Become a Tour Guide in Mumbai — Earn Part-Time or Full-Time

If you know Mumbai well, you can turn that knowledge into income. Post your tour on Myna24, set your own hourly and per-day price, and get booked by travellers looking for a local guide.

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Why travellers look for local guides in Mumbai

Visitors come for the waterfront landmarks, the colonial-era buildings and the island of Elephanta, and the city also has many residents who rent rooms, flats and PGs. Travellers often look for local guides for heritage walks and for photographers for portrait, couple and travel shoots.

Mumbai, on India's west coast, is the capital of Maharashtra and one of the country's largest cities. Its heritage includes the Gateway of India, the Victorian Gothic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Elephanta Caves and the Haji Ali Dargah.

How to start earning as a tour guide — in 5 steps

Sign in with your phone number and one-time password (OTP).
Post your tour: a clear title, what you show, your meeting point in Mumbai, the languages you speak, your maximum group size, what is included, and good photos.
Set your hourly price and your per-day price.
Get booked. Guests choose a free date, pay a 10% booking fee online, and you are notified. The guest's phone number is shared with you once the booking is confirmed.
Meet your guests and collect the remaining 90% from them directly.

Part-time or full-time — you decide

Many guides in Mumbai start on weekends, holidays or evenings — for example a sunset or food walk after a day job or classes — and move to full-time as bookings grow. Existing bookings block your calendar automatically, so you are never double-booked.

Myna24 does not promise a fixed income: what you earn depends on your rates, how many bookings you get and how many hours you work.

Tour ideas that work in Mumbai

Gateway of India — the basalt arch on the Apollo Bunder waterfront, completed in 1924.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — the Victorian Gothic railway station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Elephanta Caves — rock-cut cave temples to Shiva on an island in the harbour, reached by ferry.
Haji Ali Dargah — a mosque and tomb on an islet off the Worli coast.
Kanheri Caves — Buddhist rock-cut caves inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Marine Drive — the curved seafront promenade, popular at sunset.

What makes travellers choose your listing

Real, bright photos of you and the places you cover.
A clear meeting point, timing and what is included.
Honest descriptions and the languages you speak.
Good reviews from earlier guests.

How fees work

Guests pay a 10% booking fee online when they book; the remaining 90% is paid directly to the provider. You do not need to chase advance payments — the booking fee is collected online.

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Become a tour guide in Mumbai — frequently asked questions

How can I become a tour guide in Mumbai?

Sign in to Myna24 with your phone number, post your tour with photos, meeting point, languages and prices, and start receiving bookings. You choose your own hourly and per-day rates.

How much can I earn as a tour guide in Mumbai?

There is no fixed salary. Your income depends on the rates you set, how many bookings you get and how many hours you work. Myna24 lets you set separate hourly and per-day prices.

Do I need a licence to be a tour guide?

Requirements differ by place and activity. Some protected monuments allow only approved guides inside, and guides are commonly expected to hold approval from the Ministry of Tourism or the state tourism department for monument guiding. Walks in lanes, markets and neighbourhoods outside ticketed sites are usually different — check current rules with the local tourism office.

How do I get paid?

Guests pay a 10% booking fee to Myna24 online when they book. You collect the remaining 90% directly from the guest.

Can I work part-time alongside a job or studies?

Yes. You decide your rates and which days to take, and bookings only arrive for slots that are free on your calendar. Many guides begin with weekends and evenings.

How do I avoid double bookings?

Once a guest books a slot, that slot is blocked for everyone else on your calendar, and the system prevents two people from booking the same time.

Where do I post my tour?

Use Post Tour Guide Service on myna24.com or in the Myna24 app. Posting takes a few minutes.

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Last updated: 21 September 2026. Questions? Chat with Myna24 support on WhatsApp +91 81888 33003.