting, guests must view from specified distance to avoid disrupting the film team).
Once you’ve experienced the backstage wonder of Bollywood in Mumbai, pass through the studio gates like a star and meet your private driver, who will return you to your hotel.
9-hour tour:Once you’ve completed your studio tour, meet your private driver who will transport you to the neighborhoods of Juhu and Bandra—home to numerous Bollywood stars. Catch a screening of a Bollywood film at the Art Deco Regal Theater on the Colaba Causeway. Finally, enjoy a traditional Indian dinner at a nearby restaurant where you’ll recap the day’s adventures before returning to the hotel in your private vehicle.
Esel Studio Trombay Mankhurd
4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Bethan H, Mar 2017
Tour was a waste of time. Guide was extremely unprofessional and didn't do anything. Feel lied to as in description it said about meeting actors and seeing filming etc and thins did not happened. Spent money on something I didn't even experience.
julien t, Mar 2016
Waste of time and money !
From the guide who picked us up at the hotel , to the performances at the studio , everything was so unprofessional.
This tour is a shame !
Kyle T, Feb 2016
Was fun getting so close to the actual filming of 2 shows and learning about some of the tricks behind special effects in film making. The guides were fun and very informative. Viewing a Bollywood film after was a good way to finish a great tour.
Susan_L, Mar 2014
Tour was a trip! We were very luck to see four films/series in action. Spent time on each set while filming was being done. A welcomed change from the standard sight seeing tours.
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