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Keelung to Taipei: Private City Tour, Taipei 101 & Temple StopsYou’ll hop from Keelung Port straight into Taipei’s heart—gazing out from Taipei 101, breathing incense at Longshan Temple, tasting street food in Ximending or wandering Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall’s vast squares. Expect real moments with locals and a little chaos mixed with quiet beauty along the way.
Taipei Private Walking Tour: Highlights & Hidden GemsA private walking tour of Taipei where you're matched with a local host who customizes the route around your interests—whether that's hidden temples, street food, design districts or centuries-old neighborhoods. You complete a short questionnaire after booking so your host can plan the day before you meet. The tour runs 2 to 5 hours depending on what you choose, and your host can meet you on foot at a central location.Is it for me?Choose a 2-hour tour if you want a quick taste of one or two neighborhoods; go 3 or 4 hours if you're exploring a mix of temples, markets and creative districts; book 5 hours if you want to move slowly through multiple areas and have time to sit and eat with your host's recommendations. The questionnaire and direct contact with your host before the day starts mean the route actually fits what you care about, not what a standard itinerary assumes.
Taipei Day Trip: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Private Car TourYou’ll ride in comfort from Taipei to Yehliu’s salt-sprayed coast, wander Jiufen’s lively alleys tasting taro snacks, and send sky lanterns drifting above Pingxi—all with a local guide handling every detail so you can just soak up each moment.
Taroko Gorge: Private Day Trip from Hualien with Scenic StopsYou’ll walk along Taroko’s marble canyons, touch pebbles shaped by centuries of river water, and listen as your local guide shares stories behind each stop. Expect easy hotel pickup from Hualien City, private transport all day, and time to really see places like Shakadang River or Qingshui Cliffs — not just pass by them.
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.
Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour from Taipei: 6 hoursA private 6-hour tour of Yangmingshan National Park near Taipei with a driver-guide who speaks English or Mandarin, hotel pickup, and visits to volcanic sites including active fumaroles, hot springs and mountain grasslands. The route is leisurely and designed for all fitness levels, so you see the park without strenuous hiking. Water, tolls and parking are included.Is it for me?Choose the English-language option if you want the commentary in English, or Mandarin if that is your preference — the guide speaks both and you select at checkout. The leisurely pace and short walks between stops mean families with children, older travelers, and anyone avoiding strenuous hiking can see the volcanic landscape without fatigue.
Taipei Food Tour: Backstreets, Taipei 101 Views & Local EatsYou’ll wander Taipei’s lively backstreets with a local guide, sampling gua bao, soup dumplings, pineapple cake—and maybe even stinky tofu if you’re brave. Expect city views near Taipei 101, stories about daily life in XinYi District, and plenty of laughs over bubble tea as you eat your way through more than ten tastings.
Keelung Port: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen & Shifen Waterfall TourYou’ll step into Yehliu’s wild rock shapes, taste snacks in Jiufen’s lantern-lit alleys, trek out to Shifen Waterfall with its thunderous spray, and send your own sky lantern drifting above Pingxi’s railway village—all with a local driver-guide from Keelung port. It’s not always tidy or predictable—but it sticks with you.
Taipei Tea Tour: Maokong & Thousand Island Lake ExperienceA full-day small-group tea culture tour from Taipei that ascends into the Maokong hills by gondola, visits working tea farms and meets tea masters, and includes two traditional tea ceremonies with tastings of locally grown organic teas, plus views of Thousand Island Lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Taipei city are included; the guide speaks English or Japanese.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide leading the group through two tea-growing regions and hosting introductions to tea masters—you'll move together on a set route rather than exploring independently.
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.
Taipei Evening City Tour: Night Market & Temple VisitA private evening city tour in Taipei pairs you with a local English or Mandarin-speaking guide for 2.5 hours starting at Songshan Station. You'll explore Songshan Ciyou Temple, walk through Raohe Street Night Market sampling different cuisines, discover a colorful bridge with love-locks by the river, and finish with local recommendations on where to spend the rest of your night. The tour keeps group size small and operates carbon-neutral, staying off the standard tourist circuit.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free evening in Taipei and want to see the city the way locals do—without the daytime tourist crowds, with a guide who lives here, and with specific directions on where to spend the rest of your night. The small group size and evening timing are what make that possible.
