Mumbai

Best of Bollywood Private Tour with Lunch and Transport.

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3 to 5 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get an in-depth experience of the Bollywood film industry in Mumbai on this action-packed private half-day tour. Your guide is an actor who provides an insider's perspective of the industry during the studio tour, dance performance, and visit to the Bollywood museum. You might even see some filming on the studio sets. Top off the tour with lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour includes private guide and vehicle, snacks, entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Private half-day Bollywood tour with lunch, in Mumbai
Tour the studio and go to the Bollywood museum
Watch a live Bollywood-style dance show
Learn about Bollywood from the actor-guide

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Local guide
Live entertainment - Bollywood dance show
Bottled water
Light refreshments
Snacks
Lunch

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

7/1/2022 - 10/31/2028
Monday - Sunday : 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup details

We are happy to pick you up from any location in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and also drop you back after the Tour to any location of your choice.

What To Expect

SJ STUDIO AND ENTERTAINMENT LTD

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant meals not included
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Vegan meals and all other food options available
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Please message / contact us for any advise regarding anything that may concern you
There are no health restrictions for doing this tour.
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.

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Reviews

5.0

390 reviews

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Great Tour Guide - Beware of Viator Charges

Peter_C, May 2024

My Guide Sho was very good and made the tour great. Unfortunately Viator charged me in American dollars not Australian dollars and made this tour very expensive. Not happy with Viator.

Surjit and group

surjit_c, Mar 2024

Seeing the live shooting on set and meeting the actresses from famous Indian serials. Technology behind creating the scenes - green film.

Great Bollywood experience

Raghavendra_N, Mar 2024

Rahil Khan and our tour guide Devroop were outstanding. We got the opportunity to experience Bollywood by witnessing live shooting and participating in dubbing, dancing and trying out different costumes in a reputed studio

Wonderful experience at Bollywood studio

Dalilah_M, Mar 2024

What’s memorable is watching live shooting and video of the gentleman who does voice over, very talented.

Excellent personal studio tour

andrew_d, Feb 2024

Very personal tour around the whole studio, much cosier than large Hollywood studios. Take photos and videos and see sets in action. Dancing demonstrations and participation and dressing up, photos. Lunch included and includes pick up with luggage and drop off at airport if required.

Bollywood studios tour with lunch

Shen_S, Feb 2024

An excellent tour of Bollywood with our friends. We met our guide Rushi time we arranged. He was a screenwriter for Bollywood films had a great knowledge of how things done. He took us round studios where films were taken also watched a live filming which was interesting. Towards the end of our tour we were shown live Bollywood authentic very colourful dancing. To top it all we were taken to a traditional restaurant and had a lovely meal. Overall we recommend this tour.

A VIP Experience for Dedicated Film Nerds

Dipti_M, Feb 2024

WOW! Even after digesting all the rave reviews here, we didn’t quite know what to expect. At best, we figured it would be similar to some of the tours we’ve taken on Hollywood studio lots in California. We assumed we’d be lost amidst a large group of mostly uninterested tourists being shuttled around to unused or inactive sets as a perky guide recited meaningless trivia that ultimately told us nothing about the actual filmmaking process. Instead, we were treated like VIPs and given unparalleled access to active sets that were filming as we stood by and watched, usually just behind the director or a sound mixer or camera operator. This is essentially a private tour, as we joined with just one other couple and crept around between, behind and through sets at the direction of our intrepid, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides: Rahil, Roosh and Ashu. Outside of actually having a job in the film industry, there is no way you’ll ever be given this kind of access anywhere else. The second half of the experience involved more interactive activities that spotlighted post production. We participated in a little karaoke, learned some traditional Indian dance moves directly from the dancers, and acted out a few scenes for the camera while dressed in costumes. We also viewed several videos detailing various crafts- from foley sound effects to CGI to voice over artists as well as brief overviews of Bollywood and this particular studio. If there was one area for improvement, it was probably these short videos- many weren’t specific to Bollywood or the studio in particular and/or were too cursory or generic to provide much detail about their subject matter. After all that, our guides took us out to eat at a wonderful restaurant; the meal was absolutely delicious and one of the very best we had during our entire stay in the country. We were treated like old friends throughout the entire experience and Rahil in particular could not have been more accommodating, more enthusiastic or more entertaining. All three of our guides answered our questions and spoke passionately about the filmmaking process and their own hopes and dreams within the industry. If you are a film nerd like us and spend as much time reading or watching behind-the-scenes/making-of material about your favorite shows or films as you do actually viewing those programs or movies, this isn’t just the best studio tour for you in Mumbai; it’s likely the best in the whole world.

