Taipei Cycling City Tour: Morning Bike Ride with Breakfast
See Taipei's neighborhoods and temples by bike instead of on foot.
A 4-hour guided cycling tour of Taipei starting with traditional Taiwanese breakfast at Taipei Bike Works, then pedaling through historic streets, markets, temples and landmarks with an English-speaking guide. The tour covers Dihua Street, Longshan Temple, the Presidential Office Building, and a 19th-century riverside trading hub, with water, helmet, rain jacket and coffee or tea included. Minimum age is 12. Minimum height 150cm. Summer tours (July 8–September 30) start at 8 AM to avoid the heat.
Step-by-step itinerary
Morning cycling tour of Taipei
- Meet at Taipei Bike Works shop
- Enjoy traditional Taiwanese breakfast
- Visit Daoist temple in morning market
- Explore traditional street market
- Pass by reconstructed east city gate
- See grand memorial and watch guard change
- Visit Presidential Office Building
- Visit Longshan Temple
- View New Taipei City from ferry port
- Walk along historic Dihua Street
- Visit festive temple with free tea
- Presidential Office Building 10m
- Longshan Temple 10m
- Dihua Street 10m
What’s included
- Traditional Taiwanese breakfast with coffee or tea.
- use of a bike and helmet.
- water.
- rain jacket.
- English-speaking guide.
- four hours of cycling through eight stops including Dihua Street, Longshan Temple, the Presidential Office Building, and the old riverfront trading hub.
Times
- Every day 09:00
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The experience
The day starts before the ride. You meet at Taipei Bike Works shop in the Datong District at 7:50 AM (or 8 AM in summer) and sit down for a traditional Taiwanese breakfast with coffee or tea before you touch the bike. This front-loaded meal means you pedal on a full stomach through the morning, and it sets the pace. This is not a race through the city, but a way to move through it the way locals do.
The route threads through eight stops over four hours. You start at a Daoist temple tucked inside the morning market, then roll through Dihua Street itself, where vendors still sell produce, meats, fabrics and dried goods the way they have for a century. The guide points out the reconstructed East Gate (the old city wall entrance), then you swing past the Presidential Office Building, built by the Japanese colonial government and now the seat of Taiwan's leader. Longshan Temple, the most visited temple in Taipei, sits on the route. It's ornate and busy, and the guide explains what you're looking at. You'll also see the old riverfront trading hub and a ferry port with views across to New Taipei City and the Yangming mountains.
The bike, helmet, water and rain jacket are provided. The guide speaks English and shares facts about the culture and history as you go, so you're not just moving through the streets. You're learning why they matter. The tour cancels only if fewer than three people sign up or if extreme weather warnings are in effect. Public transportation is nearby if you need to get to the shop, and the ride itself suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Is this one for you?The 8 AM start (7:50 AM October–July) means an early morning, but it's what keeps the summer heat manageable and the streets less crowded. You move through the city before the day gets busy. The pace is steady but not strenuous, suited to all fitness levels, though the ride itself is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.
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 Dihua Street and why does the tour stop there?
Dihua Street is a 19th-century riverside trading hub where vendors have sold herbs, medicines, dried goods, fabrics and teas for generations. The tour passes through it so you see how the market still operates and how locals shop for everyday goods.
Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Taipei for the first time?
Yes, the guide is designed to orient you on your first day. You cover the main landmarks (Longshan Temple, the Presidential Office Building, the old city gates) and get a sense of the neighborhoods in four hours, which is useful if you only have a short time in the city.
What time does the tour start and how long does it take?
The tour runs four hours total. From October to July, it starts at 7:50 AM at the bike shop. From July 8 to September 30, it starts at 8 AM to avoid the summer heat, and returns by noon.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The guide reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tour if extreme weather condition warnings are in effect. If that happens, you'll be notified and can reschedule or request a refund.
Taipei Cycling City Tour: Morning Bike Ride with Breakfast
4h · EN
from US$ 83 per person
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