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The 15 Best Taipei Tours & Experiences

166 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $11

Taipei rewards a plan and punishes a queue. Build the spine of a first visit from these 15: the night market crawls, the coast day trip everyone takes, the cooking class that starts at a wet market, and the hills you can reach on a metro ticket.

From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip - Shifen Old Street and the sky lantern tradition
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From Taipei: Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

1.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

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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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taiwan’s complicated past
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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

2.Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · from $126Top rated

Review of Taipei’s private 8-hour custom tour, with hotel pickup, major sights, local guides, Taipei 101, temples, food, and practical value advice.

“My wife and I took an 8 hour tour of Taipei and were amazed of all of the beautiful sights and history that was there. Our tour guide,Vincent Lee, was very knowledgeable as well as being a great photographer. We definitely recommend this toRead more”

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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

3.Yehliu, Jiufen, and Pingxi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 892 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

See Yehliu’s rock formations, Jiufen’s old streets, Shifen Waterfall, and release a sky lantern on this full-day trip from Taipei.

“It was great. A bit touristy though, but we spent a very nice day with different activities and people from all around the world. Kevin Su our guide is just a great and super kind guy, making sure everyone was enjoying the trip!”

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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour - Shifen Waterfall: a powerful first stop
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Taipei: Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour

Taipei: Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket - Finding the Observatory Inside the Shopping Mall
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Taipei: Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket

5.Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 847 reviews · 1 - 365 days · from $19

Review of Taipei 101 Observatory, with elevator thrills, 360-degree views, ticket tips, fast-track value, weather advice, and practical planning.

“It was very child friendly inside. I am a Star Wars fan and I loved seeing Darth Vader, 3PO and R2D2. They also had transformers there. It was really nice with other places to take pictures and relax. They even had a prayer area for Muslims”

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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup - Yehliu Geopark and Taiwan’s odd coastal rocks
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

6.Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 782 reviews · from $126

Review of a private Northern Taiwan day tour from Taipei, covering Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen, flexible routing, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Chiao Chiao was an excellent driver and tour guide. She was on time. Very communicative and knowledgeable about our destinations. She never rushed us and explained everything. She was also great with helping take photos and see some of the unique sites in Jiufen that was slightly off the beaten path.”

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings - Starting at Dongmen Station in Zhongzheng District
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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

From Taipei: Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation - Thousand Island Lake from the Feitsui Reservoir hills
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From Taipei: Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation

Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner) - Dihua Street: Taipei’s old commercial heart
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Taipei: Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

9.Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 517 reviews · 150 - 270 minutes · from $44

Taste 7 or more Taiwanese dishes, visit Michelin-rated food stalls, learn bubble tea customs, and explore Taipei’s oldest districts with a local guide.

“I would like to says I was very happy about the overall and Lisa was amazing very kind all the time talking about history of the country and explaining all the dishes, I recommend this tour ❤️”

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Taipei: Priority Pass Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket - Finding the Priority Pass counter on the fifth floor
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Taipei: Priority Pass Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket

10.Priority Pass Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Skip the long queues at Taipei 101 for 360-degree city views, a 37-second elevator ride, sunset skies, and the famous tuned mass damper.

“Being on an iconic landmark that used to be the tallest was surreal. Well-maintained with more than enough set-ups and such to keep one occupied. Great job. Was looking forward to a nice sunset but it rained. u”

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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei - Jiufen’s old lanes, tea houses, and gold-mining past
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Small-Group: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour from Taipei

Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the coast’s odd rock shapes
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Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

12.Private Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $126

Review of Taipei’s private day tour to Yehliu, Shifen, Pingxi, and Jiufen, with practical advice on timing, walking, guides, value, and weather.

“Our tour guide, Vincent, is very professional and knowledgeable, and talked about history and other interesting topics in our tour. He also helped us to take some great photos. Fantastic trip from Taipei.”

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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast) - Presidential Office Building and Taiwan’s Colonial Past
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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

13.4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · from $83

Review of Taipei’s four-hour cycling tour with Taiwanese breakfast, temples, markets, history, and practical advice on pace, value, and booking.

“Great bike tour with Mike who has an in-depth knowledge of Taiwan’s history. Mike also made sure that everyone is safe on the ride. Highly recommends this bike tour to those visiting Taipei.”

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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi - Yehliu Geopark and the Queen’s Head
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From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

14.Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 394 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Explore Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall and Pingxi by private car from Taipei, with local food, photo stops and a sky lantern wish.

“Nicolas was friendly, warm and had a welcoming personality. Explained things and answered questions to a high standard. For those who are wondering he takes good pictures, both in portrait and landscape so you’ll have options. Jiufen – took me to the lovely A-Mei Teahouse and then to another lovely tea house next door, we went early so it wasn’t overcrowded, which mean it was great for photo taking (Important) as it gets mega busy later, but not all the shops were open, but enough were to get see most of them without the big crowds. Shifen Waterfall – Lovely walk to the waterfall and the waterfall itself. The area…”

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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern - The strange colors of Yin Yang Sea
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern

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