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Taipei: Private Custom City Tour with Flexible ItineraryYou’ll wander between incense-filled temples and lively old streets with your local guide sharing stories along the way. Taste traditional snacks on Dihua Street, watch the guard change at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, then hike up Elephant Mountain for city views you won’t forget. Every stop feels like a new side of Taipei waiting for you.
Taipei: Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi Railway Private Tour with PickupYou visit four northern Taiwan landmarks—Yehliu's rock formations, Jiufen's lantern-lit village streets, Shifen's 20-meter waterfall, and Pingxi's railway market where you launch sky lanterns—without arranging transport or timing yourself. Hotel pickup, a private guide, vehicle, water and insurance are included, and if you start after 11 a.m., Jiufen becomes your final stop so you can stay for sunset.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see northern Taiwan's main landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport or timing train schedules—the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, and the fixed itinerary means you hit all four stops without backtracking.
Taipei: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & Local StoriesYou’ll follow your nose through Taipei’s lively streets, tasting scallion pancakes straight off the griddle, sampling braised pork rice or veggie alternatives, and hearing local stories from your private guide. Between bites, you’ll visit city highlights and even learn about hidden corners like the old Japanese prison site. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Private Taroko Gorge tour from Hualien: Marble cliffs to coastA private full-day tour of Taroko Gorge and Hualien's highlights, departing from Hualien City with a locally based English-speaking guide, private vehicle, and entrance fees included. The guide adjusts the itinerary to your pace and interests, moving between the gorge's marble canyons, Qingshui Cliffs, Sakul waterfall, and Chishingtan Beach in a single day. Starting between 7:30 and 8:30 am is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize traffic controls in the mountain area.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Taroko Gorge, the coast, and a waterfall in one day without renting a car or navigating mountain roads yourself—the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace while someone else handles the driving, timing, and route adjustments.
Taiwan Round Island Tour: Sun Moon Lake, Tainan, Kaohsiung & HualienYou’ll circle Taiwan from misty Sun Moon Lake to lively Tainan streets and Kaohsiung’s golden temples, tasting local snacks and hearing stories from guides who really know their stuff. Expect moments of quiet awe (and maybe a few laughs) as you cross mountains and coasts—all with comfy hotels and easy transfers smoothing your way.
Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Trip with Sky LanternsYou’ll taste taro balls in Jiufen’s hillside alleys, walk among Yehliu Geopark’s surreal rock shapes, watch Shifen Waterfall thunder down misty cliffs, and send your own wish skyward on a Pingxi lantern—with local stories woven in all day long.
Taipei: Yehliu Geopark, Pingxi & Jiufen Private Day TourYou visit three distinct landscapes in one day—a geopark with eroded rock formations, Taiwan's tallest waterfall, and a historic mountain village—without arranging transport between them. The sky lantern launch over the Pingxi railway is the centerpiece, and the private car lets you time Jiufen for sunset or evening if you prefer. Parking, tolls, water, and the lantern are included; the driver handles the route.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three different landscapes in one day without managing transport between them or timing yourself to a group schedule—the private car and flexible departure times are what make a full itinerary possible in a single afternoon or evening.
Taipei: Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Sky Lantern Private TourYou get picked up from your Taipei hotel and driven to three northern Taiwan attractions: Jiufen Old Town with its red lanterns and film history, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi Old Street with its active rail line. You write a wish on a sky lantern and release it over the valley. The tour includes your driver-guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, one lantern, bottled water, and return transport to your hotel—nothing else to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Jiufen, the Pingxi rail line, and Shifen Waterfall in one half-day without arranging your own transport or timing between three separate locations—the private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move through all three without waiting for schedules or figuring out which bus to take.
Taipei: Morning Bike Tour with Temples, Markets & BreakfastYou’ll cycle through Taipei’s neighborhoods as locals start their day: tasting traditional breakfast dishes, weaving between markets and temples like Longshan and Dihua Street, hearing stories from your guide along the way. Expect plenty of stops for food and photos — plus small moments you’ll remember after you leave.
Private Taipei Layover Tour from TPE: Skip the airport waitYou land at Taipei airport and a driver with your name meets you at arrivals. You choose your stops—temples, the 101, a market, or somewhere to eat—and he drives you there in a private car while you rest or look out the window. He gets you back to the airport in time for your connection, and you've actually seen the city instead of the departure lounge.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a layover of three to five hours who want to see real Taipei instead of the airport. The custom itinerary means you're not locked into a fixed route, and the driver handles navigation and timing so you can relax between flights.
Full-Day Taipei Tour: Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu with LanternA nine-hour guided tour from Taipei to three sites on the northeast coast: Shifen, where you create and release a Chinese lantern; Jiufen, a historic hillside village with local food and cobblestone streets; and Yehliu Geopark, a natural formation of rock shapes carved by geological movement over millennia. The tour includes park admission, a professional English-speaking guide, driver, transport and insurance. Walking is substantial throughout the day, and the itinerary adjusts for weather or traffic.Is it for me?Most northeast coast tours from Taipei stop at one or two sites and leave the lantern release as an add-on. This one builds the lantern into the day itself, so you create and release it as part of the experience rather than as an extra you arrange separately. The guide and driver handle all the logistics and transitions, which matters on a day with this much ground to cover on foot.
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.
Taipei: Taoyuan Airport to Hotel Private Transfer 24/7You land at Taoyuan, meet your driver at arrivals, and ride directly to your Taipei hotel in a private vehicle with tolls and parking covered. The 1.5-hour pickup window gives you time to clear immigration and collect luggage. No line, no negotiation, no extra fees — just a fixed price and a confirmed arrival time.Is it for me?Right choice if you land in Taipei without a car or local phone and want the airport-to-hotel leg handled before you even step outside. The fixed price and 24/7 operation mean no surprises, no waiting for a shuttle to fill, and no haggling over the fare.
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.
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.
Yehliu Geopark & Shifen Waterfall tour from Taipei: Small groupA full-day small-group tour from Taipei visits Yehliu Geopark, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street on the Northeast Coast, with round-trip pickup from your Taipei hotel and an air-conditioned vehicle. Groups stay under 8 people, and you choose an English or Mandarin-speaking driver at checkout. The tour runs 9 hours and includes all taxes and facility fees; a guide service is not part of this tour.Is it for me?Choose the morning or afternoon departure based on your hotel schedule—pickup and drop-off are included, so you only need to be ready at your accommodation. The 9-hour itinerary packs five stops into one day, which works because the timing and transport are arranged; if you prefer a slower pace or want to linger at one site, a private tour gives you that flexibility instead.
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.
Thousand Island Lake & Pinglin Tea Tour from TaipeiYou’ll wander through Pinglin’s lush tea plantations with a local guide, sip freshly brewed Baozhong at a family-run shop, and gaze out over Thousand Island Lake’s scattered islets. Expect hands-on moments at the museum and gentle breezes among endless green rows—this day trip from Taipei feels both peaceful and personal.
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: 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.
