The 11 Best History Tours in Taiwan

1.Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong Guided Day Tour

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

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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2.Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $90Top rated

Meet Alex at Dihua Street for a small-group walk through historic Dadaocheng and its traditional markets, then cook a Taiwanese dish from scratch. Choose Youfan, beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, or luroufan according to the day. The three-hour class runs mainly in English, with Chinese and some Japanese support.

“The cooking part of this tour was great. Didn't see the initial walking tour and 'photo shoots' as particularly necessary and the taking of group photos for social media marketing was a bit too intense for my taste.”

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3.Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour from Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $85

Spend about nine hours exploring Taipei’s tea country with a guide such as Tony, Chiara, Kia, or Jackie. Ride the Maokong Gondola, walk tea trails, visit Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Museum, taste Taiwanese tea, browse Shenkeng Old Street, and finish with Taipei views from Elephant Mountain. Meals are extra.

“If your a tea lover you will definitely love this tour. We traveled with two toddlers 4 and 3. Make sure to bring snacks.”

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4.Tainan Culture Trip: Chinese Tea Ceremony_Oolong Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet King at TOT House in Tainan for a 90-minute private Chinese tea ceremony in English. Taste at least four Taiwanese oolong teas, compare gaiwan and terracotta teapot brewing, try three styles of cups, and learn the customs behind each pour.

“King created such a warm and inviting tea ceremony. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about tea, whether you are just starting out or already a tea enthusiast. The selection of teas was wonderful, and it was a joy to share the experience with another person who loves tea. King was knowledgeable, kind, and made the experience very fun and comfortable.”

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5.2025 Taroko Gorge Tour Excellent Cultural Stories , 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $119

Join Hualien guide Allen Kao for an 8-hour cultural and scenic tour covering Sakur Trail, Taroko villages, Taroko National Park, Xincheng Catholic Church, and Chishingtan Beach. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and local stories shaped by more than 30 years of guiding. Groups are limited to eight people.

“This was a fantastic experience! Allen knows so much as a local guide and we learned a lot about the history of Taroko and Hualien! A private tour with Allen is one of the best ways to explore the park as well as the beaches! The tour was vaRead more”

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6.Taipei’s Origin & Longshan Temple – Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $5

Meet at Longshan Temple at 5 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute cultural walk through Bangka Park, Bopiliao Ancient Street, and Wanhua. Guides such as Sun, Jenny, Alejandra, and Jacki Chan explain temple rituals, folk gods, moonstones, fortune reading, Buddhism, Taoism, and Taipei’s early days. The $5 booking fee does not include the guide’s tip.

“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”

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7.Private Keelung Cultural Walk: Markets, Streets & Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Meet near Keelung Port for a private three-hour walk through Cheng Huang Temple, Nanguan music traditions, Columbus Alley, a bomb shelter, Ren’ai Market, and Keelung Miaokou Night Market. Local guides such as Mila, Annie, Ilun, and Benny connect daily life with Taiwan’s past. The pace can adjust to your group, and pickup is offered.

“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”

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8.Taipei’s Origin & Longshan Temple – Taiwan Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · from $1Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Longshan Temple Station for a 2.5-hour walk through Taipei’s origins and Longshan Temple. Learn how Taiwanese ancestors treated illness, meet folk gods linked to study and romance, try moonstone divination, and hear local stories. The $1 booking fee does not include the guide’s tip.

“Leo's explanation was wonderful. He did it almost entirely as a volunteer, and his enthusiasm was evident. Thank you very much.”

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9.Cooking Class & Market Adventure Historic Dadaocheng

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Meet Alex in Dadaocheng for a short walk through its old streets and traditional market, with local tastings and food stories along the way. Then prepare a Taiwanese dish from scratch, such as beef noodle soup, lu rou fan, scallion pancakes, or youfan. The small class runs in English, Chinese, and some Japanese.

“Had a great time! It was a very hands on cooking class which I liked. You cut, chopped, and cooked everything. Nothing was pre-prepared. Also, i got to learn a little bit about the area and Taiwan! Would recommend this class!”

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10.Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $78

Start with breakfast at Shuixian Gong Market, then follow a guide such as Siewhong or Jenny through temples, Quanmei Movie Theater, old craft shops, pastry stalls, Snail Alley, and Hayashi Department Store. The four-hour walk includes cultural guidance, while food, drinks, transport, and gratuities cost extra.

“This was a very fun experience; Jenny is a great guide, willing to answer all of our questions and mindful of our tastes and requests. This walking tour has a good balance of “big” attractions, like the grand Mazu temple, and smaller and morRead more”

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11.Taiwanese Food Culture and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

Join Wayne at Dongmen Market, then return to his cozy Taipei cooking studio for a hands-on Taiwanese home-cooking class. You’ll learn about seasonal produce, sample local foods and drinks, and prepare dishes while discussing Taiwanese customs and food traditions. Classes run about four and a half hours, with English, Chinese, and Japanese recipes available.

“My stir fry cooking experience with Chef Wayne was outstanding! I learned a lot of new techniques from the class. Chef Wayne is very knowledgeable! He has an easy going demeanor that will put you at ease regardless of your culinary skill level. The actual kitchen (cooking lab) is spacious and clean!”

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