Definitely a must do for everyone! Great time guaranteed!

Susanne_K, Feb 2024

We had the best time ever. Rahil is, besides an actor himself, also an assistant director and a great guide. He knows his way in the studio's. We got the opportunity to see two television series being filmed, were able to make pictures with actors, see behind the scenes. There was a movie about the history of Bollywood, some dancing, dressing up etc. We had a great laugh recording Don't Worry, Be Happy in the music studio, taped our very own movie scene. And a nice lunch with good talk afterwards. Great time and defenitely recommended!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Susanne, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review for us. We are so happy to know that you got to watch two series being filmed and that you were able to take pictures with the actors, did some dancing, recorded a song, etc. Rahil is delighted to read the lovely words that you have written for him. We look forward to meeting you again in Mumbai soon. Thanks so much Kindest regards Team WOB

A great Bollywood experience!

Hal_J, Feb 2024

Rahil was a great guide for this tour! He works with the studios and knows his way around, and also the cast and crew members. We felt like VIPs at the studio. We had some great experiences and saw some production being filmed. I highly recommend this tour if you have time in Mumbai!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Hal, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for us. We are so happy to hear that you felt like VIPs at the Studio and that you got to watch filming too. Rahil is delighted to read the lovely words that you have written for him. We look forward to meeting you again in Mumbai soon. Thanks so much Kindest regards Team WOB

An amazing time.

Abdullah_P, Jan 2024

An absolutely wonderful time on this tour with great insights into the inner workings of Bollywood. Our guide Rahil Khan, an actor/screenwriter himself and his colleagues took great care of us and were very hospitable showing us the different stages of film production, live filming of a tv serial, and so much more. Of course lunch was absolutely delicious as well at Persian Darbar. The best tour we had in India combined with one of the best meals. Definitely run and book this tour when you are in Mumbai. You won’t regret it.

Thankful

Daniel_F, Dec 2023

One of my most unforgettable experiences was stumbling upon a film shooting during my tour. My guide not only had a wealth of knowledge about the city's attractions but also shared fascinating insights about its vibrant culture. I'm grateful to the organizers for creating such a tour, especially for cinema enthusiasts like me.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hello Daniel, Thanks so much for writing such a wonderful review for us. We are so happy to know that you had such a great time on the Bollywood Tour. We are very grateful to you for writing such kind words for the guide. Looking forward to seeing you soon in Mumbai again. Best wishes Team WOB

Very educational

kateg47, Oct 2023

Our guide was amazing. Rahul taught us a lot about Mumbai and life in India. I am coeliac and he took great care of me with the food at lunch.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Kate, Thanks so much for writing such a lovely review for us. We are so happy to know that the guide took great care of you on the Bollywood Tour, and that he taught you a lot about Mumbai City too. Rahul is so happy to read the lovely words that you have written for him. It’s so kind of you. Thank you so much Kindest regards Team WOB

Great day out in Mumbai

Andy_B, Oct 2023

Great day seeing Bollywood studios, some filming and some dancing. Rahul arrived early and was a great guide really interested in the Bollywood scene, knew a couple of the cast members and explained lots about Mumbai during the journey there and back. Recommended day out

