30 Unmissable Experiences In Mumbai We Tried & Loved In 2024!

The Private Plane Joy Ride in Mumbai offers a thrilling, bird's-eye view of the city’s dynamic skyline, sprawling beaches, and vibrant life. You’ll take off from Juhu Airport in a private jet, flying over landmarks like Juhu Beach, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the iconic Gateway of India. The pilot will share live commentary on notable sights such as Film City and the colourful Essel World and Water Kingdom amusement parks. You’ll also catch breathtaking views of Aksa and Gorai beaches and the impressive Global Vipassana Pagoda. This aerial experience is a unique and memorable way to see the city that never sleeps!

Price: INR 13,600

The Filmcity Tour is a two-hour guided experience in Hindi and English, offering a deep-dive into Mumbai’s iconic Filmcity. The tour covers its rich history and famous shooting locations, with the chance to witness live shoots if you're lucky. You’ll explore sets that mimic foreign locations and learn acting techniques through live movie shoot tours. The tour offers a glimpse into the movie-making process, showcasing how Indian cinema stands out globally. Key locations like the Temple, Helipad, Court, and Baghban Bungalow are part of the tour, making it a must-visit for movie buffs wanting a behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking.

Price: INR 1,099

Timings: 11 AM to 7:30 PM

Featured in the Netflix series Midnight Asia, this midnight cycling tour started by The Legend of Bombay Bards is a must-do in Mumbai. The leisure ride transports you to a time when Bombay was a quaint town under the British rule. The tour traces the fascinating journey of a young Gujarati boy who became one of the wealthiest men in Bombay, known as ‘Kimayagar’, or the magician. His story shaped the city's transformation into a paradise. As you cycle through Colaba, you'll explore iconic landmarks and hear how this ‘hero’ played a key role in their creation. The tour ends with a fun quiz and a special souvenir for the winners.

Price: Starting at INR 1,499

Timings: 10 PM to 1 AM

Pro Tip: Learn more about the tour here

How well do you know Mumbai’s four rivers, its quiet corners, and vibrant villages—beyond the glamour of Fort and Bandra? If you haven’t explored these hidden gems, Go Hallu Hallu invites you to do so. This slow walking venture encourages visitors to slow down and soak in unseen sights. It’s not your typical heritage walk; it is the experience of observing Mumbai at your own pace. Led by co-founders Aslam Saiyad, Gangadharan Menon, and Gopal MS, Go Hallu Hallu helps you discover the city’s beauty through a fresh, personal perspective.

Price: Starting at INR 1,400

Timings: Depending on the tour you choose

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Located in the Maratha Mandir Marg, Maratha Mandir is the cinema hall that was opened long back in 1958. This theatre offers 1000 seats and an allover classic architecture which will surely take you back to the Golden era. The seating is comfortable, the sound system is satisfactory, and the best part? The ticket prices are super affordable. Watching OG movies like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayege here will provide you with an unforgettable nostalgic experience.

Price: INR 30 onwards for DDLJ, INR 110 onwards for other movies

Timings: Unavailable

Google Rating: 3.9

The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai is a must-visit destination for art and culture enthusiasts. It celebrates both Indian and global heritage through a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and events across various art forms. The centre’s breathtaking architecture, which blends modern design with traditional elements, adds to its allure, making it a visual treat for visitors. Whether you’re drawn to the cultural experiences or the stunning design, NMACC offers an unforgettable experience into the world of art, music, and performance.

Price: Different exhibits and live performances starting at INR 199

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM

Trip Advisor Rating: 4.0/5

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With the aim of creating a positive ecosystem, Humanhood provides self-help tools, like journals, productivity boosters, goals planners and even calm cards that people can use to enhance their well-being. While this is one of their different verticals, they also do journaling, sip and paint events and workshops. So, if you want to meet people organically, their fun-filled sessions should be bookmarked right away!

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Price: Differs as per the event; some are free, some start at INR 199

Timings: Differs as per the event

Kyani & Co. located in Marine Lines, is a legendary Iranian restaurant and bakery that is a pretty low-key joint with an old ambience with its checkered tablecloths and plain walls. The prices are really easy on the pocket, so it can definitely become your go-to if you are around the area. Their top dishes, which you should not miss out on, are chicken sali bot, chicken Irani kebab, and rum ball. 

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Price: INR 300 for two

Timings: 8 AM - 7 PM

Zomato Rating: 4.1/5

If you want to get your hands on something uniquely creative, Rug Tufting, which means making rugs by punching yarn loops into a backing fabric with the help of a needle, is something that should be on your must-do list. And for that, The Clumsy Studio is here to guide you. It is the first tufting workshop in the city where you can create your own rug from scratch in 3 hours. They also do mini-tufting workshops for kids!

Price: INR 5,000 for adults

Timings: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 AM-3 PM or 3 PM-6 PM; Mondays closed

Google Rating: 4.3/5

Okay, geography and history lovers, this is for you. South of Mahim Bay sits historical Bombay with the Britishers building a fort on Worli while the Portuguese built theirs on Bandra. Of course, there was no love lost between these two leering enemies but the construction of the NH8 changed that. Now, thousands of vehicles buzz by, catching glimpses of the Worli fort. Interestingly, the sea link does not land at Worli but rather goes around it, to protect the original inhabitants of Worli living in the Koliwada village. We may have spoiled the story for you but you must experience this for the beautiful scenic view of the fort, village and the Mumbai sky smiling at the sea. Catch the sunrise or sunset as the light lilts off the fort so beautifully. 

