TAIPEI · GUIDED
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu from Taipei with a guide, lantern release, waterfall, old streets, and coastal rock formations.
“This trip had such a wide range of unique activities, food and nature! We loved it! The bus was new and comfortable, our guide Miya was very organized and made the trip run smoothly. The price was very reasonable! Would highly recommend!”
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A practical review of Taipei’s private Shilin Night Market tour, with food tips, guide insights, pricing, timing, and who should book.
“This is a good size area where you walk around and try different foods from a lot of street vendors. There are also some nice clothing stores mixed in and even some carnival games. So it’s a really mixed batch of interesting things to check oRead more”
Review of the private Jiufen and Pingxi day tour from Taipei, with waterfalls, old streets, sky lanterns, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“The day trip from Taipei to Pingxi district and Jiufen old town is highly recommended to experience life in 2 picturesque small towns and enjoy the natural landscape in northern Taiwan, including 2 beautiful waterfalls. My driver and tour guide Read more”
Explore Maokong, Shiding, and Pinglin on a tea-focused day tour with gondola views, mountain trails, lake scenery, and tastings.
“Gordon was excellent. He had great knowledge and lots of facts to share.”
A practical review of Taipei’s Raohe Night Market tour, with local food tips, temple visits, guide insight, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“It was great to have someone who was familiar with the traditional foods. Our guide, Ivy, was amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable and very easy to like and talk to. She made the experience one to remember. One of our favorite tours in Taiwan.”
Review of Charlie’s private Taipei tour: flexible 8-hour sightseeing, helpful drivers, custom routes, clear fees, and practical booking advice.
“I had an absolutely fantastic time in my recent day tour, which allowed me to try some of Taiwan's best foods and see some of the island's most beautiful sites. I really loved the views of the mountains and oceans, as well as the naturally forRead more”
Review of Taipei’s private custom walking tour, with local guides, flexible routes, museum options, pricing, transport tips, and practical advice.
“Vraiment exceptionnel, dû bien sûr à l'intérêt de la ville et des sites visités, mais surtout grâce à la gentillesse, l'intelligence et la finesse de notre guide Melody Chin. Dans un français excellent, elle s'est très vite adaptée à nos centres d'intérêt, a établi un rapport très bienveillant et chaleureux, et nous a fait apprécié le caractère unique de Taiwan, pays d'avant-garde sur la démocratie et les technologies, ouvert et accueillant, dans le respect des meilleures traditions asiatiques. Merci infiniment à Melody, vraiment une très belle rencontre.”
Explore Keelung’s temples, markets, alleys, and seaport with a bilingual local guide, snacks, a drink, and a finish at Miaokou Night Market.
“The tour we had yesterday in Keelung with Mila was absolutely excellent! Extremely informative and gave us a good insight into Taiwanese culture, which we never would have known had we not done the tour. We have to say that Mila could not have done more, she went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.”
Explore Jiufen by night, Taiwan’s gold-mining past, Golden Waterfall, sunset views, and the glowing Remains of the 13 Levels.
“Guide Paul is patient & well versed with the history of Taiwan. Be prepared to walk a lot & spend sometime on the road to get to the destinations cited by the tour itinerary.”
Review of a private 10-hour Yilan tour from Taipei, with Kavalan whisky, farms, traditional arts, beaches, local food, and flexible stops.
“My wife and I really enjoyed our private custom Yilan tour with Sean. With his assistantance we designed a day the suited our needs. Visiting places such as Ka Va Lan whiskey Distillery, Whale Beach, Mr Browns Castle Coffee Shop, Yilan Culture & Creative Park and more. Sean was informative with his local knowledge. We had a great day and have never laughed so much.”
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