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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Taipei, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Taipei.

Destination

Taipei, Taiwan

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 中文

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of 大叔食事unclefoodday - Taipei to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See Bao’an Temple, Maji Market, Songshan Ciyou Temple, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Taipei so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Jasmin Marilyn🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Garen)

28 March 2025

I had a great half day tour with garen! The communication before our meet up was easy and she showed me around places, I wouldnt have managed to see them on my own!! The food was great too! Garen speaks really good english and is super kind! So happy that i did that tour-thank you again garen!!Great experience

Gregor🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Eva)

27 March 2025

Thank you, Eva, for an amazing tour, showing us so many things in Taipei, both the highlights, as well as some hidden gems. Highly recommend! Best, G.Amazing tour

Conny🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Garen)

1 February 2025

We had a truly wonderful tour with Garen - not only did we learn a lot, we also had a great time! Travelling with Garen felt like travelling with a friend. Highly recommend! :-)A truly wonderful time!

Kyle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

22 April 2025

I loved the tour with Garen! She was super knowledgeable and not only taught me about all the great food taiwan has to offer but some of the more cultural and historical aspects as well!Fun Food Tour

Unknown

(About local Garen)

16 April 2025

Garen was the best so make sure you book this tour! She not only gave us a food tour of many different and delicious foods, drinks, and desserts, but she gave us so many history nougats. She knows Taiwan's history and the history of Taipei and was more than willing to share it while answering many of our questions. When we go back, we will book another tour with her again.It's a must-have tour while in Taipei

rob🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Garen)

14 April 2025

Garen provided us with a magnificent evening. She was so kind, knowledgeable and full of energy. Everything was first class. Delicious and really fun

Mike🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Daphne)

14 April 2025

Daphne guided us around Taipei for three-plus hours and the time flew by. She took us to several spots we would not have found on our own. Daphne was personable, engaging, informative, and insightful. She gave restaurant and bar suggestions, and talked about Taiwanese history, religion, and culture. As a bonus, we lucked out on the day of the tour, as it was just my wife and me, so this turned out to be a private tour. Highly recommended.Great tour and guide!

cc4jx9szcb

(About local Nicolas)

14 April 2025

We booked the Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen Day Trip experience with Nicolas. We saw some beautiful spots on the tour and painted our own lantern, Nicolas took us to a great spot for lunch which must have beautiful views when it is not raining. Due to the wheater we wanted to change the plan so Nicolas suggested a tea tasting at his favourite teashop which was great and a very unique experience. Driving with Nicolas was very safe and conversation is easy. We can definitely recommend this tour, thank you Nicolas!Great day despite the rain

Ben

(About local Daphne)

13 April 2025

Excellent tour. Particularly enjoyed the experience of setting the lanterns aloft … with our wishes! Would certainly recommend this tour!Excellent Tour

Ben

(About local Eva)

12 April 2025

My wife and I have traveled to more than 70 countries and have taken countless tours. The night market and temple experience with Eva was absolutely fantastic! She was so warm and personable, knowledgeable about Taipei, snd introduced us to so many local foods. She told us a little about each dish before she ordered it. If the dish didn’t seem interesting, she always offered alternatives. Try to book Eva. You will be very pleased!Super Guide!

Jose🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

11 April 2025

Garen was a fantastic food tour guide! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and delicious. Highly recommend her if you're in Taipei!Garen was a fantastic food tour guide!

Lorna🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nicolas)

10 April 2025

We had the pleasure of spending the day with Nicolas as our guide, and it was truly a highlight of our trip to Taiwan. From the moment we met, Nicolas impressed us with his deep knowledge of Taiwanese history and culture, which he shared with humour, insight, and genuine passion. Travelling with a teenager can sometimes be tricky, but Nicolas was incredibly accommodating and made sure everyone felt included and engaged throughout the day. He took us on a fantastic tour of Shifen and Jiufen - where we marvelled at waterfalls, released sky lanterns, explored beautiful temples, tasted delicious traditional dishes, and admired the coastal views. The day ended on a magical note with a serene and elegant tea ritual, hosted by Nicholas’s gracious friend. It was such a special experience - an unexpected highlight that will stay with us for a long time. We can’t recommend Nicolas highly enough. His warmth, humour, and thoughtfulness made this more than just a tour - it was a truly memorable cultural experience.Highlight of our trip

