Top 11 Kaohsiung & Southern Taiwan Tours

1.Kenting, Taiwan｜PADI Basic Diving License Course｜Taiwan Diving Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $83Our pick

Earn a PADI Open Water certificate in Kenting with small classes, English instruction, equipment, lunch, insurance, and underwater photos.

“為什麼不能打英文！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！？！！！？？！！？！！？？？？？！come to learn diving with friends. Great time learning open water diving session, coach Alan and coach Octopus tought us many diving skills, they are nice and patient.”

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2.Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $236

Review of Kaohsiung’s private 8-hour custom tour, with Buddha Museum, Lotus Lake, Pier-2, local guides, private transport, and sunset views.

“Charlie, the tour guide, provides excellent guidance, offering comprehensive explanations for each itinerary and demonstrating extensive”

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3.Kaohsiung Private Tour – Discover Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Explore Kaohsiung with Grace on a private walk through art spaces, temples, sunset views, local food stops, and city highlights.

“I had a lovely few hours with Grace who is clearly passionate about her tours and passionate & proud of her city. We visited a couple of places I would definitely not have got to see on my own and finished at a great night market near to my hotel where Grace had the perfect recommendations for me to get to try some local delicacies. Thanks once again Grace!”

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4.Private 4-Day Central & Southern Taiwan Tour (Sun Moon Lake, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $1,169

Review this 4-day private Taiwan tour from Taipei, covering Sun Moon Lake, Lukang, Kaohsiung, Kenting, hotels, meals, and value.

“David and Billy Wong are great guides, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. These guys both found small local vendors where we could really experience the Taiwan charm and goodness. Include the Bullet Train from Kaohsiung to Taipei as an item in the package. The bullet train was amazing.”

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5.Tainan Culture Trip: Chinese Tea Ceremony_Oolong Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50

Taste four Taiwanese oolongs, learn tea etiquette, and enjoy a private 90-minute ceremony with King at Tainan TOT House.

“An absolute master of his craft — every movement is intentional, every moment infused with calm and grace. Watching him conduct a tea ceremony is like witnessing poetry in motion. Truly a rare blend of tradition, discipline, and soul.”

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6.Private City Tour with Fo Guang Shan Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Explore Kaohsiung by private car, from Fo Guang Shan and Lotus Pond to Pier-2 Art Center, with flexible timing and an English-speaking guide.

“Aaron was such an incredible guide. The Buddha museum is breathtaking and even though it rained for most of the tour, it was absolutely worth it.”

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7.Sicao Green Tunnel Scenic Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Review the $9 Sicao Green Tunnel boat ride in Tainan, with mangrove views, birdlife, practical timing advice, and a Yu-Guang pastry treat.

“Esperienza molto molto carina, il tunnel verde bellissimo, visti moltissimi granchi e uccelli. Unico neo: la guida parla esclusivamente cinese! okay che eravamo gli unici due occidentali, ma ci siamo persi tutta la spiegazione.”

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8.Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $230

Review the private Kaohsiung day tour covering Fo Guang Shan, Dragon Tiger Tower, Dome of Light, and Xiziwan sunset.

“This tour is an excellent way to see a great deal within limited time! All details of our tour were perfect starting with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, comfortable and clean car, specialized experiences and itinerary, and finally with a focRead more”

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9.Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $78

Explore Tainan’s temples, street food, craft shops, cinema, and old lanes on a four-hour small-group walking tour.

“Jenny is really informed. She shows you a lot of good artisan shops, tells about the temples and myths and culture. Some great eats a long the way. I recommend this the first day you get to Tianan to get the lay of the land”

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10.Kenting & Ocean Coast Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 9 hours · from $138

Review of a private Kenting day tour from Kaohsiung, with coastal views, Eluanbi Lighthouse, marine exhibits, and flexible stops.

“We had a great day with our guide Charlie. He was full of knowledge about Taiwanese people, culture and nature. We customized the day with Charlie, so we could stop at a beautiful beach for swimming.”

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11.Private 3-Day Southern Taiwan Tour (Tainan, Kaohsiung, Kenting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,095

Review of a private 3-day Southern Taiwan tour from Taipei, covering Kaohsiung, Kenting, Tainan, transport, hotels, meals, and value.

“Short hike near the light house in Kenting, visit to the light house on Cijin in Kaohsiung. Our guide gave the best, clearest explanation of Buddhism vs Taoism I have ever heard, and was very knowledgeable about history and architecture styles.”

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