Keelung Shore Excursion: 8-Hour Taipei Private Tour

Four Taipei landmarks in a single morning from the port, with a guide who knows where the food stalls are.

An 8-hour private tour departing from Keelung Port takes you through central Taipei's major sites: Taipei 101, the street food markets of Dihua Street, Longshan Temple and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. A Chinese or English-speaking guide meets you at the port, handles the driving in an air-conditioned vehicle, and arranges stops at local eateries where you can try beef noodles and pineapple cakes. Travel insurance is included. Bring cash for food stalls, comfortable shoes and a light jacket.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taipei 1011h
2. Dihua Street1h
3. Longshan Temple40m
4. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall40m

Explore Taipei's iconic landmarks and culture

• Visit Taipei 101 skyscraper
• Explore Dihua Street food market
• Tour Longshan Temple
• Walk through Bopiliao Historical Block
• Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The experience

Eight hours is enough time to move through four distinct parts of Taipei without rushing. The tour starts at Taipei 101, where the elevator climbs fast enough that the city shrinks below you. From the observation deck the whole basin spreads out. Then you drop into Dihua Street, a market corridor packed with food stalls, dried goods and vendors selling everything from oyster omelets to braised pork rice. The guide navigates the crowds and can point out which stalls take cards and which take only cash. A detail that matters because many don't accept anything else.

Longshan Temple sits in the older part of the city, its roofs layered with ceramic figures and the courtyards alive with incense and worshippers. The architecture is intricate enough that you can spend time just looking at the carved details. From there the route moves to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a formal compound with gardens and a changing-of-the-guard ceremony that happens on the hour. If you're there between February and March, cherry blossoms bloom across the grounds.

The tour includes a private vehicle for the whole group, so there's no waiting for other passengers or switching between buses. Your guide speaks English or Mandarin and stays with you the entire time. Travel insurance is provided as part of the booking. You'll need to give your full name, birthday, passport number and nationality when you reserve. Keelung Port has two terminals, so confirm which one your ship uses or provide the ship's name and pickup time when you book.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• Chinese or English-speaking guide for the full 8 hours.
• pickup and drop-off at Keelung Port.
• travel insurance for all participants.
• stops at Taipei 101, Dihua Street, Longshan Temple and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Justaiwantour

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks at Keelung and you want a guided tour hitting Taipei 101 and Dihua Street in one fixed 8-hour window. The private vehicle keeps the group moving together at one pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the best way to get from Keelung Port to the tour meeting point?

The tour includes pickup and drop-off at Keelung Port itself, so you walk straight from your ship to the vehicle. The operator needs to know which terminal you're arriving at (East or West), or the name of your cruise ship and your arrival time.

Can I eat at the food stalls on Dihua Street, and what should I bring?

Yes, the tour stops at local eateries where you can try oyster omelets, braised pork rice, beef noodles and pineapple cakes. Many food stalls take cash only, so bring New Taiwan Dollars (NTD). An exchange machine is available at Keelung Port.

What happens at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall?

The hall is a formal compound with gardens and a changing-of-the-guard ceremony that occurs on the hour. If you visit between February and March, cherry blossoms bloom across the grounds.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one in advance.

Is food included in the tour price?

The tour stops at local eateries where you can order and pay for your own meals. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, so budget for meals and bring cash for the stalls that don't take cards.