Emily🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Daphne)

7 April 2025

We had a wonderful time touring with Daphne. We loved all the sights she showed us, but really enjoyed listening to her share all her knowledge and stories. She was great with our kids - even perfectly timing a bubble tea stop when our youngest got a little antsy. Her passion is evident. We highly recommend Daphne! Amazing Tour

Emily🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Garen)

7 April 2025

Garen was an absolute delight—one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. Her passion for food and Taiwan shines through. While we loved sampling all the delicious dishes, it was Garen’s storytelling and the rich insights she effortlessly wove into the experience that left a lasting impression. Don’t miss your chance to tour with her! Garen is Great!

Iliana🇧🇬 Bulgaria

(About local Garen)

4 April 2025

I had an amazing time with Garen! She is very knowledgeable and very sincere and I enjoyed talking to her about Taipei's history and her own personal take on world events. She showed me places that I wouldn't have visited by myself and took amazing pictures of me. She also helped me buy some medicine for my husband. If you have a chance, book a tour with Garen, you won't regret it.Fun day in Taipei

cc4jx9szcb

(About local Garen)

2 April 2025

The tour with Garen was a wonderful introduction into taiwanese eating habits. We tried a great variety of food and Garen knew all the history about it. Apart from that Garen gave us a lot of information about the city, people and life in Taipei - one could tell she does her job passionately. We can highly recommend this tour!Great start

Nanette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

1 April 2025

Garen is a perfect guide. She had great energy, was super nice and knew her stuff. More importantly she made history interesting and fun with all her great stories. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. I would highly recommend Garen!!Best Guide Ever

Frank🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Garen)

30 March 2025

Garen told us a lot about the Ciyoutempel 松山慈祐宮. That made the visit even more spectacular. After that we walked over the Raohe Street Night Market 饒河街觀光夜市, where we tasted a bit of the food, and she told us a lot of good to know information about the different types of food available on the night market.Good experience! Enjoyed the trip

Unknown

(About local Garen)

30 March 2025

We had a wonderful time. Garen was so knowledgeable about Taiwan’s food, people, and history. We booked this tour for our first full day in the country, and Garen provided many helpful tips and tricks to help us find our way around and to locate the best and freshest food options during the rest of our trip. We would highly recommend her tours to anyone looking to learn more.Great Tour!

Unknown

(About local Garen)

29 March 2025

We loved Garen’s food tour! Not only did we get to try unique and delicious foods, but she shared their histories as well as more context about the culture and country. Would recommend!Great tour

Farah

(About local Garen)

27 March 2025

"I recently went on a private food tour with Garen, and it was amazing. She was friendly, spoke excellent English, and made the experience unforgettable. Not only did she introduce me to some incredibly tasty local dishes, but she also shared fascinating insights about Taiwanese history and culture. Garen provided helpful tips that you wouldn't normally know unless you were a local. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to explore Taiwan through its food and heritage!"

cecile🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Garen)

27 March 2025

My husband and I had the most incredible private food tour with Garen in Taipei last November. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, well-organized, and truly special. We had requested a tailor-made tour, wanting to go off the beaten path since we’ve been in Asia for over a decade and were eager to discover something new about Taiwanese culture and cuisine. Garen was fantastic in her communication and planning, ensuring that every stop introduced us to authentic, regional Taiwanese dishes. She always checked in with us to make sure we were comfortable and was incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience even more enjoyable. Beyond just food, Garen added a cultural depth to our tour by stopping at temples along the way, where she explained the significance of different gods and offerings. Her knowledge and insights made these visits truly enriching. One of the highlights was when I asked her about purchasing high-quality green tea. Even though our tour had officially ended, she took us to a family-run tea shop where the owners cultivate their own tea. She stayed with us through the tasting, translating our conversation with the tea expert, ensuring we had the best experience. This extra effort meant so much, especially as this tour was part of my husband’s birthday celebration. Garen is not only knowledgeable and passionate but also incredibly thoughtful and easygoing. She went above and beyond to make this tour unforgettable, and we couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for an authentic, insightful, and delicious food experience in Taipei, we wholeheartedly recommend Garen!Unforgettable Private Food Tour with Garen

