The 10 Best Guided Tours in Taiwan

1.Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Travel from Taipei to Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark in about nine hours. You’ll release a wish lantern, see Shifen Waterfall, sample Jiufen street food, and spot the Queen’s Head rock. Shared tours meet at Taipei Main Station, while private tours include hotel pickup. Guides may speak English, Chinese, or Japanese.

“Lyndon was an amazing guide. We all had a wonderful time and learned so much as well as tried the local regional foods and ice cream!”

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2.[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $35Top rated

Spend two hours with a private licensed guide at Shilin Night Market, Taipei’s best-known evening food and shopping stop. Guides such as May, Joseph, Alex, and Vivian tailor the walk to your appetite, explain Taiwanese dishes, point out worthwhile stalls, and may include the market temple. Food costs extra, and groups of up to seven pay the same per-person rate.

“Really enjoyed the guided stroll around Shilin Night Market. Tasted delicious foods. Was instructed by Jason about the main goddess of the temple there at the market and shown all around the temple. The only thing I wish I had known aboRead more”

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3.Private Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with English-Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $160

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide exploring Yin Yang Sea, the Golden Waterfall, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Pingxi. Expect hotel pickup in Taipei, a private air-conditioned vehicle, one sky lantern for every four people, and room to adjust the day with guides such as James, Tony, Paul, or Chia Jung when available.

“Berry Tsai was so efficient, knowledgeable, and really nice! It was a private tour for me & my daughter and he made us feel safe.”

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4.Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours tracing Taipei’s tea country from Maokong to Shiding and Pinglin. Ride the Maokong Gondola, walk tea trails, visit the Pinglin Tea Museum, and learn proper brewing from a tea specialist. Guides such as Kevin, Tony, Chiara, and Jimmy are praised for making the day friendly and informative. Lunch is at your own expense.

“Gordon was excellent. He had great knowledge and lots of facts to share.”

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5.2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $35

Meet your licensed English-speaking guide near Shongshan MRT for a two-hour walk through Raohe Night Market. Guides such as May, Ruby, Vivian, Joseph, and Vicky help you choose Taiwanese dishes, order food, and understand local customs. Food, transport, and personal spending are not included.

“To my delight, the food, atmosphere, and the Taiwanese people were all so incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a greater experience! I had the BEST food ever. It happened to be a holiday weekend, so the night market was probably more livelRead more”

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6.Charlie’s Chartered-Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews

Book a private car and driver for up to four people, then shape an eight-hour day around Taipei, New Taipei, or Keelung. Guides such as Charlie, Danny, James, George, and Mark have handled routes to Jiufen, Shifen, Yehliu, the National Palace Museum, and Taipei 101. Water, umbrellas, a phone charger, and one child seat are provided, while meals and admission fees cost extra.

“We went on a private tour with George as our driver and he was a fantastic host! He picked us up at our hotel in Taipei and took us on drive to Yehliu Geopark, Jioufen old town, Shifen old street where we did the lantern lighting, and Shifen waterfall. George was extremely polite and knowledgeable and taught us some of the history along the way. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to do a day trip from Taipei.”

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7.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $47

Explore Taipei privately with a local guide for 2 to 8 hours. Your guide contacts you before the tour to shape the route around your interests, from major sights and monuments to less-visited neighborhoods and museum visits. Guides include Tommy Ko, Melody Chin, Chin, and Barbie, with English, French, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese available.

“Barbie was wonderful tour guide and explains a lot to us. We like her and Taipei!”

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8.Guided Walking Tour with Snacks and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Spend three hours walking from Keelung Customs Office through Maritime Plaza, temples, alleys, herb shops, markets, and local streets. A bilingual guide leads this small-group tour in English, Chinese, or Spanish, with a headset, snacks, a drink, and a Keelung map included. The walk ends at Miaokou Night Market, near the port.

“The tour we had yesterday in Keelung with Mila was absolutely excellent! Extremely informative and gave us a good insight into Taiwanese culture, which we never would have known had we not done the tour. We have to say that Mila could not have done more, she went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable.”

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9.Old Gold Rush Town Jiufen Guided Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $65

Spend eight hours exploring Taiwan’s old mining coast with a guide such as Paul or Jacky. Visit the Golden Waterfall, Gold Museum, Baoshishan Lookout, Jiufen Old Street, and the lit Remains of the 13 Levels. The $65 tour includes transport, museum admission, and an English or Chinese guide.

“Guide Paul is patient & well versed with the history of Taiwan. Be prepared to walk a lot & spend sometime on the road to get to the destinations cited by the tour itinerary.”

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10.Private Custom Yilan Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Travel from Taipei to Yilan in a private air-conditioned car or van with an English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide. Visit Kavalan Distillery, Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm, the National Center for Traditional Arts, and Wushi Harbor, or shape the day around your own interests. Guides such as Aaron, Sean, Jack, and James have helped guests adjust routes and accommodate mobility needs.

“Our guide Aaron was fabulous, worked with our itinerary and informative. His ride was clean and comfortable.”

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