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Taipei Landmarks Day Tour: Palace Museum, Temples & 101You’ll walk through Taipei’s past and present—from quiet halls filled with ancient jade at the National Palace Museum to incense clouds in Longshan Temple, then on through Ximending’s neon buzz and finally up Taipei 101’s dizzying heights. Expect small surprises between stops—a smile from a local or an unexpected snack—and finish your day feeling like you’ve seen more than just landmarks.
Taipei: Yangmingshan & Beitou Hot Spring Day TourYou visit five major stops across Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou District—volcanic craters, hot springs, a geothermal valley, and a historic museum—with a local guide navigating the terrain and timing. A hot spring foot bath is included to ease the walking. The day ends with your choice of return location, either the starting MRT station or Shilin Night Market for evening food.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Yangmingshan's volcanic landscape and Beitou's hot spring culture without arranging transport or navigating between stops—the guide handles the route and pacing, leaving you free to walk, soak, and absorb the geology and history.
Taipei Food Tour: 8+ Tastings in Markets & Street FoodThis 3.5-hour food tour in Taipei takes you through Yongkang Street, Shida Night Market and the University district with a live English-speaking guide, stopping to taste over eight local dishes including pork buns with soup, crispy fried chicken, braised pork rice, scallion pancakes and a signature secret dish. The tour includes all tastings and covers the neighborhoods where Taipei's best street food actually lives, so you eat what locals eat instead of what tourists find on their own.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want to move at your own pace and eat without waiting for a group to finish; pick the small group tour if you'd rather share the discoveries and the cost with other food travelers. Either way, the guide handles the route and the vendors, so you show up hungry and leave knowing where to come back alone.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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 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 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.
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.
Taoyuan Airport Pickup: Private Transfer to Taipei HotelsYou get picked up by name at Taoyuan arrivals, driven directly to your Taipei hotel or station with your luggage handled, and arrive with a fixed price already paid. The drive takes roughly 45–50 minutes, leaving you free to rest or plan your first hours in the city.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing at Taoyuan who want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at their Taipei hotel or station without arranging directions or negotiating a fare. The drive is under an hour, and the fixed price means no surprises at the end.
Taipei Hotel to Taoyuan Airport: Private Transfer 24/7You provide your flight details and hotel address at booking, and a Mandarin-speaking driver picks you up at the agreed time with a sedan or minivan, handles tolls and parking, and drops you at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. No negotiation, no surprises, and available any hour of the day or night.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Taipei without a rental car who want the pickup time locked in and tolls already paid. The fixed price removes negotiation at the curb, and the Mandarin-speaking driver means no language barrier — the trade is that you commit to a specific pickup time when you book, which is what makes the reliability possible.
Private Custom Taipei Tour by Luxury Sedan: Your ItineraryA private custom tour of Taipei in a luxury sedan with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an itinerary you shape on arrival or plan beforehand. The 8-hour tour fits up to two guests in a sedan or up to six in a van. You choose the stops; the guide handles the route and the timing.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through Taipei at your own pace without deciding stops in advance—the guide adapts to what interests you, and the sedan means no waiting for a group to catch up or move on. Choose the Premium Upgrade if you'd rather lock in restaurants and plan the full day beforehand, so you show up ready to enjoy it.
Kaohsiung: Private Day Tour with Custom Stops & Local GuideYou’ll shape your own day in Kaohsiung with a local guide who listens—whether you want art-filled warehouses at Pier-2, quiet pagodas thick with incense, or that slow-burn sunset over the ocean. Includes pickup, custom stops, and stories you probably won’t find in any guidebook.
Jiufen, Shifen & Houtong Cat Village Private Day TripYou’ll wander old railway streets in Houtong Cat Village surrounded by friendly cats, write your wish on a lantern in Pingxi before letting it rise over Shifen’s tracks, feel the cool spray at Shifen Waterfall, and end up lost among Jiufen’s glowing lanterns and winding alleys—each stop feels like its own little world.
Taipei: Xiao Long Bao Cooking Class & Bubble Tea MakingYou’ll knead dough for Xiao Long Bao with local cooks in Taipei, simmer chicken vermicelli noodles with fragrant sesame oil, toss tofu strips for a crisp salad, and shake up your own bubble milk tea—sticky hands guaranteed. Expect laughter over lopsided dumplings and real tips from teachers who know their way around every ingredient.
Taipei Northeast Coast: Yeliu Geopark, Jiufen & Sky LanternsYou spend the day moving between three distinct places — a geological park, a retro street market, and a lantern village — without arranging transport, timing yourself, or figuring out which stops fit into one afternoon. The guide handles navigation and context; the van handles weather and comfort. You write a wish, light a lantern, and watch it disappear into the sky.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see multiple sides of Taipei — natural landscape, street culture, and a moment of ritual — without renting a car or piecing together transport and timing. The fixed route and experienced guide mean you move through the day without decisions; the Mercedes van and included weather gear mean you're comfortable doing it.
Jiufen & Shifen Day Trip from Keelung: Sky Lanterns, Old Streets & WaterfallYou’ll wind through Jiufen’s legendary alleys, sample street snacks with locals, sip tea above misty hills, feel the spray of Shifen Waterfall, and send your own sky lantern soaring beside rumbling trains. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and moments that linger longer than photos ever could.
