Maharashtra is India's second-most populous state and a powerhouse of culture, history, and natural beauty. Home to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, ancient UNESCO World Heritage cave complexes at Ajanta and Ellora, majestic Sahyadri mountain forts, and pristine Konkan coastline beaches, Maharashtra offers an extraordinary diversity of experiences for every type of traveler.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Maharashtra through its food.
Mumbai Street Food Crawl — From Vada Pav to Bhel Puri
An immersive walk through Mumbai's diverse street food ecosystem, visiting Irani cafés for bun maska and chai, classic vada pav stalls in Dadar, chaat at Chowpatty, and ending with bhel puri at Marine Drive. Covers 8-10 tastings.
Includes: Irani café bun maska and chai · Vada pav from a legendary Dadar stall · Chowpatty Beach bhel puri · Juhu chaat experience
Pune Breakfast Walk — Irani Cafés and Maharashtrian Morning
Explore Pune's unique café culture through its historic Irani cafés — a legacy of Zoroastrian Persian immigrants — and traditional Maharashtrian morning food culture. Visit 4-5 establishments including legendary Café Goodluck and Vaishali.
Includes: Brun maska at Café Goodluck · Masala dosa at Vaishali · Misal pav at a traditional Pune eatery · Filter coffee experience
Konkan Seafood Tour — Malvani Coastal Cuisine
A full-day culinary tour from Mumbai to the Malvani coast, visiting fishing villages, watching the morning catch, visiting a traditional Malvani kitchen for a cooking demonstration, and a seafood lunch with local fisher families.
Includes: Morning fish market visit · Malvani village kitchen demo · Prawn ghee roast tasting · Sol kadhi preparation · Freshest coastal catch lunch
Crawford Market and Spice Walk, Mumbai
An aromatic tour through Mumbai's historic Crawford Market, exploring the spice stalls, fresh produce sections, and dry fruit vendors, followed by a traditional Irani breakfast at a nearby café. Learn the spices behind Maharashtra's cuisine.
Includes: Spice identification and tasting · Dry fruit and nut stalls · Irani café breakfast · Crawford Market architecture history
Nashik Wine Country Tour
A guided tour of Nashik's premier vineyards including Sula Vineyards and Soma Vineyards, with cellar tours, winemaking explanations, guided tastings of 6-8 wines, and a vineyard lunch with local Maharashtrian and continental pairings.
Includes: Sula Vineyards cellar tour · 6-8 wine tastings with food pairing · Vineyard landscape photography · Indian wine story and terroir explanation
Kolhapuri Cuisine Immersion
Dive into the fiery, complex world of Kolhapuri cuisine with visits to spice mills, traditional mutton preparations, and the signature tambda rassa and pandhra rassa (red and white meat curries) that have made Kolhapur famous across India.
Includes: Kolhapuri spice market · Tambda rassa (fiery red curry) · Pandhra rassa (white broth) · Fresh-ground masala demonstration
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Maharashtra's food scene.
Street food tours
Walking tours through Mumbai's Chowpatty, Dadar, and Colaba offer the most authentic street food experience in India
Market tours
Crawford Market (Mumbai) and Mandai Market (Pune) morning tours give excellent insight into Maharashtra's culinary ingredients
Restaurant tours
Curated multi-stop restaurant tours in Pune and Mumbai hitting Irani cafés, Maharashtrian thali joints, and modern Indian restaurants
Specialty tours
Wine tours in Nashik, tribal cuisine workshops in Thane district, and Konkan seafood tours for specific culinary interests
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Maharashtra home with you.
Maharashtrian Home Kitchen Class
A home-based cooking class hosted by a Maharashtrian family in Pune, learning to make puran poli, zunka bhakar, dal, and a full Maharashtrian thali from scratch.
Malvani Seafood Cooking Class
Learn the secrets of Malvani-Konkan coastal cuisine including prawn coconut curry, fish masala, and the art of making authentic solkadhi (kokum coconut drink) in a coastal village kitchen near Mumbai.
Modern Indian Cuisine Workshop, Mumbai
A professional workshop at a Mumbai culinary studio learning modern interpretations of traditional Maharashtrian dishes, plating techniques, and regional spice blending.
DIY self-guided food tour
Create your own Mumbai food tour following this classic route covering the city's essential food experiences in one extraordinary day
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Stop 1: Café Goodluck, Pune or Kyani & Co, Mumbai — Irani café bun maska and chai breakfast (7-8 AM)
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Stop 2: Rameshwar Vada Pav, Dadar — The quintessential Mumbai street food (10 AM)
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Stop 3: Crawford Market — Explore the spice stalls and fresh produce (11 AM-12 PM)
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Stop 4: Britannia & Co, Ballard Estate — Legendary Parsi berry pulao lunch (12:30-1:30 PM)
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Stop 5: Kala Ghoda Café — Artisanal chai and afternoon break (3 PM)
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Stop 6: Chowpatty Beach — Pav bhaji and bhel puri at sunset (6-7 PM)
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Stop 7: Bademiya, Colaba — Late-night kebab rolls and bun kebabs (9 PM onwards)
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Maharashtra's thali culture means restaurants offer unlimited refills — use this to try everything
Street food is generally safe at busy stalls with high turnover; avoid vendors with pre-cooked food sitting uncovered
Solkadhi (kokum and coconut milk drink) is the best natural digestive aid after a heavy Malvani seafood meal
Irani cafés typically have a 'half plate' option — useful for tasting without committing to full portions
Ask hotel staff for their personal favorite local eating spots — locals always know better than guidebooks
Ganesh Chaturthi (August-September) is the best time to taste home-made modaks offered as prasad by local families