The American national anthem. The Treaty of Nanking. Two corners of the world. And in between, connecting the two, Bombay. Find out how as we go gallivantin’ through time, through hallowed halls and garden paths, to catch a glimpse of the origins of Bombay and its evolution into the city that we see now.

Books, coins, Buddha, Dante, the American Civil War, Mother Teresa, clock towers, fire temples, all find honourable mentions in this guided tour as we sift through history and dabble in myth, discussing personalities illustrious and some not so much, the people who shaped the area and the era and the buildings and monuments that still stand testimony to their spirit.

Who is this for?

Tourists, explorers and folks-with-no-plans-for-the-afternoon who think a crash course on the history of Fort and the history of Bombay’s geography might not be a bad idea.

Is there a fee?

No, it’s free.

Please note:

Registration closes an hour before the event.

Places are limited, so please RSVP only if you are sure you can make it, else you'll be depriving someone who could make it of a place.

More details will be emailed to the participants after registration.

About the guide:

Arun is an urban explorer and travel writer who likes to think he takes reasonably good photographs; he offers a primer on old Bombay through this tour.