Taiwan · WALKING TOURS
The capital is flat, humid and best read on foot. These 15 range from a tip-based introduction round the old town to guided market and temple loops, with distances, durations and what each costs.
Explore Taipei Old Town to Ximending on a tip-based history walk covering 228, Japanese rule, markets, politics, and local culture.
“Awesome short tour of old town! Guide was very knowledgeable. Make sure to bring cash for the drinks and after!”
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A practical review of Taipei’s private Shilin Night Market tour, with food tips, guide insights, pricing, timing, and advice for families and solo visitors.
“This is a good tour. We’re not interested in eating street food.the guide was great and waited for us because our plane was late. She seemed eager to please”
Explore Taipei’s Raohe Night Market with a local guide, tasting famous Taiwanese snacks and learning temple, food, and market traditions.
“May Ei was the absolute best guide. She messages us a couple of days before to let us know to bring cash, which was very helpful as I’ve gotten so used to using my phone for everything and never get cash out anymore. May Ei helped us get the famous black pepper buns first and then showed us the temple and explained the gods and history, patiently answering all our questions and helping us understand how to do a blessing like the locals. We then spent over 2 and half hours wandering the market with her taking us to spots we would never have known were the best to go…”
Review of Taipei’s Raohe Night Market walking tour, with food tips, guide insight, value, drawbacks, and practical advice before booking.
“Our guide was very nice, but didn't know much about the market and food options. While she was pleasant to be around, we were hoping for someone who could help us maximize our experience, taking us to the must-visit stalls and helping us avoid boring ones. We didn't feel she had a great knowledge of the landscape or which vendors were located where.”
Explore Taipei’s old port district, tea traditions, temples, markets, and sunset beer on a friendly, tip-based walking tour.
“Very fun day exploring the local areas of Taiwan! Our guide Ale was very kind & knowledgable too! It was fun going thru the vintage streets while also learning the history of it all.”
Review of Taipei 101 Skyline 460, with outdoor views, glass floor, pricing, timing, safety rules, and honest advice on its value.
“Sensationelles Erlebnis in 460 Metern Höhe draußen ohne Scheiben davor, den Ausblick zu genießen! Dazu gibt es noch ein Foto und eine nette kleine Tüte mit Souvenirs. 100% Empfehlung unbedingt machen!!! 5 Sterne”
Explore Taipei’s old town, 228 Peace Memorial Park, Presidential Palace, Zhongshan Hall, and Ximending with an English-speaking guide.
“apesar de minha lingua natal ser o português, pude assistir muito bem a explanação fo guia. parabéns para voces pela programação.”
Explore Taipei’s origins, Bopiliao Ancient Street, and Longshan Temple on a low-cost cultural walk with temple rituals and fortune reading.
“Alejandra have the knowledge and the personality fir the job....She make the difference...and temple is next to the train station but her explanation is worked this tour....Ella es Colombiana pero con mucho empeño hace un gran trabajo”
Explore Keelung’s temples, markets, bomb shelters, and local streets on a private three-hour cultural walk from the port.
“The tour we had in Keelung with Mila (assisted by Annie) was absolutely excellent and couldn’t be faulted! Extremely informative and gave us a good insight into Taiwanese culture, which we never would have known had we not done the tRead more”
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”
Review Taipei’s private 3-hour walking tour, with Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, markets, temples, bubble tea, and local guide tips.
“Tour was very slow and didn't cover very many sites. I felt disappointed afterwards at the value - was not equivalent to the price paid.”
Review of Taipei’s private Dadaocheng walking tour, covering Dihua Street, textiles, temple customs, tea culture, and the riverside wharf.
“Worth the experience visiting this historic quarter of the city. It's not just about the touristy side of a place but also its past as well. My guide May Ei was particularly knowledgeable about the topic.”
See Taipei with a private local guide, tailor your walk to food, culture, and city tips, and learn how to use the metro for $48.
“My husband and I always try to do these types of tours when we first arrive in a country because it's great to get local insights and learn how to navigate the area. Definitely a good start to the trip! We learned some history, got some tips on where to eat and how to get around, took some photos, and enjoyed this tour.”
Explore Kaohsiung with a local guide on a private walking tour tailored to your interests, pace, food tastes, and need-to-know city tips.
“Jason was awesome! I'm in Kaohsiung for business for 2 weeks from the U.S. and really wanted to learn more about the area and how to get around. Jason showed me the basics of taking the subway and renting a bike. I got to see some amazing views and understand more things about Taiwan. I highly recommend this tour! Jason is great to talk with and a lot of fun.”
Taste Taipei street food, visit the North Gate, and explore Taiwan’s past on a friendly two-hour walking tour from Beimen to Ximending.
“Howard was great and catered to our needs and preferences. All the food and facts were great! Really enjoyed the history part as well.”
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