Pro-Tip: Find different things to do at Worli Sea Face here. 

Price: Free

Timings: 5 AM to 7 PM

Google Rating: 4.2/5

For that purr-fect evening where you get to take a furry mate home, you must catch a bite at India’s first cat cafe in Versova. This humble cafe offers you some adorable company with diverse breeds of cats rescued from the streets. These feline buddies have spent so many of their years on the streets and are all set to be adopted into a family. If you are looking for some meow-mories with your pals and a paw buddy to introduce back home, this studio needs to be on your ‘things to do in Mumbai’ radar. 

Pro-Tip: Read more about this place here. 

Price: INR 550 for two (approx)

Timings: 12 PM to 10 PM

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Nothing is as it seems here (insert ‘dun-dun-dun’ sound here). If you want to take your delulu selves for a walk, this is the place you must stroll into. It is an unmissable experience simply for the fact that it hosts the city’s only zero gravity room, impossible rooms where you can stand upside down, disappear, change your height and interact with 50+ paradoxes. You can book your ticket here. 

LBB Tip: The ticket is valid for one hour only. Children under 3 years can enter the museum for free. 

Price: INR 550 onwards

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Eateries and nightlife apart, if you are ever looking for a quaint alley where a lovelorn Anarkali and Salim gaze fondly, you must stumble on Chapel Road in Bandra. If Anarkali and Salim give you severe ‘me and who’ FOMO, you can always avert your gaze to Mogambo and ask him if voh khush hua? In the same lane, you will also spot Madhubala, Devanand, Asha Parekh, Bina Rai and Waheda Rahman, among many others (we will leave it to you to spot the rest). This gorgeous street is a part of The Bollywood Art Project undertaken by Ranjit Dahiya, on a mission to fill the walls of Bombay with Bollywood and art. And if you are in Bombay meri jaan, you will have to walk this lane to carry a piece of Bollywood and a small city guy’s dreams with you back home. 

Google Rating: 4.9/5

LBB tip: Start this journey from Chapel Road and walk through Pereira Road, around MTNL, and Wadora Road. 

Pro tip: Mumbai, the city of films, has a lot of picture-perfect frames—explore some Bollywood murals here. 

There’s kombucha on tap but also amazing coffee- need we say more? Okay maybe also that they are affordable and understand coffee lovers as us and have a loyalty program for their coffee- which we extremely appreciate. You can also take your pick of a Veronica’s special coffee roast and have your choice of brew at home. 

Price: INR 1500 for two (approx)

Timings:  8 AM - 11 AM (Breakfast), 11 AM - Noon (Bakes & Coffee), Noon - 3.30 PM(Sandwiches, Coffee, Kombucha & Wine)

3.30 PM- 5 PM(Bakes & Coffee), 5 PM- 11 PM(Sandwiches, Coffee, Kombucha & Wine - Till stocks last)

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Pro tip: If you are looking for more coffee spots in Mumbai, check these out. 

There is nothing more enthralling than sitting back and looking up at the stars and the planets. There is something about a planetarium that will always manage to make our problems feel tiny, and our hearts huge. At LBB, we’re big fans of the Star Show at the Nehru Planetarium that also makes for the perfect date activity too! They have several hour-long shows throughout the day — both in English and Hindi. 

Timings: 11 AM - 6 PM, closed on Mondays 

Price: INR 100 onwards (approx.) 

Google Rating: 4.1/5

Pro tip: Read more about it here. 

Our Instagram feeds have been overridden by the Candlelight Concerts happening all over the country this year. However, what we feel extremely lucky about is how there’s always one happening in Mumbai. If you’re a music lover or looking for an experience that centres around music then you have to check out the candlelight concerts that do orchestral tributes to music pioneers of the likes of ABBA to Queen. 

Timings: 7 PM (Show timings may vary)

Price: INR 1,000 onwards

The House Of Neon have taken parties a notch higher with their Neon Paint Parties. We’ve all been in situations when all we want to do is slather paint all over the walls (mostly when we were kids), and now you can do that! For one of the most unique experiences in Mumbai, we highly recommend checking out Neon Painting at The House Of Neon where they offer several experiences like Pendulum Painting, Spin Painting, Splat Painting to name a few.

Timings: 11 AM - 9 PM 

Price: INR 1,200 per person for one hour

Mumbai is the land of dreams and movies. That is why it is no wonder that visiting the National Museum Of Indian Cinema is an experience you cannot miss. The museum is known for their virtual exhibits and interactive features that celebrate the art of Indian cinema by recollecting the fascinating history of it right from the Silent Era to the present. The entire complex is divided into four floors with glass galleries, children’s film studio and even a life-size, hyper realistic statue of none other than Satyajit Ray present! 

