Things to do in Taipei
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Taipei: Private Custom City Tour with Flexible Itinerary★ 4.92 (1,049) · 8h
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Taipei: Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi Railway Private Tour with Pickup★ 4.94 (881) · 8h
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Taipei: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & Local Stories★ 4.84 (761) · 3h
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Taiwan Round Island Tour: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung & Hualien★ 4.81 (618) · 5dUS$ 790View ›
Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Trip with Sky Lanterns★ 4.76 (562) · 9hUS$ 85View ›
Taipei: Yehliu Geopark, Pingxi & Jiufen Private Day Tour★ 4.94 (540) · 8hUS$ 120View ›
Taipei: Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Sky Lantern Private Tour★ 4.91 (447) · 6hUS$ 99View ›
Taipei: Morning Bike Tour with Temples, Markets & Breakfast★ 4.90 (446) · 4hUS$ 83View ›
Private Taipei Layover Tour from TPE: Skip the airport wait★ 4.97 (305) · 6hUS$ 115View ›
Full-Day Taipei Tour: Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu with Lantern★ 4.65 (299) · 9hUS$ 44View ›Top rated (10)
Taipei Cooking Class & Dadaocheng Market TourYou walk through Taipei's oldest market with a local guide, learn to cook one of five traditional Taiwanese dishes from scratch, and eat what you've made for lunch. The class runs three hours on weekday and weekend mornings, stays under six people, and includes all ingredients, an apron, and a digital recipe to take home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn real Taiwanese cooking techniques in a small group and skip the tourist-trap cooking demo—the market walk at the start is what makes the recipes make sense, and eating what you've cooked for lunch is what makes you remember it.
Private Taroko Gorge Day Tour from Taipei: Marble Canyons & CoastA private full-day tour of Taroko Gorge National Park departing from Taipei with a dedicated driver-guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and all tolls and parking included. You enter through the archway at Jinwen Bridge, visit the visitor center to learn how earthquakes and plate tectonics shaped the gorge, walk past Eternal Spring Shrine and the marble Cimu Bridge, explore the quieter Tianxiang valley where Formosan macaques roam, stop at Qixingtan Beach on the Pacific coast, and return to your Taipei hotel. The guide speaks English or Chinese and tailors the route to your interests.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a private driver-guide to navigate the winding Central Cross-Island Highway while you absorb the gorge views and stories without managing the route yourself.
Taipei: Xiao Long Bao & Beef Noodle Cooking ClassYou’ll knead dough by hand, pinch Xiao Long Bao closed (sometimes clumsily), simmer beef noodle soup, and shake up your own bubble milk tea in Taipei’s most hands-on cooking class. Expect laughter over slippery boba pearls and tips from a real local chef — you’ll leave full and maybe a little proud of your dumpling skills.
Taipei: Private City Tour with Bao’an Temple & Maji MarketYou’ll feel Taipei’s energy from your first steps at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to wandering hidden markets with your local guide. Taste bubble tea from an old-school shop, try out reflexology paths (they’re sharper than you think), and take in incense at Bao’an Temple before ending up at Maji Market for snacks and people-watching. It’s less about seeing everything and more about feeling part of it—even just for an afternoon.
Taipei: Dihua Food Tour with 12+ Tastings & DrinksYou’ll wander Taipei’s historic Dihua Street with a small group, tasting over 12 local foods from chewy pig’s blood cake to fresh gua bao buns. Sip herbal tea at bustling markets, share laughs with your guide and fellow travelers, and finish among the glowing stalls of Ningxia Night Market—leaving full and maybe just a little bit braver about what you’ll try next.
Private Taipei day tour: Shifen, Yehliu, Jiufen with driverThis private tour from Taipei visits four destinations north and east of the city: Shifen Waterfall, the Pingxi Branch Rail Line, Yehliu Geopark and Jiufen old street. An English or Chinese-speaking driver picks you up, handles the route and parking, and accompanies you at each stop for ten hours. Groups of up to four or eight travelers choose their vehicle size at checkout, and the tour includes bottled water, air-conditioned transport and all fuel and parking fees — Yehliu's entrance fee is separate.Is it for me?Book the four-passenger option if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want a more intimate pace through each stop; choose the eight-passenger option if you're part of a larger group and prefer to share the cost. Either way, having a driver who speaks English and handles the route means you avoid the logistics of renting a car, navigating unfamiliar roads or arranging separate transport between four different destinations.
Taipei: Jiufen & Pingxi Sky Lanterns with Shifen WaterfallYou release a sky lantern in Pingxi, walk the lantern-lit alleys and tea houses of Jiufen Old Street, taste local taro balls, and stand at the base of Shifen Waterfall. Transport, guide, travel insurance, and one lantern per group of four are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Taipei are part of the package, and the guide speaks English throughout.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Taipei who want to see the north's main attractions — lanterns, waterfalls, and old streets — without arranging transport or timing the stops themselves. The day involves sustained walking and stairs, so plan for comfortable shoes and a moderate pace; that's what fits all four stops into one afternoon.
Taipei: Private Car Charter, Custom Day Tour & Flexible PickupYou’ll move through Taipei at your own rhythm—ducking into temples thick with incense smoke, wandering Jiufen’s misty alleys, catching sunset views from Elephant Mountain or tasting street food at Shilin Night Market. With private pickup and an English-speaking driver who knows every shortcut, it feels less like a tour and more like being shown around by a friend.
