Taiwan · TOURS
Good tours & days out fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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!”
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.”
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…”
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.”
Review of Taipei’s private Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall and Pingxi lantern tour, with practical advice on price, crowds, timing, food and comfort.
“Tour was great 1/2 day trip from Taipei. Chouly was great she knew what a lot about what we were looking at was approachable and shared a lot of insights into Taiwanese culture. Teahiuse at the end of the tour had great views as well would highly recommend!”
Escape Taipei for volcanic Yangmingshan, Beitou hot springs, Qingtiangang grasslands, and a relaxing foot bath on this 9-hour day tour.
“amazing tour, amazing destinations. Our guide Mag explained a lot about Taiwan and she is great 😃”
Explore Taiwan beyond Taipei in five days, from Sun Moon Lake and Tainan to Kenting, the East Coast, Yilan, and fine hotels.
“Our Guide Eric was very friendly helpful and very well informed . We learned a lot we enjoyed a lot . Thank you for the hospitality and friendship”
Cycle Taipei’s flat streets, temples, markets, and riverside paths, with a traditional breakfast and local history from an English-speaking guide.
“The tour guide was amazing- so friendly and knowledgeable. The breakfast was delicious and we got to see and learn about so many important parts of Taipei, especially related to history. It was such a fun and interesting experience! We especially loved the temples and Chiang Hai-Shek memorial. All so beautiful and with so much history!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