Timings: 11 AM - 6PM, closed on Mondays 

Price: N/A

Google Rating: 4.6/5

Forget the buggies of NYC because you can have a similar experience of going through our own concrete jungle in a cool e-buggy by Ubo Ridez! Be it for a date, or to just experience something different with your friends, there’s nothing that screams new, unique expeineces like this one. 

Timings: Subject to booking 

Price: On request 

Phone Number: +91 8850884477 

Designera is India’s first pop culture art gallery that houses the most eccentric pieces of art made by emerging artists. Their aim is to bring a never-seen-before sort of aesthetic to India that feels very on-the-pulse for  the Gen-Zs. With the use of Augmented Reality and AI, they are further upgrading your experience so you aren’t just viewing it with your eyes but also feeling it!

Timings: 11 AM - 8 PM

Price: Free entry

Google Rating: 4.7/5

Maharashtrian food extends beyond vada pav and misal pav, and one such forgotten cuisine is Pathare Prabhu food, which comes from Mumbai's oldest residing communities. There are almost no restaurants in the city that serve this cuisine (and its historical significance), but don't worry, home chef Rupa Shah's venture Gossip & Garnish will help you avoid FOMO! This is an exclusive home dine in pop up that invites you to explore and savour the authentic flavours of niche regional cuisines like Pathare Prabhu and many more!

LBB Tip: DM them for more details and to book your spot.

India's first Korean photobooth, Kpose Studio should be visited with the gang for a day of goofing around and clicking away for the Gram. Here, you will find a rack full of Korean props that you can use to make your picture fun. You also have a choice to further enhance your pictures by using various filters and emojis on them. The best part is that you can get the printouts and a digital copy of these pictures in seconds!

Timings: 12 PM - 10 PM

Price: INR 200 per print out, inclusive of four pictures and two copies of the same

Google Rating: 4.9/5

Pro Tip: Read more about Kpose Studio here.

Get over basic pottery classes and check out Winding Road Studios for a claycation in the hills of rural Maharashtra. Imagine claying away at their weekend workshops in the countryside for a day filled with pottery, strolls in a farm, connecting with like-minded strangers and enjoying delicious food.

Google Rating: 4.9/5

LBB Tip: DM them for the details of their next workshop.

We dread working out but when there are puppy cuddles involved, we will be the last ones standing! Dog Yoga’s studio in Mumbai is where you should head for a weekend reboot powered by unconditional love from pups and (maybe) some yoga if you are able to get over the overdose of cuteness around you.

Timings: 8:30 AM - 11 AM on Sundays

Price: DM them for more details

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Magna Cafe is always serving our favourite bites, and it's always a no-brainer for us to head there with our gang. What you absolutely cannot miss here is the DIY paint mini-cake sessions that make for a perfect fun date with your date and friends. You get to devour your creation by the end of it, making a fun experience that we hundred percent recommend. 

Price: INR 2,500 approx

Timings: 12 PM - 1:30 AM 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Adagio is a music school in Mumbai that orgainises Thursday Vinyl Nights with a theme, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy an old-school music night. You get to listen to an entire album without any lights, phones, or basically any interruptions and distractions, and after everyone is done listening, you can socialise, discuss, and connect with fellow musicians who love music as much as you. 

Timings: 10 AM - 9 PM

Price: Free Entry

Google Ratings: 4.6/5

If you are ever in a jam for a fun activity to do in Mumbai, then head straight to Art Wala House, and we can promise that you will always have something out-of-the-box and unique to do there. From legopress printing workshops to screen painting and Japanese stab binding, they always organise the most niche activities that always consist of great fun and learning, and if you are an artist, you can also register yourselves with them, and organise your own little workshop with them. 

Price: Differs with every workshop

If you are anything like us and always have a tattoo in mind, then Ink Hub in Mumbai is an experience to have with you and your friends. Don’t worry, they are India’s number one semi-permanent tattoo brand that lasts only two weeks. You experience no pain, have to not commit, and get to enjoy a hundred percent of the tattoo fun with your buddies. Choose your favourite designs and get inked without fretting it, because it will disappear in two weeks. 

Timings: 11 AM - 8 PM

Price: Starting at INR 399 onwards

Google Ratings: 4.9/5

If you easily get bored with regular gymming and are always on the lookout for something fun, then The Space in Juhu should be your go-to. The studio offers top-notch quality training and facilities. Aerial yoga focuses on conditioning, flexibility, and core training, and it is a super fun, unconventional, and engaging hobby that you need to give at least one chance. 

Timings: 8 AM - 8 PM

Price: INR 2,000 onwards (drop-ins allowed)

Google Ratings: 4.8/5

Love board games and all things competitive? Bombay Board Club is a one-of-a-kind club that regularly hosts board game nights and events, where you can come, play, and meet a host of like-minded folks who take the 'boarded' fun as seriously. It's great to meet new people, plus the selection of the games is pretty expansive, making the whole experience even more fun and interesting.

Price: Differs for each game night                                                                                                                                                     

Timings: 1 PM - 11 PM (Only on Fri, Sat, Sun)                                                                                                                                 

Google Ratings: 4.7/5                        

Social Media: @bombayboardgameclub