Unknown

(About local Garen)

25 March 2025

Garen provides an amazing experience with native food tastings as well as in depth historical background. She speaks fluent English as well as Chinese. My husband speaks Mandarin/cantonese while I require English so Garen switched easily between languages. During the tour, we can see her love of native foods and warm relationships with local vendors. Some of the tips that she teaches us are not found in any guidebook. Garen also customized tastings to our preferences so I found the entire tour to be enjoyable. If you truly want an in depth local guide to Taipei, you should sign up with Garen. Excellent food tour

9kpbtx5jjw

(About local Garen)

23 March 2025

This was our first ever food tour and we loved it. Garen took us around a neighborhood that was interesting both for its food options and for its overall vibe. She picked great things to eat, and she supplemented that with interesting background on not just the food, but Taiwan culture and society. Strongly recommend!!Great food tour

Unknown

(About local Garen)

20 March 2025

Garen was a great guide for us. Our interests were both on historical insights and the cuisine of Taiwan. Garen shared the historical evolution of Taiwan thru the lens of the ancient Temple rituals. She explained the economic evolution up thru today as seen in the Market & Factory changes as different occupants ruled the island. We loved walking through the old town food markets and seeing the generational families at work in the markets. Garen speaks exceptionally clear American English. She is interesting and has a Radiant exuberant personality. She is ideal for anyone wishing to know the real Taiwan!Beyond expectations

jtc331

(About local Garen)

20 March 2025

We booked the food tour with Garen for our group with 3 adults and 5 kids (ages 9 down to an infant). Garen did a great job interacting with the kids and keeping them interested as well. We enjoyed the food choices, and the route was well planned (starting at a MRT stop and ending only a couple of blocks from the same stop for convenience). All of this was extra impressive because we ended up with pouring rain on a good bit of the tour, but Garen did well despite that.Fantastic host with our kids

Danielle 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Garen)

19 March 2025

We were led around by Garen and she did a wonderful job of showing her city and country and giving us a true taste of the local food. We never would have had that experience on our own. In addition she explained the political history of her country as well as current info like the receipts lottery. Highly recommend!! A great intriduction to Tapai

Karin🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Garen)

17 March 2025

We had a great time with Garen and the tour. She brought us to nice places with great food, showed us how you are supposed to eat several things, like fruit. She also told us some history of Taiwan. It really was a great start of our 3 week travel in Taiwan.Great first impression of Taipei

Cristian

(About local Garen)

17 March 2025

Garen was our food tour guide and she was great! She blended the history of Taiwan with delicious food to give us an overview of the history of the food we were eating !Amazing food tour !

Gabriela

(About local Garen)

16 March 2025

We took the street food tour with Garen and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Garen's knowledge and insight about Taipei's food and overall history paired with her great personality and communication style made the tour extremely interesting and fun! We felt extremely well taken care of, from not letting us waiting too long in queues to making sure we all crossed the street safely and making sure were enjoying ourselves at all times. Garen's personality is bubbly, friendly and super welcoming. We ended the tour with our bellies and hearts full, warm and happy. Thanks Garen!!Best tour we ever took!

Sabrina

(About local Garen)

13 March 2025

It was a great experience! We did the street food morning market and started with a breakfast soy milk and a lot of history and political facts. Further on we really had a loooot of food! We liked nearly everything and it was so interesting to try different stuff and get to know how to even order in a taiwanese restaurant. Later we also saw a temple and Garen's Tour ended in a really nice district. We wiuld definitely recommend it!Garen knows a lot about Taiwan!

