Taiwan · TOUR REVIEWS
A week here is enough for the north coast, the gorge and one southern city — but only if the big days are picked well. The 15 below are the ones that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
See Shifen lanterns, Jiufen’s Old Street, and Yehliu’s Queen’s Head on a well-organized, scenic day trip from Taipei.
“well planned day out. covered alot and Amy was ontop of it all. outstanding guide and an outstanding day ❤️”
Review of Taipei’s private 8-hour custom tour, with temples, Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain, hotel pickup, transport, and practical value advice.
“A great overview of the Taipei’s major sites and then some. We even got to hike Elephant Mountain! It was a great way to see the city with a limited time and in comfort.”
Explore Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and sky lanterns on a practical nine-hour day tour from Taipei for $65.
“Had a wonderful day exploring the Taipei surroundings with Tony! He was very approachable and shared lots of interesting information throughout the tour. Despite the awful weather, he kept everything running perfectly. Thank you, Tony, for a great and well-organised experience - highly recommend! 🌟”
See Shifen Waterfall, release a sky lantern, and explore Jiufen at dusk on a guided Taipei day tour with transport and insurance.
“James was great!! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and kept us on schedule!”
See Taipei from Taipei 101’s 89th-floor observatory, ride its 37-second elevator, view the 660-ton damper, and save time with fast track access.
“Great view, great experience. Recommended for a Taipei visit.”
Review of a private Northern Taiwan day tour from Taipei, covering Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall, and sky lanterns with hotel pickup.
“Well worth paying extra for a private tour! My wife and I really enjoyed the afternoon and evening, and Junior did an excellent job of keeping us on a good schedule while also allowing some freedom and flexibility at each place. He also did a good job of navigating and managing any crowds, and even went out of his way to ensure we had great seats at the A-Mei teahouse restaurant in Jiufen. Couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we liked that it was an afternoon/evening tour instead of only being earlier in the day like most others.”
Taste up to 10 Taipei specialties, explore Dongmen Market, and learn Taiwan’s food culture on a flexible private walking tour.
“I had a great tour with Garen as she not only explained the food but also the history of the city. I tried foods I would never have picked but enjoyed. I was stuffed at the end.”
Escape Taipei for Thousand Island Lake, tea gardens, Pinglin Tea Museum, and a hands-on Taiwanese tea tasting in five hours.
“Gordon, our guide was very knowledgeable, attentive and kind. We had a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend.”
Taste 7 or more Taiwanese foods, Michelin-rated street bites, bubble tea, and local culture on Taipei’s daytime or night food tour.
“We had the breakfast tour with Leo, and had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly, and kept the morale of the group high throughout the tour. He introduced us to some local dining options, and we were able to try a variety of different breakfast foods. There were definitely some gems that we wouldn't have found without this tour, and Leo's familiarity with the store owners added to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We had a great time, and would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for an introduction to the Datong neighborhood area. You really get an honest experience of the day to day…”
Skip Taipei 101’s long elevator lines, reach the 89th floor in 37 seconds, and enjoy sweeping city views with a $38 priority ticket.
“Getting the priority pass was key to avoid long lines!”
Review of Taipei’s Yehliu, Jiufen and Pingxi day tour, with Queen’s Head, Shifen Waterfall, sky lanterns, transport tips and honest value advice.
“Efficient way to see a few sites outside of Taipei if on a short visit to Taiwan. it rained pretty much the whole time on our outing and since several of the visits were to outdoor sites it tended to negatively impact the experience.”
Review of a private Taroko Gorge tour from Hualien with local guides, flexible stops, coastal views, history, and practical planning advice.
“Had one day in Hualien and I decided to join a tour to make it easy. Turns out I was the only one that booked and so it was the guide, Alex, and myself. There are still bits and pieces of Taroko not open and it would take days of exploring to go to all the spots, even with only parts open. Alex was great and showed me a lot of interesting places most of which without a vehicle I would have missed. He was great!”
Review of a private Taipei day tour to Yehliu, Shifen Waterfall, Pingxi, and Jiufen, with transport, lanterns, tips, and honest advice.
“Chiao was great! Perfect balance of sites, culture, history and nature. Bring cash for many of the shops don’t accept credit cards.”
Explore Taipei by bike with a Taiwanese breakfast, temples, markets, and expert local stories in this relaxed four-hour small-group tour.
“It was fun. We covered quite some area in 4 hours. My guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I would do it again next time.”
Review of a private Taipei day tour to Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall and Pingxi, with food, tea, photos and a sky lantern.
“Was blown away by the tour we had in Taiwan. We were picked up by our guide, Vincent Hsu - in a bulletproof people mover. He was friendly, engaging, and took some great photos of our family on the day. He took us to an award winning cafe, and a local teahouse for lunch, went above and beyond with assisting in ordering and made the day for us. All in all, would highly recommend.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
