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Full Day Private Bollywood Tour with DANCE
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Full Day Private Bollywood Tour with DANCE

By Bollywood Tours
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Bollywood is one of the world’s largest film industries, famous for its Technicolor, show-stopping dance numbers and larger-than-life storylines. Movies are the heart of modern India, and no trip to the country’s film capital is complete without a visit to its famous soundstages. On this rare, behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll see film shoots in action, shimmy along with Bollywood dancers, and get a chance to mingle with the stars.
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 7–9 hours
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Highlights
  • A behind-the-scenes day tour of the Bollywood film industry from Mumbai
  • Get a chance to meet Bollywood stars and learn authentic dance moves
  • Cruise past the palatial homes of the stars in a high-end residential area
  • Round-trip pickup/drop-off from Mumbai hotels, the airport, or port

  • Hotel/airport/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Live entertainment
  • Local taxes

Perfect for die-hard Bollywood fans and first-time visitors alike, this behind-the-scenes tour begins by visiting a real-life filming location, where you’ll be able to watch a movie shoot in action. India produces more films than any other country on earth, and Hindi cinema—Bollywood—is its standout industry. You’ll discover a new side to India by getting a rare peek at how its much-loved movies are made. Learn about the technical side to movie-making and the evolution of Bollywood from black-and-white, religious-themed flicks to colorful, cutting-edge extravaganzas. Tours vary depending on shooting schedules, but you may get a rare chance to peek inside a star’s dressing room and pose for a few souvenir snapshots. Dance like a Bollywood film star during an energetic performance of diverse Bollywood dance styles, from traditional Indian forms to Middle Eastern belly dancing. Feel free to test out your new moves. After a savory local lunch, you’ll head for a drive to see the palatial homes of Bollywood stars in the ritzy residential areas of Mumbai.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pickup from all location including hotels, airport, hostels, residentials, train station etc. where ever you opt for in city limits . Check someone holding your name A4 size card for identification and our company name also mentioned on it. Hotels: Pickup from Lobby(Driver will meet you around reception area. Port: Pickup from cruise terminal (Cruise customers need to meet at the green gate ,you can take free shuttle bus service to reach green gate approximately 2 minutes away from cruise terminal) Airport: Pickup from Arrival terminal Railway station: Pickup from OUSIDE Train coach. Residential: Pickup from Doorstep. Return point: To the door step of your Hotel / Airport / Train station .
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Tiger Gate, WRMR+FG5, Shoorji Vallabhdas Rd, Marg, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
      • Mumbai Port Authority, 20, Shoorji Vallabhdas Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16387P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • • This a basic reality tour which gives you knowledge and experience about things behind making a movie or serials or commercial advertisement ,you gain experience how studios look like and how shooting happens and works.
        • Photo shots are strictly not allowed until and unless permission is given.(Professional cameras are not allowed at the shooting sets, until permission granted )
        • Please keep your mobile on silent mode during the shooting in action and keep silent.
        • Joining instructions for cruise customers as follows:
        • When you get off your cruise ship, you make your way to meeting point is at the green gate is about 5 to 8 minutes walk away.
        • Seniors should be fit to walk and climb stairs ,some of the sets are on second floor.
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16387P1