Keith_G

(About local Eva)

12 March 2025

What a fun, informative experience! Eva was fantastic. She spoke excellent English, and was very good about explaining all the sights we saw - the history, the religious aspect, and the details. I highly recommend taking this tour and asking for Eva.Fantastic Tour

Ian

(About local Daphne)

9 March 2025

Following instructions from Daphne, we met at our rendezvous after a short trip on the MRT. We simply bought a day pass at the booth and used it during our tour. We had a thorough and informative talk about the dictator Chiang Kai-shek while walking through the park. We visited the old town and stopped for a beer near the river before continuing our tour of the Lungshan Temple and ending our tour. Daphne was very knowledgeable, easy to understand and very patient when waiting for us to inspect local crafts and stalls. We would highly recommend her as a guide.Taiwan (not on our own)

Amy

(About local Garen)

7 March 2025

We absolutely loved our food tour with Garen, which we booked after being recommended Garen specifically by my sister who did a tour with her a few months prior. Not only did Garen very delicious food and local restaurants, but she also shared lots of interesting information about life in Taiwan - including insights into Taiwanese culture and politics (we were actively asking about the politics, I'm sure if you're not interested in this aspect she would tailor the content). Thank you Garen!Amazing food with an amazing guide

Carolyn

(About local Daphne)

5 March 2025

Daphne arrived on time and she’s a safe driver. Showed us a good time and takes great photos Perfect way to spend a sunny day

Deb🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Garen)

4 March 2025

We had a wonderful afternoon with Garen on our foodie tour. We were introduced to lots of local dishes that we probably would not have tried if we were on our own. We even went back for the egg pancakes the next day as they were so delicious. Garen also gave us some tips on other places to see that we took advantage of the next day. i.e. Taipei 101 and the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Thanks, Garen for a great experience!Great day in Taipei

Alan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nicolas)

1 March 2025

What a tremendous visit to Taipei thanks to Nicolas!! He did such a nice job welcoming me and showing true hospitality! Thank you for the care, attention to detail and kindness. The stops we made showed the true food and beverage of Taiwan and I loved every minute of it! Thank you Nicolas!! I am grateful for your time and professionalism!! Tremendous Visit, Thank You Nicolas!!

Monica

(About local Garen)

26 February 2025

We had an excellent time with Garen.. she was exceptional, courteous, and selected places we will never had try on our own. She was very good in keeping communication. We had an awesome experience and could recommend her to all my friends.Experiencing new foods im Tapei

Louise🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Eva)

26 February 2025

Eva was a charm and felt like a part of our family within minutes! She took us to 100 years old family restaurants to try local cuisine far away from the touristic food markets, places that we would never have found ourselves. She was knowledgeable about Taiwanese history, culture, religion as well as food and spoke excellent English! The three hours passed quickly and apart from eating, we also had the opportunity to visit the Longshan Temple with Eva. Highly recommended! Wow, what a night!

cabrams2607🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daphne)

17 February 2025

Daphnes understanding of the history and culture of Taipei was evident throughout our tour, but what really sets Daphne apart from other guides is her passion and enthusiasm. We had a great tour or monuments, temples and cool neighborhoods, giving us a great intro to this beautiful city. Highly recommend!Fantastic Day in Taipei!

Filipa🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Nicolas)

15 February 2025

I had an amazing experience with Nicolas as my guide in Taipei! He was incredibly dedicated to my specific needs, adapting seamlessly to ensure everything went smoothly. His deep knowledge of the city is impressive—he truly knows Taipei like the back of his hand. Beyond that, he was a fantastic travel partner, making the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend booking a tour with him!10

John

(About local Garen)

