Walks · Our pick in Mumbai
BMC Headquarters heritage tour
Urbs Prima
About BMC Headquarters heritage tour
The BMC and Maharashtra Tourism (MTDC) run a guided heritage tour of the municipal headquarters, the grand Gothic building opposite CSMT, named after the city’s old title, “Urbs Prima of India”. Book through the BMC’s own tour page.
Why it's on our list
- Inside a Gothic landmark
- Opposite CSMT
- Book on the BMC site
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with BMC Headquarters heritage tour before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from BMC Headquarters heritage tour are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusLine 3250 m3 min walk
- Hutatma ChowkLine 3750 m9 min walk
- KalbadeviLine 3950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- CSMT (UNESCO)200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Marine Drive1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- CSMVS museum1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Gateway of India2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
- NCPA2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Haji Ali Dargah5.4 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Bandra–Worli Sea Link8.4 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Jio World Centre (NMACC)14 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Juhu Beach18 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- CSMIA airport (T2)18 kmCar or taxi 60 min
Main railway stations
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Churchgate950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Mumbai Central3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Dadar8.8 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 31 min
- Bandra Terminus14 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)16 kmCar or taxi 52 min