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        per adult (price varies by group size)
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          Itinerary Picked up from your Mumbai hotel / Any Location. Followed by a tour of sets in which you get a chance to peek inside various types of sets used in movies or soaps, and to pose for souvenir snapshots with some actors. Enjoy a Move for Dance Show based on the film music and dances of Bollywood films, a combination of formal and folk Indian traditional music and dance traditions fused with Middle Eastern techniques. These groups of dancers will perform 5 Bollywood dances in front of the audience, and you will get a chance to learn and dance along with the dancers. we also show you VFX clip,how makers use visual effects in Bollywood movies. Followed by a dubbing studio where we help you to compose your own favorite song. After lunch at a local restaurant. Drive to second studio where you get to see sets and shooting again. Continue on a tour drive past the homes of famous Bollywood actors, before a transfer and drop off back at your city center hotel.
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        • Bollywood Tours
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        • deyaniran2025
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          I did the Bollywood studio tour plus the city tour. My tour guide, Ash (Ashraf) was amazing, every question or doubt I had was answered, whether it was about history, Mumbai, the film industry or India itself, he explained everything, and he was fun to talk to. He was even kind enough to tailor the tour according to what I had left to see and visit in Mumbai, and because of this I got to see live a commercial shooting 🎉🎉🎉. Once we reached the actual studio where the bollywood magic happens, just like they said, there were different filmings happening. I could see from up close how demanding that kind of job can be, and how easy the artists and all the behind the scenes crew can make it look on screen. Dance performance was lively and well done, photos afterwards with customs and props were fun. And lastly but not least, the sound recording in the professional studio where they have a long list of songs to choose from, they made me feel as an actual singer. I must also mention how hassle free arranging this tour was, communication maintained at all times, making sure I was all set to go. Definitely a great choice, I'm so glad I found this company. It goes without saying that I'll be recommending 'Bollywood Tours', and use their service again ;D Thank you for your kind and hard work!
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          not worth it
          Honestly - not worth the money. The Studio Tour could be done in 10min since you cannot enter any of them and the Theme Park is a joke - completely run down and 3rd class performances. Almost no info in english as well
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        • Z3498URmariannad
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          Go to Bollywood to see how it works 😉
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        • Companion718098
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        • glynnis s
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          Fabulous event. Loved it
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        • 226suei
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          As above
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          Written December 12, 2024
        • Shanga76
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          Written December 6, 2024
        • Explore44564742715
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          Lawrence went above expectations. Highlight of my time away in India, such a fun day, and saw so much, and it was my first taste of Indian food, very tasty
          Written December 6, 2024
        • diaraliz
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!!!
          The best tour. Excellent tour guide that takes the best photos. Excellent drivers in Mumbai and Delhi. High recommended.
          Written December 4, 2024
        • josejuanm472
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun in Mumbai
          Great fun, great experience visiting Bollywood and Mumbai City. Great guide, responsible of such a good time. Very recommendable for a full day in this incredible city.
          Written December 3, 2024
        • _gaillyflorence
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful day with wonderful guys
          Rahoul and our driver where fantastic Many service attention We had time visit to enjoy a very tasty lunch at secret place out of the craw Also we saw all hidden gems of Mumbai
          Written November 25, 2024
        • Wanderer643121
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour to understand the film industry in Mumbai
          The Bollywood tour and the guide,Rahul, were excellent. We enjoyed the tour much more because of Rahul. We highly recommend him for any tours.
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        • Renard C
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          Wonderful day with our guide Lawrence who showed a lot to us and always adapting with what we wanted to see, even outside the studios. He was always making sure that we enjoyed each moment!! Perfect!! A little bit disappointed with the settings compared to what is shown on the website though. Thank you very much Lawrence!! It was a great day thanks to you!!
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        Jurij Kuhar
        Ljubljana, Slovenia7 contributions
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        May 2022 • Solo
        During my first stay in Mumbai this was one of 2 very carefully selected tours, and it was GREAT! Again a very good guide - thank you again Gurmeet, for all the information, kindness, and assistance provided! :-) Thank you to my driver Sunjay as well! We visited 2 famous and currently very active Bollywood studios, both located in Andheri East: 1. S.J. Studio and Entertainment, and 2. Chandivali Studio. We spent more time at S.J. Studio, the modern one (opened in 2000) of the two, but it certainly was worth it!: I had an overview of all the available sets, different halls, dubbing room, was introduced in the studio's history, enjoyed a few traditional and a modern dance performances, had a couple of video presentations, and - I even managed to pose for souvenir snapshot with Krishna Kaul during the live shooting of one of his TV series. Chandivali is one of the oldest remaining studios (82 y. old) with a rich history: many different sets there too, along with the most exquisite garden, attending even two live shootings there (the second one was the series from Bhuvan Bam)!

