Taipei food tour: Yongkang Street to Raohe Night Market

Yongkang Street's street food leads into five stops across Taipei's food and history

A six-hour private Taipei food tour with hotel pickup covers Yongkang Street, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Historic Block and Raohe Street Night Market. Your Chinese or English-speaking guide navigates the markets and landmarks while you taste Taiwanese street food and Michelin-recognized night market stalls, moving between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall1h
2. Yongkang Street1h
3. Raohe Street Night Market1h

Explore Taipei's culinary and cultural sites

• Visit Dongmen Market for Taiwanese snacks
• Tour Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
• Walk along Yongkang Street eateries
• Explore Bopiliao Historical Block
• Enjoy Raohe Street Night Market stalls

The experience

Yongkang Street is where the tour starts: a narrow lane packed with stalls selling sizzling street snacks and local Taiwanese dishes. From there the route moves to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, where you'll see the imposing architecture and serene gardens, plus the changing of the guard ceremony. A moderate amount of walking is involved across the day, so comfortable shoes matter.

Longshan Temple comes next, a working temple where you can watch locals at prayer and learn how the space functions beyond tourism. Bopiliao Historic Block preserves old shophouse facades and narrow alleys from an earlier Taipei, a quieter contrast to the market energy. The day ends at Raohe Street Night Market, where the stalls carry Michelin recognition. A marker that matters if you're hunting for quality street food rather than just novelty.

Your guide speaks Chinese or English and travels with you in a private air-conditioned vehicle, handling the route and commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Taipei City are included, as is travel insurance (you'll need to provide passport details when you book). The itinerary can shift if weather or traffic demands it. Bring cash for food, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and an umbrella or raincoat: Taipei's weather is unpredictable.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Taipei City.
• air-conditioned private vehicle for all transport between stops.
• Chinese or English-speaking driver guide.
• travel insurance (passport details required at booking).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (9 to 92 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Justaiwantour

Is this one for you?The private vehicle and English or Chinese-speaking guide suit travelers who want to move between five food and cultural stops without navigating Taipei's public transit or reading signs themselves, and who prefer a small group or solo experience over a shared tour.

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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: Child (3 to 8 years); 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 is Yongkang Street like as a food destination?

Yongkang Street is a bustling culinary hub in Taipei serving iconic Taiwanese dishes and international food in a lively atmosphere. It's where the tour begins, letting you taste street snacks and local favorites before moving to the other stops.

Does the tour include the changing of the guard at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall?

Yes, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall stop includes the changing of the guard ceremony, a spectacle that is part of the visit to the hall's architecture and gardens.

What makes Raohe Street Night Market different from other night markets in Taipei?

Raohe Street Night Market stalls carry Michelin recognition, a distinction that signals quality and reputation in Taipei's food scene. It's the final stop on the tour.

How much walking should I expect during the day?

A moderate amount of walking is involved across the five stops. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, especially since you'll be navigating markets and historic blocks with uneven terrain.

Can I choose between English and Chinese for the guide?

Your guide speaks either Chinese or English. Confirm your language preference when you book so the operator can assign the right guide for your group.