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Andy, Thanks so much for writing such a wonderful review for us. We are so happy to know that you got to watch the filming and dancing in the Studio. Rahul is so happy to read the lovely words that you have written for him. It’s so kind of you. We look forward to meeting you again in Mumbai soon. Thank you so much Kindest regards Team WOB

Great Cultural Experience

John_J, Aug 2023

Rahil was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were able to witness two different TV shows being filmed. A great cultural experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear John, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us. Rahil is very happy and grateful to you for writing such kind words for him. We are happy to read that you were able to watch two TV shows in the Studio. And that it was a great experience for you. Have a great stay in Mumbai and India. Thanks so much Kindest regards Team WOB

Awesome Experience!

Brittney_A, Jul 2023

The Bollywood Studios Tour was a really cool experience. We got to see live filming of some movies and shows, take some cool pics, and enjoy some live dancing. Tiger was a great tour guide and the food for lunch at Persian Darbar was the best Indian food we had on our journey! I only wish we had a consistent driver for the day instead of Tiger having to call ubers. The manager was kind and checked in on us throughout our tour. Overall a fun experience in mumbai and I would recommend to other tourists visiting.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Brittney, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for us. We are so happy to know that you had a great and fun experience on the Bollywood Tour, and that you got to watch the filming of some movies and TV shows too. Have a great stay in Mumbai. Thanks so much Kind regards Team WOB

Awesome and fabulous Bollywood tour

Jay_L, Jul 2023

Thank you to Tiger and Rahil for the fabulous tour of SJ studio . They go out of the way to accommodate our request and find us good spot to view live filming scene. Very helpful of tiger to assists us and go out of the way to source for item we are looking for . Simply put , very customer focus and oriented tour guide.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Jay, Thanks so much for writing such a wonderful review for us. We are so happy to know that you had a wonderful time with Rahil and Tiger on the Bollywood Tour. It’s so kind of you to write such kind words for Tiger and Rahil. We look forward to meeting you again in Mumbai soon. Thank you so much Kindest regards Team WOB

Rahil and Tiger are...

Timothy_W, May 2023

Rahil and Tiger are amazing! They made this experience one of a kind. I highly recommend them to anyone willing to seek an adventure of a life time.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Tim, Thanks for writing such a fantastic review for and for writing such kind words for Tiger and Rahil. We look forward to seeing you again in Mumbai soon. Thanks so much Kindest regards Team WOB

Fabulous, Fun Tour

Charles_S, May 2023

Great guide Devo kept us engaged and entertained all day while we learned so much about Bollywood. Just a fabulous, fun experience!

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Charles, Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are very happy to know that you had a great time on the sets of the Bollywood studio and that you got to learn a lot about Bollywood. Thanks so much for your kind words for Devo. Have a great stay in Mumbai. We hope to see you again in Mumbai soon. Best wishes Team WOB

Bollywood experience plus!!

Kevin_F, May 2023

Tiger was a great guide. Bollywood was a wonderful and unique experience. The lunch stop was also very good. We got to see other spots in Mumbai during the day that we would have missed that added to our experiencing more of the best of Mumbai. Thank you!!!!

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Kevin, Thanks so much for taking the time for your wonderful review. We are very happy to know that you had a great experience in the Bollywood studio. And that you enjoyed seeing the other sites of Mumbai as well. Thanks so much for your kind words for Tiger. He is delighted to read the wonderful words for himself. Have a great stay in Mumbai. We hope to see you again in Mumbai soon. Best wishes Team WOB

Great time!

Alison_W, Mar 2023

We had a great time on our studio tour with Tiger! It was interesting to see the behind the scenes action needed to make a TV show happen. We also got to see some very beautiful and relaxing sites in the north of the city, and had a fantastic, local lunch too.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Alison, Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review for us. Tiger is delighted to read the lovely words that you have written for him. We are happy to know that you enjoyed watching behind the scenes action at the Studio. Have a great stay in Mumbai. Thanks so much Kindest regards Team WOB