13 Full-Day Tours in Taiwan to Build a Day Around

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.Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 782 reviews · from $126

Spend about eight hours exploring Northern Taiwan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose a route featuring Jiufen plus Yehliu, Houtong, or Yangmingshan. Guides such as Junior, Vincent, Jack, Cody, and Chiao-Chiao are praised for clear explanations, safe driving, flexible pacing, and excellent photos.

“Very enjoyable and interesting tour! My guide Cody was very friendly, informative and had a genuine desire to provide a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Private Full-Day Northern Taiwan Tour by Car from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 8 hours · from $114

Spend eight hours exploring northern Taiwan by private car from Taipei. Choose a suggested route or build your own, with up to five scenic stops. Your English-speaking driver-guide can adjust timing, suggest local food, and help with photos. Popular combinations include Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, and Shifen Waterfall.

“Vincent Lee was our tour guide and he did an amazing job at managing time and being so considerate and accommodating for us (we wanted to do another stop, Houtong Cat Village, and he made it work!) We appreciated his travel tips and knowledge-sharing of Taiwanese culture, and even where to take the best pictures! Thanks again Vincent. Would recommend for those looking for a hands off stress free experience.”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei’s center, visiting Shifen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark. You’ll release a wish lantern, sample local food, and walk among strange coastal rock formations. Guides such as Jerry, Pauline, Amy, and Miya Lin have been praised for clear directions and thoughtful help, though the group may reach 40 people.

“A great way to see the country side of Taiwan - the old villages -the mountains and the sea! Our guide VANNESS was funny and smart - we learned a lot!”

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5.Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $136

Meet your private guide at Keelung Harbor and spend about eight hours exploring Taipei by air-conditioned vehicle. Shape the day around the National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Yongkang Street, Taipei 101, or other requested stops. Guides such as Vincent, James, Jackson, and Henry have helped visitors manage limited time, mobility needs, food stops, and ship schedules.

“The best way to discover Keelung/Taipei in a day. Our tour guide, James Feng, was just amazing! We were able to check off all items in our "wish list" in a day. James was very professional and knowledgeable about the places we visited, and tRead more”

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6.Full-Day Private Taroko National Park Tour from Hualien City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $415

Start at 7:30 am in Hualien for a private, air-conditioned van tour through Taroko National Park. You’ll visit Chishingtan Beach, Qingshui Cliffs, Yanzikou, Eternal Spring Shrine, Shakadang Trail, and Baiyang Waterfall. Guides such as Jeff, Jason, OJ, and Joshua are praised for local stories, safe driving, photography, and adapting the day to your pace.

“We had a wonderful time! The private tour to Taroko National Park is definitely worth every single cent of it. I would like to especially extend out gratitude and appreciation to our tour guide Mr Jason Lee. He has been exceptionally friendly and helpful, providing us all the detail informations and additional private detours! I strongly recommended it!”

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7.Yangmingshan & Beitou Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 8h 30m · from $73

Spend 510 minutes with a small group of up to eight, visiting Yangmingshan’s volcanic sights, flower areas, sulfur valley, and Zhuzihu before exploring Beitou’s hot spring culture. English, Chinese, and Japanese guides are available. Lunch, drinks, and the NT$80 Yangmingshuwu admission cost extra.

“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a tour package to Yang Ming Shan, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the entire experience! From start to finish, everything was expertly organized, making it a truly memorable adventure. One of the highlights of the tour was our guide, Allan. His knowledge of the area and passion for its natural beauty were evident throughout the trip. Allan was not only incredibly friendly, but his professionalism and attentiveness made us feel valued and cared for. He took the time to answer all our questions, shared fascinating insights about the local flora and fauna, and even provided tips for making the most of…”

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8.Full-Day Trip to Jiufen, Yehliu, Shifen & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 9 hours · from $94

Travel from Taipei in a group of up to eight with an English or Traditional Chinese-speaking driver. See Yehliu’s strange rock formations, pass Golden Waterfall, explore Jiufen’s food lanes and tea houses, then visit Shifen Old Street for a sky lantern activity. Guides such as Alex, James, Johnny, and Yun have earned praise for thoughtful help and useful local tips.

“Super! Guid Johnny very much was pleasant to us.”

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9.Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $75

Spend a full day above Taipei with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting Yangmingshan’s volcanic sites, Zhuzihu flower fields, Sulfur Valley, and Beitou’s hot spring landmarks. Guides such as Vanness, Nick, George, and Xiao Hei have led departures, though the guide varies. Expect transport, walking, stairs, changing weather, and a maximum group of 10.

“Although the weather is not very good, our guide and driver Nick is very nice. He gave us very clear introduction and no rush.”

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10.Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Kaohsiung Port Shore

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide in Kaohsiung, visiting Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Centre, Formosa Boulevard, Sizihwan, and the British Consulate. Andy, Samuel, and Liu Zhaogu are among the guides named in guest feedback, but English ability and vehicle type can vary.

“Samuel did a wonderful job of showing us the most interesting and beautiful parts of Kaohsiung and area. We learned a great deal and saw amazing sights. Samuel's English is excellent and he got us back to our ship at exactly the time we said we wanted to return. He found us monkeys to see, which was really fun for us. I would strongly recommend this tour with Samuel for anyone looking for a great shore excursion in this port.”

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11.Full-Day Private Custom Yilan Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

You get a 10-hour private Yilan trip from Taipei for up to three people, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a personal chauffeur, tolls, parking, and water included. Choose 4 to 6 stops from places such as Kavalan Whisky Distillery, Lanyang Museum, Jiaoxi, Waiao Beach, and Luodong Night Market. Guides may include Henry Huang, Steven, or Chouly.

“Our guide was fantastic! She had a nice clean vehicle and had many recommendations for our 10 hour tour. There's no way I could have planned a trip like this in one day. It was fantastic!”

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12.Full-Day Private Tour in Northern Taiwan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $250

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle exploring Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, the Yin Yang Sea, and Pingxi. You will see unusual coastal rock formations, taste Taiwanese street food, learn about former gold-mining towns, and write wishes on a sky lantern. Guide Jay may also help with food arrangements and custom stops.

“We had an amazing tour with Ilha Formosa Tours! Our guide was outstanding, providing a fun and insightful look into Taipei's culture. We loved the well-planned itinerary that never felt rushed. It was a seamless, 5-star experience from start to finish and the best decision we made on our vacation. We can't recommend them enough!”

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13.Full Day Private History Tour in Taipei City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $189

Spend eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Taipei’s key historic sites. Visit the National Palace Museum, watch a guard change, make pineapple cakes, and see Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and the Presidential Office Building. Guide Jeff is noted for tailoring the day to your interests and mobility.

“This was perfect for me. My tour guide Jeff was great. He was very knowledgeable and tailored our stops to my desires and limited mobility. I especially appreciated his knowledge when we visited the national museum, he took me to specific exhibits and provided great history about them. Much more informative than reading the plaque,”

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