Taipei: Private Car City Tour with Custom Stops & PickupYou’ll ride through Taipei’s neighborhoods in your own private car with hotel pickup included—pausing for city views at Taipei 101, wandering Dihua Street’s food stalls, stepping quietly inside Longshan Temple’s smoky courtyards. With a local guide steering you between old stories and new tastes, every hour feels like your own little discovery.
Taipei & Keelung: Private Shore Excursion with Custom StopsYou’ll meet your guide right at Keelung Harbor for a private day trip into Taipei—think incense swirling inside Longshan Temple, lunch on lively Yongkang Street, time at Taipei 101 and the National Palace Museum—all at your own pace with pickup and drop-off included.
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Taipei Old Town Walking Tour: Ximen, Red House & 228 ParkYou’ll start at NTU Hospital Station and walk through Taipei’s old town with a local guide who shares stories behind places like 228 Peace Memorial Park, Ximen’s lively streets, and the Red House creative hub. Expect small surprises—like snack smells wafting from markets—and honest conversations about Taiwan’s history. By the end you’ll feel both grounded and curious for more.
Taipei Walking Tour: Historic West, Temples & Chiang Kai-shekYou’ll walk Taipei’s west end with a local guide who actually knows every shortcut and story. Smell incense at Longshan Temple, touch centuries-old bricks on Bopiliao Street, sip bubble tea during your break, then stand under the blue roof of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall as history feels suddenly close.
Taoyuan Airport to Taipei: Private Transfer 24/7You arrive at Taoyuan, meet your driver at the designated spot, and ride directly to your Taipei destination in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a fixed price and no luggage surprises. The 60-minute airport wait window and 24/7 availability mean you're covered whether you land at noon or midnight, and the driver handles traffic while you decompress from your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Taoyuan and want to skip the taxi queue and shuttle-bus hunt — a fixed-price private car means you don't negotiate at the curb, and the 60-minute wait window covers most flight-to-arrivals delays without extra charge.
Taoyuan Airport to Taipei: Private Transfer & Door-to-Door ServiceYou're picked up at Taoyuan Airport with a nameplate, driven directly to your Taipei accommodation in a private air-conditioned car, and given 60 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed. The driver confirms details the day before, operates 24/7, and the return trip to the airport requires a separate booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue and arrive at your Taipei hotel without arranging transport yourself — the fixed price and confirmed driver mean you step out of the airport knowing exactly where you're going and what it costs.
Taipei 101 Observatory: 89th Floor & Outdoor Deck TicketYou book a timed entry, scan a QR code at the 5th-floor entrance, and ride the fastest elevator in the building to the 89th floor. You walk through the indoor observation decks on floors 88 and 89, then step outside onto the 91st-floor outdoor observatory to see Taipei spread out in every direction. The whole visit takes about an hour, and you don't have to arrange transport or worry about entry lines—just show up at your reserved time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Taipei from the top without arranging separate transport or standing in an entry line—the timed reservation is what keeps the crowds manageable and gets you in at your chosen hour.
Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Trip from Taipei with LanternsYou’ll wander Yehliu’s wild coastline, taste your way through Jiufen’s busy old street, and send your own sky lantern drifting above Shifen—all in one day trip from Taipei with a local guide. Expect laughter, little surprises, and moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Taipei: Shilin Night Market Private Food Tour 2hrYou’ll taste your way through Taipei’s Shilin Night Market with a local guide leading you to favorite street foods (including some surprises). Expect laughter over new flavors, stories from your guide, and plenty of time to soak up the colors and sounds before heading home full — maybe even braver about trying stinky tofu next time.
Raohe Night Market Walking Tour Taipei: Private GuideA private 2-hour walking tour of Raohe Night Market in Taipei with a licensed English-speaking guide. You meet at Songshan MRT station, walk the market's highlights with insider tips on Taiwanese food culture, and taste dishes like black pepper bun and oyster vermicelli (food paid separately). The tour adjusts for traffic and weather, and involves substantial walking.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who knows which stalls matter and can explain the food culture as you eat—the private format means you move at your own pace and ask questions without holding up a group. The two-hour window is tight for a full meal, so come hungry or plan to taste small portions across multiple stalls.
Taipei Food Tour: Night Markets & Convenience StoreA 2-hour food tour through Wanhua's night markets where you taste 10+ local Taiwanese delicacies, including Michelin-rated street food, with a live guide who speaks English and Chinese. The tour hits Meng Jia Night Market near Longshan Temple station and Huaxi Street Night Market in Taipei's oldest district, and includes a stop at a convenience store to learn what locals actually buy and eat. Vegetarians who eat eggs are welcome; the guide guarantees alternatives at every stop so you won't leave hungry.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste real Taiwanese street food the way locals eat it, guided through the crowd by someone who knows which vendors matter and what to order. The 2-hour format keeps the pace steady without rushing, and the guide's knowledge of both markets and the convenience store culture means you're not just eating—you're learning what Taipei actually tastes like.
Taipei to Taoyuan Airport: Private Transfer & LuggageYou're picked up from your Taipei hotel in a reserved air-conditioned car and driven directly to Taoyuan Airport in about an hour. The driver confirms details in advance, handles luggage without extra fees, and the price is fixed—no negotiation, no surge pricing. You arrive with time to spare and one less thing to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Taipei and want to reach Taoyuan Airport without arranging a taxi, negotiating fares at the curb, or worrying about surge pricing—the fixed price and confirmed driver are what make the difference between a smooth handoff and a last-minute scramble.