14 February 2025

We’ve never hired a guide before, but I decided to give it a go for our short 4-days in Taipei. Turns out hiring Garen was a brilliant idea and has inspired me to do the same whenever we visit a new country! On our first morning in Taipei, Garen met us for a breakfast tour (her recommendation). With an in depth knowledge of Taipei history, and her kind demeanor, Garen spent three hours with us visiting various food stops we never would have thought of, trying foods that were unique and impactful to everyday Taipei life, with a rich history of each dish that helped us connect with the culture. I think the various soy milk tastings were high up in our rankings, but the fishballs were awesome too. We were so impressed with Garen, we hired her for another 4-hour tour on our last full day in Taipei. This time we covered tea, an historic city street, and the famous Nangxia night market. What an experience! Garen started with taking us to a multigenerational tea shop for an intimate private tea tasting with the owner of the shop and plantation. What an incredible experience to learn the history and taste the quality difference in commercial vs family teas. This was a special experience. Next was Dihua Street, with its amazing history and architecture only someone like Garen could walk us through. We tried various foods as we perused, based on Garen’s recommendations. They were spot on. All of it was awesome. Last was the Nangxia night market. One of the many reasons to hire Garen is that she knows which stalls make good food and why. Like a food Jedi she passed over various stalls and shared why, helping us identify which were the right ones. And she certainly was not wrong. The food she hand selected was amazing. She’d even wait in line and communicate with the vendor on our behalf to ensure success! While we’d consider ourselves food adventurous, I’d say each tasting well within any traveler’s range. Hire Garen if you want a local’s take with some history and a hand-curated list of food vendors sure to deliver the quality you’d expect from someone experienced in Taipei life like Garen. Our experience with Garen made me realize even back home I do not have the kind of grasp on food and its integration in culture as Garen. She brought an element to food that only someone deeply engrained her culture could - highly curated with love and passion. This was not simply an eat here not there kind of tour. Thank you Garen for making our trip so special! What a fantastic memory!Garen Made Our Trip Unforgettable

Mathieu

(About local Garen)

13 February 2025

Garen was really sympathetic and knew all the spot of the neighborhood. She gave me all the infos about Taiwan food and also cultural history. She adapt the different meals and stop according to my taste and feeling. Excellent food and cultural experience

Carla

(About local Eva)

8 February 2025

It was my pleasure of having Eva as my guide while travelling solo in Taipei. From the moment we met she was welcoming, warm, and knowledgeable. She made sure I got to the “must see” landmarks as well as several hidden gems. I felt like I was spending the afternoon and evening with a friend! I only wish I had had more time to spend with her and I will highly recommend her to my friends. Thank you Eva for leaving me with wonderful memories and a desire to return to Taiwan one day! Outstanding guide

Eleanor

(About local Nicolas)

7 February 2025

Nicholas went above and beyond to craft the perfect experience, customizing it according to our specific interests and requests. His recommendations were all excellent. His knowledge and experience were obvious in how the entire itinerary rolled out exactly the way he had proposed, down to the very last minute, yet without feeling (at any point) rushed or draggy. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to show me around today! Above and beyond!

YAEL

(About local Garen)

6 February 2025

Garen is a very pleasant guide. She speaks fluently english and we discovered with her the taiwenese customs. Thanks for this very interesting tour. Great cutural experience

Cathy_S

(About local Eva)

4 February 2025

This is a fabulous tour of Taipei. Eva, our tour guide, was simply amazing. She whisked us around the city on a very busy Lunan New Year. We not only saw all the sights but Eva gave us interesting historical tidbits. She took us on the metro/subway to move around and treated us to a bubble tea which originated in Taiwan. Eva is bubbly, smart and sweet. She is well travelled so she gets what the average travelled wants in a tour. She wasn't watching her watch she ensured we saw everything we wanted to see. Also gave us gifts for Lunar New Year. So sweet! Would highly recommend her and tour itself.Taipei tour with Eva- Highly recommend

Stephen

(About local Garen)

3 February 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour with Garen, whose enthusiasm for Taiwan and its food culture(s) was absolutely infectious. She accommodated our vegetarianism without any hesitation, and her food choices were exemplary. We appreciated the way she also worked hard to shine a light on Taiwan's broader history and contemporary geopolitical - it provided invaluable context for the tour. Thanks again Garen! Brilliant food tour with Garen

Krissie

(About local Eva)

3 February 2025

Our tour guide, Eva, was informative, friendly, genuine, and knowledgeable. You can tell that she is passionate about her job. Even before the tour began, she went above and beyond to answer all of my questions. Highly recommend herHighly recommend

Heungsoo

(About local Eva)

1 February 2025

It was very nice tour to experience Taiwan’s street food and also dishes that used to eat during the lunar new year holidays. Eva was our guide and she gave us many options to enjoy the traditional food and also learned a lot about the history and culture of this country. So professional & sincere. Thank you Eva. 200% recommendations!!!Excellent tour to taste the real (local) Taiwanese food!!!