The 15 Best City Tours in Taiwan

1.Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · from $126Our pick

Build an eight-hour Taipei day around your interests with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You can pair Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, and Elephant Mountain, or swap in shopping and food stops. Guides such as Vincent Lee, Ben, Henry, and Nicholas have been praised for clear English, local advice, and flexible planning.

“We travelled in a mercedes van in style. Driver was very forthcoming when we asked questions.. Saw everything we were expecting to see and more. Our guide James made sure we saw the changing of the guards.”

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2.4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · from $83

Start with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast, then ride through Taipei’s old districts with guides such as Mike, Tony, Rita, and Priscilla. See temples, markets, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dihua Street, and the riverside. The pace is gentle, the city is mostly flat, and the tour suits confident riders at least 150 cm tall.

“Great bike tour with Mike who has an in-depth knowledge of Taiwan’s history. Mike also made sure that everyone is safe on the ride. Highly recommends this bike tour to those visiting Taipei.”

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3.Morning City Tour with National Palace Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

Spend four hours touring Taipei’s key sights with an English or Chinese speaking guide. Explore the National Palace Museum for 80 minutes, watch the guard change at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and visit Longshan Temple. Air-conditioned transport, museum entry, and a return transfer are included. Private pickup is available in central Taipei.

“Gordon was a great guide he show everything with a good explanation!!”

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4.Private Car: 8 Hour Highly Customized Taipei City Exploration!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $159

Spend eight hours exploring Taipei with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Shape the day around temples, history, markets, food, shopping, or Taipei 101. Guides such as Joseph, Tony, Paul, and Chia Jung have been praised for adapting plans, explaining local life, and helping solo visitors and families get more from one day.

“Kevin was amazing! He easily changed the itinerary up as the day went on as we thought of other things we wanted to see and do. 10/10 recommend if you have layover in Taiwan!”

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5.Taipei day tour(northeast coast tour or city tour) MERCEDES VAN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private Mercedes van and driver-guide, visiting Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen, and Shifen Waterfall, or choose Taipei’s National Palace Museum, CKS Memorial Hall, and Taipei 101. Guides such as Phyllis, Berry, Ryan, Kevin, and Charles are praised for English, local insight, photos, and flexible pacing, though guide quality can vary.

“Let your driver know what your travel style and preferences are, they are very accommodating. We wanted to dawdle and stroll around without rushing and our driver was happy to accommodate. But if you want to squeeze in as much as pRead more”

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6.Private City Sightseeing Tour with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours with a private driver exploring Taipei and nearby highlights. Shape the day around Shifen, Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, Longshan Temple, Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, and Shilin Night Market. Drivers such as Allen, Allan, Joseph, and Jeef Chen have handled family-friendly, flexible itineraries, though the service is primarily driving rather than full guided touring.

“Great day! I really enjoyed the tour today, Celestine was very cheerful and gave good instructions on the drive. One thing to note: she is not a tour guide exactly, she does not follow you and talk, she is really kinda just the driver, so if you are expecting her to follow you to all the sights and give tons of info, that isn't this tour. We stopped at many places and I was able to customize my itinerary to what I wanted to see, yay! ❤️”

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7.Tea of Taipei: Small-Group Tour with Taipei City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $230

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Taipei’s tea country with a guide such as Jeff, Summer, Henry, or Tina. Ride the Maokong Gondola, visit tea centers and plantations, stop above Thousand Island Lake, and learn to prepare Taiwanese tea in a traditional ceremony. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while lunch is on your own.

“The Maokong gondola ride and the tea experience to get an introduction to the various types of tea grown in Taiwan was great. The tea ceremony was a particular highlight given the intricate steps involved in making a cup of tea which I hRead more”

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8.Keelung Shore Excursions: Private 6-Hour Taipei City Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $149

Travel from Keelung Port into Taipei in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide. The six-hour route includes Taipei 101, Longshan Temple, Bopiliao, Ximending, and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, with time to adjust the plan, add food stops, or visit the 101 observation deck. Guides such as Tony, Thomas, Stanley, Oscar, and Jennifer have received especially strong praise.

“We had excellent communication with Pauline priortothetour, she meet us in the Cruise ship Terminal and took our group of 14 friends on a private 6 hour tour. Her english was good and did an Awesome job of showing us all the highlights of the area.”

