Why Reality?

  • ethos
    • Add value - we believe that all tours need to add value. You would have problems doing the tours that we provide by yourself.
    • Helpfulness - we genuinely want each of our customers to have a great experience with us, and we take pride in the positive feedback in person, in the media, online and on our facebook page.
    • Reliability - we reply to emails quickly and turn up on time.
    • Honesty - we will inform and give you advice which is in your best interests- we won't sell you anything that you don't want. If we make a mistake, we will admit it and where necessary compensate you for any inconvenience caused.
    • Putting money back - we believe in putting money back into the communities that we visit. 80% of profits after tax go to Reality Gives- our sister NGO which supports projects to improve the quality of lives in our communities
  • see the real india
    • We show the most fascinating places in the city and state. Each tour is comprised of hand-picked spots and experiences that you won't normally find in your guide book.
    • We don't overload you with historical information. History is provided and is an important part of the tour, but we like to focus on issues that are affecting India and its people in the present.
  • fun, humble guides
    • Our guides are all from humble backgrounds and are keen and fun to interact with.
    • Before doing any tour, they have extensive training.
    • They all speak excellent English.
    • Unlike other tour operators, they work for and are employed by us only, which ensures that the quality of the tours is maintained.
    • Check out our staff!
  • social-impact
    • Money from the tours goes to support the activities of our sister organization Reality Gives - an NGO supporting projects to improve the quality of lives in our underprivileged communities. Reality Gives itself currently runs projects such as a progressive kindergarten, a community centre for young adults, and English language support in a local government school: there's an opportunity to visit the kindergarten and community centre on our Dharavi tours (subject to conditions.
    • Click for details of our Social Impact.
  • fair pricing and clear tips policy
    • We cater to all budgets. Reality Tours understands that some of our guests will be budget, backpack travellers, and that others prefer more facilities. Our pricing is extremely competitive: no matter who you are, we have a tour for you.
    • Tipping etiquette is often unclear : should I give a tip? How much should I give? To who, and when? Reality Tours has a clear policy on tips. There is no obligation to tip, but those that want can discreetly put an amount (we suggest that 10% of tour cost is a generous amount) in an envelope at the end of the tour.
  • positive feedback
    • What our guests think is important to us, because we always want to improve. Reality Tours asks for your opinions in the form of a questionnaire after the tour, which allows us to evaluate our performance and make changes for the better.
    • We've had amazing reviews - see our Facebook page, Trip Advisor page and press page if you don't believe us!
  • awards winner
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Quotes
  • Trip Advisor - Tour was a real eye opener. Keep up the good work and thank you
    - Bobby Drubra, Jun 2011
  • Trip Advisor - Awesome tour very insightful truly amazing, worth the trip to India
    - Cameron Kinder, Jan 2012
  • Facebook - Excellent, astonishing tour with Jeetesh on Sunday morning. Thank you!
    - Grant Eaton, Mar 2012
  • Trip Advisor - This has been the highlight of my 3 month trip
    - Tara Hobson, Feb 2011
  • Daily Telegraph (UK) - The tours are conducted with exemplary sensitivity, and the co-operation of the residents.