        I got a chance to attend the live shootings being performed at the time of my visit at both of the studios, S.J. Studios and Chandivali Studio, and was also given a chance to interact with at least one actor on the set! There were also others, like: Reyhnaa Pandit, Aparna Mishra , Kumkum Bhagya, Bhuvan Bam, and others.
        Written May 6, 2022
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        Javier E
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        Oct 2024 • Couples
        It was a great experience being able to see two different studios making part of the bollywood industry. As a fan of bollywood movies it was a dream coming true.
        We could also see two different set being live filming and could apreciate the way how they organize everything before the regisseur say 《action and cut》. It would have been great if we could get some more details about the camera equipment or have a look into a storyboard.
        The sound recording in which we also took part was also a great experience.
        Although we did find the dance show a bit disapointing, knowing how dance choreographie look like in bollywood movies, it didn't represent half of it...
        The meal was ok... I was maybe expecting to be able to choose my order...
        Our guide Rahul is a very cool, nice person and we were fewling very comfortable around him. Also the driver Sarfaraj was very very kind and nice to be around.
        Finally we can say that we had a great experience as fan of bollywood movies, but to be honest the price was for sure exagerated.
        Written October 23, 2024
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        Bollywood Tours I
        Bollywood Tours I
        Dear Mam, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Bollywood studios and witnessing the filming process firsthand. It’s always exciting to see how much organization goes into making movies, and we appreciate your feedback about wanting more insights into the camera equipment and storyboards. We’re glad you had fun participating in the sound recording, even though the dance show didn't fully meet your expectations. Bollywood choreography is indeed vibrant and diverse, and we appreciate your thoughts on that. Regarding the meal, we understand the importance of having more options. While Rahul did offer you choices, we appreciate your preference for his suggestions and will consider this for future experiences. We’re also happy to hear that Rahul and Sarfaraj made your time more enjoyable—they truly are wonderful at what they do! Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to provide an even better experience next time, and we appreciate your understanding about the pricing. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks & Regards,
        Written October 24, 2024
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        Gina B
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        Dec 2023 • Family
        I had the best time been shown around the studio. Mr Shoaib had much knowledge of the industry showing us some star residences and even got to whiteness a show being filmed. We recorded a song and danced with some bolliwood dancers. Lots of laughter. We had a great driver in Mr Dilip who was always not to far away and navigated his way through the traffic. Great car with aircon. We were even taken to a great resturant and experienced some great and some unusual foods.
        Written December 7, 2023
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        Vivienne H
        7 contributions
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        Jan 2020
        My Bollywood tour was not only great fun and very interesting but the tour guide made all the difference. Lawrence dSousa was a delight. He was knowledgeable, friendly, professional and patient. My group of 4 took to him the minute we met him and spent a lovely day enjoying his company as much at the the tour itself. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and would be delighted to specifically ask for him should I take the tour again.
        Written January 13, 2020
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        Thank you for such a valuable feedback. Our main aim is to satisfy our customers. Please do recommend us to your loved ones
        Written January 17, 2020
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        Hillary K
        Los Angeles, CA7 contributions
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        Lawrence (our guide) and Akshay (our driver) were wonderful hosts for our day getting to know the history and operations of Bollywood. We had no shortage of questions and curiosities, and Lawrence was able to answer them all - it is clear he is extremely knowledgeable on the topic. We were also very appreciative that Akshay knew the right shortcuts to take to avoid traffic and save enough time for a quick walk through Bandstand, Castella de Aguada, and a quick stop to grab ice cream, before headed home. Being from Los Angeles (Hollywood) ourselves, we enjoyed the contrast to production approaches and are leaving with a great appreciation for the industry and culture of Bollywood. We look forward to watching some of the movies we were recommended throughout the day!
        Written January 9, 2020
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        Thank you for such a valuable feedback. Our main aim is to satisfy our customers. Please do recommend us to your loved ones
        Written January 12, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Bryan I
        5 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023 • Couples
        It was really fun to go through the studio and walk on some of the sets. With how laid back they were I got the feeling that this studio was a smaller studio that was still trying to get some attention. Nevertheless it was fun. They took us into a recording booth and had us sing karaoke. The dance was fun though much different than I was expecting. It felt very mom and pop, way different then going on studio tours in the states.

        It was a lot of fun and I'm really glad we went. They also took us to a yummy restaurant across the street from the studio after.

        A lot of this tour is driving in Mumbai traffic, about 1.5 hours each way (we were staying in colaba). Started at 10 am and got back around 4 pm.
        Written January 21, 2023
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        BackPacker826232
        5 contributions
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        Nov 2024 • Friends
        The organization of the tour was seamless, and Lawrence, our guide, truly brought the magic of Bollywood to life, sharing captivating insights into both the on-screen glamour and the hard work behind the scenes, with glimpses of live sets in action. Pushkar was a fantastic driver, ensuring we reached each location safely and comfortably. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a glimpse into the world of Bollywood!
        Written November 11, 2024
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        Bollywood Tours I
        Bollywood Tours I
        Dear Mam, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Lawrence made your Bollywood tour experience truly memorable, bringing the magic of both the glamour and the hard work behind the scenes to life. It’s also great to know that Pushkar's driving helped make your journey smooth and comfortable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you had such an enriching time exploring the world of Bollywood. We hope to welcome you back for another exciting adventure soon! Thanks & Regards,
        Written November 12, 2024
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        930EllieS
        Northampton, MA3 contributions
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        Mar 2024 • Friends
        We had a blast and our guide (Sid from Namaste tours) was incredibly knowledgeable about Bollywood and all things Mumbai. We saw behind the seems and live filming of a tv program.There were a lot of activities with loads of laugh ( dancing, green screen, recording a song). Great memories! Thanks Sid!
        Written March 3, 2024
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        Cap'n C
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        Promised lunch. No lunch. Promised to see live filming of a series and everyone was out to lunch at the moment and we never returned. Then we were sent off into Mumbai traffic. Spent all day in car to and from hotel. Saw dark empty rooms. Very disappointed. Expensive. Ruined our day. Would not recommend to anyone. Zero stars if possible.
        Written June 18, 2023
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        luuk de kunder
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        Mar 2022 • Family
        What a perfect day we had. The tour gave us a look behind the scenes. We even saw some real moviestars. The guide was really nice and good,
        The meal was a perfect end to a perfect day
        Written March 2, 2022
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