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9.A Magical Evening in Taipei: Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $87

Spend about 2.5 hours with a private local guide in Taipei, visiting Songshan Ciyou Temple, Raohe Night Market, and Rainbow Bridge. Guides such as Daphne, Jessica, Jones, and Cola have led this outing. Your fee includes one local drink and snack, with plenty of time for food tips and questions.

“Cola was an amazing guide whom was very patient as I ran a few minutes late due to traffic from the airport. I travel frequently and would highly recommend this experience for anyone whom would like to get a flavor of the local culture through the guidance of someone like Cola whom grew up in Taipei.”

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10.Private City Tour with Fo Guang Shan Museum

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

Spend eight hours exploring Kaohsiung with a private driver-guide such as Aaron, Charlie, Bruce, or Mr. Huang. Visit Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Center, and the Fine Arts Museum, with time to adjust the day to your interests. Hotel pickup, parking, tolls, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Aaron was an excellent guide, we learnt a lot about the culture and history of Taiwan and Buddhism We highly recommend the tour - great experience”

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11.Private Night Tour: Taipei City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

You’ll explore Taipei by private car with a guide such as Alan, Henry, Eddie, Lawson, or Steven, depending on availability. Expect Baoan Temple at night, a local market, Liberty Square, and a choice between Elephant Mountain and Taipei 101. Hotel pickup, bottled water, parking, and tolls are included, while food and the Taipei 101 observatory cost extra.

“The Bao'an Temple is stunning at night. The best in Taipei. As for the Elephant Hiking Trail, be ready for the hike, the steps leading to the viewing deck is no joke! But the view of the cityscape and Taipei 101 is amazing! It's definitely worth the hike, I promise. Excellent night tour! There's even a wifi connection on-board which is totally awesome. Our driver/tour guide, Alan Yen, was an awesome tour guide, very knowledgable of the places we've been to. There's also plenty of bottled water on-board to help us stay hydrated during our tour.”

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12.Taiwan Taipei: 8-Hour Customized Taipei City Exploration!

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

You set the pace on this eight-hour Taipei tour, using a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Chinese-speaking guide-driver. Choose city icons, temples, food stops, shopping, parks, or viewpoints. Pickup and drop-off are available only within Taipei City. Guides named in past bookings include Tony, Alex, and James, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Tony is an excellent guide and very good photographer too. He is very engaging, supportive and knows all nature treasures so well. I enjoyed this activity thorought and recommend Tony if you want an exciting sightseeing”

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13.Private Taipei City Landmarks Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Keelung Port into Taipei with a private guide and driver. Paul and David are named guides connected with this tour. You will visit the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Lungshan Temple, the Presidential Office Building, and Taipei 101. The private format lets you welcome input and keep a steady pace.

“My wife and I took a private tour with Paul, our guide. He is a Taiwan native. It was a terrific experience. He is very knowledgeable about Chinese and Taiwan history, and gave us an excellent tour of multiple sites in Taipei including the Royal Palace Museum. We would unhesitatingly recommend him.”

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14.4 Hour Afternoon Cycling City Tour North with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $83

Spend four relaxed hours cycling Taipei’s northern districts with guide Mike or another English-speaking guide. Visit Dihua Street, Tianma Tea House Ruins, Bao’an Temple, the Martyrs’ Shrine, Taipei Expo Park, and the riverside. Bikes, helmets, water, rain jackets, and a Taiwanese snack are included. The tour starts and ends near Ningxia Night Market.

“Mike took great care of us! He was very knowledgable of the route, culture and history. Biking was a great way to see that part of Taipei, and Mike was a wealth of stories and information. The trip to the nite market was a highlite, and Mike introduced us to some local delicacies. Highly recommend!”

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15.️ ️ Keelung Shore Excursion 6-Hour Taipei City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $199

Travel privately from Keelung Port to Taipei 101, Longshan Temple, Huaxi Street, and Ximending with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Guides such as Jennifer, Ken, and Tony have adjusted plans for weather, daylight, and personal interests. Food and Taipei 101 Observatory tickets cost extra.

“Jennifer was the best tour guide. Her itinerary was perfect, saw so many places, to name a few, Taipei 101 building, and the observation deck was incredible, what a view. She pointed out many historical sites from 89 stories up, was definitely the highlight of the day. Then we visited Longshan Temple, Huaxi Street Night Market and Ximending. Plus many more. Jennifer was very accommodating and flexible with the schedule. My wife and I fell in love with her and we were sad when the tour ended. Hope to return to Taiwan some day and see her again.”

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