Yangmingshan & Yehliu private tour: Volcanic views, rock formationsA private half-day tour from Taipei to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark with a driver-guide, vehicle, parking fees and bottled water included. You're picked up at your hotel, driven to the park's two main stops—Qingtiangang Grassland and Xiaoyoukeng volcanic area—then on to Yehliu's geological formations, with the guide controlling the pace and timing throughout.Is it for me?Six hours is enough to see both parks and return to Taipei without a full day commitment, which works if you have a free afternoon or are arriving early and want to explore before settling into the city. The private vehicle and driver mean you're not waiting for group departures or following a fixed schedule—you control when to linger at Qingtiangang or move on to Yehliu.
Keelung: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen & Houtong Cat Village Day TripYou’ll start your day exploring Yehliu Geopark’s wild rock formations before winding through Jiufen’s lantern-lit streets and tasting local snacks with your guide. In Houtong Cat Village you’ll meet friendly felines and see how locals care for them, then finish at Keelung’s buzzing night market for street food you won’t forget.
3-Day Taiwan Tour from Taipei: Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, LukangThis private 3-day guided tour from Taipei connects three of Taiwan's most significant cultural and natural sites: Sun Moon Lake with its alpine temples and Thao indigenous heritage, Alishan National Forest with its ancient red cypress trees and heritage railway, and Lukang Old Town with its preserved Qing Dynasty architecture and spiritual temples. The tour includes a professional English, Vietnamese or Mandarin-speaking guide, two nights of hotel accommodation, all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, one-way passage on the Alishan Forest Railway, and entry to Alishan National Forest. Meals and beverages are not included; plan to cover those costs separately, and note that most local eateries operate on cash.Is it for me?Book this if you want a multi-region itinerary that moves you through alpine lakes, temples, and mountain forests with a guide who sets the pace and explains the history—you stay in one base each night rather than moving hotels daily.
4-Day Private Taiwan Tour: Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung & KentingYou’ll get to see Taiwan’s lakeside villages, taste local snacks in historic towns, walk coastal trails in Kenting, and explore temples and city life in Kaohsiung—all with a friendly guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way.
Taipei E-bike Tour: Breakfast, Coffee & Songshan ParkYou start with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast, then ride through Taipei's hidden streets and cultural landmarks on a premium e-bike — no physical strain, just pure movement. The tour includes a specialty coffee tasting with a certified judge, stops at Songshan Ciyou Temple and Hulin Traditional Market, and lunch at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. An English-speaking guide shares the stories behind each place, and you return having seen the city the way locals do, not the way postcards show it.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to understand how Taipei actually works — the neighborhoods, the food culture, the history layered into everyday spaces — without arranging transport or navigating between stops yourself. The e-bike and small-group format mean you move at a pace that lets things sink in, not a pace that exhausts you.
Sun Moon Lake Private Day Tour: Cruise & Bike RideA private day tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan's most popular central attraction, includes a choice between a lake cruise or a bike ride around the water, a visit to a Taoist temple, and a guide who speaks English. The tour runs 12 hours with hotel pickup, gas, tolls and parking covered; you arrange your own lunch. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private schedule that lets you choose between water and trail without coordinating with other travelers. The guide handles all the driving and planning, so you spend your energy on the lake itself rather than figuring out how to get there.
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.
Sun Moon Lake, Puli & Lukang 2-Day Private Tour from TaipeiA private 2-day tour from Taipei explores Sun Moon Lake, Puli and Lukang with a dedicated guide and vehicle, one night in a 4-star lakeside hotel, breakfast, and entry fees included. The tour runs in English or Chinese, with hotel pickup. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private vehicle and guide for two days exploring Sun Moon Lake and Lukang—you'll move at your own pace and ask questions as you go, rather than following a fixed group itinerary.
Taipei 6-Hour Layover: Taipei 101 & Longshan Temple TourYou're picked up at Taoyuan Airport and driven to Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, and Dihua Street marketplace, with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is timed to get you back to the airport with time to spare before your next flight, so you see the main landmarks without the stress of rushing.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers with a layover long enough to leave the airport but not long enough for a full day in the city—you see the main landmarks, eat something real, and return without the stress of arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself.
